Choi Yu-ju

Not to be confused with Yuju (singer).
In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.

Choi Yu-ju
Choi in March 2026
Born (1997-03-05) March 5, 1997
South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active2019–present
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Formerly ofCherry Bullet
Korean name
Hangul
최유주
RRChoe Yuju
MRCh'oe Yuju

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.

Career

Before her debut, Choi appeared in BTS's "Love Yourself: Her" highlight reel as Jin's partner.[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.[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] On December 11, Choi was cast in the ENA television series Namib.[10] Choi made her film debut in a teen romance film Everyday We Are, which was released on March 4, 2026.[11]

Discography

For Choi's discography with Cherry Bullet, see Cherry Bullet discography.

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Flower Way"[12] 2024 Namib OST

Filmography

For Choi's filmography with Cherry Bullet, see Cherry Bullet § Filmography.

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
2026 Everyday We Are Kim Joo-yeon [11]

Television series

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 [13]
2024–2025 Namib Kyung Ha-na [14]
2025 Spring of Youth Kim Bom's acquaintance Cameo [15][16]

Web series

Year Title Role Ref.
2021 Be My Boyfriend Seong Han-na [17]
Jinx Su-jin [6]
2023 My 20th Twenty Kang So-won [18]

Web shows

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

Music video appearances

Year Song Title Artist Ref.
2017 "Someone to Love" Honeyst [19]
"Love Yourself" BTS [3]

Accolades

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
SBS Drama Awards 2024 Best New Actress The Escape of the Seven Won [20]

References

  1. ^ a b c Kim, Hyo-jin (November 27, 2018). 김효진 기자 - FNC '멤버 10명' 걸그룹 체리블렛, 엠넷 리얼리티 프로그램 '인싸채널 체리블렛' 28일 첫 방송 [FNC's 10-member girl group Cherry Bullet to premiere Mnet reality program 'Insider Channel Cherry Bullet' on the 28th]. Top Star News. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Kim, Se-heon (August 24, 2024). 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). Archived from the original on August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Yoo, Byung-cheol (January 25, 2019). '대형 신인' 체리블렛, 'Q&A' 음악방송 첫 무대로 진가 확인 ['Major Rookies' Cherry Bullet Prove Their True Value with First Music Show Performance of 'Q&A']. Korea Economic TV (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 13, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Choi, Young-ho (January 14, 2021). 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). Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Yang, So-young (October 1, 2021). 체리블렛 유주, '국가대표 와이프' 출연 확정 [Cherry Bullet's Yuju Confirmed to Appear on 'National Representative Wife']. Maeil Broadcasting Network (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Kim, Hye-young (November 6, 2021). '징크스' SF9 찬희-우주소녀 은서, 애정 확인 키스로 '해피엔딩' ['Jinx' SF9's Chani and WJSN's Eunseo, 'Happy Ending' with a Kiss Confirming Affection]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Yoo, Byung-chul (September 20, 2022). 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). Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Kim, Hyun-sik (October 17, 2023). 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 (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 17, 2023.
  9. ^ Park, Seo-hyun. 체리블렛, 결국 데뷔 5년만 해체 "따뜻한 응원 부탁"(전문) [Cherry Bullet Finally Disbands After 5 Years Since Debut: "Please Give Us Warm Support" (Full Text)]. Herald Muse. Herald POP. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Yoo, Byeong-cheol (December 11, 2024). 최유주, 고현정X려운 만난다…'나미브' 출연 확정 [Choi Yoo-joo, Go Hyun-jung X Ryeo-woon meet… Confirmed to appear in 'Namib']. Global Epic (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 12, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Jang, A-reum (March 5, 2026). "최유주 '우리는 매일매일' 스크린 첫 활약…우정·사랑 사이 열연" [Choi Yu-ju Makes Screen Debut in 'We Are Every Day'... Passionate Performance Between Friendship and Love] (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 24, 2026.
  12. ^ Jeong, Han-byeol (December 25, 2024). "최유주, '나미브' 강렬 첫 등장… 진심 담은 노래" [Choi Yoo-joo, 'Namib' strong first appearance… song full of sincerity]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2025.
  13. ^ 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]. My Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Park, Areum (January 29, 2025). "'나미브' 최유주 "꿈에 대한 열정 가득했던 경하나 기억해 주길"" ['Namib' Choi Yu-ju: “I hope people remember Kyung Hana, who was full of passion for her dream”]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  15. ^ Dotori channel (May 27, 2025). "사계의봄에 최유주 깜짝 까메오 등장". Instagram (in Korean). Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  16. ^ FNC Entertainment (May 24, 2025). "[네이버 블로그] "사계의 봄'에 찾아온 [문세윤X유재필X최유주]' 블로그가 오픈되었습니다!". Instagram (in Korean). Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  17. ^ '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.
  18. ^ 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). MyDaily. Archived from the original on August 19, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2022 – via Naver.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ Choi, Hee-jae (December 21, 2024). "강상준·김신비·서범준·김민주·최유주, 신인상 수상 [SBS 연기대상]" [Kang Sang-jun, Kim Shin-bi, Seo Beom-jun, Kim Min-joo, Choi Yu-joo, Rookie of the Year Awards [SBS Drama Awards]]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 4, 2026.
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