Kwon Yuri

Kwon Yuri is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress.

She’s best recognized as a member of Girls’ Generation and its sub-unit Oh!GG before expanding her career into acting and appearing in various drama series such as Fashion King (2012), Dae Jang Geum Is Watching (2018), and Good Job (2022).

Career

Kwon Yuri joined SM Entertainment in 2001 at the age of 11. Then, she debuted as a member of the girl group Girls Generation (SNSD) in 2007. From that point forward, she often appeared on several TV shows.

In 2009, she was chosen as a host for the music program Show! Music Core alongside her fellow member Tiffany Hwang. Three years later, she officially debuted as an actress with Fashion King.

Following her success streak, she released a single in 2016 alongside her fellow member Seo Joo Hyun. After that, she started to act in a few drama series and movies.

Some of her renowned works as an actress include the drama series Dae Jang Geum Is Watching (2018) and Innocent Defendant (2017) and the movie No Breathing (2013).

She had a thriving career in acting after her group went on a hiatus. It was apparent when she starred in the drama series Bossam: Steal the Fate (2021).

Her popularity escalated as the series amassed the highest viewership evaluations among drama series broadcast by MBN.

Profile

Real Name: Kwon Yu Ri (권유리)
Stage Name: Kwon Yuri (권유리)
Also Known as: Gwon Yu Ri, Gwon Yoo Ri, Kwon Yoo Ri, Kwon Yu Ri
Nickname: Yuri (유리)
Birthday: December 5, 1989
Birthplace: Goyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Christianity
Professions: Actress, Singer, Songwriter
Education: Chung-Ang University Seoul Campus (Film and Theather), Nunggok High School
Hobbies: Dancing, doing yoga, swimming
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Instagram: @yulyulk, @kwonyuri_official
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YouTube: 유리한TV

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 167 cm (5’6”)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: 29-24-33 (Bust -29, Waist -24, and Hips -33 inches)
Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Dress Size: 2 (US)

Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: Kwon Hyuk Jun
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

Oh Seung Hwan

In April 2015, Yuri and Oh Seung Hwan, were revealed to be dating.

Unfortunately, the news of their split came in October of the same year. According to the official reports, they chose to part ways because of their busy schedule.

Net Worth

She has accumulated around $5 million to $10 million of net worth, according to various sources. Yuri seems to earn most of her income through working as a singer and actress in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery to change her appearance.

Facts

Kwon Yuri has an older brother.
She was trained at SM Entertainment as a K-POP idol.
Yuri is a member of the girl group Girls’ Generation.
Fans named her Black Pearl, Black Beans, and Cola because of her tanned skin and unique personality.
She is in charge of being the lead dancer of the group, but she admitted that she is the slowest in learning new moves.
Yuri is the one who often gets the choreography wrong during practice.
She has a husky voice.
Yuri said she was touched by how much her fellow member Tiffany Hwang cares about her.
When she is focusing on something, she can rarely think of anything else.
She cries easily.
According to psychologists, she is the member who has the most pride in being a part of the girl group Girls’ Generation.
She is not good at mathematics.
Yuri used to be terrible at cooking.
Fellow member Kim Hyo Yeon once envied her because fans thought Yuri was the best dancer in the group.
She is known to have the best body among her fellow members.
Kwon Yuri likes to pull pranks on people.
She can play violin and piano.
Her ex-boyfriend, Oh Seung Hwan, is a baseball player.
She can dance ballet.
Yuri is a Mickey Mouse items collector.
She is a fan of anime and manga Crayon Shinchan.
Yuri debuted as a soloist in 2018.
A member of the girl group TRI.BE, Song Sun, is her cousin.
Fans noticed that she often acts feminine when there is a handsome guy around her.
She cannot play badminton very well.
She had a boyfriend when she was in grade 10.
Yuri sleeps with her tongue slightly sticking out when she is tired.
Yuri likes to buy scented candles.
She has a very flexible body.
Yuri has a mole above her belly button.
Her favorite foods are jjajangmyeon and omurice.
She likes listening to songs by Jason Mraz.
Yuri likes the things in her bag clean and organized by only bringing the necessary things.
Yuri did not have many female friends to play with growing up until she joined the girl group Girls’ Generation.
Her first crush was one of her brothers friends.
She is afraid of elephants and living fish.
Her favorite movie is Mother (2009).
She has a competitive personality and does not like to lose.
Yuri is very close to her brother.
She often does yoga positions when sleeping.
Yuri is a fan of the boy group g.o.d.
Her ideal type is an affectionate guy who radiates warmth.

