Lu Cao

Cao Lu

  • Name: Cao Lu
  • Native name: 曹璐
  • Also Known as: 차오루, Lu Lu, Seo Lu
  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: August 30, 1987
  • Age: 38
Cao Lu is a Chinese singer, dancer, actress, TV personality and member of FIESTAR (피에스타). She graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Arts with a bachelor's degree in Theater.

She made her debut in China under the stage name Lu Lu in 2004 with the release of her first EP, "Cat". She then moved to South Korea to become a K-pop star, and she became a trainee under Kakao M (카카오M, formerly known as LOEN Entertainment).

She debuted as a member of FIESTAR in August 2012 as the lead dancer, vocalist and face of the group with their first single album, "Vista". The group had released a pre-debut single with labelmate IU titled "Sea of Moonlight". The track was a commercial success but, unfortunately, that trend did not carry over after their debut as the group struggled to promote.

In 2018, the agency announced 4 members would not renew their expiring contracts and, as a result, the group disbanded. Later that year, she signed with I OK Entertainment, but her TV appearances in South Korea decreased sharply, and by early 2020, her social media accounts only had pictures of her in China.

In 2023, she returned to broadcasts in South Korea, appearing in an episode of "King of Mask Singer". There, she revealed she went back to China for several years to care for her elderly parents and had to wait for her Korean visa to be processed, which had delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and also had to deal with the strict travel restrictions that China implemented during this time.

In August 2024, she revealed the group had been reformed. She financed the reunion thanks to her earnings as a streamer in China and also bought the rights to one of their most popular singles, "You're Pitiful". They re-debuted as an independent group but are looking for an agency and a manager.

