- For other people known as 'Gyu Ri', see Gyuri.
Park Gyuri (박규리; or simply Gyuri) is a South Korean singer, actress, MC and radio DJ under Big Boss Entertainment. She is the leader of the girl group KARA.
Career[]
1995–2001: Career beginnings[]
She became a child actress with her first television appearance in the 1995 series Today is a Nice Day, in which she played the girlfriend of Kang Ho Dong's brother.[citation needed]
In 2001, she appeared as the teenage version of Kim Jung Eun's character in the drama series Ladies of the Palace.[citation needed]
2007–2016: KARA[]
Gyuri debuted as part of the girl group KARA on March 29, 2007. As she was chosen to be the leader, she came up with the name "KARA" from the Greek word "Chara" which means "joy" and carries the meaning of "sweet melody".[citation needed]
On January 15, 2016, DSP Media announced Gyuri, Seungyeon and Hara's departure from KARA due to contract expiration.[2]
2016-present: Solo career[]
On July 20, 2016, it was announced that she joined Motion Media (later known as Dain Entertainment) to continue as her career as an actress.[3] The same year she was cast in the historical drama Jang Yeong-Sil.
On July 16, 2019, she left Dain Entertainment after her exclusive contract has expired.[4]
Sometime in early 2020, she appeared on the official website of Creative Kkot as an artist, and started to be represented by the agency on news press, hinting that she has joined the agency.[5]
Personal life[]
Relationship[]
On October 1, 2019, it was revealed that Gyuri is dating Song Ja Ho, the eldest grandson of the Dongwon Construction Industry family.[6] On September 10, 2021, Gyuri's agency announced that the couple broke up.[7]
Family[]
She is the daughter of Park So-hyun, a well-known South Korean voice actress and the two already worked together when KARA launched an animated series years ago.[8]
Health[]
On July 13, 2024, Big Boss Entertainment announced that Gyuri has suffered a cheekbone fracture and an orbital fracture, and will need surgery to recover from her injuries. She will be going on hiatus for the time being.[9]
Discography[]
Collaborations[]
- "The Little Prince" (with From The Airport) (2015)
Features[]
- "Night & Day" (with From The Airport) (2017)
OSTs[]
- "Big Thing OST Part.7" ("My Love" with Jiyoung) (2010)
- "City Hunter OST Part.5" ("Always Look At You (그대만 봐요)") (2011)
- "Bravo, My Love! OST Part.1" ("Flustered (갈팡질팡)" with Hyunyoung) (2011)
- "Tasty Life OST Part.2" ("영혼보다 사랑해") (2012)
- "The Great Seer OST Part.1" ("운명을 깨고") (2012)
- "Nail Shop Paris OST Part.1" ("I'm Waiting For You (기다릴 거에요)") (2013)
- "Galileo 2 OST" ("Kissshite / KISSして (키스해줘)", "Saiai / 最愛 (최고의 사랑)") (2013)
- "Secret Love OST" ("First Love (첫 사랑)" with Seungyeon) (2014)
- "Blade Man OST Part.1" ("Hello" with Seungyeon) (2014)
- "Two Rooms, Two Nights OST" ("Spring Snow (봄눈)") (2016)
- "Smashing on Your Back OST Part.1" ("Universe") (2017)
Other releases[]
- "Daydream" (2012)
Filmography[]
Films[]
- Two Rooms, Two Nights (2016)
- How To Break Up With My Cat (2016)
- Bowling Bling (2017)
- Beautiful Food (2018)
Dramas[]
- Ladies of the Palace (SBS, 2001-2002)
- URAKARA (TV Tokyo, 2011)
- Reckless Family (MBC, 2012)
- What Is Mom (MBC, 2012) - cameo
- Nail Shop Paris (MBC QueeN, 2013)
- Secret Love (DRAMAcube, 2014)
- Jang Young Shil (KBS1, 2016)
- Lovers In Bloom (KBS1, 2017)
- The Last Empress (SBS, 2018) - cameo
Reality shows[]
- R U Next? (JTBC, 2023) - Coach
Music shows[]
- The Show (SBS, 2013–2014) - MC
Writing credits[]
All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[10]
Artist | Song | Album | Type |
---|---|---|---|
2012 | |||
Gyuri | "Daydream (백일몽)" | KARA Solo Collection | Writing |
2014 | |||
KARA | "Story (이야기)" | Day & Night | Writing |
2015 | |||
From The Airport & Park Gyu Ri | "The Little Prince" | The Little Prince | Writing |
"Return" | |||
2022 | |||
KARA | "Happy Hour" | Move Again | Writing |
Gallery[]
- Main article: Park Gyu Ri/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ (KR) OSEN: https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0003529326
- ↑ Soompi: DSP Media Confirms Disbandment of KARA
- ↑ (KR) Chosun: 카라 출신 박규리, 모션미디어와 전속계약...본격적인 연기자 변신(공식)
- ↑ (KR) E Daily: 박규리, FA 나왔다…다인엔터 측 "전속계약 종료"
- ↑ (KR) Hankyung: "이 시국에 잘 버텨보자"던 박규리, 이태원 클럽 방문 '뒷통수'
- ↑ Soompi: Former KARA Member Park Gyuri Confirmed To Be In Relationship With Non-Celebrity
- ↑ Soompi: Former KARA Member Park Gyuri Confirmed To Have Broken Up With Boyfriend Song Ja Ho
- ↑ The Chosun Ilbo: 카라 리더 박규리-母 박소현과 함께 `붕어빵' 출연
- ↑ Soompi: KARA's Park Gyuri Suffers Facial Fractures Ahead Of Comeback + Halts Activities To Undergo Surgery
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10004321 under Writers & Publishers)
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