Park Gyu-ri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Park Gyu-ri
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Park in 2022
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Park Gyu-ri
May 21, 1988 Seoul, South Korea
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Agent | Creative Kkot |
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| Genres | K-pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Hangul |
박규리
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| Revised Romanization | Bak Gyu-ri |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pak Kyu-ri |
Park Gyu-ri, born on May 21, 1988, is a famous South Korean singer, actress, and radio host. Many people know her by her stage name, Gyuri. She is a member of the popular K-pop girl group called Kara.
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Life and Career Highlights
Early Life and Acting Beginnings (1988–2002)
Park Gyu-ri was born in Seoul, South Korea. She started acting when she was very young. Her first TV show was in 1995, called Today is a Nice Day. She also appeared in the show Ladies of the Palace in 2001, playing a younger version of a main character.
Joining Kara and Becoming Famous (2007–2010)
On March 29, 2007, Gyuri became a member of the girl group Kara. She was the leader of the group and even came up with its name, which means "joy" in Greek. Kara became very successful and popular.
In 2009, Gyuri became a regular guest on a TV show called Star Golden Bell. She also sang a duet called "Day After" with another artist, Hong Kyung-min, in 2010. Later that year, she became a radio DJ for the MBC show ShimShimTapa with Shindong. She hosted the show until October 2011 because her schedule became very busy.
Solo Work and Growing Popularity (2011–Present)
In 2011, Gyuri was the only member of Kara who stayed with their music company, DSP Media, during a contract discussion. The issue was later solved. She also lent her voice to the Korean version of the animated movie Alpha and Omega.
Gyuri gave a special talk about her career at a high school in Incheon. She also hosted big music events like the "Music Bank in Tokyo K-Pop Festival" and the "Seoul-Tokyo Music Festival 2011." She even performed in a musical called 200 Pounds Beauty Musical. Even though she had some vocal problems, she kept practicing and performing. After the musical, she had surgery on her vocal cords in 2012.
In 2012, she helped host the 26th Golden Disc Awards in Japan. She also hosted other K-Pop festivals in 2013.
In 2014, Gyuri was cast in a movie called Two Rooms, Two Nights. In 2016, her contract with DSP Media ended. She decided to focus more on acting and joined a new company. She also said that Kara had not broken up and that the members hoped to work together again in the future. That same year, she acted in the historical TV show Jang Yeong-sil. In 2018, she was cast in the film Miyak.
Music and Songs
Gyuri has released many songs, both with Kara and as a solo artist. She has also sung for TV show soundtracks.
Songs as a Featured Artist
Gyuri has sung with many other artists on their songs. Here are some of them:
- In 2010, she sang "Day After" with Hong Kyung-min.
- She was part of the "Let's Go" song for the G20 Seoul Summit in 2010, which featured many famous K-pop stars.
- In 2015, she sang "The Little Prince" and "Return" with the group From the Airport.
Songs for TV Shows and Movies
Gyuri has also sung many songs that appear in TV dramas and movies. These are called soundtracks.
- In 2010, she sang "My Love" for the drama Daemul.
- In 2011, she sang "Maria" and "Beautiful Girl" for the musical 200 Pounds Beauty. She also sang "Look Only At You" for the drama City Hunter.
- In 2012, she sang "I Love You More Than The Soul" for Tasty Life and "Breaking Fate" for The Great Seer.
- In 2014, she sang "First Love" and "Hello" with Han Seung-yeon for the dramas Secret Love and Blade Man.
Acting Roles
Gyuri is also a talented actress and has appeared in many films and television shows.
Movies
- 2011: Alpha and Omega – She was the voice of Kate in the Korean version.
- 2013: Kara The Animation – She voiced herself in the Japanese version.
- 2016: Two Rooms, Two Nights and How to Break Up with My Cat – She played main roles in both films.
Television Dramas
- 1995: Today is a Nice Day – Her first TV role as Soo-mi.
- 2001–2002: Ladies of the Palace
- 2008: The Person is Coming – She appeared with other Kara members.
- 2011: URAKARA – She played herself.
- 2013: Nail Shop Paris – She played Hong Yuh-joo.
- 2014: Secret Love – She played Park Sun-woo.
- 2016: Jang Yeong-sil – She played Joo Bu-ryeong in this historical drama.
- 2017: Lovers in Bloom – She played Jang Eun Joo.
Reality and Variety Shows
Gyuri has also been a part of many fun reality and variety shows.
- 2009–2010: She was a regular guest on Star Golden Bell and appeared on Strong Heart (TV series).
- 2012: She was an MC (host) for the show Jewellery House.
- 2013–2014: She was an MC for The Show with Han Seung-yeon.
- 2023: She was a coach on the show R U Next?.
Theatre and Radio Work
Musical Theatre
- 2011: 200 Pounds Beauty – She played the role of Jenny.
- 2021: I Loved You – She played Kim Eun-joo.
- 2023: Dream High – She played Yoon Baek-hee.
Radio Shows
Gyuri has also been a radio host for several shows.
- 2009–2010: Super Junior's Kiss the Radio – She was a regular guest DJ.
- 2010–2011: MBC ShimShimTaPa – She hosted this show with Shindong.
Awards and Recognition
- In 2017, Gyuri won the Hallyu Star Award at the 2017 Korea Drama Awards for her role in Lovers in Bloom.
See also
In Spanish: Park Gyu-ri para niños
