Youngji

Youngji is a South Korean singer, dancer, and entertainer. She was born Heo Young-ji on August 30, 1994, in Seoul. She prepared for her career by attending the School of Performing Arts Seoul. Prior to her main break, she was a trainee at various companies, including Core Contents Media and KeyEast. In 2014, Youngji's career took a turn. Following the departure of two members of the South Korean girl group Kara, DSP Media initiated the Kara Project, a reality TV competition to find a new member. Despite missing some performances due to injury, Youngji captivated audiences and ultimately won the competition in July, becoming the newest member of Kara. Throughout 2014 and 2015, Youngji joined the second season of the show Roommate and became a part of the girl group Cham So Nyeo, which released Magic Words in February 2015. Transitioning to solo work and acting in 2016, Youngji took on roles in the tvN drama Another Oh Hae Young and other TV programs. She was introduced as the first hidden member of DSP Media's co-ed group K.A.R.D, promoting their single "OH NA NA" in December 2016. Her solo musical journey began in 2017 with her single "Memory Clock," followed by the song "Longing" later that year. In 2023, Youngji released her solo debut album Toi Toi Toi, reaching number 33 on the K-pop Albums Chart.

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