Choi Yu-ju (), 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" Highlight Reel. 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.
On November 24, 2018, Choi was introduced as a member of the upcoming girl group through Mnet'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 KBS1 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 Namib. Choi made her film debut in a teen romance film Everyday We Are, which was released on March 4, 2026.
Discography
Soundtrack appearances + List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Flower Way" 2024 Namib OST
Filmography
Film Year Title Role 2026 Everyday We Are Kim Joo-yeon
Television series Year Title Role Notes 2021–2022 The All-Round Wife Gong Ju-ah 2023–2024 The Escape of the Seven Song Ji-sun / Michelle Season 1–2 2024–2025 Namib Kyung Ha-na 2025 Spring of Youth Kim Bom's acquaintance Cameo 2026 Our Sticky Love Min Su-ji
Web series Year Title Role 2021 Be My Boyfriend Seong Han-na Jinx Su-jin 2023 My 20th Twenty Kang So-won
Web shows Year Title Role 2018–2019 Insider Channel Cherry Bullet Cast member
Music video appearances Year Song Title Artist 2017 "Someone to Love" Honeyst "Love Yourself" BTS
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 SBS Drama Awards 2024 Best New Actress The Escape of the Seven
References
External links Choi Yu-ju at FNC Entertainment