Kep1er Choi Yujin Net Worth 2021 — How Rich is the ‘HELICOPTER’ Songstress?

Choi Yujin, a member of CLC and Kep1er, is gaining attention due to her participation in Mnet's "Girls Planet 999." So with that, let us take a deep dive into the idol's net worth and how she accumulated her fortune.

Kep1er Choi Yujin Net Worth 2021 — How Rich is the ‘HELICOPTER’ Songstress?
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Kep1er Choi Yujin Net Worth 2021

Choi Yujin first made her debut as a member of CLC on May 19, 2015. She is the member of the group who trained the longest, having trained under Cube Entertainment for over four years. She is now set to debut with Kep1er, the project girl group formed through the Mnet survival show "Girls Planet 999." Kep1er is scheduled to debut on December 14.

Choi Yujin
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According to NetWorthAndSalary.Com, Choi Yujin has a net worth of $1.5 million. Want to know how she was able to amass her net worth? Then keep on reading!

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How Did Kep1er Choi Yujin Amass Her Large Net Worth?

Even before her debut with CLC, Choi Yujin has already dabbled in the entertainment industry. In 2013, she collaborated with HIGHLIGHT member Yang Yoseob's song "Perfume." The song was released on April 30 as part of Cube Entertainment's "Voice Project."

Choi Yujin
(Photo : Kep1er Twitter)

In 2014, she appeared in BTOB's "Beep Beep" music video. In addition, she appeared in G.NA's "Pretty Lingerie" music video that same year. She helped promote the song with G.NA, working as a backup dancer for the soloist.

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In 2015, before CLC made their debut, the group's original five members did voluntary street busking performances to help children with developmental disabilities. They also released a self-composed song titled "You're My Love" on March 13, 2013.

Choi Yujin
(Photo : Kep1er Twitter)

Following her debut, Choi Yujin and the other CLC members were selected as the model for a South Korean clothing brand, SMART Uniform, alongside B1A4 and GOT7.

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In August 2015, Choi Yujin joined the cast of "Real Man." The idol gained popularity on the program, drawing attention for her small face and slim physique. She also gained attention for her height and weight, measuring 162cm and 42kg. Despite her thin frame, she took first place in push-ups.

Choi Yujin
(Photo : Kep1er Twitter)

She later went viral that year when videos were shared online of her going from a "pretty and fresh girl" to a "dignified baby soldier." As a result, she earned the nickname "Baby Soldier" and "Patriotic Idol" from viewers. Following her time on the show, Yujin shared a stage with fellow cast member Jessi and Kim Hyun Sook at the 2015 MBC Entertainment Awards, where they performed S.E.S's "I'm Your Girl."

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In 2016, Choi Yujin debuted as an actress through the Naver TV web drama "Nightmare High." She played the role of Cheon Yoo Na. That same year, she acted as the female lead in "Green Fever," a prequel to "Lily Fever." She played the role of a rookie actor who rose to fame and earned the nickname "Nation's Little Sister."

Choi Yujin
(Photo : Kep1er Instagram)

In 2021, Choi Yujin made a cameo in the Netflix drama "So Not Worth It." In June of that year, she competed on Mnet's "Girls Planet 999" as one of the 33 Korean contestants. She ultimately finished in third place, scoring her spot in the debut line-up of Kep1er.

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All these, paired with her activities with CLC and Kep1er, have helped shape Choi Yujin's net worth into what it is today.

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