Kim Ji-woo (Korean:김지우; born October 20, 1999), known professionally as Chuu (Korean:츄), is a South Korean singer and television personality. She is a member of the girl groupLoona and its sub-unit, yyxy.
Chuu was born on October 20, 1999, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea. She is the eldest of three children, with two younger brothers. For her audition she sang "Halo" by Beyoncé.[1] Her stage name "Chuu" is derived from saying her given name quickly.[2] She graduated from Cheongju's Saet-byul Elementary school (Korean:샛별초등학교) and San-nam Middle school (Korean:산남중학교).[3][4]
Chuu performing as the member of Loona yyxy in Inkigayo mini fanmeeting on June 10, 2018.
On December 14, 2017, Chuu was revealed as the tenth member of the Korean idol girl groupLoona. As part of the group's pre-debut release strategy, on December 28, she released her self-titled single album with "Heart Attack" as its title track.[5]Chuu reached number 8 on the Gaon Album Chart.[6] She was introduced as part of Loona's third sub-unit Loona yyxy. The sub-unit includes members Yves, Gowon and Olivia Hye,[7] and their EP, Beauty & the Beat, was released on May 30, 2018,[8] reached number 4 on the Gaon Album Chart.[9] She officially debuted with the whole group on August 20 with the EP [+ +],[10] which peaked at number 2 on the Gaon Album Chart.[11]
Television career
On May 10, 2019, Chuu made her acting debut and starred in the web drama Dating Class as Han Eun-sol.[12][13] In July to September, she co-hosted the second season of the variety show Insane Quiz Show with MJ of Astro and Il-hoon of BtoB. The show brings in two celebrity guests each episode and have them partake with them in various challenges.[14][15]
In January 2020, Chuu appeared at MBC's 2020 Lunar New Year Idol Star Championships. However, MBC was inundated with criticism because it was discovered that a male staff pulled her hair.[16][17][18]
In March 2020, Chuu competed in King of Mask Singer under the name "Spring Girl", a character who dressed in a spring outfit with flowers in her hair and a flat paper mask that covers her eyes and mouth. She was eliminated in the second of the two days of competition.[19] In December, she co-starred in Running Girls, a Mnet show where five K-pop idols form a running team and try out different running courses in South Korea.[20]
In March 2021, Chuu was a regular panelist in the Channel A show Steel Troops where she comments on teams from Korea's armed forces competing against each other.[21] She appeared as a model for a television commercial of Dong-a Otsuka's Pocari Sweat.[22] She also appeared in a television commercial of Samsung Galaxy Store in May 2021,[23] South Korean chicken brand "Chicken Maru",[24] mobile RTS game "Warpath",[25] and BC Card.[26] She participated in the reality documentary show Law of the Jungle for the episodes titled "Spring Special in Jeju".[27]
Musical career
On June 27, 2022, Chuu released the single "Lullaby" with B.I as a collaboration with Dingo Music.[28] On August 11, it was announced that Chuu would release "One and Half", a remake of the 1994 track by Two Two, on September 4.[29] On October 16, Chuu released a remake of the 1999 Park Hye-kyung's song "Confession" as the theme song of the 2022 film Similar.[30]
Other ventures
In addition to singing and participating in television shows, Chuu hosts her own web series on YouTube called Chuu Can Do It where she spreads awareness about the need to protect the Earth through environmentally friendly practices.[2][31] In 2021, Chuu hosted Hauteur, a web series that was made in collaboration with Lotte Department Store to help promote their store among generation Z.[32]
Personal life
In February 2018, Chuu, alongside her Loona groupmate Kim Lip, graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School.[33]
Bullying allegations
In the wake of a wave of bullying accusations against various stars of the K-pop industry, Chuu was one of the people who were accused of school bullying in February 2021. However, the accuser apologized for the false claims, as they turned out to be groundless after her agency, Blockberry Creative, announced that they would be taking legal action against the accuser.[34][35]
Discography
