Yura (South Korean singer) explained

Yura
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Birth Name:Kim Ah-young
Birth Date:6 November 1992
Birth Place:Ulsan, South Korea
Education:Dongduk Women's University
Years Active:2010–present
Awards:Full list
Agent:Awesome ENT[1]
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Genre:K-pop
Instrument:Vocals
Label:Dream T
Current Member Of:Girl's Day
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Hangul:김아영
Rr:Gim Ayeong
Mr:Kim Ayŏng
Hangulstage:유라
Rrstage:Yura
Mrstage:Yura

Kim Ah-young (; born November 6, 1992),[2] better known by her stage name Yura, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Girl's Day. She has since ventured into acting and has starred in television series Radio Romance (2018), Now, We Are Breaking Up (2021–2022), and Forecasting Love and Weather (2022).

Early life and education

Yura was born on November 6, 1992, in Ulsan, South Korea. She attended Ulsan Art High School as a dance major. Yura is currently attending Dongduk Women's University, alongside fellow group member Minah.[3]

Career

2010: Girl's Day

In 2010, Yura became a member of the K-pop girl group Girl's Day, where she and Lee Hye-ri replaced two of the former members, Ji-in and Ji-sun, who left after having been with the group for two months.[4] Dream Tea promoted Girl's Day before their debut with the creation of an official Fan Café, a YouTube channel, and Twitter accounts for the group and each of its members. The group also conducted a flash mob dance before the debut in the commercial and entertainment districts of Seoul, attracting much interest.

2012–2014: Acting debut and collaborations

In 2012, Yura made her acting debut through Sohu TV's Chinese drama Secret Angel.[5] She then collaborated with her label-mate Jevice with their single "I'll Love You".[6] Yura also featured in SBS's series To the Beautiful You.[7]

In 2013, Yura was cast in the sitcom Reckless Family 3.[8] She also featured in a special episode of KBS' night show The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War 2.[9]

In 2014, Yura starred in the SBS mini drama Be Arrogant.[10] She then became one of the official couples for the variety show We Got Married, where she was paired with model-actor Hong Jong-hyun.[11]

2016–present: MC and acting

In 2015, Yura co-hosted the fourth season of reality competition series K-pop Star alongside Jun Hyun-moo.[12] Additionally, Yura also served as the MC for joint Korean-Chinese audition program Super Idol.[13]

In 2016, Yura was cast as one of the new MCs of Olive Channel's Tasty Road with Kim Min-jung.[14] The same year, she joined tvN's variety show After the Play Ends and acted in the web drama Iron Lady.[15] In 2017, Yura was cast as one of the new MCs of tvN's Life Bar with Kim Hee-chul, joining original MCs Shin Dong-yup and Kim Jun-hyun.[16] She was also chosen as one of the MCs for KBS Drama's Beauty Bible 2017, alongside Han Hye-jin and Im Soo-hyang.[17] The same year, she starred in JTBC's short drama Hip Hop Teacher.[18]

In 2018, Yura starred in KBS' romance drama Radio Romance.[19] [20]

In December 2021, Yura made her debut as the author of the poetry collection of Journeys in Different Seasons with Na Tae-joo.[21]

In February 2022, Yura decided to extend her contract with Awesome Ent.[22]

Personal life

Lawsuit

On November 8, 2010, Yura's ex-management company Action Music Entertainment filed an injunction against Yura, stopping her from signing a second contract with Dream T Entertainment.[23] In response, representatives of Dream T stated Action Music had violated contractual terms.[24] The lawsuit was pursued when Action Music insisted that they had a video of Yura's unacceptable behavior. On January 20, 2011, the court ruled in Yura's favor.[25]

Discography

See main article: Girl's Day discography.