Movies

Dolphin (TBA), as Na Yeong
SMTown The Stage (2015), as self
No Breathing (2013), as Jung Eun
I AM. – SM Town Live World Tour in Madison Square Garden (2012), as self
Attack on the Pin-Up Boys (2007), as the Ballet Girl

Drama Series

Good Job (ENA, Olleh TV, Seezn | 2022), as Don Se Ra
Racket Boys (SBS | 2021), as Im Seo Hyun
Bossam: Steal the Fate (MBN | 2021), as Princess Hwa In
Break Up Suspension (SBS | 2020), as Park Ga Ram
The Sound of Your Heart: Reboot (KBS2 | 2018), as Choi Ae Bong
Dae Jang Geum Is Watching (MBC | 2018), as Bok Seung Ah
Innocent Defendant (SBS | 2017), as Seo Eun Hye
Gogh, The Starry Night (SBS | 2016), as Go Ho
Local Hero (OCN | 2016), as Bae Jung Yun
Kill Me, Heal Me (MBC | 2015), as Ahn Yo Na
Fashion King (SBS | 2012), as Choi Anna
Unstoppable Marriage (KBS2 | 2007), as self

TV Shows

Soshi TamTam (JTBC | 2022), as a regular member
Sixth Sense 3 (tvN | 2022), as a guest
The Zone: Endure To Survive (Disney+ | 2022), as a regular member
Village Shop (MBC | 2021), as a guest
My Teenage Girl (MBC | 2021), as a regular member
Yu Ri’s Winning Recipe 2 (Lifetime | 2021), as the main host
Ye Ri’s Room (Seezn | 2020), as a guest
Yoo Quiz On The Block: Season 3 (tvN | 2020), as a guest
Dogs Are Incredible (KBS2 | 2019), as a guest
Rooftop Makgeolli (Channel A | 2018), as a regular member
Girls For Rest (JTBC | 2018), as a regular member
Kim Je Dong’s Talk To You: Season 2 (JTBC | 2018), as the main host
Amazing Saturday (tvN | 2018), as a guest
Let’s Eat Dinner Together (JTBC | 2016), as a guest
My Little Old Boy (SBS | 2016), as a guest
Sunshine Art Fitness (CCTV | 2016), as a guest
Law of the Jungle (SBS | 2016), as a guest
The Rallyist (SBS | 2015), as the host
MAPS (O’live | 2015), as the host
Animals (MBC | 2015), as a regular member
Knowing Bros (JTBC | 2015), as a guest
Channel Girls’ Generation (On Style | 2015), as a regular member
Dating Alone (JTBC | 2015), as a guest
Hidden Singer: Season 3 (JTBC | 2014), as a guest
The Return of Superman (KBS2 | 2013), as a guest
Dancing 9: Season 1 (Mnet | 2013), as the main host
Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education (KBS2 | 2013), as a guest
Girls’ Generation and the Dangerous Boys (JTBC | 2011), as the main host
Weekly Idol (MBC every1 | 2011), as a guest
Healing Camp (SBS | 2011), as a guest
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Haha Mong Show (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Right Now It’s Girls’ Generation (Mnet | 2010), as the main host
Family Outing: Season 2 (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Win Win (KBS | 2010), as a guest
Invincible Youth Season 1 (KBS1 | 2009), as a regular member
Let’s Go! Dream Team Season 2 (KBS2 | 2009), as a guest
Strong Heart (SBS | 2009), as a guest
Girls’ Generation Goes to School (Mnet | 2009), as a regular member
Girls’ Generation’s Hello Baby (KBS1 | 2009), as a regular member
Girls’ Generation’s Horror Movie Factory (MBC | 2009), as a regular member
You Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook (KBS2 | 2009), as a guest
Show! Music Core (MBC | 2009), as the main host
Kko Kko Tours Single ♥ Single: Season 2 (KBS2 | 2008), as a guest
Good Daddy (SBS | 2008), as a guest
Girls’ Generation Factory Girl (Mnet | 2008), as the main host
Champagne (KBS2 | 2008), as a guest
You Can Fly (Mnet | 2008), as the co-host
Happy Together: Season 3 (KBS2 | 2007), as a guest
Radio Star (MBC | 2007), as a guest
Star King (SBS | 2007), as a guest
Infinite Challenge (MBC | 2005), as a guest

