Chuu Explained

Chuu
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Birth Name:Kim Ji-woo
Birth Date:20 October 1999
Birth Place:Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea
Years Active:2017–present
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Hangul:김지우
Rr:Gim Ji-u
Mr:Kim Chiu
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Kim Ji-woo (pronounced as /ko/;, born October 20, 1999), known professionally by her stage name Chuu, is a South Korean singer, actress and television personality. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Loona and its sub-unit, yyxy.

Early life

Kim Ji-woo 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.[1] Her stage name "Chuu" is derived from saying her given name quickly.[2] She graduated from Cheongju's Saet-byul Elementary school and San-nam Middle school .[3] [4]

Career

2017–2022: Debut with Loona and solo activities

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.[5] Chuu reached number 8 on the Gaon Album Chart.[6] She was introduced as part of Loona's third sub-unit Loona yyxy. The sub-unit includes members Yves, Gowon and HyeJu,[7] and their EP, Beauty & the Beat, was released on May 30, 2018,[8] reached number 4 on the Gaon Album Chart.[9] She officially debuted with the whole group on August 20 with the EP [+ +],[10] which peaked at number 2 on the Gaon Album Chart.[11]

On May 10, 2019, Chuu made her acting debut and starred in the web drama Dating Class as Han Eun-sol.[12] [13] 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.[14] [15] [16] 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 2020, 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 2021, Chuu started to host 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.[17] Chuu also hosted Hauteur, a web series that was made in collaboration with Lotte Department Store to help promote their store among generation Z.[18] 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.[19] She also appeared in a television commercial of Samsung Galaxy Store in May 2021,[20] South Korean chicken brand "Chicken Maru",[21] mobile RTS game "Warpath",[22] and BC Card.[23] She participated in the reality documentary show Law of the Jungle for the episodes titled "Spring Special in Jeju". At the end of 2021, Chuu filed an application for a provisional injunction against her agency, Blockberry Creative, to suspend the exclusive contract. It was also reported that in April 2022, she had founded her own company, with herself as the CEO.[24] [25]

On June 27, 2022, Chuu released the single "Lullaby" with B.I as a collaboration with Dingo Music.[26] 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.[27] 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.[28] On November 25, Blockberry Creative announced on the official fancafe that Chuu had been expelled from Loona, citing "reports of abuse of power, such as Chuu's abusive language towards our staff."[29] Chuu was then caught up in rumors of power abuse, transfer, and bullying within her company. Blockberry Creative refused to reveal evidence concerning the rumors of power abuse to the public,[30] facing criticism and skepticism from fans, with some industry professionals who had previously worked with Chuu questioning the allegations made against her.[31] On December 5, Chuu released "Dear My Winter" with South Korean R&B singer George as part of Lotte Shopping's "Songs for You" series.[32]

2023–present: Solo debut with Howl

On February 23, 2023, Chuu released "Let's Love" with Kim Yo-han, which is part of Project Restless.[33] In April 2023, Chuu signed an exclusive contract with a new entertainment company, ATRP. On September 18, ATRP announced that Chuu would be making her debut as a solo artist on October 18, with her first extended play Howl and the lead single of the same name.[34]

On February 13, 2024, Chuu released a digital single "Chocolate", with an English-language version of the song being released the next day.[35] On May 22, ATRP confirmed Chuu was filming a music video in Australia for her second album, to be released in June.[36] On May 29, it was officially announced that Chuu would be releasing her second extended play Strawberry Rush on June 25.[37] The music video for the lead single of the same name was released together with the album.[38] On August 2, it was announced that Chuu would be returning to acting in the fantasy romance drama My Girlfriend is a Real Man, based on webtoon of the same name.[39]

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.[40]

Personal life

In February 2018, Chuu graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School alongside her Loona groupmate Kim Lip.[41]

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 Blockberry Creative announced that they would be taking legal action against the accuser.[42] [43]

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[44]
Howl 3
Strawberry Rush
  • Released: June 25, 2024
  • Label: ATRP
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
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Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, chart positions, and name of the album
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
[47]
"Lullaby" (Korean: 자장가)
2022rowspan="2"
"One and a Half" (Korean: 일과 이분의 일)87
"Howl"2023Howl
"Chocolate"2024Strawberry Rush
"Strawberry Rush"