Singles

As featured artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
Gaon
"I'll Love You"
2012—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2023Marrying the Mafia: Returns Jang Jin-kyung[26]
2024HauchBae Kyung-hwa[27]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011I Trusted HimCameo[28]
2012The Secret AngelYu-bin
To the Beautiful YouLee Eun-young
FamilyCharacter in fanficCameo (Episode 11)[29]
2013Reckless Family 3Park Yoo-ra[30]
The Clinic for Married Couples:
Love and War 2		Yoo-jung
2014Be ArrogantHong Ha-ra
2016Iron LadyJenny
2017Hip Hop TeacherKim Yoo-bin
2018Radio RomanceJin Tae-ri
2019Psychopath DiaryGirl with a dog in parkCameo (Episode 2)
2020Find Me in Your MemoryGo Yu-raCameo (Episodes 2 & 4)
2021–2022Now, We Are Breaking UpHye-rin[31]
2022Forecasting Love and WeatherChae Yoo-jin[32]
2023Destined With YouYoon Na-yeon[33]

Television show

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010We Are Dating
2015 K-pop Star 4HostWith Jun Hyun-moo
Super Idol!
2014–2015We Got MarriedCast memberWith Hong Jong-hyun (Episodes 91–131)
2016Tasty Road HostWith Kim Min-jung
2017Living Together in Empty RoomCast memberEpisodes 4–8
Episodes 19–21		[34] [35]
Life Bar Season 2HostWith Shin Dong-yup, Kim Jun-hyun, and Kim Hee-chul
Beauty Bible 2017With Han Hye-jin and Im Soo-hyang
Battle TripEpisode 54–57[36]
2018Sea PoliceCast member[37]
Idol Star Athletics ChampionshipsHostChuseok Special (Bowling)
With Boom
2019New Year Special (Bowling)
With Kim Shin-young and Shindong
Cabin CrewCast member
Seoul Mate 3Host[38]
2017–2019Weekly China NowHostWith Kim Il-Jung
2020–2021Trend RecordHost
2024Trend Shopper 2Host

Hosting

YearTitleNotes
20165th Gaon Chart K-Pop AwardsWith Leeteuk[42]
20182018 Miss Korea PageantWith Park Soo-hong[43]

Music video appearances

YearTitleArtist
2014"Night & Day"Wheesung[44]
2015"On Rainy Days"Kim Tae Bum (Party Street) feat Sojin[45]

Awards and nominations

See also: List of awards and nominations received by Girl's Day.

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Golden Cinematography Awards2024Best New Actress AwardMarrying the Mafia: Returns[47]
Blue Dragon Series Awards2022Best Female EntertainerTransit Love[48]
2023Transit Love 2[49]
Cable TV Broadcast Awards2015Popularity AwardDodohara[50]
MBC Entertainment Awards2014Rookie Female AwardWe Got Married[51]
2017Female Excellence Award – VarietyLiving Together in Empty Room

