Jo Aram

Jo Hye-yeon (; born August 5, 2000), also known by her stage name Jo Aram , is a South Korean actress and former singer. She is a former member of South Korean girl group Gugudan, formed by Jellyfish Entertainment in 2016. After leaving the group in late 2018, she signed with in March 2022 to pursue her career as an actress. She gained recognition for her role as Jeon So-ra in Doctor Cha.

Early life and education Jo was born on August 5, 2000. Jo graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in 2019.

Career 2016–2020: Gugudan

In June 2016, Jo was introduced by her mononymous real name, Hyeyeon, as the maknae line of Jellyfish Entertainment's upcoming girl group. The group, Gugudan, debuted on June 28, 2016 with a mermaid concept in EP Act. 1 The Little Mermaid.

In July 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that Jo will debut in a subunit with Kang Mi-na as Gugudan 5959 (; spelled as "Ogu-ogu") with the release of a single titled "Ice Chu" on August 10.

On May 17, 2018, it was announced that Jo would go on a temporary hiatus from all Gugudan's activities due to health issues, then departed from the group to focus on her study and health in October 2018.

2022–present: Acting debut After her contract expirations with Jellyfish Entertainment in 2021, Jo signed contract with to pursue her acting career as Jo Aram. In 2022, she debuted as an actress in The Killer's Shopping List where she played a 7-years experienced part-time worker.

In 2023, she starred in JTBC's Doctor Cha as Jeon So-ra, a third year surgical resident with an intelligent appearance, urban vibe, tough personality, and strong work ethic. The role gave her recognition from the public and earned her two Best New Actress awards that year. During the same year, she was cast as one of the lead role in KBS Drama Special 2023: Overlap Knife, Knife.

Discography

Soundtrack appearances + List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Together" 2025 To the Moon OST Part 5

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2024 Victory Kim Se-hyeon

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2022 The Killer's Shopping List Alba 2024 The Auditors Yoon Seo-jin 2025 To the Moon Kim Ji-song 2026 A Love Other Than Yours Park Su-ah

Awards and nominations Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/Work(s) Result APAN Star Awards 2023 Best New Actress Doctor Cha Brand of the Year Awards 2023 New Female Actress of the Year MBC Drama Awards 2025 Best New Actress To the Moon