Promotional singles

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
"World Is One 2021"[48]
2021rowspan="3"
"Starlight"[49]
"Dear My Winter"
2022
"Let's Love" (Korean: 썸밍아웃)
2023Project Restless
"Our Nights Are More Beautiful Than Your Days"
(Korean: 우리의 밤은 당신의 낮보다 아름답다 )
"I Like You" (Korean: 좋아 좋아)[THE SEASONS Vol II. 10] ᐸAKMU's Long day Long nightᐳ ReːWake x CHUU
"A Beautiful Farewell" (Korean: 아름다운)I am Re:Born #1

Soundtrack appearances

TitleYearPeak chart
positions
Album
KOR
[50]
US
World

[51]
"We Wanna Be Adults" (Korean: 어른이 되고 싶어)2015Princess Pring OST
"Spring Flower" (Korean: 봄꽃)[52] 20205Memorials OST
"Hello" (Korean: 좋아서 그래)[53]
202125Fling at Convenience Store OST
"Loving U" (Korean: 좋아서 좋아해)[54] Revolutionary Sisters OST
"Brunch" (Korean: 브런치)[55] 2022Daily JoJo OST
"Confession" (Korean: 고백)Ditto OST
"Fox Rain" (Korean: 여우비)2024174 The Moon During the Day Webtoon OST

Compilation appearances

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
"Beautiful Landscape" (Korean: 아름다운 강산)
2022DNA Singer – Fantastic Family Round 7
"Arari" (Korean: 아라리)
Life Reset Re-Debut Show – A Star Is Born (Episode 3)
"Back in Time" (Korean: 시간을 거슬러)

Other charted songs

List of songs as lead artist, showing year released, chart positions, and name of the album
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
Down.
[56]
"Underwater"202398Howl
"My Palace"128
"Aliens"129
"Hitchhiker"137
"Honeybee"202499Strawberry Rush
"Daydreamer"105
"Lucid Dream"108

Videography

Music videos

TitleYearDirector(s)
"World Is One"2021Kim In-tae (AFF Studio), Im Woo-sung (AFF Studio), Luke Im[57] [58]
"One and a Half"2022Lee Yoo-young, Lee Jae-hyeon
(SNP Film)
[59] [60]
"Underwater"2023Yoo Sungkyun
(Sunny Visual)
[61] [62]
"Howl"[63]
"Hitchhiker"[64]
"Strawberry Rush"2024Sky
(Sunny Visual)
[65]
"Honeybee"[66]

Filmography

Web series

YearTitleRole
2019Dating ClassHan Eun-sol
My Girlfriend is a Real ManKang Min-joo

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Running GirlsCast memberWith Hani, Sunmi, YooA and Chungha[67]
King of Mask SingerContestantAs Spring Girl (Episode 247–248)[68]
2021Steel TroopsPanelistSeason 1[69]
Law of the JungleSpring Special in JejuCast memberEpisode 446–448[70]
Family Register MateCo-host[71]
Wild IdolPanelist[72]
2022Mystery Duet[73]
Stage UpHost[74]
The Dreamerswith Ha Seok-jin, Jang Dong-seon and Kim Yun-hee[75]
2022–2023Mr. TrotMasterSeason 2[76]

Web shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Insane Quiz Show Season 2Co-hostWith MJ and Illhoon[77] [78]
2020–presentChuu Can Do ItHostProduced by DIA TV[79]
2022Terrace Onwith Leeteuk and Lee Won-il[80]
If you like it, it will ring! 짝! 짝-->with Jinyoung, Lee Eun-ji and Hong Seok-cheon[81]
2023Star of Star GirlsCast memberwith Song Yuqi and Billlie's Tsuki[82]

Concerts and tours

Howl in USA

DateCityCountryVenue
December 3, 2023Los AngelesUnited StatesThe Orpheum Theatre[83]
December 5, 2023OaklandParamount Theatre
December 7, 2023DenverFillmore Auditorium
December 11, 2023Washington, D.C.MGM National Harbor
December 13, 2023New YorkKings Theatre
December 15, 2023AtlantaCoca-Cola Roxy
December 17, 2023DallasMusic Hall at Fair Park

Strawberry Rush in Americas

DateCityCountryVenue
July 17, 2024Los AngelesUnited StatesThe Orpheum Theatre[84]
July 19, 2024San FranciscoPalace of Fine Arts
July 21, 2024TacomaPantages Theater
July 24, 2024PhoenixThe Van Buren
July 26, 2024DallasHouse of Blues
July 28, 2024New OrleansThe Fillmore
July 31, 2024DetroitThe Fillmore
August 3, 2024IndianapolisEgyptian Room at Old National Centre
August 5, 2024New YorkThe Town Hall
August 7, 2024SantiagoChileTeatro Cupula
August 10, 2024São PauloBrazilStudio Stage
August 13, 2024Mexico CityMexicoForo Puebla

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
APAN Music Awards2020Idol Champ Entertainer – FemaleChuu[85]
Blue Dragon Series Awards2023Best New Female EntertainerLove Alarm Clap! ClapClap! [86]
Brand of the Year Awards2021Entertainer Idol of the Year (Female)Chuu[87]
Universal Superstar Awards2024Universal Style WannabeChuu[88]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 스포트라이트│이달의 소녀 츄 ② "'복면가왕' 멜로디 편곡을 3분 만에 끝냈어요.". Ize. ko. Park. Hee-ah. April 1, 2019. August 8, 2021. August 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210822103102/https://www.ize.co.kr/articleView.html?no=2019040106277289502. live.
  2. Web site: 이달의 소녀 비타민, 최리와 츄. Loona Vitamin, Choerry and Chuu. Marie Claire Korea. ko. March 3, 2021. August 2, 2021. March 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210303011638/https://www.marieclairekorea.com/celebrity/2021/03/be-shining/. live.
  3. Web site: "도벽도 있었다" 이달의 소녀(LOONA) 츄 학폭 추가 폭로글 등장...김립도 가담?. "She was also a theft." Loona Chuu additional school violence revelation appeared. Kim Lip joined?. Top Star News. Lee. Chang-kyu. February 23, 2021. August 4, 2021. February 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210223154126/http://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=862045. live.
  4. Web site: '이달의 소녀' 츄, 진짜 김재원이랑 잇몸까지 똑 닮았네! ('라디오스타'). Loona Chuu's gums looks exactly like Kim Jaewon's! (Radio Star). Osen. Kim. Su-hyoung. July 8, 2021. August 4, 2021. August 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210804070308/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111614887. live.
  5. Web site: 이달의 소녀 츄, 러블리걸 출격..타이틀곡은 '하트 어택'. Loona's Chuu, Lovely girl. The title track is "Heart Attack.". Chosun. ko. Lee. Ha-na. December 23, 2017. January 10, 2021. February 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220219002428/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/12/23/2017122300441.html. live.
  6. Web site: HeeJin, HaSeul, Yves, Chuu, Choerry, Go Won, Kim Lip. Gaon Chart. March 12, 2020. March 12, 2020. June 7, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607185214/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=10&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week. dead.
  7. Web site: 이달의 소녀 세 번째 유닛 'yyxy', 티저 공개. Loona's third unit, 'yyxy', teaser release.. Sports Donga. ko. Jeon. Hyo-jin. April 7, 2018. April 28, 2021. April 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210428073750/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20180427/89833512/1. live.
  8. Web site: '빌보드가 주목한' 걸그룹 이달의 소녀, 30일 새 유닛 베일 벗는다. "Billboard's Attention" girl group Loona, will take off her new unit's veil on the 30th.. Munhwa. ko. Ahn. Jin-yong. May 30, 2018. April 28, 2021. January 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210128005720/http://www.munhwa.com/news/view.html?no=20180530MW155513801003. live.
  9. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 22, 2018. Gaon Chart. ko. June 2, 2018. June 8, 2018. February 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150203005818/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=22&hitYear=2018&termGbn=week. dead.
  10. Web site: 이미 뜨거운 이달의 소녀...데뷔 D-1 단독콘서트 '성료'. Loona is already hot... Debut D-1 solo concert, "successful".. MK Star Today. ko. Park. Se-yeon. August 20, 2018. October 13, 2022. October 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221013230905/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/musics/view/2018/08/521448. live.
  11. Web site: Gaon Album Chart – Week 34, 2018. Gaon Chart. August 25, 2018. August 2, 2019. August 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180830025945/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=34&hitYear=2018&termGbn=week. dead.
  12. Web site: 웹드라마 '필수연애교양' 10일 첫 공개...강의로 연애 배웠어요. Web drama 'Essential Love Culture' will be released for the first time on the 10th. I learned how to date in class.. Sports Donga. ko. Jeong. Hee-yeon. May 2, 2019. April 28, 2021. April 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210429234535/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20190502/95351792/1. live.
