Chuu (Korean: 츄; Japanese: チュウ) is a South Korean singer under ATRP. She is a former member of the girl group LOONA and its third sub-unit, yyxy.
She made her solo debut on October 18, 2023 with the mini album Howl.
Career[]
2017: Reveal, solo debut[]
On December 14, 2017, she was revealed as the tenth member of LOONA. Her solo single album, titled "Chuu", was released on December 28.
2018-2022: Debut with yyxy, LOONA, dispute with BlockBerry Creative[]
She debuted as a member of the group's third sub-unit, yyxy, on May 30, 2018 with the mini album Beauty & The Beat.
On August 20, 2018, LOONA debuted as a full twelve-member group with their first mini album + +.
On March 29, 2022, it was revealed that she is currently in a legal dispute with her agency to suspend her contract due to lack of payment.[3][4] On June 3, BlockBerryCreative announced that Chuu would not be taking part in 2022 LOONA 1st World Tour 'LOONATHEWORLD' due to schedule conflicts.[5]
On July 25, BlockBerry Creative announced that Chuu would not be participating in LOONA's new Japanese release "Luminous" nor their Japanese promotions.[6]
On October 28, OSEN released a statement stating that Chuu had set up her own agency called Chuu Co., Ltd. A BlockBerryCreative representative then revealed that they are checking the facts, and that the rumors of Chuu's transfer from the agency are groundless.[7]
On November 25, 2022, BlockBerry Creative released a statement announcing Chuu's removal from the group due to allegedly using violent language and misusing her power towards staff members.[8] In an Instagram story on November 28, she explained that she's still grasping the situation as she knew nothing about it and hasn't been contacted by BlockBerry Creative. She added that she had never done anything that would have embarrassed her fans.[9]
On November 28, it was reported by Edaily that Chuu had signed with BY4M Studio to embark on a new start and that the agency will soon officially announce her addition in the company as well as the direction of her future activities.[10]
2023: Petitions against Chuu, lightstick release, solo debut with Howl[]
On February 1, 2023, it was announced that BlockBerryCreative has submitted a petition asking to suspend Chuu’s entertainment activities.[11] The following day, she personally spoke up regarding media reports about BlockBerryCreative’s action against her and LOONA members.[12]
On April 7, Chuu became the first artist to sign with the startup company ATRP.[13]
On August 4, Chuu revealed that she will release her lightstick named Kkuka.[2]
On August 17, Chuu won her lawsuit against BlockBerryCreative.[14] BlockBerryCreative eventually appealed the decision.
On August 29, Donga reported that Chuu will be releasing her solo debut album in October.[15] ATRP later confirmed the news.[16] On September 18, a first teaser was revealed, announcing that her comeback mini album is slated for release on October 18. Through a series of teasers, the title was later revealed to be Howl.[17]
2024: "Chocolate", appeal trial result, Strawberry Rush, "Second Love"[]
On February 12, 2024, Chuu announced her fourth digital single, "Chocolate", which will be released the next day.[18][19]
On March 8, the 7th Civil Division of the Seoul High Court ruled in favor of Chuu in the appeal trial of her lawsuit against BlockBerryCreative.[20]
On May 22, ATRP announced that Chuu is currently filming a music video in Australia for her next album planned for June.[21] On May 29, ATRP released a series of teaser for Chuu's second mini album Strawberry Rush, scheduled to be released on June 25.[22]
On July 19, it was announced that Chuu will be releasing the digital single "Second Love" on July 22.[23]
Personal life[]
Health[]
On February 9, 2022, BlockBerryCreative announced that Chuu would not participate in LOONA's upcoming concert, [LOONAVERSE: FROM], due to health reasons.[24]
On February 28, 2022, BlockBerryCreative announced that fellow members YeoJin, HaSeul, and ViVi had tested positive for COVID-19. BlockBerry stated that other members, not named, had tested positive on the self home kit and that they that they are waiting for the PCR test to confirm. As a result, LOONA will not be participating in the first round of Queendom 2.[25] On the next day, BlockBerry announced that the PCR tests came back and Chuu along with seven other members had tested positive for COVID-19.[26]
Discography[]
Korean[]
Mini albums[]
Single albums[]
Digital singles[]
Collaborations[]
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OSTs[]
Participation releases[]
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English[]
Digital singles[]
- "Chocolate (English Ver.)" (2024)
Writing credits[]
