Yoon Bora
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Bora in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Yoon Bora |
| Born |
January 30, 1990 Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, emcee, actress, rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | |
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| Yoon Bora | |
| Hangul | 윤보라 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Yun Bora |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yun Pora |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 보라 |
| Revised Romanization | Bora |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pora |
Yoon Bora (born January 30, 1990; Hangul: 윤보라), better known by her stage name Bora (Hangul: 보라) is a South Korean idol singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Sistar and their sub-unit Sistar19.
Biography
Bora was born on January 30, 1990,[1] in Seoul, South Korea. She had majored in music in Myongji University, and graduated in February 2015.
Career
Sistar
In June 2010, Bora made her debut as a member of Sistar on KBS Music Bank with their debut single, Push Push[2]
In early 2011, Bora and group member Hyolyn formed as a sub-group Sistar19 with the single "Ma Boy".[3]
Solo career
On October 17, 2011 it was revealed that Bora will be part of the new season of television show Invincible Youth. The first episode of ‘Invincible Youth 2′ aired on November 11th.[4]
On October 3, 2012 Bora appeared in Lee Seok Hun's new music video for "Because I Like You".[5] On November 9 Bora went solo for the first time to model and film a commercial for the iron supplement pill brand “Haemoramin.”[6]
On the October 21, 2012 episode of the live music show Inkigayo, it was revealed that Bora would join one of four groups that would perform a new song for the SBS Gayo Daejeon music spectacular.
As part of Mystic White, Bora released the charity song "Mermaid Princess" on December 26, 2012.[7] The group would go on to perform the song in a one off performance during the year end SBS Gayo Daejeon show.
On September 23, 2013 SBS’s broadcasting staff revealed that SBS would showcase a new program "Fashion King Korea”. The show would take the form of a competition in which eight stars, including singers and actors, would each team up with professional fashion designers. Each team would choose a fashion item to plan, design, and produce to compete in a "fashion battle" with other teams. Bora with Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, singer Yoongun, actor Lee Ji-hoon and others participated as part of the contestants of the show. "Fashion King Korea" began filming on October 2 and began broadcasting on November 17 at 12:10 AM KST. [8]
On December 21, 2013, Bora won Best Rookie Awards (Music Bank) at the '2013 KBS Entertainment Awards' along with John Park.
On January 21, 2015 was revealed that Bora will be the new MC for KBS World's new fashion show A Style for You together with Kim Heechul, Goo Ha-ra and Hani.[9]
On April 15, 2015 was revealed that Bora will collaborate with Unpretty Rapstar contestants Kisum, Lil Cham, Jace and male artist Adoonga. Their collaboration song "Feedback" will be released on April 28, 2015.[10] The teaser for the "Feedback" was released on April 23, 2015.[11]
Discography
For Bora's work with Sistar, see Sistar discography
Featured songs
| Year | Title | Song | Duration | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mermaid Princess | "Mermaid Princess" | 3:28 | Mystic White |
| 2013 | Will In Fall | "Bubble" | 3:29 | Narrator of K.Will's song |
| 2015 | Feedback | "Feedback" | With Kisum, Lil Cham, Jace and Adoonga |
Filmography
Television Drama
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Shut Up Family | Herself | Cameo, Ep. 22 | KBS2 |
| 2014 | Doctor Stranger | Lee Changyi | Supporting Role | SBS |
TV Variety Shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 | Let's Go Dream Team 2 | KBS2 | Ep 44, 53, 55, 71, 74, 77, 86, 92, 166, 182 & 188 |
| 2011 | Invincible Youth | KBS | Ep 53 & 54 |
| 2011–2012 | Invincible Youth 2 | KBS | Series regular |
| Quiz to Change the World | MBC | Ep 150, 169 & 192 | |
| 2012 | Strong Heart | SBS | Ep 113 & 114 |
| Running Man | SBS | Ep 95, 174 | |
| 1 Night 2 Days | KBS2 | Ep 252 | |
| 2013 | Blind Test Show 180° | MBC | Ep 3 |
| Shinhwa Broadcast | JTBC | ep 45 & 46 [12] | |
| Fashion King Korea | SBS | Judge | |
| Barefooted Friends | SBS | Ep 25 | |
| 2013 Idol Star Olympics Championships | MBC | Player | |
| 2013 | Cool Kiz On The Block | KBS2 | Ep 12 |
| 2014 | Running Man | SBS | Ep 201 |
| 2015 | A Style for You | KBS World | Co-MC |
MCs
| Year | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | M! Countdown | April 19 |
| Show! Music Core | August 4, 18 and 25 | |
| 2013-2015 | Music Bank | October 25, 2013 – April 24, 2015 |
| 2013 | Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 | May 5, 2013 |
Music video appearances
| Year | Music video | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Boyfriend" | Boyfriend | Herself |
| 2012 | "I Need You" | K.Will | |
| "Because I Like You" | Lee Seok Hun |
Endorsements
Aside from her endorsements alongside Sistar, Bora has also endorsed the following brands:
| Year | Commercial | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hyundai Veloster Turbo | [13] |
| Haemoramin | Until 2013 [6] | |
| 2013 | Clarisonic | Until 2014, with Yoo Yeon-seok [14] |
| 2014 | Adidas |
Awards
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Rookie Award [15] | Music Bank | Won |
References
- ↑ Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 100. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
- ↑ Debut. Allkpop.com (2010-06-04). Retrieved on 2012-07-17.
- ↑ 전설 및 아이돌가수 | 자유 선언 토요일 《KBS》. 2011-06-18 확인.
- ↑ Full Cast for Invincible Youth 2
- ↑ SG Wannabe’s Lee Seok Hoon unveils “Because I Like You” MV (starring SISTAR’s Bora)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 SISTAR’s Bora Films First Solo CF
- ↑ Mystic White (Jiyoung, Bora, Sunhwa, Gayoon, Lizzy) release “Mermaid Princess” track
- ↑ Bora & Tiffany Joins Cast of SBS’s New Fashion Competition, ‘Fashion King Korea’
- ↑ Hara joins + Heechul, Jooyeon, and Bora in talks to be MCs for fashion-beauty show 'A Style for You'
- ↑ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/04/sistars-bora-and-unpretty-rapstars-kisum-lil-cham-jace-are-sexy-in-stripes-in-collab-teaser-photo
- ↑ Bora, Kisum, Lil Cham, JACE, & Adoonga ask for your 'Feedback' in collaboration video teaser!
- ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (23 January 2013). "Shinhwa and SISTAR Reenact Love Studio on Shinhwa Broadcast". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ Sistar’s Bora Models the Hyundai Veloster Turbo
- ↑ Yoo Yeon Suk and Sistar Bora Become Korean Model for clarisonic
- ↑ Winners and Performances from the 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards
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