Kim Yura
| Yura | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kim Ah-Young |
| Born |
November 6, 1992 Ulsan, South Korea |
| Genres | KPop, R&B, dance |
| Occupations | Singer, dancer, Rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Dream Tea Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Girl's Day |
| Kim Yura | |
| Hangul | 김아영 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Gim Ah-Young |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Ahyoung |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 유라 |
| Revised Romanization | Yu-ra |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yoo Ra |
Kim Ah-young (born November 6, 1992; Hangul: 김아영), better known by her stage name Yura (Hangul: 유라), is a South Korean idol singer. She is best known as the main rapper and dancer of the girl group, Girl's Day under Dream Tea Entertainment.
Biography
Yura was born on November 6, 1992, in Ulsan, South Korea. She attended Ulsan Art High School as a dance major.[1] She is currently majoring in broadcasting entertainment at Dongduk Women's University with Girl's Day member Minah.[2]
Career
Girl's Day
In 2010, Yura joined as an official member of Girl's Day alongside Hyeri when Jiin and Jisun left the group in September 2010 just two months after the group debuted.[3]
In early 2012, Yura starred alongside Jang Woo Hyuk in Chinese drama Secret Angel.[4]
Yura joined her label mate Jevice in their debuting song called "I Want to Love Now".[5]
In August 2012, Yura made her first domestic drama debut in the new drama To the Beautiful You.[6]
Lawsuit
On November 8, 2010, Yura's ex-management company Action Music Entertainment sued Yura for breaking her contract with their company. Yura was supposed to become a member of 4 girl group under Action Music Entertainment, prior to joining Girl's Day. The 4 member girl group under Action Music Entertainment was then halted indefinitely. According to Yura's side, she was not supported by Action Music Entertainment and through due process her contract was canceled. The lawsuit became messy with Action Music Entertainment insisting they had a video of Yura's unacceptable behavior. On January 20, 2011, the court ruled in Yura's favor.[7]
Discography
Soundtrack appearances and solo performances
| Year | Title | Song | Duration | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ijen Saranghallae | "I Want to Love Now" | 3:48 | with Jevice |
| 2013 | Hong Jin Young Cover | "Love Battery" | 1:36 | Solo |
Filmography
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Secret Angel | Yubin | Sohu.TV | Main Role |
| 2012 | To the Beautiful You | Lee Eun Young | SBS | Supporting Role |
| 2013 | Reckless Family 3 | Yura | MBC | Main Role |
| 2013 | Couple Clinic: Love and War 2 | Yoo Jung | KBS | Main Role |
Notes
- ↑ Yura (Girl's Day)
- ↑ Girl's Day Yura accepted into Dongduk Women's University
- ↑ Girl's Day introduces two new members
- ↑ Girl's day Yura stars alongside Jang Woo Huk in chinese drama "Secret Angel"
- ↑ New duo girl group Jevice makes their debut
- ↑ Girl's Day Yura joins the cast of "To the Beautiful You"
- ↑ Girl's Day Yura served an injunction
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