Jo Yuri

Quick Facts: Who was Jo Yuri?

Subject:

Jo Yuri

Known for:

South Korean singer and actress known for Iz*One, solo success, and roles in Squid Game.

Born:

2001-10-22

Century / Era:

2001s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Jo Yuri (Korean: 조유리; born October 22, 2001) is a South Korean singer and actress. She is known as a former member of the South Korean–Japanese girl group Iz*One. She first gained prominence after participating in Mnet's reality competition series Produce 48 in 2018, where she finished in third place and debuted with Iz*One on October 29, 2018. Following Iz*One's disbandment in April 2021, Jo embarked on a successful solo career, releasing her debut single album Glassy in October 2021, which garnered her several nominations for Rookie of the Year at major music awards. In addition to her music career, Jo has ventured into acting, making her debut in the web series Mimicus (2022) and later having widespread recognition for her role as Kim Jun-hee (Player 222) in the second and third seasons of Squid Game (2024–2025).

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In July 2017, Jo participated in Mnet's reality television show Idol School where the nine final participants would debut with newly formed girl group Fromis 9. She finished in 15th place. On May 11, 2018, Jo participated in Mnet's reality television show Produce 48 where she finished in 3rd place. As one of twelve successful participants, she went on to be a part of the newly formed girl group Iz*One. On October 29, 2018, Jo debuted as a member of Iz*One with the release of Color*Iz.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On February 17, 2020, Iz*One released their first Korean-language studio album Bloom*Iz, on which Jo wrote and co-composed the song "Someday", a sub-unit song sung by her, Kim Chae-won, and Choi Ye-na. The group disbanded on April 29, 2021, upon the expiration of their contract. On September 22, 2020, Jo released "My Love" for SBS's television series Do You Like Brahms?. On June 24, 2021, Jo released "Story of Us" for JTBC's television series Monthly Magazine Home. On September 23, Jo released "Autumn Memories" (가을 상자), a collaboration song with Lee Seok-hoon.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2001 (2001-10-22): Birth of Jo Yuri — South Korean singer and actress known for Iz*One, solo success, and roles in Squid Game.
2. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In July 2017, Jo participated in Mnet's reality television show Idol School where the nine final participants would debut with newly formed girl group Fromis 9.
3. 2018: 2018 Milestone — She first gained prominence after participating in Mnet's reality competition series Produce 48 in 2018, where she finished in third place and debuted with Iz*One on October 29, 2018.
4. 2020: 2020 Milestone — On February 17, 2020, Iz*One released their first Korean-language studio album Bloom*Iz, on which Jo wrote and co-composed the song "Someday", a sub-unit song sung by her, Kim Chae-won, and Choi Ye-na.
5. 2021: 2021 Milestone — Following Iz*One's disbandment in April 2021, Jo embarked on a successful solo career, releasing her debut single album Glassy in October 2021, which garnered her several nominations for Rookie of the Year at major music awards.
6. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In addition to her music career, Jo has ventured into acting, making her debut in the web series Mimicus (2022) and later having widespread recognition for her role as Kim Jun-hee (Player 222) in the second and third seasons of Squid Game (2024–2025).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jo Yuri

True or False: “Jo Yuri debuted as a member of the group IZ\*ONE immediately after finishing first place on Produce 48.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She finished in third place on Produce 48 and subsequently debuted with IZ*ONE.

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