Yura

Kim Ah-young (; born November 6, 1992), known professionally as Yura , is a South Korean actress and singer. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Girl's Day. She has since ventured into acting and has starred in television series Radio Romance, Now, We Are Breaking Up (2021–2022), and Forecasting Love and Weather (2022).

Early life and education Yura was born on November 6, 1992, in Ulsan, South Korea. She attended Ulsan Art High School as a dance major before graduating from Dongduk Women's University, with a bachelor's degree from the Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment.

Career 2010–2014: Girl's Day In 2010, Yura became a member of the K-pop girl group Girl's Day, where she and Lee Hye-ri replaced two of the former members, Ji-in and Ji-sun, who left after having been with the group for two months. She then collaborated with her label-mate Jevice with their single "I'll Love You". Yura also featured in SBS's series To the Beautiful You.

In 2013, Yura was cast in the sitcom Reckless Family 3. She also featured in a special episode of KBS' night show The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War 2.

In 2014, Yura starred in the SBS mini drama Be Arrogant. She then became one of the official couples for the variety show We Got Married, where she was paired with model-actor Hong Jong-hyun.

2015–present: Solo activities In 2015, Yura co-hosted the fourth season of reality competition series K-pop Star alongside Jun Hyun-moo. Additionally, Yura also served as the MC for joint Korean-Chinese audition program Super Idol.

In 2016, Yura was cast as one of the new MCs of Olive Channel's Tasty Road with Kim Min-jung. The same year, she joined tvN's variety show After the Play Ends and acted in the web drama Iron Lady.

In 2017, Yura was cast as one of the new MCs of tvN's Life Bar with Kim Hee-chul, joining original MCs Shin Dong-yup and Kim Jun-hyun. She was also chosen as one of the MCs for KBS Drama's Beauty Bible 2017, alongside Han Hye-jin and Im Soo-hyang. The same year, she starred in JTBC's short drama Hip Hop Teacher.

On December 18, 2017, Yura starred in KBS' romance drama Radio Romance. On March 29, 2019, it was announced that Yura had signed a contract with Awesome ENT On December 7, 2021, Yura made her debut as the author of the poetry collection of Journeys in Different Seasons with Na Tae-joo. On February 8, 2022, Yura decided to extend her contract with Awesome Ent.

Personal life Lawsuit On November 8, 2010, Yura's ex-management company Action Music Entertainment filed an injunction against Yura, stopping her from signing a second contract with Dream T Entertainment. In response, representatives of Dream T stated Action Music had violated contractual terms. The lawsuit was pursued when Action Music insisted that they had a video of Yura's unacceptable behavior. On January 20, 2011, the court ruled in Yura's favor.

Discography

Singles As featured artist Title Year Album "I'll Love You" 2012

Filmography

Film Year Title Role 2023 Marrying the Mafia: Returns Jang Jin-kyung 2024 Hauch Bae Kyung-hwa

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2011 I Trusted Him Cameo 2012 The Secret Angel Yu-bin Chinese drama 2013 Reckless Family 3 Park Yoo-ra The Clinic for Married Couples:Love and War 2 Yoo-jung 2020 Find Me in Your Memory Go Yu-ra Cameo (Episodes 2 & 4) 2021–2022 Now, We Are Breaking Up Hye-rin 2022 Forecasting Love and Weather Chae Yoo-jin 2023 Destined With You Yoon Na-yeon 2025 Confidence Queen Gas station worker Special appearance

Web series Year Title Role 2016 Iron Lady Jenny 2017 Living Together in Empty Room Cast member Episodes 4–8, 19–21 Life Bar Host Season 2 2017–2019 Weekly China Now 2018 Sea Police Cast member 2018 Miss Korea Pageant Host with Park Soo-hong Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special (Bowling) 2019 Star Crews on Board Cast member Idol Star Athletics Championships Host New Year Special (Bowling) Seoul Mate Cast member Season 3 2024 An Unusual History Meal Trend Shopper Host Season 2-3

Web shows Year Title Role Notes 2021–2025 Transit Love Panelist Season 1–4

Radio shows Year Title Role Note 2021 Young Street Special DJ June 7 – June 13

Music video appearances Year Title Artist 2014 "Night & Day" Wheesung 2015 "On Rainy Days" Kim Tae Bum (Party Street) feat Sojin

Publication Year Title Author Illustrator Publisher 2022 Travel in Different Seasons:Korean Poem of Na Tae-ju with Yura's Paintings Na Tae-ju Yura Bookfolio

Awards and nominations

+ Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Golden Cinematography Awards 2024 Best New Actress Award Marrying the Mafia: Returns Blue Dragon Series Awards 2022 Best Female Entertainer Transit Love 2023 Transit Love 2 Cable TV Broadcast Awards 2015 Popularity Award Dodohara MBC Entertainment Awards 2014 Rookie Female Award We Got Married 2017 Female Excellence Award – Variety Living Together in Empty Room