Chuu (singer)
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 group Loona.
Chuu | |
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김지우 | |
Pronunciation | Gim ji-u |
Born | Kim Ji-woo October 20, 1999 Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 2017-present |
Early life
Chuu was born on October 20, 1999. She is the oldest of three children, with two younger brothers. When she auditioned for Blockberry Creative she sang "Halo" by Beyoncé.[1]
Career
Loona
Chuu was revealed as the tenth member of Loona on December 14, 2017. On December 28 she released her self-titled single album with "Heart Attack" as the lead song.
Personal life
Bullying accusations
During a wave of bullying accusations against other K-pop stars, Chuu was one of the peopl accused of school bullying in February 2021. The accuser later apologised and said the accusations were false after Blockberry Creative announced they would take legal action against the accuser.
Filmography
- Chuu Can Do It (2020-present)
References
- Park, Hee-ah (April 1, 2019). "스포트라이트│이달의 소녀 츄 ② "'복면가왕' 멜로디 편곡을 3분 만에 끝냈어요."". IZE (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- 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.