Personal Info
Birth date
1999-09-29 (25 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Also known as
최예나
아이즈원
IZ*ONE
Yena
Ye-na Choi
Yena Choi
Choi Yena
崔叡娜
チェ・イェナ
Choi Ye-na
Biography
Yena is a Yuehua Entertainment trainee and a member of Japanese-Korean idol group IZONE. Her brother, Choi Sungmin, is a former member of idol groups SPEED and Co-Ed School.
Filmography
Men on a Mission
7.528
Overview:
Male celebs play make-believe as high schoolers, welcoming star transfer students every week and engaging in battles of witty humor and slapstick.Amazing Saturday
7.333
Overview:
A group of hungry celebrities listen to poppin’ tunes, from recent hits to all-time-favorites, to correctly dictate a part of the lyrics. The songs may sound familiar, but the part they must dictate are unclear to the naked ear, as the lyrics are slurred, muffled by strong beats, etc. If they get the lyrics right, they get to share exquisite regional dishes. But if they get them wrong, a professional eater gobbles it up instead.Weekly Idol
7.063
Overview:
Weekly Idol is back with all new hosts. Cho Sae Ho, Hwang Kwang Hee and Nam Chang Hee are sticking together as a new unit group for Weekly Idol, a.k.a CKN Trio, to turn the idol world upside down! Get ready for their hot debut! Cho Sae Ho transforms himself into an idol expert. The hottest entertainer in the show business is marching into the idol world after taking over variety shows and he's more than ready to dominate the show with his amazing look and talents. They say idols understand each other best! As soon as being discharged from military service, Hwang Kwang Hee is reenlisted in Weekly Idol as a senior and a mentor to cheer his fellow idol friends. And lastly, the hidden card of the trio, Nam Chang Hee joins Weekly Idol. With his irresistible charms and talents, Nam Chang Hee becomes the irreplaceable member of Weekly Idol and shows off his amazing chemistry with idols.Lee Mujin Service
NYR
Overview:
"Lee Mujin Service" is a high-quality live content in which MZ generation's representative singer-songwriter Lee Mu-jin, along with other artists, provides the best music service that catches the eyes and ears of music fans around the world.Idol Room
9
Overview:
Find out all about your favorite K-pop idol groups! Hosted by the “idol experts”, Jeong Hyeong-don and Defconn!SNL Korea Reboot
7
Overview:
Korea's version of the late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory cast members.Eunchae's Star Diary
7
Overview:
Eunchae's Star Diary is a web variety series by Hong Eunchae from LE SSERAFIM. The first episode premiered on March 16, 2023 with a prologue episode.Busted!
7.9
Overview:
Suspense, surprises and fun abound in this Korean variety game show featuring big personalities and even bigger mysteries in every episode.IDOL on Quiz
NYR
Overview:
Idol specialized MC Jung Hyung Don and MC Jang Sung Kyu attach everything in the world with K-POP idol stars! Multinational K-Pop idol stars compete in an ingenious quiz competition, to show their talent as the quiz genius beyond themselves as the idol genius. The quiz show that crosses a border of Idol Star, Idol on the Quiz!Absolutely Nothing Prepared
9
Overview:
YouTube variety program hosted by rapper Lee Young-ji in a form of talk show in which she invites celebrities to her home and interview them over some drinks. The show was initially called 차린건 없지만 (Nothing Much Prepared) but after the contract expired, a new YouTube channel was opened to continue the broadcast with a slight modification to the show name—차린건 쥐뿔도 없지만 (Absolutely Nothing Prepared).Music Universe K-909
NYR
Overview:
'K-909' sets a stage where the artist's diverse world of music can be seen, such as the first released songs, special collaborations, and special arrangements as well as behind-the scenes content.Prison Life of Fools
