Chao Kuo-jung
| Chao Kuo-jung 趙國蓉 | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Youko, Lightbulb |
| Born | August 28, 1992 |
| Origin | Taiwan |
| Genres | Japanese pop, Mandopop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Associated acts | Ice Creamusume |
| Website |
Hello! Project Japanese Official Website Hello! Project Chinese Official Website Zhao Guo Rong's official blog |
Chao Kuo-Jung (Chinese: 趙國蓉; pinyin: Zhào Guóróng; Wade–Giles: Chao Kuo-Jung; born August 28, 1992 in Taiwan), better known in Japan as Youko (ヨウコ) is a member of the latest Hello! Project group Ice Creamusume. She was announced as a winner of the Taiwan Hello! Project New Star auditions on September 20, 2008 along with the other members of Ice Creamusume.
Hello! Project producer Tsunku announced his plans to start a Taiwanese audition in 2007 to find new talent to help the company's expansion into Asia. The winners would become a part of a new Hello! Project group. There were six winners, including Zhao Guo Rong, and the group are set to debut in 2009 with their mini-album and at a Hello! Project concert.
Tsunku praised her regarding her ability to successfully sing an Aya Matsuura song.
Her Hobbies include singing, chatting, sleeping and laughing.
Her favourite food is custard.
She is afraid of being alone and house sitting.