Go Ara
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Go Ara often performing under the mononym Ara, is a South Korean actress, and model
under record label
and talent agency, SM Entertainment
. She debuted in the 2003 Korean television drama, Sharp #1 as Lee Ok-lim.
, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
. At a young age, she constantly moved around Korea because her father was a soldier
. When she was in junior high, she was recommended by a friend to audition for SM Entertainment
. In 2003, she became the winner of the SM Entertainment Teen Model Contest. After joining SM Entertainment, she began to train with the other trainees under the same company in areas of acting
, singing
, and dancing.
members Kim Kibum
and Kim Heechul, both labelmates with Ara, as well as Lee Eun-song.
Ara's breakthrough performance was in the 2006 SBS drama, Snow Flower, where she starred alongside Kim Kibum, Kim Hee-ae, and Lee Jae-ryong. Go's character, Yoo Da-mi, was rebellious and ambitious, winning her important recognitions in acting awards the following year.
Two years later she was cast in the 2008 MBC Who Are You? where she acted alongside with Yoon Kye Sang. This drama drew in many international fans as well as creating multiple fan bases. The following year after that she was cast in the 2009 MBC Heading to the Ground with popular idol member Jung Yunho from DBSK. She was specially called for this role after Director Park Sung Soo favored her for the role of Kang Hae Bin more than any other actress.
, which aired in Japan
in March 2007 and Hong Kong
in April 2007. She stars as Mistress Khulan
, the mistress of Genghis Khan
after being picked from more than 40,000 auditions. The movie was reported as the most expensive movie Japan ever made. Her next film, Subaru, is a Japanese film produced by filmworkers from Japan, China
, and Korea, which hit cinemas in 2009.
. In 2008 she filmed a commercial with actor Jang Geunsuk for Etude Cosmetics.
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
under record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
and talent agency, SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
. She debuted in the 2003 Korean television drama, Sharp #1 as Lee Ok-lim.
Early life
Go Ara also called as Go Ah Ra was born in JinjuJinju
Jinju is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It was the location of the first and second Sieges of Jinju by Japanese forces during the Imjin War...
, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. At a young age, she constantly moved around Korea because her father was a soldier
Soldier
A soldier is a member of the land component of national armed forces; whereas a soldier hired for service in a foreign army would be termed a mercenary...
. When she was in junior high, she was recommended by a friend to audition for SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
. In 2003, she became the winner of the SM Entertainment Teen Model Contest. After joining SM Entertainment, she began to train with the other trainees under the same company in areas of acting
Acting
Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play....
, singing
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, and dancing.
Television
Ara was chosen to be play the female lead, Lee Ok-lim, in the 2003 KBS teen drama, Sharp #1, acting alongside Lee Eun-song, Kim Si-hoo, and Yoo Ah-in. In 2005, she was once again chosen to reprise her role as Lee in the sequel of Sharp #1, Sharp #2, this time starring alongside Super JuniorSuper Junior
Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
members Kim Kibum
Kim Kibum
Kim Ki-bum , sometimes mononymously credited as Kibum, is a Korean pop singer, actor, and a member of the super boy band Super Junior. He made his debut in the Korean television drama April Kiss in 2004. Although debuted as an actor, he achieved higher results as a singer after his music debut with...
and Kim Heechul, both labelmates with Ara, as well as Lee Eun-song.
Ara's breakthrough performance was in the 2006 SBS drama, Snow Flower, where she starred alongside Kim Kibum, Kim Hee-ae, and Lee Jae-ryong. Go's character, Yoo Da-mi, was rebellious and ambitious, winning her important recognitions in acting awards the following year.
Two years later she was cast in the 2008 MBC Who Are You? where she acted alongside with Yoon Kye Sang. This drama drew in many international fans as well as creating multiple fan bases. The following year after that she was cast in the 2009 MBC Heading to the Ground with popular idol member Jung Yunho from DBSK. She was specially called for this role after Director Park Sung Soo favored her for the role of Kang Hae Bin more than any other actress.
Film
Ara's first film was the Japanese film, Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and SeaGenghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea
is a 2007 Japanese - Mongolian historical drama film depicting the life of Genghis Khan.-Cast:*Takashi Sorimachi as Temüjin/Genghis Khan*Rei Kikukawa as Börte*Mayumi Wakamura as Hoelun*Kenichi Matsuyama as Jochi*Yoshihiko Hakamada as Hasar*Go Ara as Khulan...
, which aired in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
in March 2007 and Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
in April 2007. She stars as Mistress Khulan
Khulan
Khulan may refer to:* A subspecies of the Onager , called the Mongolian Wild Ass, or Khulan,* a common female name in Mongolia:** Khulan, a wife of Genghis Khan,** Chuluuny Khulan, a Mongolian actress...
, the mistress of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan , born Temujin and occasionally known by his temple name Taizu , was the founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death....
after being picked from more than 40,000 auditions. The movie was reported as the most expensive movie Japan ever made. Her next film, Subaru, is a Japanese film produced by filmworkers from Japan, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, and Korea, which hit cinemas in 2009.
Modeling
Since debut Ara had been a popular subject for modeling. She has been a popular model to endorse SK Telecom, Elite Uniforms, and lately, cosmeticsCosmetics
Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, towelettes, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors, hair sprays and...
. In 2008 she filmed a commercial with actor Jang Geunsuk for Etude Cosmetics.
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dance, Subaru! | Liz Park |
| 2007 | Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea is a 2007 Japanese - Mongolian historical drama film depicting the life of Genghis Khan.-Cast:*Takashi Sorimachi as Temüjin/Genghis Khan*Rei Kikukawa as Börte*Mayumi Wakamura as Hoelun*Kenichi Matsuyama as Jochi*Yoshihiko Hakamada as Hasar*Go Ara as Khulan... |
Mistress Khulan |
Television series
| Year | Broadcast | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | MBC Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television... |
Heading to the Ground (맨땅에 헤딩) | Kang Hae-bin |
| 2009 | NTV | Karei naru Spy (華麗なるスパイ) | Shin Yoon-ah |
| 2008 | MBC Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television... |
Who Are You? (누구세요?) | Son Young-In |
| 2006 | SBS | Snow Flower (눈꽃) | Yoo Da-mi |
| 2005 | KBS | Sharp 2 Sharp 2 Sharp 2 , also called Sharp #2, was a Korean TV drama that aired from March 6, 2005 to February 26, 2006 on MBC.-Cast:*Go Ah Ra as Lee Ok Rim*Kim Ki Bum as Joo Yeo Myeong*Lee Eun Song as Seo Jung Min*Kim Hee Chul as Baek Jinwoo... (반올림2) |
Lee Ok-lim |
| 2003 | KBS | Sharp#1 (반올림1) | Lee Ok-lim |
Awards/Recognition
- Model of the Year (2008)
- Mnet's 20 Choice: Barbie Girl (2007)
- Andre Kim: Best New Star Award (2007)
- 43rd Baeksang Art Awards: Best New Actress Award for (Snow Flower, 2007)
- SBS Acting Award: Newcomer Award for (Snow Flower, 2006)
- KBS Television Academy Awards: Best Young Actress (Sharp 1, 2004)
- SM Entertainment 5th Anniversary Teen Model Contest: Winner (2003)