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Choi Yoo-jung is listed as a singer and actor. Born on November 12, 1999, Choi Yoo-jung is from Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. That works out to 26 years old in 2026.
My Take
I have a soft spot for performers forged in pressure, and Choi Yoo-jung is exactly that. Placing third on Produce 101 and debuting with I.O.I meant surviving one of the most brutal popularity gauntlets in K-pop, and she did it with a brightness that felt effortless even though it clearly was not. What impresses me more is what came after: when I.O.I dissolved within a year, she simply kept going as both singer and actress. The training from Seoul School of Performing Arts shows. I read her as someone who hides real grit behind an easy smile.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Choi Yoo-jung
- Name (Japanese)
- チェ・ユジョン
- Reading
- ちぇ・ゆじょん
- Born
- November 12, 1999 (age 26)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Occupation
- singer / actor
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Choi Yoo-jung born?
Born November 12, 1999 (age 26).
Where is Choi Yoo-jung from?
Choi Yoo-jung is from Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
What does Choi Yoo-jung do?
Choi Yoo-jung works as singer, actor.
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