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Choi Yu-ju
South Korean singer and actress (born 1997)
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Choi Yu-ju (Korean: 최유주), known mononymously as Yuju, is a South Korean singer and actress who works with FNC Entertainment. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Cherry Bullet.
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Career
Before her debut, Choi appeared in BTS's "Love Yourself" Highlight Reel.[1] On August 24, 2017, she was selected as a exclusive model of SMART School Uniforms alongside labelmate trainee Jiwon, which began on their marketing activities in September.[2]
On November 24, 2018, Choi was introduced as a member of the upcoming girl group through Mnet's reality show Insider Channel Cherry Bullet.[3] They debuted with a single album, Let's Play Cherry Bullet was released on January 21, 2019.[4] Choi made her acting debut in the web series Be My Boyfriend which premiered on February 25, 2021.[5]
On October 1, 2021, Choi joined the KBS1 drama The All-Round Wife, which was her debut in terrestrial drama.[6] The same year, Choi also appeared in the KakaoTV's series Jinx, along with fellow band member Bora.[7]
On September 20, 2022, Choi made her first leading role in the fantasy web series My 20th Twenty which premiered on April 21, 2023.[8] On October 17, 2023, Choi was cast in the SBS television series The Escape of the Seven.[9]
On April 22, 2024, FNC Entertainment announced that the group had officially disbanded. Choi will remain under FNC for individual activities.[10] On December 11, Choi was cast in the ENA television series Namib.[11] Choi made her film debut in a teen romance film Everyday We Are, which was released on March 4, 2026.[12]
Discography
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Flower Way"[13] | 2024 | Namib OST |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Everyday We Are | Kim Joo-yeon | [12] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | The All-Round Wife | Gong Ju-ah | [6] | |
| 2023–2024 | The Escape of the Seven | Song Ji-sun / Michelle | Season 1–2 | [14] |
| 2024–2025 | Namib | Kyung Ha-na | [15] | |
| 2025 | Spring of Youth | Kim Bom's acquaintance | Cameo | [16][17] |
| 2026 | Our Sticky Love | Min Su-ji | [18] |
Web series
Web shows
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | Insider Channel Cherry Bullet | Cast member | [3] |
Music video appearances
Accolades
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Best New Actress | The Escape of the Seven | Won | [22] |
