Saerom

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* Japan

Lee Sae-rom (이새롬) known professionally as Saerom (새롬), is a model, actress, singer, and member of the South Korean girl group fromis\_9.

## History

### Early Life

Lee Sae-rom (이새롬) was born on January 7, 1997 in Suwon, South Korea.

### 2013: Career Beginnings

Saerom first appeared to the public as an amateur actress and contestant on several television shows, such as Mnet’s Dancing9, KBS’s Ad Genius Lee Taebaek as a younger version of the Han Chaeyoung, with her having a likeness to the actress. She later appeared in music videos, such as BEAST & APINK‘s “5! My Baby” MV.

### 2015: Graduation

In 2015 Saerom graduated from Hanlim Multi Art High School, Applied Music Department Badge. She is currently enrolled in Dongduk Women’s University (Broadcasting Department) but is believed to have taken a break from university to focus on fromis\_9's activities.

### 2017: Idol School

Saerom appeared on Idol School and immediately gained attention for her visuals and her former experience in the music and acting industries. She placed third overall with 71,037 votes, making her a member of fromis\_9. She was chosen as the captain of the group (term used for leader) for her age and experience in the industry. Shortly before fromis\_9's debut the group released a promotional single titled "Glass Shoes". During this time Saerom made her modeling debut with a pictorial photoshoot for Amos Hair.

### Since 2018: fromis\_9

Saerom debuted as the captain of fromis\_9 on January 24, 2018 with the mini album To. Heart. The group later released a second mini album titled To. Day, and later a single album titled From.9 with the group's most popular title track LOVE BOMB. Fromis\_9 took a eight-month-long hiatus between From.9 and their next release, FUN FACTORY. During this time Saerom was featured in a Flaylist performance along fellow member Seoyeon, where the two of them performed choreography to Lee Gi-kwang's Dream. This brought attention to Saerom's dancing ability, as well as duality in performing, showing a more mature side that contrasted fromis\_9's style of music.

## Profile

* Stage Name: Saerom (새롬)
* Birth Name: Lee Sae-rom (이새롬)
* Nickname(s): Captain, Romsae, Visual Saerom, Suwon Visual
* Birth date: January 7, 1997 (age 27)
* Horoscope: Capricorn
* Blood type: B
* Birth place: Suwon, South Korea
* Current residence: Fromis\_9 Dormitory, Seoul, South Korea
* Roommates: Jisun (new), Seoyeon, Nagyung (former: Jiheon)
* Dorm Room Title: 2 Moms and Kids (former: Mommy and the Kids)
* Family: Mother, Father, Older Brother
* Pets: Yeoreum
* Education: Hanlim Multi Art High School, Dongduk Women's University (Broadcasting Department)
* Languages: Korean (fluent) and English (waning proficiency)
* Position: Team Captain (term used for Leader), Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Visual
* Instruments: Unknown
* Hobbies: Jumping Rope
* Likes: Tuna, Jazz music, Healthy home-cooked meals, miso soup
* Dislikes: Chocolates, Heights
* Personality: Caring, optimistic, playful

## Filmography

### Survival shows

* *Dancing 9* (Mnet, 2014) - contestant
* *Idol School* (Mnet, 2017) - contestant

### Music Video Appearances

* B2ST and Apink - "Skinny Baby" (2011)
* 2BiC - "Lonely Christmas" (2013)

### Dance Covers

 Weki Meki
 August 5, 2018
 December 3, 2018

## Sources

1. ↑ SBS Article from 2013 about Saerom's role as Han Chaeyoung
2. ↑ Music Video for 5! My Baby
3. ↑ Vlive with Jiheon, Chaeyoung, and Hayoung about attending Hanlim Art School