Lee Joo-won (; born August 18, 1999) better known by her stage name JooE (주이), is a South Korean singer and rapper. She is a member of the girl group Momoland under former MLD Entertainment and current Inyeon Entertainment.
Personal life
JooE was born in
Seoul, South Korea, She has an older brother named Lee Min Jae.
On an episode of
Radio Star, JooE revealed that she had undergone
rhinoplasty in prior to joining MLD Entertainment.
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."
Education
JooE studied and graduated from Damoon Elementary School and Yongmun Middle School, she also graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School on February 9, 2018.
Career
2016–2022: Career with Momoland
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. 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.
In 2018, JooE appeared in King of Mask Singer as Helicopter.
2023–present: Group disbandment and Queendom Puzzle
On January 27, 2023, it was announced that JooE, along with the
Momoland members, departed from MLD Entertainment following expiration of the contracts.
Momoland officially announced their disbandment on February 14.
In June 2023, JooE participated as a contestant on Mnet's
Queendom Puzzle, becoming the only contestant not represented by any entertainment company.
She was eventually eliminated in the first elimination rounds.
Other ventures
Endorsements
JooE became an ambassador of the makeup brand Baker 7 in 2018.
She has also filmed an advertisement for Tropicana's sparkling
Soft drink and for GS25, both in 2017.
She has also advertised for Guronsan Barmond in 2018 and for Mom's Touch in 2019 alongside
YouTuber Yunjuku.
Discography
Filmography
Television series
Television shows
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| Battle Trip | Special host | | |
| School Attack | Host | | |
| King of Mask Singer | Contestant | as "Helicopter" | |
| Get It Beauty | Host | | |
| Real Man 300 | Cast member | | |
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