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.[2]
On November 10, Antenna revealed that Mijoo is in talks to sign onto the agency for an exclusive contract.[3] Later, on November 17, Antenna confirmed that Mijoo officially signed with them.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
On April 3, 2023, Antenna confirmed that Mijoo is preparing to make her solo debut in May.[7] Then on April 19, it was confirmed that she would be releasing a single album for her solo debut on May 17.[8]
On May 1, Antenna revealed the title for Mijoo's single album "Movie Star" through a logo motion teaser.[9]
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".[10]
However, on January 20, 2025, it was reported by local South Korean media outlet mydaily that Mijoo and Bum-keun broke up, citing the fact that they were unable to deal with the media attention and public attention, deciding to end the relationship and remain just friends.[1]
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)
Participation releases
- "Hang Out With Yoo Wintersong - Songs to Sing in Winter Part 1. <Is It Still Beautiful>" (with Park Jin-joo, Ailee, Haewon) (2025)
- "Hang Out With Yoo Wintersong - Songs to Sing in Winter Part 2." ("Butterfly" with Various Artists) (2025)
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[11] (JTBC, 2022) - cast
- Weekly Idol (MBC Every1, 2023) - MC[12]
- 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[13] |
| MBC Entertainment Awards | |||
| 2022 | Lee Mi Joo | Rookie Award for Variety | Won[14] |
| Lee Mi Joo, Yoo Jae Suk, Haha (Hangout with Yoo) | Best Couple | Won[14] | |
Trivia
Gallery
- Main article: Lee Mi Joo/Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Korea JoongAng Daily: Ex-Lovelyz member Mijoo and footballer Song Bum-keun break up, media outlet reports
- ↑ Soompi: Lovelyz Members Share Handwritten Letters Following News Of Departure From Woollim Entertainment
- ↑ Soompi: Lovelyz’s Mijoo In Talks To Sign With Antenna Following Departure From Woollim
- ↑ Soompi: Lovelyz’s Mijoo Officially Signs With Antenna
- ↑ Soompi: Lovelyz’s Mijoo Preparing To Make Solo Debut
- ↑ (KR) iMBC: '놀면 뭐하니?' 주주 시크릿 데뷔곡 '밤이 무서워요' 25일 음원 공개
- ↑ Soompi: Lovelyz’s Mijoo Confirmed To Make Solo Debut In May
- ↑ Soompi: Lovelyz’s Mijoo Announces Solo Debut Date
- ↑ Soompi: Lovelyz’s Mijoo Announces Solo Debut With Single Album “Movie Star”
- ↑ Soompi: Update: Lee Mijoo Confirmed To Be Dating Pro Goalkeeper Song Bum Keun
- ↑ (KOR) '뉴페스타' 윤종신X유희열, 팬데믹 끝에서 완성한 메타버스 페스티벌. Sport News (2022-06-07). Retrieved on 2022-07-03.
- ↑ Soompi: BTOB’s Eunkwang And Lovelyz’s Mijoo Confirmed As New MCs For “Weekly Idol”
- ↑ Soompi: Winners Of 2022 Korea First Brand Awards
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Soompi: Winners Of The 2021 MBC Entertainment Awards
- ↑ Soompi: Lovelyz’s Mijoo Candidly Shares Her Thoughts About Her Image On Variety Shows, Her Activities As A Singer, And More
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