9
Overview:
“Prison Life of Fools” is a variety show where the cast members will divide themselves into different teams and play various games to find the hidden “mafia” member.Idol Dictation Contest
NYR
Overview:
A spin-off version of the popular tvN variety series, 'Amazing Saturday - Doremi Market'. Lee Tae Kyung PD has revealed that the spin-off program will go through a test-trial of 4-episodes, inviting idol stars to the same 'Amazing Saturday' studio to try out the signature song listening challenge.PRODUCE 101 JAPAN
7.8
Overview:
Japanese entertainment conglomerate Yoshimoto Kogyo and South Korean entertainment company CJ E&M will co-produce “PRODUCE 101 JAPAN”, based on the reality television talent competition franchise popular in South Korea and China. This Japanese spin-off follows 101 trainees with the intention of producing an 11-member boy band, with members selected by viewers.Produce 48
7.594
Overview:
A survival reality television show in which the public "produces" a girl group by voting for members out of a pool of 96 trainees from Japan and South Korea, as well as voting for the group's concept, debut single, and group name. Produce 48 is a 2018 reality competition show on Mnet. It was a large-scale project in which the public "produces" a girl group by voting for members, as well as voting for the group's concept, name and debut single. The show brought together 96 girls from idol groups and entertainment companies in Japan and South Korea to form a 12-person Korean-Japanese group, IZ*ONE, that would promote for two and a half years.Bloody Game
6
Overview:
Ten players, 300 million KRW prize money! The last survivor of the game will take the money. Contestants from diverse backgrounds compete for survival in this brutal game, in which whatever means necessary are allowed. You can enjoy the complicated mind games as the contestants do politics, tell lies, design plots, or anything that can help them survive.Villains Everywhere
7
Overview:
Two middle-aged sisters, their spouses, and their children navigate daily life and the challenges of living in a world filled with villains.DNA Mate
2
Overview:
DNA Mate is an observational reality show focusing on siblings, a.k.a. DNA mates. We can enjoy watching celebrities' daily lives and their unique dynamics with other siblingsIZ*ONE CHU
9.3
Overview:
Reality show of the new girl group, IZ*ONE which was formed from the survival show, Produce 48. The title of the reality show is pronounced as "I want you," means what we want is the 12 girls (I want you 12 girls).The Brainiacs
8
Overview:
Traditionally, the cast is given clues to guess the identity of the episode's guests, and once the guests appear and are introduced, they and the cast are given a set of puzzles to solve.KCON:TACT ALL-ACCESS
5.5
Overview:
During this unprecedented pandemic, KCON has made a historic pivot to a 7-day-long virtual concert as KCON:TACT. Behind the curtain of KCON:TACT 2020 SUMMER, this documentary offers an all-access look at the dreams and passion of the top K-POP acts with unaired footage, behind-the-scenes, and interviews.HyeMiLeeYeChaePa
7.4
Overview:
Six energetic sisters struggle to complete the quest and get cash in a remote mountain village for survival. Welcome to HyeMiLeeYeChaePa House. Six sisters, Hye-ri, Mi-yeon, Lee-jung, Ye-na, Chae-won, and Patricia, get cash through quests. They play games, dance, eat, sleep, and decorate their homes in a remote mountain village. The six members with different charms become friends faster than anyone else. They create tension, showing off their visuals, talents, and charms as they over indulge in games. Look forward to the bustling livelihood of the six girls who have been reborn as true sisters to settle comfortably in their dream house of nothing!The World of My 17
