CHUU

**Kim Ji-woo**, better known under her stage name, **Chuu**, is a South Korean singer and television personality. She is a member of the inactive girl group **LOONA** and its third sub-unit, **LOONA yyxy**.

On December 14, 2017, she was revealed as the tenth member of **LOONA**. Her solo single album, titled "***Chuu***", was released on December 28. She debuted as a member of the group's third sub-unit, **LOONA yyxy**, on May 30, 2018, with the mini album “***Beauty & The Beat***”. On August 20, 2018, **LOONA** debuted as a full twelve-member group with their first mini album '***[+ +]***'.

On November 25, 2022, **BlockBerry Creative** released a **statement** announcing **Chuu's** removal from the group due to **allegedly using violent language and misusing her power** towards staff members. However, multiple former staff members of **LOONA** soon **came out questioning BlockBerry's words**, sharing stories of **Chuu's** kindness towards them.

Although **Chuu** is a former member of **LOONA** on paper, the other members still include her when referring to the full group, and expect her to participate if the group reunites in the future. On October 18th, 2023, **Chuu** made her solo re-debut with the mini album “***Howl***”.

On July 9th, 2026 it was announced that she had mutually terminated her contract with **ATRP**. What her future activities look like is currently unclear.