Choi Yu-jin

Quick Facts: Who was Choi Yu-jin?

Subject:

Choi Yu-jin

Known for:

South Korean singer and actress known for her time in CLC and Kep1er.

Born:

1996-08-12

Century / Era:

1996s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Choi Yu-jin (Korean: 최유진; born August 12, 1996), known mononymously as Yujin, is a South Korean singer and actress. Originally debuting in 2015 as a member of the South Korean girl group CLC, she is a member and leader of Kep1er after finishing in third place in the final episode of the survival show Girls Planet 999. She began her acting career in 2016 in a supporting role in the Naver TV web drama, Nightmare High. Choi Yu-jin was born on August 12, 1996, in Wansan District, Jeonju, South Korea. She attended high school at Hanlim Multi Art School and graduated in February 2015.

Career & Major Achievements

Choi is the longest-serving trainee among CLC members, having been a trainee for over 4 years prior to her debut in 2015. As a trainee, Choi created and taught BtoB's Ilhoon the 'Gwiyomi Player' aegyo, which he would later popularise on the South Korean Idol variety show, Weekly Idol. In 2013, South Korean singer, Hari released "Gwiyomi Song" inspired by the gesture Choi created. In 2013, Choi collaborated with then-Cube artist and Beast member Yang Yo-seob in "Perfume" which was released on April 30 as part of Cube Entertainment's first "Voice Project". She was credited under the pre-debut group Cube Girls.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2014, alongside three of the soon-to-be CLC members, Sorn, Seungyeon and Yeeun, Choi appeared in BtoB's "Beep Beep" music video. In the same year, all five of the original members of CLC appeared in G.NA's "G.NA's Secret" music video and participated in promotional activities as backing dancers. In 2015, the quintet did a voluntary street busking performances to help children with developmental disabilities, attracting attention as a warm 'Hongdae idol' as part of their pre-debut activities. They released a self-composed song "You're My Love" (Korean: 유어 마이 러브) on March 13, 2013, through the online music site Melon and the official YouTube channel. On March 13, 2015, Cube Entertainment released the profile information and images of Choi as the fourth member of CLC following Yeeun, Sorn, and Seungyeon, through their official social media.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1996 (1996-08-12): Birth of Choi Yu-jin — South Korean singer and actress known for her time in CLC and Kep1er.
2. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, South Korean singer, Hari released "Gwiyomi Song" inspired by the gesture Choi created.
3. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, alongside three of the soon-to-be CLC members, Sorn, Seungyeon and Yeeun, Choi appeared in BtoB's "Beep Beep" music video.
4. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Originally debuting in 2015 as a member of the South Korean girl group CLC, she is a member and leader of Kep1er after finishing in third place in the final episode of the survival show Girls Planet 999.
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — She began her acting career in 2016 in a supporting role in the Naver TV web drama, Nightmare High.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Choi Yu-jin

True or False: “Choi Yu-jin debuted as a member of CLC immediately after graduating from Hanlim Multi Art School in 2015.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she graduated in February 2015, her official debut with CLC was later on May 19, 2015.

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