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South Korean rapper and singer (born 1999) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lee Joo-won (Korean: 이주원; born August 18, 1999) better known by her stage name JooE (주이), is a South Korean rapper and singer. She is a former member of the girl group Momoland under MLD Entertainment.
JooE | |
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Born | Lee Joo-Won August 18, 1999 Seoul, South Korea |
Alma mater | Hanlim Multi Art School |
Occupations |
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Musical career | |
Genres | K-pop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | MLD |
Formerly of | Momoland |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 주이 |
Revised Romanization | Ju I |
McCune–Reischauer | Chu I |
Birth name | |
Hangul | 이주원 |
Hanja | 李珠沅 |
Revised Romanization | Lee Ju-won |
McCune–Reischauer | Lee Chuwŏn |
JooE was born in Seoul, South Korea, She has an older brother named Lee Min Jae.[1] On an episode of Radio Star, JooE revealed that she had undergone rhinoplasty in prior to joining MLD Entertainment.[2][3][unreliable source?][4] JooE cited singer IU as her role model, saying "IU sunbaenim. Of course she's gorgeous and an amazing singer, but I also find it respectful that she has a very pronounced perspective, and you can feel that in her music."[5][unreliable source?]
JooE studied and graduated from Damoon Elementary School and Yongmun Middle School, she also graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School on February 9, 2018.[6]
In 2016, JooE became a contestant in Finding Momoland, a show dedicated to select the members of the new girl group Momoland under MLD Entertainment. JooE joined MLD a month before Finding Momoland began. In June 2016, members JooE, alongside Nancy, Ahin, Hyebin, Yeonwoo, Jane and Nayun were selected as the seven finalists of Finding Momoland.[7] After the members were selected, the group was formed and made their official debut with the mini album Welcome to Momoland, released on November 10, 2016.[8]
In 2018, JooE appeared in King of Mask Singer as Helicopter.[9][unreliable source?] In 2022, JooE became a contestant on JTBC's singing survival show The Second World, where she obtained fourth place.[10]
On January 27, 2023, it was announced that JooE, along with the Momoland members, departed from MLD Entertainment following expiration of the contracts.[11] Momoland officially announced their disbandment on February 14.[12] In June 2023, JooE participated as a contestant on Mnet's Queendom Puzzle, becoming the only contestant not represented by any entertainment company.[13][14] She was eventually eliminated in the first elimination rounds.[15]
JooE became an ambassador of the makeup brand Baker 7 in 2018.[16][17][unreliable source?] She has also filmed an advertisement for Tropicana's sparkling soda[18][unreliable source?] and for GS25, both in 2017.[19][unreliable source?] She has also advertised for Guronsan Barmond in 2018 and for Mom's Touch in 2019 alongside YouTuber Yunjuku.[20][21]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | Dae Jang Geum Is Watching | As an idol trainees (with fellow-members Nancy, Hyebin, and Daisy) | Guest appearance | [22] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2016 | Finding Momoland | Contestant | [7] | |
2017 | The Show | Host | October 17, 2017 – May 8, 2018 | [23][unreliable source?] |
2018 | Studio Vibes | [24] | ||
Battle Trip | Special host | [25] | ||
School Attack | Host | [26][unreliable source?] | ||
King of Mask Singer | Contestant | as "Helicopter" | [9] | |
Get It Beauty | Host | [27] | ||
Real Man 300 | Cast member | [28][29] | ||
2019 | Law of the Jungle | Episode 388–392 | [30][unreliable source?] | |
2020 | I-Land | Host | Special Episode | [31][32] |
2021 | The Village Lover | Cast member | [33] | |
2022 | The Second World | Contestant | [34] | |
2023 | Queendom Puzzle | [35] |
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