- For other people known as 'Yuju', see Yuju.
Yuju (Korean: 유주; Japanese: ユジュ) is a South Korean singer-songwriter under KONNECT Entertainment. She is a former member of the girl group GFRIEND.
She made her official solo debut with her first mini album, [Rec.], on January 18, 2022.
Career
2015: Debut with GFRIEND
She debuted as a member of GFRIEND on January 16, 2015 with the group's first mini album Season of Glass.
2018: First solo release
On June 29, 2018, Yuju released her first solo digital single "Love Rain", which featured Suran.
2021: Departure from Source Music, new agency
On May 18, Source Music announced that all members of GFRIEND, including Yuju, have decided to not renew their contracts with the agency. They officially disbanded on May 22 after the end of their exclusive six-year contract.
On September 1, it was announced that Yuju has signed an exclusive contract with KONNECT Entertainment as a solo artist.[2]
2022: Solo debut with Rec., "Evening"
On January 2, it was announced that Yuju would make her solo debut with her first mini album [Rec.] on January 18.[3][4]
On April 27, Yuju announced her solo fanclub name would now be known as "LUVU".[1]
On July 21, a teaser was posted which revealed that Yuju would be releasing her third digital single, "Evening", on July 28 which features Big Naughty.[5] Later that same day, MZMC revealed that Yuju is a member of their publishing team as a lyricist.[6][7]
2023: O, "Dalala"
On February 14, it was announced that Yuju would release her second mini album O on March 7.[8]
On September 8, it was announced that Yuju will be releasing a digital single, "Dalala", on September 20.[9]
Discography
Mini albumsDigital singles
Collaborations
Features
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OSTs
Participation releases
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Producing and writing credits
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[10]
Artist | Song | Album | Type |
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2019 | |||
GFRIEND | "Hope" | Fever Season | Writing |
2020 | |||
GFRIEND | "Apple" | 回:Song of the Sirens | Writing Composing |
"Eye of the Storm" | |||
"Tarot Cards" | Writing | ||
"Mago" | 回:Walpurgis Night | Writing Composing | |
"Night Drive" | |||
2022 | |||
Herself | "Bad Blood (Intro)" | Rec. | Writing |
"Play" | Writing Composing | ||
"Cold Winter" | |||
"The Killa" | |||
"Blue Nostalgia" | |||
"Evening" | Writing | ||
2023 | |||
Herself | "9 Years" | O | Writing Composing |
"Without U" | Writing | ||
"Dreaming (꿈)" | |||
"Peach Blossom (복승아꽃)" (feat. Sokodomo) | Writing Composing | ||
"Full Circle" | |||
"Play" | "Begin Again Open Mic Episode 39" | Writing | |
"Dalala" | Writing Composing |
Concerts
Concert participation
Filmography
Variety shows
- King of Mask Singer (MBC, 2015) - contestant (eps. 15-16)
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2022) - guest (ep. 2)
Web shows
- Would U Yuju (Youtube, 2021-2022)
- Why Yuju (Youtube, 2022)
Awards and nominations
Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
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K Global Heart Dream Awards | |||
2022 | Yuju | K Global Vocal Award | Won[13] |
Trivia
- She has weird sleeping habits including talking and crying in her sleep.[14]
- Her mom is an English teacher.
- Her role model is Kim Yuna.[15]
- She knows how to pole dance.[15]
Gallery
- Main article: Yuju (singer)/Gallery
References
Official links
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