Park Gyuri
Encyclopedia
Park Gyu-ri is a South Korean idol singer, known for being the leader of girl group
Kara
, formed by DSP Entertainment in 2007.
's brother. She later appeared as the teenage version of Kim Jung Eun's character in Ladies of the Palace in 2001. She is often described by the Korean media and many international fans as a 'Goddess' due to her natural and exotic appearance.
because of their concept and the fact that they are both from the same company(DSP Entertainment). Later on Sunghee left the group in March 2008 due to parental pressure, just when Kara intended their comeback. Sunghee failed her college exams and left the group. On July 24 of 2008, Kara came back with two new members, Goo Ha-ra
and Kang Jiyoung
. Their new concept was "cute" and "playful".
On December 4, 2008, Kara had their comeback on M! Countdown with "Pretty Girl
".In February 2009, Kara released their second mini-album "Honey
". "Honey" became the group's first #1 single when it topped the M! Countdown and The Music Trend
.
In late July 2009, Kara revealed their second album named "Revolution". June 16, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2009. Due to the popularity of the song, Wanna
and Mister, Kara's overall popularity increased. Originally having auditioned as a rapper, she rapped for the first time in the song "Mabeob" with Nicole on Kara's 2nd album Revolution.
Kara started promotions with their third mini-album "Lupin
". Lupin was a success, it won KBS Music Bank K-Chart on March 12, March 19, and March 26, 2010.
In August 2010, Kara officially debut in Japan with "Mister". After their successful debut in Japan, Kara released their fourth mini-album Jumping
in November 2010.
On January 19, 2011, Three Kara members, Kang Jiyoung
, Han Seung-yeon
, and Nicole Jung
, announced a statement that they terminating their contract with DSP Entertainment. Park Gyuri was the only one remaining with the management company. Later that day, Goo Hara would discontinue her involvement with the suit and has rejoined the company.
, she was appointed as a permanent guest; she was planned to have her own segment on the show, but the producers did not follow through.
She featured in a duet titled "Day After" with Hong Kyung Min
on his 10th album Special Edition, released on February 4, 2010.
On April 21, 2010, it was announced that Park would take over the position of DJ alongside Shindong
on "ShimShimTapa" after Kim Shinyoung left. Their first broadcast aired on May 6, 2010. She will have her last broadcast at October 2, 2011.
Park was the voice of "Kate" in the Korean dubbed version of Alpha and Omega
, released in February 2011.
On July 15, 2011, Park joined the cast of 200 Pounds Beauty Musical which will be shown in Japan theaters.On September 26, Park announced that she will no longer DJ the hit radio show "ShimShimTap" due to her busy schedule.
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
Kara
Kara (band)
Kara is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media . The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara...
, formed by DSP Entertainment in 2007.
Biography
Prior to her singing career, she was a child actress. Her first appearance was on Today is a Nice Day in 1995 where she played the girlfriend of Kang Ho DongKang Ho Dong
Kang Ho Dong is a former Korean MC and comedian, who first became known to Koreans as the top Korean traditional wrestler. Along with comedian Yoo Jae Suk, he has terminated his contract with De Chocolate E&TF for issues of non-payment.- Family :Kang Ho Dong was born in Jinju on June 11, 1970 to...
's brother. She later appeared as the teenage version of Kim Jung Eun's character in Ladies of the Palace in 2001. She is often described by the Korean media and many international fans as a 'Goddess' due to her natural and exotic appearance.
Kara
Kara debuted on March 29, 2007 with "Break It" on M! Countdown as a 4 membered group. Nicole was one of the four along with Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, and Kim Sunghee. Kara was often compared to Fin.K.LFin.K.L
Fin.K.L was a Korean pop girl group that debuted in 1998.Their name stands for Fin Killing Liberty, and was intended to mean that the group stood against "the oppression of all freedom" . The group's name was selected by a poll of young people by the record company before the group's inception...
because of their concept and the fact that they are both from the same company(DSP Entertainment). Later on Sunghee left the group in March 2008 due to parental pressure, just when Kara intended their comeback. Sunghee failed her college exams and left the group. On July 24 of 2008, Kara came back with two new members, Goo Ha-ra
Goo Ha-ra
Goo Hara is a South Korean idol singer and actress, known for being a member of girl group Kara formed by DSP Entertainment in 2007.- Biography :...
and Kang Jiyoung
Kang Jiyoung
Kang Jiyoung is a South Korean idol singer, member of the Korean girl group Kara.-Biography:Kang Jiyoung was born on January 18, 1994, in Paju, Republic of Korea. She debuted at the age of 15 as a third grade middle school student. She is one of the 2 members that joined after member Kim Sung Hee...
. Their new concept was "cute" and "playful".
On December 4, 2008, Kara had their comeback on M! Countdown with "Pretty Girl
Pretty Girl (song)
Pretty Girl is a the second mini-album by K-pop girl group Kara. It was released on online music sites and on CD on December 4, 2008.-History:...
".In February 2009, Kara released their second mini-album "Honey
Honey (Kara song)
"Honey" is a EP by K-pop girl group Kara. It was released on online music sites on February 12, 2009, with a physical release on February 18, 2009...
". "Honey" became the group's first #1 single when it topped the M! Countdown and The Music Trend
The Music Trend
The Music Trend is a South Korean music program broadcast by SBS. It airs live every Sunday at 3:50 PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform on stage. It is currently hosted by Goo Ha-ra, IU and Nicole.- History :...