  13. Web site: 이달의 소녀 츄, 웹드라마 '필수연애교양' 여주인공 발탁..첫 연기 도전 [공식]]. Loona Chuu has chosen as the heroine of the web drama "Essential Love Culture. First acting challenge [Official]. Chosun. ko. Jang. Woo-young. May 8, 2019. April 28, 2021. April 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210428061641/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/05/08/2019050802531.html. live.
  14. Web site: '아육대' 측 "스태프 논란, 이달의 소녀 츄 머리채 잡아 죄송"(전문). Naver. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. December 17, 2019. August 25, 2021. August 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210825121442/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=410&aid=0000653091. live.
  15. Web site: '아육대' 제작진 "이달의 소녀 츄·팬들께 진심으로 사과, 사칭 사과문 삭제" [전문]]. Naver. Xports News. ko. December 17, 2019. August 25, 2021. August 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210825121442/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001087901. live.
  16. Web site: [SBS Star] A Staff Member Pulled LOONA Chuu's Hair; The Production Team Delivers Apology]. SBS World News. en. December 17, 2019. August 13, 2021. August 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210813060734/https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1005567883. live.
  17. Web site: "지구를 지켜츄"...이달의 소녀 츄, 에코 라이프 도전. Hankook Ilbo. ko. Hong. Hye-min. January 7, 2021. August 2, 2021. August 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210802204758/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2021010716380004048?t=20210802203923. live.
  18. Web site: 웹드라마·예능 만드는 백화점, 왜?..."소비자를 팬으로 바꾼다". JoongAng Ilbo. ko. Lee. Byung-joon. June 2, 2021. August 2, 2021. August 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210802231440/https://news.joins.com/article/24072773. live.
  19. Web site: 이달의소녀 츄, 포카리스웨트 모델 발탁...손예진·한지민 계보 잇는다 [공식입장]]. Loona Chuu selected as a model for Pocari Sweat...Son Ye-jin and Han Ji-min's genealogy [Official position]. Xsports News. ko. Choi. Hee-jae. March 30, 2021. April 28, 2021. April 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210428010614/http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1406731. live.
  20. Web site: 이달의 소녀 츄, 예능 넘어 광고계까지 점령.. 열일 ing. Hankyung. ko. Shin. Ji-won. May 17, 2021. August 1, 2021. August 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210801171224/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202105172864I. live.
  21. Web site: 이달의 소녀 츄, 치킨마루 전속모델 발탁. My Daily. ko. Chun. Joo-young. June 28, 2021. August 1, 2021. August 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210801171223/http://mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202106281628897597. live.
  22. Web site: 강철부대 츄, 오종혁, 최영재가 선택한 '워패스', 사전예약 시작. DizzoTv. ko. August 24, 2021. September 9, 2021. September 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210909123323/http://www.dizzotv.com/site/data/html_dir/2021/08/24/2021082480127.html. live.
  23. Web site: 광고계 블루칩 이달의 소녀 츄, 카드 광고 모델까지 섭렵! 쏟아지는 러브콜!! 대세 '우뚝'. KMUNews. ko. November 14, 2021. November 15, 2021. November 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211115135807/http://www.kmunews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=15295. live.
  24. Web site: 츄, 이달의 소녀 제명→퇴출..."스태프 갑질 의혹 소명". Chuu, Loona → Expelled..."Suspicion of staff abuse". Naver. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. Jin. Hyang-hee. November 25, 2022. November 25, 2022. November 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221125085755/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005050970. live.
  25. Web site: K-pop: Chuu removed from Loona. ABS-CBN News. en. Staff. November 26, 2022. November 26, 2022. November 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221126071238/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/25/22/k-pop-chuu-removed-from-loona. live.
  26. Web site: 비아이·츄 듀엣곡 '자장가', 오늘(27일) 음원 발표. B.I and Chuu's duet song, "Lullaby", released today (27th).. Naver. YTN. ko. June 27, 2022. June 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220627120724/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001756534. live.
  27. Web site: 이달소 츄, 투투 대표곡 '일과 이분의 일' 재해석...9월 4일 발표. Lee Dalso Chuu, reinterpreting Tutu's representative song 'One and a half'... Announced on September 4th. Naver. X-ports News. ko. Kim. Ye-na. August 12, 2022. August 12, 2022. August 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220812090945/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001488081. live.
  28. Web site: 이달의 소녀 츄, 박혜경 대표곡 '고백' 리메이크...16일 공개. Loona Chu, Park Hye-kyung's representative song 'Confession' remake... open on the 16th. Naver. Osen. ko. Jang. Woo-young. October 5, 2022. October 5, 2022. October 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221005080659/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004712226. live.
