Choi Yu-ju (), known

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ously as Yuju, is a South Korean singer and actress under

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. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Cherry Bullet.

Career

Before her debut, Choi appeared in

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's "Love Yourself: Her" highlight reel as Jin's partner. In 2017, she was selected as a exclusive model of SMART School Uniforms alongside labelmate trainee Jiwon. On November 24, 2018, Choi was introduced as a member of the upcoming girl group through

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's reality show ''Insider Channel Cherry Bullet''. They debuted with a single album, '' Let's Play Cherry Bullet'' was released on January 21, 2019. Choi made her acting debut in the web series ''Be My Boyfriend'' which premiered on February 25, 2021. On October 1, 2021, Choi joined the

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drama '' The All-Round Wife'', which was her debut in terrestrial drama. The same year, Choi also appeared in the KakaoTV's series ''Jinx'', along with fellow band member Bora. On September 20, 2022, Choi made her first leading role in the fantasy web series ''My 20th Twenty'' which premiered on April 21, 2023. On October 17, 2023, Choi was cast in the SBS television series '' The Escape of the Seven''. On April 22, 2024, FNC Entertainment announced that the group had officially disbanded. Choi will remain under FNC for individual activities. On December 11, Choi was cast in the ENA television series ''

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''.

Discography

Soundtrack appearances

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Web shows

Music video appearances

Accolades

References

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Choi Yu-ju
at FNC Entertainment * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yu-ju, Choi 1997 births Living people K-pop singers FNC Entertainment artists Cherry Bullet members South Korean female idols South Korean female models South Korean women pop singers South Korean television actresses South Korean web series actresses Japanese-language singers of South Korea 21st-century South Korean women singers 21st-century South Korean actresses