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Girl's Day members pivot to acting. March 30, 2019. Korea JoongAng Daily. March 30, 2019. April 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190412051257/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3061203. live.
  2. Web site: 유라 프로필. Naver. ko. 2017-04-03. 2021-04-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413115901/https://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&query=%EC%9C%A0%EB%9D%BC&sm=ppl_cts&ie=utf8&key=PeopleService&os=189556. live.
  3. Web site: February 5, 2011 . ko:걸스데이 유라, 동덕여대 방송연예과 진학 '2011년 새내기 . Girl's Day's Yura, entered Dongduk Women's University's Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment '2011 Freshman' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210420032121/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2011/02/75199/ . April 20, 2021 . December 15, 2017 . MK News . ko.
  4. Web site: [Interview] My Name Is… Girl's Day – Part. 1]. December 9, 2012. TenAsia. December 15, 2017. July 15, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190715001322/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/40220. live.
  5. Web site: Girl's Day Yura joins Jang Woo-hyuk in Chinese drama "Secret Angel". March 7, 2012. TenAsia. December 15, 2017. July 16, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190716115047/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/10159. live.
  6. Web site: Mun. Yeon-bae. 주비스, '이젠 사랑할래' 발표…걸스데이 유라 피처링. 2012-07-27. 2021-08-07. Asia Today. ko. August 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210807094122/https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=674843. live.
  7. Web site: 걸스데이 유라, '아그대' 캐스팅..이민호 열혈팬 역. August 9, 2012. Star News. ko. December 15, 2017. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413123635/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012080910312231627&type=3. live.
  8. Web site: Girl's Day Yura Cast in Sitcom. July 24, 2013. 10Asia. December 15, 2017. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413100400/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/66199. live.
  9. Web site: ZE:A Moon Jun-young to Pair Up with Girl's Day Yura in TV Show. August 7, 2013. TenAsia. December 15, 2017. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413100357/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/68096. live.
  10. Web site: '도도하라' 유라·신소율, '2014 단막극 페스티벌' 포문 연다. October 21, 2014. E Daily. ko. December 15, 2017. December 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171215221714/http://www.edaily.co.kr/news/news_detail.asp?mediaCodeNo=258&newsId=01243126606255216. live.
  11. Web site: Model-actor Hong Jong-hyun and Girl's Day Yura join 'We Got Married'. May 29, 2014. Asia Today. December 15, 2017. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413100357/http://en.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20140529001128565. live.
  12. Web site: 걸스데이 유라, 'K팝스타4' 생방송 MC 합류..전현무와 호흡. March 12, 2015. Osen. ko. December 15, 2017. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413154112/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003015182. live.
  13. Web site: 걸스데이 유라, '슈퍼아이돌' MC 낙점…조력자 역할. July 9, 2015. Xports News. ko. December 15, 2017. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413154322/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000493065. live.
  14. Web site: 김민정·걸스데이 유라, '테이스티 로드' MC 확정. January 19, 2016. Osen. ko. December 15, 2017. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413100356/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110336196. live.
  15. Web site: '연극이 끝나고 난 뒤' 하석진·윤소희·이민혁·유라, 생생한 현장컷. June 30, 2016. TV Daily. ko. December 15, 2017. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413100357/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=14672438801131175019. live.
  16. Web site: Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul, Girl's Day's Yura to host 'Life Bar'. April 19, 2017. Kpop Herald. December 15, 2017. August 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808184046/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201704191651001775141_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
