Artist Profile
- Real Name: Kim Ga Eul
- Native Name: 김가을
- Nicknames: Sloth
- Birthday: Sep 24, 2002 (23 years old)
- Blood type: B
- Height/Weight: 164 cm (5'4") / 46 kg (101.4 lbs)
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Debut: Dec 1, 2021
- MBTI: ISTJ (The Logistician)
- Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Profession: Singer, Rapper
- Languages: Korean
- Group: IVE
- Years Active: 2021–present (5 years)
Gaeul (real name Kim Ga-eul; born September 24, 2002) is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer under Starship Entertainment. She is the oldest member of IVE and serves as the group’s main dancer and lead rapper.
Early Life
From an early age, Gaeul showed an aptitude for dance by participating in school performances and teaching herself K-pop choreography through her favorite music videos. She attended Incheon Buwon Elementary School and Bupyeongseo Girls’ Middle School. During her middle school years, she joined the dance club and served as class president.
Career
Gaeul began her career in the South Korean music industry after joining Starship Entertainment as a trainee in 2017. During her training period, she participated in the company’s internal programs focused on dance, rap, and performance skills in preparation for the debut of a new girl group.
In December 2021, Gaeul officially debuted as a member of IVE with the single ELEVEN. Following her debut, she took part in promotional activities on televised music programs and live stages. Within the group, she serves as the main dancer, taking responsibility for choreography-led performances on official stages.
Throughout 2022, Gaeul continued her activities with the group through a series of music releases and domestic promotional schedules. She performed rap parts in the songs released during this period and appeared at music events and year-end stages.
In 2023, Gaeul participated in songwriting for the first time by writing the rap verse for the track ROYAL from the studio album I’ve IVE. This marked her first official lyricist credit. In the same year, she also contributed lyrics to the songs Kitsch, Hypnosis, Not Your Girl, and Next Page, released across the group’s albums and EPs.
Alongside music releases, Gaeul took part in concert tours and live performances held across multiple Asian countries as part of group-organized tours and music events. These activities expanded her performance experience beyond the domestic market.
In January 2024, Gaeul participated in the English-language single All Night, a collaboration between IVE and American rapper Saweetie, released as a digital single. In April of the same year, she continued activities with the EP Ive Switch, performing dance and rap parts during related promotional schedules.
In 2025, Gaeul remained active through the release of the EP Ive Empathy and participation in concerts and international music festivals. During this period, she continued her activities as a group member, focusing on stage performances and contributing rap lyrics to released music projects.
Fun Facts
- She holds a third-degree black belt in Hapkido.
- She can spin very quickly without getting dizzy.
- She excels in science subjects but is less strong in Korean literature.
- She is nicknamed “Snow Princess” due to her fondness for winter, especially snowfall in Jeju.
- She likes to look at bungeoppang before eating it.
- She was once spotted “sunbathing” indoors by closing the curtains and lying under warm yellow lighting.
- She is close friends with Seeun (STAYC), and the two studied contemporary dance together in high school.
- Her admired idol is IU (Lee Ji-eun).
- She is very afraid of cucumbers and once reacted so strongly that staff thought she had a stomachache.
- She has a habit of lightly tapping her head when thinking, earning her the nickname “brain-tapping fairy.”
- She can closely imitate Jang Wonyoung’s voice.
- She names every pair of earrings she owns and believes each has its own personality.
- She writes her diary in purple ink, believing the color makes negative thoughts seem more philosophical.
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