Choi Yu-jin

South Korean singer and actress

Choi Yu-jin - South Korean singer and actress
Born

August 12th, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

South Korea

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Born in South Korea in 1996, this individual debuted as a member of the K-pop girl group IVE in 2021. The group achieved significant commercial success, topping charts with their singles and gaining a large fan base. In addition to music, this individual pursued an acting career, with roles in popular dramas. The combination of musical and acting talents contributed to growing visibility in the entertainment industry.

Debuted in the K-pop group IVE

Starred in television dramas

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