Where is Go Yujin Now? Status of Former 'PD48' Trainee Who Almost Joined LOONA
In 2018, Go Yujin became known in the K-pop scene after joining Mnet's "Produce 48." But, after failing to debut with LOONA and IZ*ONE, what is the current status of the idol aspirant? Keep reading to know more!
Go Yujin in 2018: Blurred Girl, Produce 48, Transfer to 8D Creative
Go Yujin, born on September 23, 2000, is a popular ex-trainee who made her name known following Mnet's survival show, "Produce 48." The show debut the famous project girl group IZ*ONE.
During her appearance in the contest, Go was extremely loved her "girl crush" image and stunning visuals. On top of that, she was lauded for her charismatic dancing skills. But unfortunately, the idol aspirant failed to debut with IZ*ONE after being eliminated as #31 in the eighth episode.
As more K-pop enthusiasts showed their interest in her, the fact that she was a K-pop trainee under Blockberry Creative for two years and eight months before she joined "PD48" interests people.
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Upon digging details, Go Yujin was revealed to be one of the blurred girls in a LOONA video in 2017. The clip featured trainees who were prospective new members for the team. Thus, it was rumored that she would join the group. However, it seemed she didn't make it into the final cut.
After being eliminated from the show, Go Yujin left Blockberry Creative and transferred to 8D Creative.
It was again rumored that she will debut with former IZ*ONE Kang Hyewon after the group's activities concluded. Unfortunately, the plan never came to fruition.
Go Yujin in 2020: Leaving 8D Creative, Retirement as Idol Aspirant
Although numerous fans were rooting for her debut then, Go Yujin shocked the K-pop scene following her announcement.
On an Instagram post, Go confirmed that she left 8D Creative and has entirely given up on becoming an idol.
She also claimed that she'd become a non-celebrity. Because of that, she can't disclose the details of her sudden retirement.
Where is Go Yujin in 2022? Former Trainee Became YouTuber, Streamer
After leaving the K-pop scene entirely, Go Yujin opened her YouTube channel, "고유하다 YUJIN," and became a full-fledged YouTuber.
On her channel, she uploads vlogs in which themes differ every week. Some concepts she tried were doing makeup vlogs, all-tell videos, "what's in my bag" vlogs, etc.
Although she has given up on debuting as an idol, Go Yujin still flaunts her strong passion for dancing by uploading dance covers of popular songs such as LE SSERAFIM's "FEARLESS, " Got the Beat's "Step Back," and more.
Aside from this, Go Yujin also works as a model and Twitch streamer while continuously communicating with fans through Instagram.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