  29. Web site: "츄, 스태프에 갑질+폭언"...이달의 소녀 제명·퇴출 [공식입장]]. Naver. iMBC. ko. Baek. Seung-hoon. November 25, 2022. November 25, 2022. November 25, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221125085722/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000173374. live.
  30. Web site: 이달의 소녀 소속사 "츄 퇴출, 억울하면 당사자가 직접 밝혀야"[전문]]. Naver. SpoTV News. ko. 장. 진리. December 14, 2022. January 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230110154609/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000397140. live.
  31. Web site: Loona's agency issues new statement about Chuu's firing, denies group members are suspending contracts. NME. en. Yeo. Gladys. November 28, 2022. October 11, 2023. January 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230121173901/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/loona-chuu-agency-blockberry-creative-new-statement-allegations-deny-members-suspending-contracts-3356697. live.
  32. Web site: Chuu releases first post-LOONA single 'Dear My Winter' with K-R&B singer George. NME. en-GB. Yeo. Gladys. December 6, 2022. January 4, 2023. January 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230104163721/https://www.nme.com/news/music/chuu-loona-christmas-duet-dear-my-winter-george-3361313. live.
  33. Web site: Chuu, Kim Yo-han to release duet song 'Let's Love' next week. Naver. Korea JoongAng Daily. ko. Cho. Yong-jun. February 17, 2023. February 17, 2023. February 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230217033923/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=640&aid=0000035155. live.
  34. Web site: '솔로 데뷔' 츄, 다크한 비주얼로 변신...파격적 가사까지. 'Solo debut' Chu transforms into a dark visual... Even unconventional lyrics. Naver. Xports News. ko. Myung. Hee-seok. October 6, 2023. October 7, 2023. October 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231010144626/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001646892. live.
  35. Web site: 츄, 오늘(13일) 츄표 러브송 'Chocolate' 발매..밸런타인데이 선물. Chuu releases love song 'Chocolate' today (13th)..Valentine's Day gift. Naver. Osen. ko. Seon. Mi-gyeong. February 13, 2024. May 29, 2024. May 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240529155752/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005017023. live.
  36. Web site: 츄, 6월 솔로 컴백 확정 "호주서 MV 촬영 중". Chuu confirms solo comeback in June, "filming MV in Australia". Naver. Tenasia. ko. Kim. Ji-won. May 22, 2024. May 22, 2024. May 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240522183911/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000663310. live.
  37. Web site: 츄, 6월 25일 컴백 확정..'Strawberry Rush' 발매[공식]]. Chuu's comeback confirmed on June 25th...'Strawberry Rush' to be released [Official]. Naver. Osen. ko. Seon. Mi-gyeong. May 29, 2024. May 29, 2024. May 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240529155118/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005086074. live.
  38. Web site: 히어로 소녀 츄의 질주, 꿈을 향해 'Strawberry Rush' [퇴근길 신곡]]. Hero girl Chuu's run towards her dream, 'Strawberry Rush' [New song on the way home from work]. Naver. Osen. ko. Jang. Woo-young. June 25, 2024. June 30, 2024. June 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240625101553/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005104429. live.
  39. Web site: '내 여자친구는 상남자' 윤산하X아린X유정후X츄, 대환장 로맨스 기대 UP. 'My Girlfriend is a Real Man' Yoon San-ha X Arin X Yoo Jung-hoo X Chuu, Expectations for a Great Romance UP. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kang. Ga-hee. August 2, 2024. August 4, 2024. August 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240803033221/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003712470. live.
  40. Web site: 이달소 제명' 츄, '지켜츄' 수익금 전액 기부 "성원에 힘입어. Lee Dalso's exile' Chuu donated all proceeds from 'Keep Chuu' "Thanks to your support. Naver. SpoTV News. ko. Jung Hye-won. December 28, 2022. December 28, 2022. December 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221228141005/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000402440. live.
  41. Web site: [포토]이달의소녀 츄-김립 '이 구역 귀요미들']. [Photo] LOONA's Chuu and Kim Lip, "Cuties in this District.". Herald Pop. ko. Seo. Bo-hyoung. February 9, 2018. April 28, 2021. April 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210428073750/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201802091057593955237_1. live.
  42. News: Loona Chuu's bullying accuser apologizes for false claim. The Korea Times. en. Lee. Gyu-lee. February 23, 2021. May 2, 2021. May 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210502055134/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/02/732_304559.html. live.
