Choi Yoo-jung (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Choi Yoo-jung (singer)?

Subject:

Choi Yoo-jung (singer)

Known for:

South Korean singer and actress known for her time in I.O.I, Weki Meki, and solo career.

Born:

1999-11-12

Century / Era:

1999s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Choi Yoo-jung (Korean: 최유정; born November 12, 1999), known mononymously as Yoojung, is a South Korean singer and actress signed under Fantagio. She debuted as a member of I.O.I in May 2016 after achieving third place in the 2016 survival program Produce 101. In January 2017, I.O.I officially disbanded after eleven months of promotion. I.O.I briefly returned for a 10 year comeback in 2026. Following disbandment, she returned to her respective agency and eventually debuted with Weki Meki in August 2017.

Career & Major Achievements

Choi debuted as a solo artist with the single album Sunflower in September 2022. Choi Yoo-jung was born in Guri, South Korea on November 12, 1999 as an only child. When she was younger, she wanted to become either a teacher or police officer but started to take an interest in performing. She joined Fantagio and trained for four years and seven months under the company before joining Mnet's girl group survival show Produce 101 in 2016 wherein she ended up debuting as a member of I.O.I. She attended Guri Girls' High School but eventually transferred to School of Performing Arts Seoul along with fellow I.O.I and Weki Meki member Kim Do-yeon after debuting due to their promotional activities. In January 2016, Choi joined Produce 101 along with Kim Do-yeon and three other Fantagio trainees with the hopes of debuting in an eleven-member girl group which would promote for a year under YMC Entertainment.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Choi initially gained popularity for being chosen by vote as the center for the show's theme song "Pick Me", which had its music video premiere a month before the first show aired on the December 17, 2015 episode of M Countdown. Both Choi and Kim rose to high ranks during the program and eventually placed 3rd and 8th respectively in the show's finale on April 1, 2016, which allowed them to debut as members of I.O.I. On May 4, 2016, I.O.I released their debut single "Dream Girls" which had its rap parts penned by Choi and Im Na-young. Both members also wrote the lyrics for the EP's intro track "I.O.I". The group also promoted as a seven-member unit which Choi was also a part of with Kim, releasing the single "Whatta Man" on August 9, 2016. As part of I.O.I, Choi also released an OST with the unit and also collaborated with fellow members Chungha, Jeon Somi and fellow Produce 101 contestant Ki Hui-hyeon for the digital single "Flower, Wind and You".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1999 (1999-11-12): Birth of Choi Yoo-jung (singer) — South Korean singer and actress known for her time in I.O.I, Weki Meki, and solo career.
2. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Choi initially gained popularity for being chosen by vote as the center for the show's theme song "Pick Me", which had its music video premiere a month before the first show aired on the December 17, 2015 episode of M Countdown.
3. 2016: 2016 Milestone — I in May 2016 after achieving third place in the 2016 survival program Produce 101.
4. 2017: 2017 Milestone — Following disbandment, she returned to her respective agency and eventually debuted with Weki Meki in August 2017.
5. 2022: 2022 Milestone — Choi debuted as a solo artist with the single album Sunflower in September 2022.
6. 2026: 2026 Milestone — I briefly returned for a 10 year comeback in 2026.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Choi Yoo-jung (singer)

True or False: “Choi Yoo-jung debuted as a member of I.O.I immediately after graduating from the School of Performing Arts Seoul.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she attended the school, her debut was achieved through participation in the survival show Produce 101.

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