Chuu (singer)

Chuu
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Chuu in June 2022
Born
Kim Ji-woo

(1999-10-20) October 20, 1999 (age 23)
Occupations
Years active2017–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Ji-u
McCune–ReischauerKim Chiu
Stage name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationChyu
McCune–ReischauerChyu
Signature
Chuu signature.svg

Kim Ji-woo (Korean김지우; born October 20, 1999), known professionally as Chuu (Korean), is a South Korean singer and television personality. She is a former member of the girl group Loona and its sub-unit, yyxy.

Early life

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. Her stage name "Chuu" is derived from saying her given name quickly. She graduated from Cheongju's Saet-byul Elementary school (Korean샛별초등학교) and San-nam Middle school (Korean산남중학교).

Career

Loona

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 group Loona. 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. Chuu reached number 8 on the Gaon Album Chart. She was introduced as part of Loona's third sub-unit Loona yyxy. The sub-unit includes members Yves, Gowon and Olivia Hye, and their EP, Beauty & the Beat, was released on May 30, 2018, reached number 4 on the Gaon Album Chart. She officially debuted with the whole group on August 20 with the EP [+ +], which peaked at number 2 on the Gaon Album Chart. On November 25, 2022, BlockBerry Creative announced the departure of Chuu from Loona.

Removal from Loona

On November 25, 2022, Loona's agency, Blockberry Creative, announced on the official fancafe that Chuu will be expelled from Loona, explaining that "there were reports of abuse of power, such as Chuu’s abusive language towards our staff, and the investigation has revealed the fact, and the company representative is apologizing and comforting the staff." Chuu has recently been caught up in rumors of power abuse, transfer, and bullying within her company. However, the company refused to reveal evidence concerning the rumors of power abuse to the public. At the end of 2021, she filed an application for a provisional injunction against her agency, Blockberry Creative, to suspend the exclusive contract. It was also reported that last April, she founded her own company, with herself as the CEO.

Television career

On May 10, 2019, Chuu made her acting debut and starred in the web drama Dating Class as Han Eun-sol. 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.

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.

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. 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.

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. She appeared as a model for a television commercial of Dong-a Otsuka's Pocari Sweat. She also appeared in a television commercial of Samsung Galaxy Store in May 2021, South Korean chicken brand "Chicken Maru", mobile RTS game "Warpath", and BC Card. She participated in the reality documentary show Law of the Jungle for the episodes titled "Spring Special in Jeju".

Musical career

On June 27, 2022, Chuu released the single "Lullaby" with B.I as a collaboration with Dingo Music. 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. 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. On December 5, 2022, Chuu released "Dear My Winter" with South Korean R&B singer George as part of Lotte Shopping's "Songs for You" series.

On February 23, 2023, Chuu released "Let's Love" with Kim Yo-han, which is part of Project Restless.

In April 2023, Chuu signed an exclusive contract with a new entertainment company, ATRP.

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. 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.

Philanthropy

On December 28, 2022, Chuu announced through her YouTube channel that all proceeds from the merchandise sold at the Jiwoo store were donated to the Korea Music Power Plant to improve the welfare of musicians.

Personal life

In February 2018, Chuu graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School alongside her Loona groupmate Kim Lip.

In the wake of a wave of bullying allegations against various stars in the K-pop industry, Chuu was one of the people accused of bullying at school in February 2021. However, the accuser apologized for the false claims as they were found to be unfounded after her agency, Blockberry Creative, announced that they would be taking legal action against the accuser.

Discography

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
"Lullaby" (자장가)
(with B.I)
2022 Non-album singles
"One and a Half" (일과 이분의 일) 87
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing year released and name of the album
Title Year Album
"World Is One 2021"
(with Kim Yo-han, Eric Bellinger)
2021 Non-album singles
"Starlight"
(with Lee Hyun, Lee Gi-kwang, Joohoney, Hyeongjun, Jung Yeon-joo)
"Dear My Winter"
(with George)
2022
"Let's Love"
(with Kim Yo-han)
2023 Project Restless

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
KOR
US
World

"We Wanna Be Adults" (어른이 되고 싶어) 2015 Princess Pring OST
"Spring Flower" (봄꽃) 2020 5 Memorials OST
"Hello" (좋아서 그래)
(with Lee Hyeop)
2021 25 Fling at Convenience Store OST
"Loving U" (좋아서 좋아해) Revolutionary Sisters OST
"Brunch" (브런치) 2022 Daily JoJo OST
"Confession" (고백) Ditto OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Part-Time Idol Student in front of the agency Extra (Episode 5) [citation needed]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Dating Class Han Eun-sol Main cast

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Running Girls Cast member With Hani, Sunmi, YooA and Chungha
King of Mask Singer Contestant As Spring Girl (Episode 247–248)
2021 Steel Troops Panelist Season 1
Law of the JungleSpring Special in Jeju Cast member Episode 446–448
Family Register Mate Co-host
Wild Idol Panelist
2022 Mystery Duet
Stage Up Host
The Dreamers with Ha Seok-jin, Jang Dong-seon and Kim Yun-hee
2022–2023 Mr. Trot Master Season 2

Web shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Insane Quiz Show Season 2 Co-host With MJ and Illhoon
2020 Chuu Can Do It Host Produced by DIA TV
2022 Terrace On with Leeteuk and Lee Won-il
If you like it, it will ring! with Jinyoung, Lee Eun-ji and Hong Seok-cheon

Music videos

Year Title Director(s) Ref.
2021 "World Is One" Un­known
2022 "One and a Half" Un­known

Awards and nominations

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.
APAN Music Awards 2020 Idol Champ Entertainer – Female Chuu Won
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2023 Best New Female Entertainer Love Alarm Clap! Clap! Clap! Pending
Brand of the Year Awards 2021 Entertainer Idol of the Year (Female) Chuu Nominated

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