  43. Web site: Why is the K-pop bullying scandal blowing up now and what will become of it?. South China Morning Post. Herman. Tamar. March 2, 2021. August 4, 2021. June 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210606061338/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3123773/why-k-pop-bullying-scandal-blowing-now-and-what-will-become-it. live.
  44. Peak chart positions on the Circle Album Chart:
    • Howl: Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 42, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. October 26, 2023. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026020323/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Strawberry Rush: Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 26, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. July 4, 2024. July 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240704061244/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=26&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  45. Cumulative sales of Howl:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 42 of 2023. Circle Chart. ko. October 15–21, 2023. October 26, 2023. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026020323/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 43 of 2023. Circle Chart. ko. October 22–28, 2023. November 7, 2023. November 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231102021820/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=43&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 44 of 2023. Circle Chart. ko. October 29 – November 4, 2023. November 9, 2023. November 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231109025527/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=44&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 52 of 2023. Circle Chart. ko. December 24–30, 2023. January 4, 2024. January 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240104041022/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=52&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 4 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. January 21–27, 2024. February 2, 2024. February 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240201021630/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=04&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  46. Cumulative sales of Strawberry Rush:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – July, 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808022622/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=07&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. August 8, 2024. August 8, 2024. Circle Chart. ko.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – June, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. July 11, 2024. July 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240711032600/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=06&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 27, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. July 11, 2024. July 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240711042617/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=27&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  47. Web site: One and a Half. Circle Chart. Korea Music Content Association. ko. September 4–10, 2022. September 15, 2022. September 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220915020544/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=37&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  48. Web site: ko:MBCX월드비전 캠페인, 츄-김요한-에릭 벨린저 참여 "콘서트까지". MBC X World Vision Campaign, Chuu-Kim Yo-han-Eric Bellinger participated in "Until Concert".. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000489230. Naver. Newsen. ko. Kim. Myeong-mi. September 15, 2021. October 14, 2022. October 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221014105347/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000489230. live.
  49. Web site: ko:"이기광→주헌" '뮤지광컴퍼니', 고퀄리티 단체곡 'Starlight'로 대미 장식. 'Gikwang → Jooheon', "Musi-kwang Company" finished with high-quality group song "Starlight".. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004516301. Naver. Osen. ko. Ji. Min-kyeong. November 24, 2021. October 14, 2022. October 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221014105346/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004516301. live.
  50. Web site: Fox Rain. Circle Chart. ko. January 18, 2024. January 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240118020148/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=02&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  51. Peak chart positions for soundtrack appearances on Billboards World Digital Song Sales:
    • Spring Flower. Billboard. subscription. August 2–8, 2020. September 23, 2021. May 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210502210440/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2020-08-08. live.
    • Hello. Billboard. subscription. February 21–27, 2021. September 23, 2021. March 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210327161127/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-02-27. live.
  52. Web site: ko:이달의 소녀 츄 '출사표' 통해 데뷔 첫 OST 참여..오늘(29일) 공개. LOONA's Chuu participated in the first OST of her debut through "Exit Ticket".. Released today (29th).. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002883135. Naver. StarNews. ko. Lee. Jeong-ho. July 29, 2020. October 14, 2022. October 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221014105349/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002883135. live.
  53. Web site: ko:이달의 소녀 츄, '썸타는 편의점' OST '좋아서 그래(Hello)' 오늘(14일) 발매..드리핀 이협과 호흡. LOONA's Chuu released the OST "Hello" of "The Convenience Store" today (14th).. Breathing with Drippin's Lee Hyeop.. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002932256. Naver. StarNews. ko. Moon. Wan-sik. February 14, 2021. October 14, 2022. October 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221014105348/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002932256. live.
  54. Web site: ko:이달소 츄 '오케이 광자매' OST 가창..'좋아서 좋아해' 발매. LOONA's Chuu sang "Okay, Kwang Sisters" OST.. I Like You" is released.. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002962891. Naver. StarNews. ko. Yoon. Seong-yeol. June 12, 2021. October 14, 2022. October 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221014105348/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002962891. live.
  55. Web site: ko:문페이스, '조조코믹스' 웹툰 OST '브런치' 발매. Moonface releases 'Brunch', the webtoon OST of 'Jojo Comics'.. http://www.sisunnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=171339. SisunNews. ko. Kim. Jeong-yeon. October 7, 2022. October 14, 2022. October 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221016064250/https://www.sisunnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=171339. live.
  56. Peak chart positions on Circle Download Chart:
    • "Underwater" and other songs from Howl: Web site: Circle Digital Chart – Week 42 of 2023. Circle Chart. ko. July 5, 2024. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026024507/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • "Honeybee" and other songs from Strawberry Rush: Web site: Circle Digital Chart – Week 26 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. July 5, 2024. July 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240705013707/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=26&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  57. [MV] 츄(Chuu) & 김요한(KIM YOHAN) with Eric Bellinger - World is One 2021]. YouTube. MBCkpop. Music video. September 15, 2021. November 3, 2022. October 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211012090618/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boAKqlSYAbQ. live.
  58. Web site: World is One 2021. Melon. ko. March 29, 2024. August 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240804104138/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=10713992. live.
  59. [MV] Chuu(츄) _ ONE AND A HALF(일과 이분의 일)]. YouTube. 1thek. Music video. September 4, 2022. September 4, 2022. September 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220910003649/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfmD6b9bcrU. live.
  60. Web site: ko:일과 이분의 일. One and a Half. https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11045042. Melon. ko. June 25, 2024. September 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220904091105/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11045042. live.
  61. CHUU 츄 'Underwater' MV. YouTube. ATRP. Music video. October 10, 2023. October 10, 2023. October 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231010094827/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkXHJEL1yqo. live.
  62. Howl (EP). ATRP, Genie Music. South Korea. Credits. photobook. CHUU. 2023.
  63. CHUU 츄 'Howl' MV. YouTube. ATRP. Music video. October 18, 2023. October 18, 2023. October 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231018090145/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBl48MK17cI. live.
  64. CHUU 츄 'Hitchhiker' MV. YouTube. ATRP. Music video. October 27, 2023. October 27, 2023. October 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231027095023/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG6t9LSU9Co&feature=youtu.be. live.