Theaters

L’Étudiante et Monsieur Henri (2019), as Constance Piponnier

Awards

2022 Asia Artist Awards – Best Achievement X HITO Communications
2022 Asia Artist Awards – Asia Celebrity (Actor)
2022 Asia Artist Awards – Best Actor Award
2021 Asia Artist Awards – Best Acting Award – Kwon Yuri
2021 MBC Entertainment Awards – Special Award – My Teenage Girl
2020 Korean Arts and Culture Awards – New Media Category – Yu Ri’s Winning Recipe
2018 MBC Entertainment Awards – Best Entertainer for Sitcoms – Dae Jang Geum Is Watching
2014 Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actress (Film) – No Breathing
2013 Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actress (TV) – Fashion King
2012 SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award – Fashion King
2011 MBC Entertainment Awards – MC Special Award – Show! Music Core

Nominations

2023 Blue Dragon Series Awards – Best Female Entertainer – The Zone: Survival Mission
2022 APAN Star Awards – Popularity Star Award, Actress – Bossam: Steal the Fate
2022 APAN Star Awards – Best Couple (with Jung Il Woo) – Bossam: Steal the Fate
2018 MBC Entertainment Awards – Excellence in Music and Talk (Female) – Dae Jang Geum Is Watching
2018 MBC Entertainment Awards – Best Couple – Dae Jang Geum Is Watching
2017 SBS Drama Awards – Top Actress in a Monday – Tuesday Drama – Innocent Defendant
2012 Korea Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Fashion King
2011 Mnet 20’s Choice Awards – Hot Campus Girl – Kwon Yuri
2010 KBS Entertainment Awards – Best Female MC – Invincible Youth

Quotes

“I’m not ugly, but I’m far from pretty.”

“We can only shine the brightest as SNSD when we stand on one stage as nine.”

“I want to become a person that is frank and pure with a healthy energy, a person with an unpredictable charm who acts accordingly regardless of what clothes I’m put in.”

“There have been many stones on my path, which frequently made me trip and give up, however I keep telling myself this is only momentary, I will get back up. Since it’s our responsibility to return back the love that we have received from so many. That is why no matter how difficult or tough it becomes I cannot let go. And that is why no matter how difficult it becomes we are able to gain strength.”

FAQs

Who is Kwon Yuri?

She is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actress.

Who is Kwon Yuri’s real name?

Her real name is Kwon Yu Ri (권유리).

What makes Kwon Yuri famous?

She’s famous as a member of Girls’ Generation and its sub-unit Oh!GG before expanding her career into acting and appearing in various drama series such as Fashion King (2012), Dae Jang Geum Is Watching (2018), and Good Job (2022).

Where is Kwon Yuri from?

She was born in Goyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea.

How old is Kwon Yuri?

She was born in 1989, and she is 35 years old as of 2024.

When does Kwon Yuri celebrate her birthday?

She celebrates on the 5th of every December.

How tall is Kwon Yuri?

Her height is 5’6″ or 167 cm.

Who are Kwon Yuri’s parents?

She did not reveal the names of her father and mother.

Is Kwon Yuri married?

She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.

Who is Kwon Yuri’s ex-boyfriend?

Her ex-boyfriend is Oh Seung Hwan.

How rich is Kwon Yuri?

Her net worth is around $5 million to $10 million.

What is Kwon Yuri’s nationality?

Her nationality is South Korean.

Kwon Yuri has infused her refreshing charms and refined talents into her works, be they singing, acting, or hosting. She is truly one of the most notable entertainers in South Korea.