See also: Loona discography
Singles
List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
"이달의 소녀 비타민, 최리와 츄"[LOONA Vitamin, Choerry and Chuu]. Marie Claire Korea (in Korean). March 3, 2021. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
Lee, Chang-kyu (February 23, 2021). ""도벽도 있었다" 이달의 소녀(LOONA) 츄 학폭 추가 폭로글 등장…김립도 가담?"["She was also a theft." LOONA Chuu additional school violence revelation appeared. Kim Lip joined?]. Top Star News. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
Kim, Su-hyoung (July 8, 2021). "'이달의 소녀' 츄, 진짜 김재원이랑 잇몸까지 똑 닮았네! ('라디오스타')"[LOONA Chuu's gums looks exactly like Kim Jaewon's! (Radio Star)]. OSEN. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
Lee, Ha-na (December 23, 2017). "이달의 소녀 츄, 러블리걸 출격..타이틀곡은 '하트 어택'"[LOONA's Chuu, Lovely girl. The title track is "Heart Attack."]. Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 19, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
Jeon, Hyo-jin (April 7, 2018). "이달의 소녀 세 번째 유닛 'yyxy', 티저 공개"[LOONA's third unit, 'yyxy', teaser release.]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
Ahn, Jin-yong (May 30, 2018). "'빌보드가 주목한' 걸그룹 이달의 소녀, 30일 새 유닛 베일 벗는다"["Billboard's Attention" girl group LOONA, will take off her new unit's veil on the 30th.]. Munhwa (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
Park, Se-yeon (August 20, 2018). "이미 뜨거운 이달의 소녀…데뷔 D-1 단독콘서트 '성료'"[LOONA is already hot... Debut D-1 solo concert, "successful."]. MK Star Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
Jeong, Hee-yeon (May 2, 2019). "웹드라마 '필수연애교양' 10일 첫 공개…강의로 연애 배웠어요"[Web drama 'Essential Love Culture' will be released for the first time on the 10th. I learned how to date in class.]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
Jang, Woo-young (May 8, 2019). "이달의 소녀 츄, 웹드라마 '필수연애교양' 여주인공 발탁..첫 연기 도전 [공식]"[LOONA Chuu has chosen as the heroine of the web drama "Essential Love Culture. First acting challenge [Official]]. Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
Park, Seo-yeon (November 25, 2020). "'달리는 사이' 선미-하니-유아-청하-츄, 러닝 크루 확정..12월 9일 첫 방송(공식)"['Running Girls' Sunmi-Hani-Yooa-Chungha-Choo confirmed crew. First broadcast on December 9 (Official)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
Kim, Min-ju (April 13, 2021). "'강철부대' 250kg 미션 기구 등장에 김희철X츄X김동현 경악"["Steel Troops" Kim Hee-chul X Chuu X Kim Dong-hyun is shocked at the appearance of the 250kg mission.]. Sedaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
Choi, Hee-jae (March 30, 2021). "이달의소녀 츄, 포카리스웨트 모델 발탁…손예진·한지민 계보 잇는다 [공식입장]"[LOONA Chuu selected as a model for Pocari Sweat...Son Ye-jin and Han Ji-min's genealogy [Official position]]. X Sports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
Chun, Joo-young (June 28, 2021). "이달의 소녀 츄, 치킨마루 전속모델 발탁". My Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 1, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
Kim, Jun-seok (April 17, 2021). "이달의 소녀 츄, '정글의 법칙' 첫 출연…정글 과즙美로 물들인다"[LOONA Chuu made her first appearance in 'Law of the Jungle'... She's dyed with jungle nectar.]. Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
"비아이·츄 듀엣곡 '자장가', 오늘(27일) 음원 발표"[B.I and Chuu's duet song, "Lullaby", released today (27th).]. YTN (in Korean). Retrieved June 27, 2022– via Naver.
Kim, Ye-na (August 12, 2022). "이달소 츄, 투투 대표곡 '일과 이분의 일' 재해석…9월 4일 발표"[Lee Dalso Chuu, reinterpreting Tutu's representative song 'One and a half'... Announced on September 4th] (in Korean). X-ports News. Retrieved August 12, 2022– via Naver.
Jang, Woo-young (October 5, 2022). "이달의 소녀 츄, 박혜경 대표곡 '고백' 리메이크…16일 공개"[Loona Chu, Park Hye-kyung's representative song 'Confession' remake... open on the 16th] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved October 5, 2022– via Naver.
Hong, Hye-min (January 7, 2021). ""지구를 지켜츄"...이달의 소녀 츄, 에코 라이프 도전". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
Seo, Bo-hyoung (February 9, 2018). "[포토]이달의소녀 츄-김립 '이 구역 귀요미들'"[[Photo] LOONA's Chuu and Kim Lip, "Cuties in this District."]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
Kim, Myeong-mi (September 15, 2021). MBCX월드비전 캠페인, 츄-김요한-에릭 벨린저 참여 "콘서트까지"[MBC X World Vision Campaign, Chuu-Kim Yo-han-Eric Bellinger participated in "Until Concert".] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 14, 2022– via Naver.
