Choi Yu-jin (singer)
A resilient performer who evolved from a K-pop group's cornerstone to leading a global project group born from a survival show.
Born 1996 (age 30)·South Korean singer·Birthday: August 12·Millennials
Biography
Choi Yu-jin's career is a study in K-pop perseverance. She debuted in 2015 as a member of CLC, a group known for sharp concept changes and a dedicated fanbase but which never achieved mainstream breakthrough. Within CLC, Yujin served as a lead dancer and vocalist, often noted for her bright, stable presence. When the group's activities slowed, she took a bold step by competing on the 2021 survival show 'Girls Planet 999'. Her experience shone through; she wasn't a rookie but a seasoned idol fighting for a second chance. Her polished skills and mature leadership led her to a third-place finish and a spot in the resulting project group, Kep1er, where she was appointed leader. Guiding a multinational lineup of younger contestants-turned-members, she provided a steadying hand for the group's intense, 2.5-year promotional period, showcasing her adaptability and quiet strength in an industry known for its volatility.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Choi was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Choi Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Choi's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Finished in third place on the survival competition 'Girls Planet 999', earning a spot in the project group Kep1er.
- Debuted as the leader of Kep1er, guiding the group through its promotional activities.
- Originally debuted as a member of the girl group CLC in 2015 under Cube Entertainment.
- Acted in the 2016 Naver TV web drama 'Nightmare High', starring alongside fellow idols.
Did You Know?
She trained for approximately four years before debuting with CLC.
Her hobbies include solving puzzles and watching movies.
Yujin is known for her impressive flexibility and often showcases it in dance practices and variety shows.
She has a younger sister named Choi Ye-jin.
“Every stage, no matter the size, deserves your full energy.”