  17. News: 걸스데이 유라, '뷰티 바이블 2017' MC 발탁..新 뷰티여신. Herald Corporation. ko. April 6, 2017. 2017-06-12. 2017-06-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20170603020208/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0002908809. live.
  18. Web site: [공식] 수영·이원근부터 유라·닉쿤까지…JTBC, 웹드 라인업 공개]. My Daily. ko. April 20, 2017. December 15, 2017. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413123820/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002901082. live.
  19. News: Girl's Day Yura to star in 'Radio Romance' with Kim So Hyun & Yoon Doo Joon. KBS World. KBS World. December 19, 2017. December 22, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052101/http://kbsworld.kbs.co.kr/news/news_view.php?no=18016. live.
  20. Web site: Yura in love with sweet villain character. April 1, 2018. Kpop Herald. April 1, 2018. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413100357/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201804011415228184249_2. live.
  21. Web site: 유라, 시화집 작가 데뷔…나태주 시인과 콜라보 진행. Yoo Byung-chul. Yura debuts as a poetic book writer... Collaboration with poet Na Tae-joo. Korea Economy TV. Naver. December 7, 2021. December 12, 2021. ko. December 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211212084122/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=215&aid=0001002022. live.
  22. Web site: 유라, 어썸이엔티와 재계약…멀티테이너 열일행보[공식]]. Kim Hyun-rok. Yura renews contract with Awesome ENT... Multi-Tainer's Ten Day Walk[Official]. SPOTV News. Naver. February 8, 2022. February 8, 2022. ko. February 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220208021141/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000341538. live.
  23. Web site: '걸스데이' 유라, 연예활동 금지 가처분 소송 당해. November 8, 2010. Chosun. ko. December 15, 2017. December 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171215221107/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/11/08/2010110801660.html. live.
  24. Web site: '소송' 걸스데이 측 "유라, 아무 문제 없이 소속사 이적". November 11, 2010. Asiae. ko. December 15, 2017. October 13, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013180454/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010110813305072713. live.
  25. Web site: '걸스데이' 유라, 前소속사 분쟁에서 이겼다. Segye. January 28, 2011. ko. December 15, 2017. August 3, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180803014326/http://www.segye.com/newsView/20110128001761. live.
  26. Web site: 윤현민♡유라 결혼 추진…‘가문의 영광: 리턴즈’ 메인 포스터 공개. Jeong. Hee-yeon. Yoon Hyun Min♡Yura Marriage Promotion...'Family Glory: Returns' Main Poster Released. Sports Donga. Naver. September 6, 2023. September 12, 2023. ko.
  27. Web site: 걸스데이 유라, ‘국민 첫사랑’ 넘본다…‘하우치’로 스크린 컴백. Girl's Day Yura, 'Nation's First Love' is over... Screen comeback with 'Howchi'. ko. Daily Sports. Lee. Ju-in. November 7, 2024.
  28. Web site: 걸스데이, '남자를 믿었네' 깜짝 카메오··'연기 합격점'. Asia Economics. Choi Jun-yong. 29 April 2011. 24 May 2023. ko.
  29. Web site: 걸스데이 민아 유라, '닥치고 패밀리' 깜짝 출연 '눈길'. The Chosun Ilbo. Go Jae Wan. 28 August 2012. 24 May 2023. ko.
  30. Web site: Kwon. Hye-rim. 걸스데이 유라, '무작정패밀리3' 캐스팅. Girl's Day Yura Cast in 'Recklessly family 3'. Joy News. 2013-08-03. July 17, 2013. 2016-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303194620/http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_menu=700200&g_serial=759665&rrf=nv. live.
  31. News: Jeong Hee-yeon . 유라, SBS '지금, 헤어지는 중입니다' 합류 [공식] ]. Yura joins SBS 'Now, we're breaking up' [Official] . Sports Dong-a . . April 6, 2021 . April 6, 2021 . ko . April 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210406021056/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000901639 . live .
  32. News: [공식] 박민영·송강·윤박·유라 '기상청 사람들' 라인업 확정]. [Official] Park Min-young, Song Kang, Yoon Park, and Yura confirmed the lineup for 'Meteorological Agency People. Moon Ji-yeon. ko. June 21, 2021. June 21, 2021. Naver. Sports Chosun. December 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211218052055/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003744871. live.
  33. Web site: Park So-young . June 12, 2023 . 조보아x로운x하준x유라, 사각로맨스 '이 연애는 불가항력' 확정 [공식] ]. Jo Bo Ah x Rowoon x Ha Jun x Yura, square romance 'This love is irresistible' confirmed [Official] . June 12, 2023 . OSEN . ko . Naver.
  34. News: '발칙한동거'유라X김민종X김구라, 나이차이 무색한 '동심 라이프'(종합). News1 Korea. ko. May 19, 2017. 2017-06-12. Lee. Hyun-ju. 2017-07-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20170729053005/http://news1.kr/articles/?2998631. live.