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2019
Legal High
Legal High
Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps
Ryu Ryung [Daughter of Shanghai Group's CEO] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
16
Ryu Ryung [Daughter of Shanghai Group's CEO] (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.6
2017
Missing 9
Missing 9
Korean Drama, 2017, 16 eps
Cai Ming [Chinese member of the girl group Blue Angel] (Ep. 1) (Support Role)
16
Cai Ming [Chinese member of the girl group Blue Angel] (Ep. 1)
Support Role
7.3
2016
The Sound of Your Heart
The Sound of Your Heart
Korean Drama, 2016, 20 eps
[Chinese actress] (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)
20
[Chinese actress] (Ep. 16)
Guest Role
8.3
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2026
Chronicles of the Republic's Horror Story
Chronicles of the Republic's Horror Story
Chinese Movie, 2026,
Wang Zi Wei (Support Role)
Wang Zi Wei
Support Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2025
Messy Room Rescue
Messy Room Rescue
Chinese TV Show, 2025, 12 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 11)
Guest
0.0
2025
I'm Sunny Thank You
I'm Sunny Thank You
Korean TV Show, 2025, 8 eps
(Main Host)
8
Main Host
0.0
2023
Gag Concert Season 2
Gag Concert Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2023, 150 eps
(Ep. 1097) (Guest)
150
(Ep. 1097)
Guest
0.0
2021
Dolsing Fourmen
Dolsing Fourmen
Korean TV Show, 2021, 213 eps
(Ep. 184) (Guest)
213
(Ep. 184)
Guest
7.5
2021
Crazy Magee Season 8
Crazy Magee Season 8
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
(Ep. 10) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 10)
Guest
7.6
2021
The Great Arts
The Great Arts
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 48 eps
(Ep. 13) (Guest)
48
(Ep. 13)
Guest
0.0
2020
Daily  Cloud Time
Daily Cloud Time
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 17 eps
(Ep 13) (Guest)
17
(Ep 13)
Guest
8.4
2019
Guess My Next Move V2
Guess My Next Move V2
Korean TV Show, 2019, 7 eps
[Related observer] (Ep. 1) (Guest)
7
[Related observer] (Ep. 1)
Guest
7.4
2019
Hunman Jeongeum
Hunman Jeongeum
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
7.1
2019
Miss Trot
Miss Trot
Korean TV Show, 2019, 10 eps
(Guest)
10
Guest
6.9
2018
Accidental Behavioral Science Research Center
Accidental Behavioral Science Research Center
Korean TV Show, 2018, 2 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
2
(Ep. 2)
Guest
10.0
2018
Video Star Season 2
Video Star Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 179 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 163) (Guest)
179
[Special MC] (Ep. 163)
Guest
7.3
2018
What Shall We Eat Today? Global Recipe
What Shall We Eat Today? Global Recipe
Korean TV Show, 2018, 18 eps
(Ep. 10) (Guest)
18
(Ep. 10)
Guest
7.0
2018
One Night Food Trip Season 3
One Night Food Trip Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2018, 31 eps
(Ep. 23-26) (Guest)
31
(Ep. 23-26)
Guest
7.8
2018
Can I Join You?
Can I Join You?
Korean TV Show, 2018, 2 eps
(Guest)
2
Guest
0.0
2018
Baek Jong Won's Alley Restaurant
Baek Jong Won's Alley Restaurant
Korean TV Show, 2018, 200 eps
(Ep. 6-10) (Guest)
200
(Ep. 6-10)
Guest
8.1
2017
Salty Tour
Salty Tour
Korean TV Show, 2017, 78 eps
(Ep. 57-60) (Guest)
78
(Ep. 57-60)
Guest
7.8
2017
Mars Research Institute
Mars Research Institute
Chinese TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
7.0
2017
Flower Snack
Flower Snack
Korean TV Show, 2017, 8 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
8
(Ep. 5)
Guest
8.4
2017
Idol Tour
Idol Tour
Korean TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 5)
Guest
8.0
2017
Shadow Singer
Shadow Singer
Korean TV Show, 2017, 19 eps
(Ep. 2-3) (Guest)
19
(Ep. 2-3)
Guest
7.6
2017
Oppa Thinking
Oppa Thinking
Korean TV Show, 2017, 16 eps
[Intern] (Ep. 10-13) (Guest)
16
[Intern] (Ep. 10-13)
Guest
7.5
2017
Raid the Convenience Store
Raid the Convenience Store
Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 2)
Guest
8.0
2017
Chainaneun Class
Chainaneun Class
Korean TV Show, 2017, 270 eps
(Ep. 87) (Guest)
270
(Ep. 87)
Guest
0.0
2017
I Can See Your Voice Season 4
I Can See Your Voice Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2017, 19 eps
[Tone-deaf detective] (Ep. 8, 10) (Guest)
19
[Tone-deaf detective] (Ep. 8, 10)
Guest
8.2
2017
What Shall We Eat Today? Delivery
What Shall We Eat Today? Delivery
Korean TV Show, 2017, 33 eps
(Ep. 216) (Guest)
33
(Ep. 216)
Guest
7.7
2017
Sol Ka Muck
Sol Ka Muck
Korean TV Show, 2017, 5 eps
(Main Host)
5
Main Host
10.0
2016
Trick & True
Trick & True
Korean TV Show, 2016, 16 eps
(Ep. 10, 14) (Guest)
16
(Ep. 10, 14)
Guest
7.5
2016
2016 Idol Star Olympics Championships Chuseok Special