Ji, Min-kyeong (November 24, 2021). "이기광→주헌" '뮤지광컴퍼니', 고퀄리티 단체곡 'Starlight'로 대미 장식['Gikwang → Jooheon', "Musi-kwang Company" finished with high-quality group song "Starlight".] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved October 14, 2022– via Naver.
Peak chart positions for soundtrack appearances on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales:
"Spring Flower". Billboard. August 2–8, 2020. Archived from the original on May 2, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
"Hello". Billboard. February 21–27, 2021. Archived from the original on March 27, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
Lee, Jeong-ho (July 29, 2020). 이달의 소녀 츄 '출사표' 통해 데뷔 첫 OST 참여..오늘(29일) 공개[LOONA's Chuu participated in the first OST of her debut through "Exit Ticket".. Released today (29th).] (in Korean). StarNews. Retrieved October 14, 2022– via Naver.
Moon, Wan-sik (February 14, 2021). 이달의 소녀 츄, '썸타는 편의점' OST '좋아서 그래(Hello)' 오늘(14일) 발매..드리핀 이협과 호흡[LOONA's Chuu released the OST "Hello" of "The Convenience Store" today (14th).. Breathing with Drippin's Lee Hyeop.] (in Korean). StarNews. Retrieved October 14, 2022– via Naver.
"2021년 08주차 Download Chart"[Week 8 of 2021 Download Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. February 14–20, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021– via Gaon Chart.
Yoon, Seong-yeol (June 12, 2021). 이달소 츄 '오케이 광자매' OST 가창..'좋아서 좋아해' 발매[LOONA's Chuu sang "Okay, Kwang Sisters" OST.. I Like You" is released.] (in Korean). StarNews. Retrieved October 14, 2022– via Naver.
"2021년 25주차 Download Chart"[Week 25 of 2021 Download Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. June 20–26, 2021. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021– via Gaon Chart.
Kim, Jeong-yeon (October 7, 2022). 문페이스, '조조코믹스' 웹툰 OST '브런치' 발매[Moonface releases 'Brunch', the webtoon OST of 'Jojo Comics'.] (in Korean). SisunNews. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
Kim Hye-young (September 1, 2021). "김정은 자매-허웅×허훈 형제-이지훈 남매… '호적 메이트' 초특급 출연진 공개"[Sister Kim Jong-un - Ung Heo × Brother Hoon Heo - Siblings Lee Ji-hoon… 'Family Register Mate' Super Special Cast Revealed]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021– via Naver.
Jang Jin-ri (October 6, 2021). "[단독]이달의 소녀 츄, '야생돌' 출연…관찰자로 맹활약"[[Exclusive] Loona Chuu, appearing in 'Wild Idol'... Active as an observer]. Spotify News (in Korean). Retrieved October 6, 2021– via Naver.
Lee Jun-hyun (July 11, 2022). "박경림X김형석X허경환X이달의 소녀 츄, '미스터리 듀엣' 특급 패널진 합류"[Park Kyung-rim X Kim Hyeong-seok X Heo Kyung-hwan X Loona Chuu, joins the 'Mystery Duet' special panel crew] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved July 11, 2022– via Naver.
Park, Dong-sun (October 4, 2022). "청춘 츄어리딩콘' tvN D 스테이지 업, 금일 첫 공개…'20대 치어리더 올스타' 총 집결"[Youth Chew Reading Con' tvN D Stage Up, first released today... '20s Cheerleader All-Stars' Gather] (in Korean). EtNews. Retrieved October 13, 2022– via Naver.
Han, Hae-sun (October 20, 2022). "하석진X츄 만났다..SF 토크쇼 EBS '공상가들' 출연[공식]"[Ha Seok-jin X Chu met.. Appeared in SF talk show EBS 'Dreamers' [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved October 20, 2022– via Naver.
Jeon, Yoon-hye (November 30, 2020). "방탄소년단-강다니엘→김수현-서예지, '2020 APAN AWARDS' 인기상 수상"[BTS-Kang Daniel → Kim Soo-hyun-Seo Ye-ji won the "2020 APAN AWARDS" Popularity Award]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
@kcforum (June 21, 2021). "2021년을 빛낸. 올해의 <예능돌(여)> 후보를 소개합니다!"[Shining in 2021. This year's <Entertainment Idol (Female)> Introducing the candidates!] (Tweet) (in Korean). Retrieved January 2, 2022– via Twitter.
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