Artist | Song | Album | Type |
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2022 | |||
B.I & Chuu | "Lullaby" | Writing |
Concerts[]
U.S tours[]
- 2023 Chuu <Howl> in USA (2023)[27]
Concert participation[]
Filmography[]
Television dramas[]
- 내 여자친구는 상남자 (TBA, TBA)
Web dramas[]
- Dating Class (tvN D, 2019)[29]
Reality shows[]
- Mr. Trot 2 (TV Chosun, 2022-present) - judge
Variety shows[]
- More Salty Tour (tvN, 2019-2020) - guest (eps. 92-95, 111-112)
- Running Girls (Mnet, 2020) - cast member
- King of Mask Singer (MBC, 2020) - contestant (eps. 247-248)
- Hangout with Yoo (MBC, 2021) - guest (eps. 80-82)
- Law of the Jungle - Spring Special in Jeju (SBS, 2021) - guest (eps. 446-448)
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2022) - guest (ep. 5)
Web shows[]
- Chuu Can Do It (YouTube, 2020-present)
Audio dramas[]
- 하루 한방울 (KBS Cool FM Station Z, 2023)[30]
Music video appearances[]
- Go Won - "One & Only" (2018)
Endorsements[]
On May 10, 2022, Chuu was revealed to be the new model for Sugarlolo Sparkling.[31] On January 2, 2023, Eclipse Mints announced on their Instagram that Chuu was picked as their new model for their product Eclipse Chewy Mints.[32] On June 8, 2023, Chuu was revealed to be the new model for the brand Taylor Farms.[33] On September 14, 2023, she was appointed as a honorary ambassador for the Korean non-profit organisation Community Chest of Korea.[34]
- Pocari Sweat (2021)
- Chicken Maru (2021)
- Sugarlolo Sparkling (2022)
- Eclipse Chewy Mints (2023)
- Taylor Farms (2023)
- Community Chest of Korea (2023)
Trivia[]
- In Hanlim Multi Arts School, Chuu was classmates with Kim Lip as well as many other idols like Yeri of Red Velvet, Yeonjung of WJSN, Joo E and Nancy of MOMOLAND and Eunbin of CLC.[35]
- Before being debuted, Chuu was famous on Instagram and had 30K+ followers. She sang music covers and even wrote her own song.[36]
- She is a former trainee at FNC Academy.[37]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Chuu/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ 한류타임스: 이달의소녀 츄
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Soompi: Chuu’s Agency Announces Official Fan Club And Light Stick Names
- ↑ (KR) WikiTree: (단독) 이달의소녀 츄, 소속사와 갈등 드러났다…법적 분쟁 중
- ↑ (KR) TopStarNews: "정산? 아직"…이달의 소녀 츄, '전속계약 분쟁' 소식에 과거 재조명
- ↑ Soompi: LOONA’s Chuu To Not Participate In Group’s Upcoming 1st World Tour
- ↑ loonatheworld.jp: Notice of activities
- ↑ Soompi: LOONA's Agency Briefly Comments Regarding Reports Of Chuu Setting Up Her Own Agency
- ↑ Soompi: Breaking: LOONA’s Agency Announces Chuu’s Removal From Group
- ↑ Soompi: Chuu Personally Speaks Up For The 1st Time Since Being Removed From LOONA
- ↑ (KR) Naver: [단독]이달의 소녀 출신 츄, 결국 바이포엠과 새 출발
- ↑ Soompi: BlockBerryCreative Confirmed To Have Submitted Petition To Suspend Chuu’s Activities
- ↑ Soompi: Chuu Personally Addresses The Slanderous Reports And BlockBerryCreative’s Claims Against Her And LOONA Members
- ↑ Soompi: Chuu Signs With New Agency
- ↑ Soompi: Chuu Wins Lawsuit Against BlockBerryCreative
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 츄, 10월 솔로 데뷔…새로운 도약 예고
- ↑ Soompi: Chuu Confirmed To Make October Solo Debut
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: Chuu Announces Solo Debut Date With 1st Teaser Video
- ↑ @chuu_atrp on Twitter (February 12, 2024)
- ↑ @chuu_atrp on Twitter (February 13, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: Chuu Wins Second Trial Against Her Former Agency BlockBerryCreative
- ↑ Soompi: Chuu Confirmed To Make Summer Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Update: Chuu Announces Comeback Date With "Strawberry Rush" Teasers
- ↑ @vlending on Twitter (July 19, 2024)
- ↑ @orrery_nim on Twitter (February 9, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: LOONA To Sit Out Filming For “Queendom 2” Round 1 After Several Members Test Positive For COVID-19
- ↑ Allkpop: Eight more LOONA members test positive for COVID-19
- ↑ Soompi: Chuu Announces U.S. Tour Dates And Cities For “Howl”
- ↑ Weverse: [Weverse Con Festival] 2024 Weverse Con Festival - 1st Lineup & 1 DAY PASS Earlybird Ticket Information
- ↑ Soompi: fromis_9's Jang Gyuri And LOONA's Chuu Share Thoughts On Making Their Acting Debuts
- ↑ (KR) Star News: 유인나-츄, 오디오 드라마 '하루 한방울' 주연 [공식]
- ↑ @intakefoods on Instagram (May 10, 2022)
- ↑ @eclipsemints_korea on Instagram (January 2, 2023)
- ↑ @taylor_prune on Instagram (June 8, 2023)
- ↑ (KR) Sports Kyunghyang ‘나눔 지켜츄’ 츄, 사랑의 열매 홍보대사 위촉[공식]
- ↑ Kpopmap: Hanlim Multi Art School Released Yearbook Pictures of Red Velvet's Yeri, WJSN's YeonJung & More
- ↑ Koreaboo: Before Debuting, These 2 Idols Were Called Instagram Goddesses
- ↑ FNC 아카데미 2016 드림콘서트
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