Personal Details :
- Full Name: Jang Seung‑yeon (장승연)
- Stage Name: Seungyeon (승연)
- Date of Birth: November 6, 1996
- Age: 28 (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea
- Height: 163 cm (5′4″)
- Weight: ~46–49 kg (101–108 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Nationality: South Korean
- Education: Seoul School of Performing Arts
- Languages: Korean, Japanese (fluent), English (basic)
- Twitter / TikTok: @seung_monkey
- Agency: Wild Entertainment Group (since Feb 2023)
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @seung_monkey
- Twitter: @seung_monkey
- TikTok: @seung_monkey
- Agency Profile: Wild Entertainment Group (no public social link)
Career Overview :
Jang Seungyeon debuted as a member of CLC under Cube Entertainment on March 19, 2015, initially in a five-member lineup following her training at the Seoul School of Performing Arts and early work as a backup dancer. She was promoted to leader in March 2016 when the group expanded to seven members. During her time with CLC, the group explored diverse concepts—from bright, retro tracks to powerful “girl crush” songs like “Hobgoblin,” “Black Dress,” and “No”—and earned multiple music show wins, amassing over 500 million streams and views globally .
On March 18, 2022, Seungyeon’s contract with Cube expired, and she officially departed the agency . Shortly after, on February 8, 2023, she signed with Wild Entertainment Group—the same agency as former CLC member Sorn—and began establishing herself as a DJ, choreographer, and solo artist, performing across Southeast Asia and collaborating on tracks like Sorn’s “Rowdy”.
Personal Life & Interests :
Jang Seungyeon studied at the Seoul School of Performing Arts and is fluent in Korean and Japanese. After her CLC debut, she discovered a passion for choreography and DJing, often sharing her mixes and dance covers online. She enjoys reading, traveling (especially around Southeast Asia), and is an avid foodie, with a fondness for Japanese cuisine. Seungyeon is also devoted to fitness, regularly practicing yoga and pilates to balance her busy schedule.
Net Worth :
As of 2024–2025, Jang Seungyeon’s estimated net worth ranges between $3 million and $5 million, largely backed by her investments in real estate—including multi-million-dollar buildings in Cheongdam-dong and Samseong-dong—as well as her career earnings from CLC, brand endorsements, and live performances. Other sources, with more conservative estimates, place her net worth between $1 million and $5 million.
Awards & Achievements :
- 2019 Soribada Best K-Music Awards: Won the Music Star Award as part of CLC.
- Multiple Music Show Wins with CLC: The group earned several #1 wins for songs like “Black Dress,” “No,” and “Helicopter.”
- Nominations & Awards: CLC received nominations at APAN, Asia Artist, Golden Disc, Melon, MAMA, and Seoul Music Awards; they also secured wins like the 2015 Korean Culture Entertainment Rookie Award and 2017 Daradaily Next Rising Star Award .
- Dance Recognition: Celebrated as one of K-pop’s top female dancers—fans praised her “stage presence is off the charts” and called her “a dancing queen” .
- Choreographer & Instructor: Produced monthly dance covers and led international workshops in Southeast Asia, earning acclaim for her signature waacking and hip-hop style .
Fun Facts :
- Seungyeon was the leader, main dancer, and lead vocalist of CLC.
- She trained for over 4 years before debuting with CLC in 2015 under Cube Entertainment.
- She’s fluent in Japanese and has conversational skills in English.
- Her specialty dance styles include waacking, hip-hop, and modern.
- She once served as a backup dancer for G.NA and BTOB before debuting.
- Seungyeon enjoys drawing and journaling in her free time.
- Her nickname is “monkey,” which she embraces with her Instagram handle (@seung_monkey).
- She loves spicy food and is known among fans for her high spice tolerance.