2016 Idol Star Olympics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2016, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.8
2016
Flower Crew
Flower Crew
Korean TV Show, 2016, 29 eps
(Ep. 23-24) (Guest)
29
(Ep. 23-24)
Guest
7.7
2016
Thanks for the Food
Thanks for the Food
Korean TV Show, 2016, 26 eps
(Ep. 17) (Guest)
26
(Ep. 17)
Guest
8.1
2016
Video Star
Video Star
Korean TV Show, 2016, 90 eps
[Host] (Ep. 1-14) | [Guest] (Ep. 51) (Main Host)
90
[Host] (Ep. 1-14) | [Guest] (Ep. 51)
Main Host
7.6
2016
Abnormal Summit Season 2
Abnormal Summit Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2016, 75 eps
(Ep. 104) (Guest)
75
(Ep. 104)
Guest
8.1
2016
Uncontrollably Actor
Uncontrollably Actor
Korean TV Show, 2016, 13 eps
(Regular Member)
13
Regular Member
6.0
2016
Battle Trip
Battle Trip
Korean TV Show, 2016, 177 eps
(Ep. 133, 143-144) (Guest)
177
(Ep. 133, 143-144)
Guest
8.0
2016
Duet Song Festival
Duet Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2016, 47 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 14) (Guest)
47
[Panelist] (Ep. 14)
Guest
8.2
2016
Real Men: Female Soldier Special Season 4
Real Men: Female Soldier Special Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2016, 8 eps
(Ep. 146-153) (Main Host)
8
(Ep. 146-153)
Main Host
7.9
2015
Knowing Bros
Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 600 eps
(Ep. 60) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 60)
Guest
8.6
2015
Two Yoo Project Sugar Man
Two Yoo Project Sugar Man
Korean TV Show, 2015, 39 eps
(Ep. 36) (Guest)
39
(Ep. 36)
Guest
7.8
2015
Hidden Singer Season 4
Hidden Singer Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2015, 16 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 11) (Guest)
16
[Panelist] (Ep. 11)
Guest
7.4
2015
People of Full Capacity
People of Full Capacity
Korean TV Show, 2015, 40 eps
(Ep. 23) (Guest)
40
(Ep. 23)
Guest
0.0
2015
Her Secret Weapon
Her Secret Weapon
Korean TV Show, 2015, 12 eps
(Ep. 6-12) (Regular Member)
12
(Ep. 6-12)
Regular Member
5.7
2015
A Look at Myself
A Look at Myself
Korean TV Show, 2015, 39 eps
(Regular Member)
39
Regular Member
7.2
2015
King of Mask Singer
King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 525 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 87, 400) (Guest)
525
[Contestant] (Ep. 87, 400)
Guest
8.0
2015
Same Bed, Different Dreams
Same Bed, Different Dreams
Korean TV Show, 2015, 62 eps
(Ep. 41) (Guest)
62
(Ep. 41)
Guest
8.0
2015
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 6
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 6
Korean TV Show, 2015, 32 eps
(Ep. 26) (Guest)
32
(Ep. 26)
Guest
8.0
2015
Wednesday Gourmet
Wednesday Gourmet
Korean TV Show, 2015, 223 eps
(Ep. 57, 90, 187) (Guest)
223
(Ep. 57, 90, 187)
Guest
7.6
2014
Please Take Care of My Refrigerator
Please Take Care of My Refrigerator
Korean TV Show, 2014, 254 eps
(Ep. 84-85) (Guest)
254
(Ep. 84-85)
Guest
7.8
2014
TAKE 511 - Shots
TAKE 511 - Shots
Korean TV Show, 2014, 2 eps
(Main Host)
2
Main Host
0.0
2013
After School Club
After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 671 eps
(Ep. 204) (Guest)
671
(Ep. 204)
Guest
7.8
2013
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 4
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2013, 38 eps
(Ep. 38) (Guest)
38
(Ep. 38)
Guest
6.9
2012
Ask in a Box
Ask in a Box
Korean TV Show, 2012, 58 eps
(Guest)
58
Guest
7.8
2012
We Got Married Season 4
We Got Married Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2012, 240 eps
(Ep. 311-314, 316-340) (Regular Member)
240
(Ep. 311-314, 316-340)
Regular Member
8.1
2011
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 800 eps
(Ep. 356) (Guest)
800
(Ep. 356)
Guest
8.2
2010
Hello Counselor
Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 271, 310) (Guest)
431
(Ep. 271, 310)
Guest
7.9
2009
Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2
Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2009, 336 eps
(Guest)
336
Guest
7.9
2008
Day Day Up
Day Day Up
Chinese TV Show, 2008, 900 eps
(20191222) (Guest)
900
(20191222)
Guest
8.1
2007
Live Talk Show Taxi
Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 419) (Guest)
501
(Ep. 419)
Guest
7.7
2007
Happy Together Season 3
Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 479) (Guest)
557
(Ep. 479)
Guest
7.6
2007
Radio Star
Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 975 eps
(Ep. 458, 886) (Guest)
975
(Ep. 458, 886)
Guest
7.6
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Cao Lu

Lu Cao
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  • First Name: Lu
  • Family Name: Cao
  • Native name: 曹璐
  • Also Known as: 차오루, Lu Lu, Seo Lu
  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: August 30, 1987
  • Age: 38

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