Elkie/ Chong Ding-yan (ex CLC)
Elkie (엘키) is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actress. She is a former member of CLC, a South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment on March 19th, 2015.
She is from Hong Kong. She was one of the new members introduced in February 2016. Her representative fruit in the group is Cherry.
She made her solo debut on November 23, 2018 with the digital single "I Dream".
Stage Name: Elkie (엘키)
Birth Name: Chong Ting Yan (莊錠欣)
English Name: Elkie Chong
Korean Name: Jang Jung Heun (장정흔)
Birthday: November 2, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Hongkonger
Instagram: @chongtingyanelkie
Weibo: 庄锭欣_ELKIE
Youtube: ELKIE Official
Agency:
Cube Entertainment (2015–2021)
2016: Debut with CLC
On February 23, 2016, Cube Entertainment announced that Elkie, alongside Eunbin, would be joining CLC as the group's newest members. She made her official debut as a member on February 29 with the mini album Refresh.
2018: Solo debut
Elkie made her solo debut on November 23, 2018 with her first digital single "I Dream".
2020-2021: Lawsuit with Cube Entertainment, departure from CLC
On December 25, 2020, it was reported that Elkie has submitted a request to terminate her contract with Cube Entertainment, citing lack of payment and support for the group's development, implying the company has no plans for Elkie's future. Her legal team has mentioned that after Cube Entertainment receives the request, they will have 15 days to respond with her income statement before taking further action.
On February 3, 2021, Cube Entertainment announced Elkie's departure from the agency and CLC following the termination of her contract in a mutual agreement between both parties.
2021-present: Activities in Mainland China
Following her departure from Cube Entertainment, Elkie established her own studio for activities in Mainland China. She now goes by her Mandarin name Zhuang Ding Xin and has started her YouTube channel and Douyin where she regularly uploads content for fans.
On June 25, 2021, Elkie collaborated with T.U.B.S’ Jili for the single "Gave My Heart Away."
On August 3, 2023, Elkie announced the title of her digital single "Speed Up", which would be released on August 11.
Korean
Digital singles
"I Dream" (2018)
OSTs
"After the Play Ends" (with Changsub) (2016)
Chinese
Digital singles
"Speed Up" (2023)
Collaborations
"Gave My Heart Away" (with JiLi) (2021)
Dramas
Born Rich (TVB, 2009)
The Comeback Clan (TVB, 2010)
Suspects in Love (TVB, 2010)
Can't Buy Me Love (TVB, 2010)
No Regrets (TVB, 2010)
My Sister of Eternal Flower (TVB, 2011)
Ghetto Justice (TVB, 2011)
Men with No Shadows (TVB, 2011)
Three Kingdoms RPG (TVB, 2012)
Highs and Lows (TVB, 2012)
Friendly Fire (TVB, 2012)
Queens of Diamonds and Hearts (TVB, 2012)
Tiger Cubs (TVB, 2012)
A Change of Heart (TVB, 2013)
A Great Way to Care II (TVB, 2013)
Sniper Standoff (TVB, 2013)
The Hippocratic Crush II (TVB, 2013)
Come Home Love (TVB, 2014)
Storm in a Cocoon (TVB, 2014)
Come On, Cousin (TVB, 2014)
Tomorrow Is Another Day (TVB, 2014)
Officer Geomancer (TVB, 2014)
The Menu (HKTV, 2015)
Wudang Rules (TVB, 2015)
Smooth Talker (TVB, 2015)
Captain of Destiny (TVB, 2015)
Elite Brigade III (RTHK, 2015)
Love as a Predatory Affair (TVB, 2016)
The Rich Son (MBC TV, 2018)
A Little Thing Called First Love (Hunan TV, 2019)
Pearl Hotel
Elkie Facts:
– Elkie’s representative fruit: Cherry.
– She’s from Hong Kong.
– Elkie can speak Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Korean.
– Education: Carmel Pak U Secondary School.
– Elkie is a former member of Hong Kong girl group Honey Bees.
– She was child actress in Hong Kong.
– She’s the most hygienic member of the group.
– She’s friends with Twice’s Tzuyu.
– Her favorite foods are steak and cake.
– Her hobby is looking up restaurants to visit.
– She doesn’t like romantic movies.
– She likes Sci Fi movies.
– She was in an accident and hurt her wrist when she was young, that’s why the bone on her wrist sticks out a little bit.
– She doesn’t watch animations.
– She made a guest appearance in the Chinese remake drama “A Little Thing Called First Love”.
– She’s acting in “Rich Family’s Son”.
– She appeared in BTOB‘s “I’ll be your man” MV.
– She’s close with Sally of Gugudan and Cheng Xiao from WJSN.
– She was introduced in February 2016 as a new member.
– She made her solo debut with digital single “I Dream” on November 23, 2018.
– She used to have her own room in the new dorm.
– On December 30, 2020, Elkie posted via Instagram that she requested her contract termination with Cube Entertainment.
– On February 3, 2021, Cube Entertainment announced that Elkie has officially left CLC and the company.
Elkie 'Speed Up' Official MV
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