Choi Yu-ju (Korean최유주), known mononymously as Yuju, is a South Korean singer and actress under FNC Entertainment. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Cherry Bullet.

Choi Yu-ju
Choi in June 2019
Born (1997-03-05) March 5, 1997 (age 27)
South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active2019–present
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Formerly ofCherry Bullet
Korean name
Hangul
최유주
Revised RomanizationChoe Yuju
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Yuju

Career

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Before her debut, she appeared in BTS's "Love Yourself: Her" highlight reel as Jin's partner.[1] She also appeared as a model in SMART School Uniforms alongside labelmate trainee Jiwon.[2]

Choi was introduced as a member of the upcoming girl group through Mnet's reality show Insider Channel Cherry Bullet.[1] They debuted with a single album, Let's Play Cherry Bullet was released on January 21, 2019.[3] Choi made her acting debut in the web series Be My Boyfriend which premiered on February 25, 2021.[4]

On October 1, 2021, Choi joined the KBS1 drama The All-Round Wife, which was her debut in terrestrial drama.[5] The same year, Choi also appeared in the KakaoTV's series Jinx, along with fellow band member Bora.[6]

On September 20, 2022, Choi made her first leading role in the fantasy web series My 20th Twenty which premiered on April 21, 2023.[7] On October 17, 2023, Choi was cast in the SBS television series The Escape of the Seven.[8]

On April 22, 2024, FNC Entertainment announced that the group had officially disbanded. Choi will remain under FNC for individual activities.[9]

Discography

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Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021–2022 The All-Round Wife Gong Ju-ah [5]
2023–2024 The Escape of the Seven Song Ji-sun / Michelle Season 1–2 [10]

Web series

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Year Title Role Ref.
2021 Be My Boyfriend Seong Han-na [11]
Jinx Su-jin [6]
2023 My 20th Twenty Kang So-won [12]

Web shows

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Year Title Role Ref.
2018–2019 Insider Channel Cherry Bullet Cast member [1]

Music video appearances

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Year Song Title Artist Ref.
2017 "Someone to Love" Honeyst [13]
"Love Yourself" BTS [3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "김효진 기자 - FNC '멤버 10명' 걸그룹 체리블렛, 엠넷 리얼리티 프로그램 '인싸채널 체리블렛' 28일 첫 방송". 톱스타뉴스. November 27, 2018. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "스마트학생복, FNC '지원·유주'와 브랜드 전속 모델 계약" [Smart School Uniform, FNC's 'Jiwon and Yuju' Sign Exclusive Brand Model Contract]. Beta News (in Korean). Kim Se-heon. August 24, 2024. Archived from the original on August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "'대형 신인' 체리블렛, 'Q&A' 음악방송 첫 무대로 진가 확인". Naver News. Archived from the original on January 13, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  4. ^ "체리블렛 유주, 첫 연기 도전... 웹드라마 '오늘부터 계약연애' 성한나 역 발탁" [Cherry Bullet's Yuju, first acting challenge... Selected as Sung Han-na in web drama 'Contract Love Starting Today']. Mad Times (in Korean). Choi Young-ho. January 14, 2021. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "체리블렛 유주, '국가대표 와이프' 출연 확정" [Cherry Bullet's Yuju Confirmed to Appear on 'National Representative Wife']. Maeil Broadcasting Network (in Korean). Yang So-young. October 1, 2021. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "'징크스' SF9 찬희-우주소녀 은서, 애정 확인 키스로 '해피엔딩'". iMBC (in Korean). Kim Hye-young. November 6, 2021. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  7. ^ "체리블렛 유주, 웹드라마 '나의 X같은 스무살' 캐스팅...반전 매력 주목" [Cherry Bullet's Yuju cast in web drama 'My X-like Twenties'... Attention-grabbing unexpected charm]. Hankyung (in Korean). Yoo Byung-chul. September 20, 2022. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  8. ^ "체리블렛 유주, '7인의 탈출' 캐스팅...정다은 친언니 役" [Cherry Bullet's Yuju cast in 'Escape of the Seven'... Jung Da-eun's older sister]. Edaily [ko] (in Korean). Kim Hyun-sik. October 17, 2023.
  9. ^ "체리블렛, 결국 데뷔 5년만 해체 "따뜻한 응원 부탁"(전문)". m.entertain.naver.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  10. ^ Lee, Seung-rok. '7인의 탈출' 세계적 영화감독 미쉘...걸그룹 체리블렛 멤버 유주였다 ['Escape of the Seven' World-renowned film director Michel...It was Yuju, a member of the girl group Cherry Bullet]. Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "'오늘부터 계약연애' 이시우X신현승X유주, 케미 폭발 대본리딩 현장 공개" ['Contract Love Starting Today' Lee Si-woo X Shin Hyun-seung X Yu-ju, Chemistry Explosion Script Reading Site Revealed]. Top Daily (in Korean). Seo Sang-hyeon. January 12, 2021. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  12. ^ Lee Seung-rok (September 19, 2022). "정수빈·다원에 유주·루다까지...'나의 X같은 스무살' 캐스팅" [From Jung Soo-bin and Dawon to Yuju and Luda... Casting of 'My X-Like Twenty] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on August 19, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2022 – via Naver.
  13. ^ "허니스트, '연애하고싶은데요'로 컴백! 구구단 미나 M/V 출연!" [Honeyst makes a comeback with 'I Want to Be in Love'! Gugudan's Mina appears in the M/V!]. iMBC (in Korean). Kim Hye-young. November 22, 2017. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
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