- For other people known as 'Gyuri', see Gyuri.
Jang Gyuri (장규리; or simply Gyuri) is a South Korean singer and actress under JUST Entertainment. She is a former member of the girl group fromis_9.
Career[]
2017: Idol School and "Glass Shoes"[]
On July 2017, Gyuri joined the survival reality television show Idol School, and finished the survival competition in ninth place, thus earning a debut with a new upcoming girl group, fromis_9, under CJ E&M Music and Stone Music Entertainment.
As part of the group, they released the pre-debut single titled "Glass Shoes" on November 30, 2017.
2018: To. Heart, Produce 48 and return to fromis_9[]
On January 24, 2018, Gyuri made her official debut under fromis_9, with the first mini album To. Heart. In May, Gyuri was revealed as a contestant of the Mnet's reality show, Produce 48.
Her group's second mini album titled To. Day was released on June 5, 2018. However, she was not a part of the album due to her participation on Produce 48.
On August 26, Gyuri was eliminated from the competition after achieving 25th place, in the episode 11.[1] Following her elimination from competition, she returned to her group activities with fromis_9 and fully rejoined for their first special single album, "From.9".
2019: Acting debut[]
On May 10, Gyuri made her acting debut in tvN D's web drama Dating Class.[2]
2022: Departure from fromis_9, new company[]
On July 28, Pledis Entertainment announced that she would conclude her activities with fromis_9 on July 31 following the expiration of her contract.[3]
On August 18, Gyuri reportedly signed with JUST Entertainment as an actress.[4] Later on August 29, the company confirmed the news with a welcome video message on their Instagram account.[5]
Discography[]
OSTs[]
- "Cheer Up OST Part.10" ("High (Together)")[Notes 1] (2022)
Participation releases[]
- "Idol School - Pretty" ("Pretty" with contestants of Idol School) (2017)
- "Idol School - High Five" ("High Five" with finalists of Idol School) (2017)
- "Nekkoya (Pick Me)" (with contestants of Produce 48) (2018)
- Produce 48 - 30 Girls 6 Concepts ("To Reach You" as part of Memory Fabricators) (2018)
Writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[6]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | |||
| fromis_9 | "The Way to Me" | To. Heart | Writing |
| "Close To You"[7] | To. Day | ||
Filmography[]
Dramas[]
- Dating Class (tvN D, 2019)
- It's Okay to Not Be Okay (tvN, 2020)
- Cheer Up (SBS, 2022)
Reality shows[]
- Idol School (Mnet, 2017) - contestant
- Produce 48 (Mnet, 2018) - contestant
- King of Mask Singer (MBC, 2019) - contestant (Episode 195)
Music video appearances[]
- Produce 48 - "Nekkoya (Pick Me)" (2018)
- Produce 48 - "Nekkoya (Pick Me)" Gym Uniform ver. (2018)
Trivia[]
- Her hobbies are watching movies and listening to music.[8]
- She can play the piano, drum, guitar and violin.[8]
- Gyuri's motto from her Idol School profile was: "Just do it".[9] Her Produce 48 message is "Please keep an eye on me and watch my growth".[8]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Jang Gyuri/Gallery
Notes[]
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