Yuri (유리) is a South Korean singer and a member of the K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation (SNSD) under SM Entertainment. She also debuted as a soloist on October 4th 2018 with her album “The First Scene”. She is also a member of SNSD’s subunit Oh!GG.
Yuri (Girls’ Generation) Profile
| Stage Name | Yuri (유리) |
| Birth Name | Kwon Yu Ri (권유리) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Birthday | December 5, 1989 |
| Active Years | 2007–present |
| Age | 35 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Height | 167 cm (5’6″) |
| Weight | 46 kg (101 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | AB |
| MBTI | ENFP |
Yuri (Girls’ Generation) Facts:
Early Life
– She was born in Goyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
– She went to Jido Elementary School, Jido Middle School, and Neunggok High School.
– She graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Arts.
Personal Life
– She has an older brother named Kwon Hyuk-jun.
– She likes americano. (OSEN)
– She has nicknames like “Black Pearl” and “Cola” highlight her unique personality and tanned skin.
– Her favorite fashion item is a sweatsuit.
– Her affection for Tiffany was evident when she cried on Invincible Youth Ep. 1 while discussing Tiffany’s care for her.
– Her sense of smell is very sensitive. (Harper’s Bazaar)
– Yuri can’t cook, but she engages in cooking contests with Taeyeon, where Taeyeon consistently emerges as the winner.
– She uses a bamboo toothbrush.
– While not proficient in math, she has shown her playful side, pranking Sunny on Chunji radio.
– She likes the summer season.
– Early in their careers, Hyoyeon initially treated her as a rival due to jealousy over herrecognition as the best dancer in SNSD.
– She does yoga, Pilates, and weight lifting. (Allure)
– She can play the violin and has knowledge of ballet.
– When going out, she doesn’t like to do makeup. (Femina Beauty)
– Jessica, Sooyoung, Hyoyeon, and Yuri have been trainees together since elementary school.
– She has a liking for collecting Mickey Mouse items and has an interest in the anime/manga Crayon Shinchan.
– She would eat seafood instead of meat all her life.
– She was in a relationship with baseball player Oh Seung Hwan.
– In the past, her motto was a piacere, ma non troppo – musical terms that shows tempo.
– Her cousin is Songsun from TRI.BE.
– She does meditation and yoga. (Legend)
– The most influential people in her life are her parents.
– Yuri’s ideal type is someone affectionate and warm, showing kindness through his demeanor. She values a guy who exudes warmth even through simple actions, emphasizing the importance of a gentle and caring personality.
Career
– She was discovered during the 2001 SM 1st Annual Youth Best Contest, where she earned recognition as the 2nd Place winner in the Best Dancer category.
– She ventured into acting with a role in the movie “No Breathing,” alongside Lee Jong Suk and Seo In Guk.
– Yuri, along with Seohyun, released a song titled “Secret” via SM Station on August 28, 2016.
– On October 4, 2018, she made her solo debut with the mini-album “The First Scene.”
– In 2022, she participated as a regular member in the variety show “The Zone: Survival Mission” alongside Yoo Jae Suk and Lee Kwang Soo.
– She starred in several dramas, like: “Unstoppable Marriage” (2007), “Fashion King” (2012), “Kill Me, Heal Me” (2015), “Local Hero” (2016), “Gogh, The Starry Night” (2016), “Defendant” (2017), “Jang-Geum, Oh My Grandma” (2018), “The Sound of Your Heart Reboot” (2018), “Bossam: Steal the Fate” (2021). “Racket Boys” (2021 – Ep 16), “Good Job” (2022).
Major Works
– Her most popular songs include; “Into You”, “Secret”, and “Illusion”.
Awards
– She has won several awards including; Best Actor Award, New Star Award, Asia Celebrity (Actor), Most Popular Actress – TV & Film, and Best Entertainer for Sitcoms.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @yulyulk
Youtube: 유리한TV
Weibo: yurikwon_GG
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer
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Into You MV:
