Lee Mi Joo (이미주; or simply Mijoo) is a South Korean singer under Antenna. She is a member of the girl group Lovelyz, project duo JUJU SECRET and a former member of the project co-ed group Toyote.
She made her solo debut on May 17, 2023 with the single album "Movie Star".
Career[]
2014: Debut with Lovelyz[]
She debuted as a member of Lovelyz on November 12, 2014 with the group's first album Girls' Invasion.
2021: Departure from Woollim, change of agencies, and Toyote[]
On November 16, 2021, Lovelyz went on indefinite hiatus after the members' contracts expired. She decided to not renew her contract with Woollim.[1]
On November 10, Antenna revealed that Mijoo is in talks to sign onto the agency for an exclusive contract.[2] Later, on November 17, Antenna confirmed that Mijoo officially signed with them.[3]
On December 18, Mijoo then participated in the release of "Still I Love You" by Toyote, which was a three-member project group formed from MBC's Hangout with Yoo.
2022-2023: JUJU SECRET, solo debut[]
On May 25, 2022, Antenna released a statement announcing that Mijoo would be making her solo debut during the summer, for a target release set for late July or early August, though it never materialized at the time.[4]
On March 25, 2023, Mijoo debuted as a member of the project duo JUJU SECRET with their first single, "Lonely Night". The duo was formed through MBC's variety show Hangout with Yoo.[5]
On April 3, 2023, Antenna confirmed that Mijoo is preparing to make her solo debut in May.[6] Then on April 19, it was confirmed that she would be releasing a single album for her solo debut on May 17.[7]
On May 1, Antenna revealed the title for Mijoo's single album "Movie Star" through a logo motion teaser.[8]
Personal life[]
Relationship[]
On April 18, 2024, news outlet Newsen reported that Mijoo is currently in a relationship with soccer player Song Bum Keun. Later that day, Antenna confirmed news reports stating that "the two are carefully getting to know each other with mutual affection".[9]
Discography[]
Single albums[]
- "Movie Star" (2023)
Digital singles[]
- "Curiosity" (2023)
OSTs[]
- "Cheer Up OST Part.3" ("Ringing") (2022)
- "My Lovely Liar OST Part.3" ("My Heart Says") (2023)
Filmography[]
Dramas[]
- I'm a Job Seeker (Naver TV/Channel A, 2016)
Reality shows[]
- Hit the Stage (Mnet, 2016) - contestant (Eps. 7-8)
Variety shows[]
- Two Yoo Project - Sugar Man (JTBC, 2015) - guest (ep. 11)
- Dunia: Into a New World (MBC, 2018) - cast (eps. 7-15)
- My Mad Beauty (JTBC, 2018–2019) - host
- Sixth Sense (tvN, 2020–present) - cast
- How Do You Play? (MBC, 2021–present) - cast (eps. 73, 103-118, 120-present)
- New Festa[10] (JTBC, 2022) - cast
- Weekly Idol (MBC Every1, 2023) - MC[11]
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2023) - guest (ep. 17)
Web shows[]
- Idol Dictation Contest (2021–2022) - cast
- Learn Way (2021–present) - host
Music video appearances[]
- INFINITE - "Last Romeo" (2014)
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korea First Brand Awards | |||
| 2022 | Lee Mi Joo | Female Idol (Rising Star) | Won[12] |
| MBC Entertainment Awards | |||
| 2022 | Lee Mi Joo | Rookie Award for Variety | Won[13] |
| Lee Mi Joo, Yoo Jae Suk, Haha (Hangout with Yoo) | Best Couple | Won[13] | |
Trivia[]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Lee Mi Joo/Gallery
References[]
Official links[]
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