Legendary Visual Girl Group Member Announces Her “Last Schedule As An Idol”

She will continue to be active as an actress.

I.O.I member and current actress Jung Chaeyeon has left fans emotional after revealing that she may be completing her final schedule as an idol.

Through an online messages to fans, Jung Chaeyeon referenced her upcoming appearance on May 23, 2026, and admitted that it would probably be her last schedule as an idol. She wanted to do something special for fans, and announced that she would be putting her hair up and wearing color lens. Chaeyeon usually has her hair down and doesn’t use color lens.

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"Today… the half-up hairstyle you all wanted… and the grey lenses… ^^ …I said I would do them……🫢 It’s my last idol schedule after all..?”

HER LAST IDOL SCHEDULE 😭 IM CRYING#정채연 #JungChaeyeon #IOI https://t.co/iYDt62Yufm

— jung chaeyeon files (@jcyfiles) May 23, 2026

“Today… the half-up hairstyle you all wanted… and the grey lenses… I said I would do them… It’s my last idol schedule after all..?”

The message immediately caught fans’ attention, with many becoming emotional over the wording.

this is bittersweet, so happy she got the chance to be idol chaeyeon again without any burden and just enjoy herself and see how much we wanted her up there 💖 we're always cheering for you, chaen #ioi #jungchaeyeon https://t.co/NglZijaHoJ

— 🍓🫧 (@jcybbl) May 23, 2026

Fans knew that it would happen, but they did not anticipate her to actually address it.

I mean chaerries knew this would be it. But her saying it up front makes it even sadder. Let's all enjoy the stage today and continue to root for actress chaeyeon 💖

— jung chaeyeon files (@jcyfiles) May 23, 2026

Chaeyeon first debuted through DIA, later joining I.O.I and continuing to promote with DIA until they disbanded. She eventually transitioned into acting, building a successful career through dramas and films over the years.