- For other people known as 'Gyuri', see Gyuri.
Jang Gyuri (장규리; or simply Gyuri) is a South Korean singer and actress under Namoo Actors. She is a former member of the girl group fromis_9.
Career[]
2017: Idol School and "Glass Shoes"[]
On July 2017, Jang Gyuri joined the survival reality television show Idol School, and finished the survival competition in ninth place, thus earning a debut with a new upcoming girl group, fromis_9, under CJ E&M Music and Stone Music Entertainment.
As part of the group, they released the pre-debut single titled "Glass Shoes" on November 30, 2017.
2018: To. Heart, Produce 48 and return to fromis_9[]
On January 24, 2018, Jang Gyuri made her official debut under fromis_9, with the first mini album To. Heart. In May, she was revealed as a contestant of the Mnet's reality show, Produce 48.
Her group's second mini album titled To. Day was released on June 5, 2018. However, she was not a part of the album due to her participation on Produce 48.
On August 26, Jang Gyuri was eliminated from the competition after achieving 25th place, in the episode 11.[1] Following her elimination from competition, she returned to her group activities with fromis_9 and fully rejoined for their first special single album, "From.9".
2019: Acting debut[]
On May 10, Jang Gyuri made her acting debut in tvN D's web drama Dating Class.[2]
2022–present: Departure from fromis_9 and solo activities[]
On July 28, 2022, Pledis Entertainment announced that Jang Gyuri would conclude her activities with fromis_9 on July 31 following the expiration of her contract.[3]
On August 18, 2022, Jang Gyuri reportedly signed with JUST Entertainment as an actress.[4] Later on August 29, the company confirmed the news with a welcome video message on their Instagram account.[5]
On June 27, 2024, Jang Gyuri left JUST Entertainment after her contract had expired and she decided not to renew it.[6]
On September 10, 2024, Namoo Actors announced that Jang Gyuri had signed on with the agency to continue her activities as an actress.[7]
Discography[]
OSTs[]
- "Cheer Up OST Part.10" ("High (Together)")[Notes 1] (2022)
Participation releases[]
- "Idol School - Pretty" ("Pretty" with contestants of Idol School) (2017)
- "Idol School - High Five" ("High Five" with finalists of Idol School) (2017)
- "Nekkoya (Pick Me)" (with contestants of Produce 48) (2018)
- Produce 48 - 30 Girls 6 Concepts ("To Reach You" as part of Memory Fabricators) (2018)
Writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[8]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | |||
| fromis_9 | "The Way to Me" | To. Heart | Writing |
| "Close To You"[9] | To. Day | ||
Filmography[]
Dramas[]
- It's Okay to Not Be Okay (tvN, 2020)[10]
- Cheer Up (SBS, 2022)[11]
- Flex X Cop (SBS, 2024) - cameo
- Pyramid Game (TVING, 2024) - cameo
- The Player 2: Master of Swindlers (tvN, 2024)[12]
- Our Beautiful Summer (tvN, 2024)[13]
- When the Phone Rings (MBC, 2024)[14]
Web dramas[]
- Dating Class (tvN D, 2019)[2]
Reality shows[]
- Idol School (Mnet, 2017) - contestant
- Produce 48 (Mnet, 2018) - contestant
- King of Mask Singer (MBC, 2019) - contestant (Episode 195)
Music video appearances[]
- Produce 48 - "Nekkoya (Pick Me)" (2018)
- Produce 48 - "Nekkoya (Pick Me)" Gym Uniform ver. (2018)
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBS Drama Awards | |||
| 2022 | Jang Gyuri for Cheer Up | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama | Nominated |
| Best New Actor | Won[15] | ||
| Cheer Up cast | Best Teamwork Award | Won[15] | |
Trivia[]
- Her hobbies are watching movies and listening to music.[16]
- She can play the piano, drum, guitar and violin.[16]
- Gyuri's motto from her Idol School profile was: "Just do it".[17] Her Produce 48 message is "Please keep an eye on me and watch my growth".[16]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Jang Gyuri/Gallery
Notes[]
- ↑ with Han Jihyun, Bae Inhyuk, Kim Hyunjin, & Other Artists as THEIA
References[]
- ↑ Produce 48: Episode 1-11
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Soompi: fromis_9's Jang Gyuri And LOONA's Chuu Share Thoughts On Making Their Acting Debuts
- ↑ @realfromis_9 on Twitter (July 28, 2022)
- ↑ Naver: 프로미스나인 출신 장규리, 배우로 새 출발…저스트엔터行
- ↑ Soompi: Former fromis_9 Member Jang Gyuri Signs With New Agency
- ↑ Single List: 장규리, 저스트엔터와 2년 동행 마무리 [공식입장
- ↑ Soompi: Jang Gyuri Signs With Namoo Actors
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10018588 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ Taken from the tracklist of To. Day
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, And More Attend 1st Script Reading For Upcoming tvN Romance Drama
- ↑ Soompi: Han Ji Hyun, Bae In Hyuk, fromis_9's Jang Gyuri, And More Confirmed For New SBS Drama About Cheering Squad
- ↑ Soompi: Jang Gyuri Is The New Driver Of A Squad Of Talented Swindlers In "The Player 2: Master Of Swindlers"
- ↑ Soompi: Jang Gyuri, Yoo Young Jae, Son Sang Yeon And Kim Min Ki Spend A Healing Summer Together In Upcoming Drama
- ↑ Soompi: Yoo Yeon Seok, Chae Soo Bin, Heo Nam Jun, And Jang Gyuri Confirmed To Star In New Drama
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Soompi: Winners Of The 2022 SBS Drama Awards
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Produce 48 profile
- ↑ Idol School profile
Official links[]
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||