  65. CHUU 츄 'Strawberry Rush' MV. YouTube. ATRP. Music video. June 25, 2024. June 25, 2024. June 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240625060728/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRbXa1w-Pa8. live.
  66. CHUU 츄 'Honeybee' MV. YouTube. ATRP. Music video. July 1, 2024. July 1, 2024. July 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240701091212/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjc6AaESmQg. live.
  67. Web site: '달리는 사이' 선미-하니-유아-청하-츄, 러닝 크루 확정..12월 9일 첫 방송(공식). 'Running Girls' Sunmi-Hani-Yooa-Chungha-Choo confirmed crew. First broadcast on December 9 (Official). Herald Pop. ko. Park. Seo-yeon. November 25, 2020. April 28, 2021. April 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210428073751/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202011251544484186375_1. live.
  68. Web site: '복면가왕' 반달 프린스, 1표차로 다음 라운드 진출... 봄소녀는 '이달의 소녀' 츄. Herald Pop. ko. Lee. Young-won. August 2, 2021. August 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210802135518/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003283104. live.
  69. News: '강철부대' 250kg 미션 기구 등장에 김희철X츄X김동현 경악. "Steel Troops" Kim Hee-chul X Chuu X Kim Dong-hyun is shocked at the appearance of the 250kg mission.. 서울경제. ko. Kim. Min-ju. April 13, 2021. April 28, 2021. April 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210428055916/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsVIew/22L2HB1X1V. live.
  70. Web site: 이달의 소녀 츄, '정글의 법칙' 첫 출연...정글 과즙美로 물들인다. LOONA Chuu made her first appearance in 'Law of the Jungle'... She's dyed with jungle nectar.. Chosun. ko. Kim. Jun-seok. April 17, 2021. April 28, 2021. April 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210428055914/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/04/17/S7BIJ5W27TNA3Z2XT2MROA6H7M/. live.
  71. Web site: 김정은 자매-허웅×허훈 형제-이지훈 남매... '호적 메이트' 초특급 출연진 공개. Sister Kim Jong-un - Ung Heo × Brother Hoon Heo - Siblings Lee Ji-hoon... 'Family Register Mate' Super Special Cast Revealed. Naver. iMBC. ko. Kim Hye-young. September 1, 2021. September 1, 2021. September 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901015321/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000132265. live.
  72. Web site: [단독]이달의 소녀 츄, '야생돌' 출연...관찰자로 맹활약]. [Exclusive] Loona Chuu, appearing in 'Wild Idol'... Active as an observer. Naver. Spotify News. ko. Jang Jin-ri. October 6, 2021. October 6, 2021. October 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211006072556/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000322251. live.
  73. Web site: 박경림X김형석X허경환X이달의 소녀 츄, '미스터리 듀엣' 특급 패널진 합류. Park Kyung-rim X Kim Hyeong-seok X Heo Kyung-hwan X Loona Chuu, joins the 'Mystery Duet' special panel crew. Naver. Ten Asia. ko. Lee Jun-hyun. July 11, 2022. July 11, 2022. July 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220711094609/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000557702. live.
  74. Web site: 청춘 츄어리딩콘' tvN D 스테이지 업, 금일 첫 공개...'20대 치어리더 올스타' 총 집결. Youth Chew Reading Con' tvN D Stage Up, first released today... '20s Cheerleader All-Stars' Gather. Naver. EtNews. ko. Park. Dong-sun. October 4, 2022. October 13, 2022. October 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221013141403/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=030&aid=0003048691. live.
  75. Web site: 하석진X츄 만났다..SF 토크쇼 EBS '공상가들' 출연[공식]]. Ha Seok-jin X Chu met.. Appeared in SF talk show EBS 'Dreamers' [Official]. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Han. Hae-sun. October 20, 2022. October 20, 2022. October 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221020133508/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003098034. live.
  76. Web site: 강다니엘·이홍기·츄, '미스터트롯2' 심사위원 출격 [단독]]. Kang Daniel, Lee Hongki, Chuu, 'Mr. Trot 2' judges sortie [exclusive]. Daum. Osen. ko. Jang Woo-young. November 8, 2022. November 8, 2022. November 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221108020855/https://v.daum.net/v/20221108110016824. live.
  77. Web site: '이세퀴2' MC=비투비 정일훈..아스트로 MJ·이달의소녀 츄 패널 합류 [공식]]. Osen. ko. Kim. Na-hee. August 1, 2021. August 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210801153905/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004033912. live.
  78. Web site: '이세퀴2' 1차 티저, MC 정일훈이 공개한..#하우스 #마스코트 #MJ·츄. Osen. ko. Kim. Na-hee. June 22, 2019. October 15, 2020. August 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210804070932/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111169564. live.
  79. Web site: 지켜츄 Chuu Can Do It - YouTube. www.youtube.com. November 29, 2021. March 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210308071135/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChK2DhvPSG3sY0jIYYngVBA. live.
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