3.545
Overview:
Four high school girls navigate insecurities, challenges, and personal growth while forming deep bonds of friendship. As Oh Na-ri adjusts to a new chapter in her life, she finds support in her elegant childhood friend Yoo Na, protective classmate Sun Ji, and idol trainee Mi Rae. Together, they face struggles and discover the true meaning of friendship.Street Woman Fighter
9.5
Overview:
The fierce women armed with stunning street dance take over the stage this summer. The unceasing battles between the real dancers will make you hold your breath. They boast their unique dance styles, skilled performance, and a highly competitive spirit. Eight dance crews get together on the fight stage and compete in the battles. In the fight zone, which crew will be the final winner to take the championship?Acting
TBA아미고TV (3 Episodes) as Unknown
2025Villains Everywhere (24 Episodes) as Koo Won-hee
2024Hyeri's Club (2 Episodes) as Herself
2023Girls' Night Out (12 Episodes) as Unknown
2023Eunchae's Star Diary (1 Episode) as Self
2023HyeMiLeeYeChaePa (12 Episodes) as Self
2022Don't Be Afraid Sakura (2 Episodes) as Unknown
2022Music Universe K-909 (1 Episode) as Self
2022YENA [SMARTPHONE] Showcase as Self
2022Absolutely Nothing Prepared (1 Episode) as Self
2022Lee Mujin Service (1 Episode) as Guest
2022Yena Smiley Showcase ˣ ‿ ˣ as Herself
2022HI-YENA (13 Episodes) as Unknown
2022DNA Mate (3 Episodes) as Unknown
2021Bloody Game (12 Episodes) as Self
2021God Star (5 Episodes) as Unknown
2021Fantastic IZ : Hidden School (8 Episodes) as Unknown
2021차린건 없지만 (1 Episode) as self
2021SNL Korea Reboot (1 Episode) as Self
2021Street Woman Fighter (1 Episode) as Self
2021Animal Detective Yena (17 Episodes) as 동물탐정
2021Idol Dictation Contest (29 Episodes) as Self - Regular Member
2021불꽃미남 (8 Episodes) as Unknown
2021IZ*ONE - 1ST CONCERT IN JAPAN [EYES ON ME] as Unknown
2021IZ*ONE - Online Concert: One, The Story as Herself
2021High School Mystery Club (32 Episodes) as Self
2020IZ*ONE One-reeler Premiere (1 Episode) as Unknown
2020KCON:TACT ALL-ACCESS (1 Episode) as Herself
2020IZ*ONE ONLINE CONCERT [ONEIRIC THEATER] as Unknown
2020IDOL on Quiz (1 Episode) as Self
2020케미룸 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2020IZ*ONE 랜선집들이 (2 Episodes) as Unknown
2020IZ*ONE 아이즈원 컴백쇼 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2020Eyes on Me: The Movie as Herself
2020IZ*ONE Eating Trip (30 Episodes) as Yena
2020The World of My 17 (10 Episodes) as Oh Na-ri
2020COMEBACK IZ*ONE : BLOOM*IZ 컴백 아이즈원 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2019IZ*ONE #StyleVlog in LA (1 Episode) as Unknown
2019PRODUCE 101 JAPAN (1 Episode) as Unknown
2019IZ*One @ AICHI IMPACT! 2019 KPOP FESTIVAL as Chick
2019아이즈원 (IZ*ONE) - 1ST CONCERT IN SEOUL [EYES ON ME] as Herself
2019IZ*ONE ARCADE (20 Episodes) as Self
2019HEART TO (1 Episode) as Unknown
2019Prison Life of Fools (26 Episodes) as Herself
2019IZ*ONE Japan Debut Special! Talk & Performance (1 Episode) as Herself
2019IZ*ONE CITY (1 Episode) as Herself
2018QT Show (1 Episode) as Unknown
2018IZ*ONE (1 Episode) as artist
2018IZ*ONE ′COLOR*IZ′ 쇼-콘 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2018IZ*ONE CHU (12 Episodes) as Choi Ye Na
2018Idol Radio (3 Episodes) as Special DJ
2018Star Road (24 Episodes) as Unknown
2018Produce 48 (12 Episodes) as Contestant
2018Idol Room (2 Episodes) as Herself
2018Busted! (1 Episode) as Self
2018Amazing Saturday (2 Episodes) as Self
2015Men on a Mission (1 Episode) as Self
2015The Brainiacs (1 Episode) as Unknown
2011Weekly Idol (2 Episodes) as Herself