  35. News: Lee Eun-jin. '발칙한 동거' 김민종X소진, 유라 집에서 다시 동거 시작… '반가운 재회'. TenAsia. August 24, 2017. 2017-08-25. ko. 2017-08-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825230903/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1279138. live.
  36. Web site: 'Battle' Girl's Day Yura is Special MC for 4 weeks! [Battle Trip]]. KBS World. June 23, 2017. June 3, 2018. July 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190719040301/http://kbsworld.kbs.co.kr/news/news_view.php?no=17148. live.
  37. Web site: Yura to Star in TV Show "Ocean Police" With Kim Soo-ro, Jo Jae-yoon and Kwak Si-yang. July 19, 2018. HanCinema. Star News. July 20, 2018. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413094153/https://www.hancinema.net/yura-to-star-in-tv-show-ocean-police-with-kim-soo-ro-jo-jae-yoon-and-kwak-si-yang-120529.html. live.
  38. Web site: 이규한, "'서울메이트3' 메이트, 도벽만 없길 바란다". 2019-07-01. biz.heraldcorp.com. ko. 2019-07-16. 2020-10-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022072442/http://biz.heraldcorp.com/culture/view.php?ud=201907011219068918620_1. live.
  39. News: Kim Seon-gyeon. [단독] 걸스데이 유라·김예원, 티빙 '환승연애' 합류… 연애 조언 나선다]. [Exclusive] Girl's Day Yura and Kim Ye-won join Teabing's 'Transferring Romance'... dating advice. Naver. YTN. June 17, 2021. June 17, 2021. ko. June 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210617080110/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=052&aid=0001602669. live.
  40. Web site: [단독] '환승연애2', 첫 녹화 마쳤다...갓세븐 뱀뱀 게스트]. Choi Bo-ra. [Exclusive] 'Transfer Romance 2', first recording finished... GOT7 BamBam Guest. YTN. Naver. July 5, 2022. July 5, 2022. ko. July 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220705191659/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=052&aid=0001760195. live.
  41. News: Hwang Hye-jin. 유라, 7일 '영스트리트' 스페셜 DJ 출격 "일주일간 소통. Yura, special DJ scramble for ‘Young Street’ on the 7th “Communication for a week. Naver. Newsen. June 3, 2021. June 3, 2021. ko. June 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210603004825/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000449839. live.
  42. Web site: Yura, Leeteuk to host Gaon Chart K-pop Awards. January 25, 2016. Kpop Herald. December 15, 2017. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413094155/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201601251433187536766_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
  43. Web site: Girl's Day's Yura will host 2018 Miss Korea. June 23, 2018. Korea JoongAng Daily. June 22, 2018. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413145032/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3049685&cloc=joongangdaily. live.
  44. Web site: Wheesung's MV Teaser for "Night and Day" Features Girl's Day's Yura and Teen Top's C.A.P. May 10, 2014. Soompi. April 4, 2020. April 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210413094153/https://www.soompi.com/article/607715wpp/wheesungs-mv-teaser-for-night-and-day-features-girls-days-yura-and-teen-tops-c-a-p. live.
  45. Web site: Kim Tae Bum reveals MV teaser for "On Rainy Days" ft. Girl's Day Sojin . Feb 3, 2015 . Koreaboo . April 4, 2020 . April 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210413094155/https://www.koreaboo.com/article/kim-tae-bum-reveals-mv-teaser-rainy-days-ft-girls-day-sojin/ . live .
  46. Web site: ko:네이버 오디오클립. Former Girl's Day member Yura publishes poetry collection with poet Na Tae-joo. ko. Nov 19, 2024. SBS News. June 25, 2022. https://www.ebay.com/itm/133989657535. live.
  47. Web site: [공식] '[맥스포토] 걸스데이 유라, 배우 김하영으로 첫 시상식]. Jeong Yu - jin. [Official] 'Girl's Day Yura, first awards ceremony with actress Kim Ha-young Announced . Max Movie. Naver. Nov 19, 2024. Nov 19, 2024. ko.
  48. Web site: 제1회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 공개..'오징어 게임'·'SNL코리아' 최다노미. Moon Ji-yeon. The 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards nominees revealed.. Most Nominees for 'Squid Game' and 'SNL Korea'. Sports Chosun. Naver. July 6, 2022. July 6, 2022. ko. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112020835/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003889396. live.
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