.
In late July 2009, Kara revealed their second album named "Revolution". June 16, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2009. Due to the popularity of the song, Wanna
Wanna (song)
"Wanna" is a song by K-pop girl group Kara. Announced as the first single from Revolution, it was released to online music sites on July 28, 2009.-Song information:...
and Mister, Kara's overall popularity increased. Originally having auditioned as a rapper, she rapped for the first time in the song "Mabeob" with Nicole on Kara's 2nd album Revolution.
Kara started promotions with their third mini-album "Lupin
Lupin (song)
Lupin is the third mini-album by South Korean girl group Kara.-History:In early February, DSP Media announced that Kara would be coming back with "Lupin" and showing a darker, more mature concept...
". Lupin was a success, it won KBS Music Bank K-Chart on March 12, March 19, and March 26, 2010.
In August 2010, Kara officially debut in Japan with "Mister". After their successful debut in Japan, Kara released their fourth mini-album Jumping
Jumping (EP)
Jumping is the fourth mini-album by South Korean girl group, Kara. It consists of five tracks including the lead single "Jumping", which is also a Korean version of the group's second Japanese single...
in November 2010.
On January 19, 2011, Three Kara members, Kang Jiyoung
Kang Jiyoung
Kang Jiyoung is a South Korean idol singer, member of the Korean girl group Kara.-Biography:Kang Jiyoung was born on January 18, 1994, in Paju, Republic of Korea. She debuted at the age of 15 as a third grade middle school student. She is one of the 2 members that joined after member Kim Sung Hee...
, Han Seung-yeon
Han Seung-yeon
Han Seung-yeon is a South Korean idol singer, known for being a member of girl group Kara, formed by DSP Entertainment in 2007.- Biography :...
, and Nicole Jung
Nicole Jung
Nicole Jung , better known mononymously as Nicole, born on October 7, 1991, is an Korean-American idol singer, and rapper. She was raised in Glendale, California but she moved to Seoul, South Korea...
, announced a statement that they terminating their contract with DSP Entertainment. Park Gyuri was the only one remaining with the management company. Later that day, Goo Hara would discontinue her involvement with the suit and has rejoined the company.
Solo activities
Upon Nicole's segment ending on Star Golden BellStar Golden Bell
Star Golden Bell was a South Korean variety show broadcast on KBS. In addition to the main MC, Jun Hyun-Moo , there were two additional hosts, Kim Je-dong and Lee Chae-young , who were either in charge of administering games or were challengers competing against the celebrity contestants...
, she was appointed as a permanent guest; she was planned to have her own segment on the show, but the producers did not follow through.
She featured in a duet titled "Day After" with Hong Kyung Min
Hong Kyung Min
- Television drama :* 2006: MBC Love Can't Wait* 2006: KBS2 Fugitive, Lee Doo Young* 2007: SBS The Person I Love- External links :* at KBS World...
on his 10th album Special Edition, released on February 4, 2010.
On April 21, 2010, it was announced that Park would take over the position of DJ alongside Shindong
Shindong
Shin Dong-hee , better known by his stage name Shindong, is a South Korean idol singer, actor, presenter, and one of the four lead dancers of the boy band Super Junior. He is a dancer but also a rapper, often co-writing rap lyrics with Eunhyuk...
on "ShimShimTapa" after Kim Shinyoung left. Their first broadcast aired on May 6, 2010. She will have her last broadcast at October 2, 2011.
Park was the voice of "Kate" in the Korean dubbed version of Alpha and Omega
Alpha and Omega (film)
Alpha and Omega is a 2010 3D American computer animated comedy-drama film produced by Crest Animation Productions and Richard Rich. The film is directed by Anthony Bell and Ben Gluck, starring the voices of Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, Dennis Hopper , Danny Glover and Christina Ricci.The film...
, released in February 2011.
On July 15, 2011, Park joined the cast of 200 Pounds Beauty Musical which will be shown in Japan theaters.On September 26, Park announced that she will no longer DJ the hit radio show "ShimShimTap" due to her busy schedule.
Other
- "Day After" - Hong Kyung Min (Feat. Park Gyuri) (2010)
- "Bingeul Bingeul" - No Brain (Feat. Han Seungyeon, Park Gyuri & Nicole) (2010)
- "My love" (Duet with Kang JiyoungKang JiyoungKang Jiyoung is a South Korean idol singer, member of the Korean girl group Kara.-Biography:Kang Jiyoung was born on January 18, 1994, in Paju, Republic of Korea. She debuted at the age of 15 as a third grade middle school student. She is one of the 2 members that joined after member Kim Sung Hee...
, Soundtrack for DaemulDaemulDaemul is a 24-episode Korean drama broadcast by SBS. One of the most-watched TV series in South Korea in 2010, it gained success due to its stellar cast and story arcs taken from topical and controversial headlines...
) (2010) - "Let's Go" (With G20) (2010)
- "I Look To You A Thousand Times", Soundtrack for City Hunters (2011)
- "Indecisive", (Duet with Cho Hyun Young (Rainbow)), Soundtrack for Love Is Elsewhere (2011)
External links
Park Gyuri's Microblogging on CyworldCyworld
Cyworld is a South Korean social network service operated by SK Communications , a subsidiary of SK Telecom .Members cultivate relationships by forming Ilchon or "friendships" with each other through their minihompy....