Jo Yu-ri
Acting
Biography
Jo Yuri (also known as Jo Yu-ri, Yuri) is a South Korean actress and singer, born on October 22nd, 2001 in Busan, South Korea. She is known as a former member of the South Korean-Japanese girl group IZ*ONE. She is currently under the label WakeOne Entertainment. In July 2017, Jo Yuri 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 2018, Jo Yuri participated in Mnet's reality television show Produce 48 (2018), 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 29th, 2018, Jo debuted as a member of IZ*ONE with the release of "Color*Iz." On February 17th, 2020, IZ*ONE released their first Korean-language studio album "Bloom*Iz," on which Jo Yuri wrote and co-composed the song "Someday", a sub-unit song sung by her, Kim Chae-won, and Choi Yena. The group disbanded on April 29th, 2021, upon the expiration of their contract. On September 2021, WakeOne announced that Jo Yuri will be releasing her first single album titled "Glassy" on October 7th, 2021, with title track of the same name. Following her debut as a soloist, Jo Yuri was nominated for Rookie of the Year at the 36th Golden Disc Awards, Best New Female Artist at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards, and Rookie of the Year at the 31st Seoul Music Awards. Jo Yuri was cast in her first acting role, the Playlist Studio web series Mimicus (2022). She also made a special appearance in episodes 7 and 10 of the second season of Work Later, Drink Now (2021) portraying Si Eun, a juvenile delinquent. Jo Yuri's performance was well received by critics such as Choi Hyejin writing for MT Star News, who praised Jo Yuri's natural acting and described the performance as "short, but leaving a strong impression". On June 2023, it was announced that Jo Yuri had been cast in the second season of the Netflix television series, Squid Game (2024), playing Kim Jun-hee (No. 222).
Known For
Male celebs play make-believe as high schoolers, welcoming star transfer students every week and engaging in battles of witty humor and slapstick.
Men on a Mission
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.
Squid Game
A South Korean radio show created by MBC Radio specially for idols.
Idol Radio
Weekly Idol is back with all new hosts. Cho Sae Ho, Hwang Kwang Hee and Nam Chang Hee are sticking together as a new unit group for Weekly Idol, a.k.a CKN Trio, to turn the idol world upside down! Get ready for their hot debut! Cho Sae Ho transforms himself into an idol expert. The hottest entertainer in the show business is marching into the idol world after taking over variety shows and he's more than ready to dominate the show with his amazing look and talents. They say idols understand each other best! As soon as being discharged from military service, Hwang Kwang Hee is reenlisted in Weekly Idol as a senior and a mentor to cheer his fellow idol friends. And lastly, the hidden card of the trio, Nam Chang Hee joins Weekly Idol. With his irresistible charms and talents, Nam Chang Hee becomes the irreplaceable member of Weekly Idol and shows off his amazing chemistry with idols.
Weekly Idol
We will get involved in every little detail of the stars’ lives. The managers who work closely with the stars reveal their mundane lives. Once the information is all revealed, the professional meddlers from various different fields are invited to make comments regarding even the smallest details. Lee Yeong Ja, Jun Hyun Moo, Song Eun I, Kim Saeng Min, Yang Se Hyeong and Yoo Byung Jae participate as the life meddlers along with the professionals.
The Manager
OSEN’s “Star Road” is a program for Vietnamese hallyu fans where Korean celebrities showcase charms that haven’t been seen yet. From casual interviews to real daily life footage, it is expected to be well-received by fans.
Star Road
Find out all about your favorite K-pop idol groups! Hosted by the “idol experts”, Jeong Hyeong-don and Defconn!
Idol Room
Suspense, surprises and fun abound in this Korean variety game show featuring big personalities and even bigger mysteries in every episode.
Busted!
Baek Jong-won, whose sharp business acumen and cooking mastery earned him a nickname 'the chef with golden hand,' is here to revive failing restaurants. Owners who bear Master Baek’s harsh criticism and take his advice will make their business fail proof!
Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant
Ban Ji-eum can endlessly reincarnate. But when her 18th life gets cut short, she dedicates the next one to finding her now grown-up childhood love.
See You in My 19th Life
The fierce women armed with stunning street dance take over the stage this summer. The unceasing battles between the real dancers will make you hold your breath. They boast their unique dance styles, skilled performance, and a highly competitive spirit. Eight dance crews get together on the fight stage and compete in the battles. In the fight zone, which crew will be the final winner to take the championship?
Street Woman Fighter
"Lee Mujin Service" is a high-quality live content in which MZ generation's representative singer-songwriter Lee Mu-jin, along with other artists, provides the best music service that catches the eyes and ears of music fans around the world.
Lee Mujin Service
From set designs to character arcs, get exclusive cast and director interviews on how Season 2 of the globally most-watched series was brought to life.
Squid Game: Making Season 2
Traditionally, the cast is given clues to guess the identity of the episode's guests, and once the guests appear and are introduced, they and the cast are given a set of puzzles to solve.
The Brainiacs
'K-909' sets a stage where the artist's diverse world of music can be seen, such as the first released songs, special collaborations, and special arrangements as well as behind-the scenes content.
Music Universe K-909
Lawyer Han Moon-chul analyzes real dashcam and CCTV footage of traffic incidents, helping the public understand fault determination, legal consequences, and essential road safety practices.
Han Moonchul's Dashcam Review
A survival reality television show in which the public "produces" a girl group by voting for members out of a pool of 96 trainees from Japan and South Korea, as well as voting for the group's concept, debut single, and group name. Produce 48 is a 2018 reality competition show on Mnet. It was a large-scale project in which the public "produces" a girl group by voting for members, as well as voting for the group's concept, name and debut single. The show brought together 96 girls from idol groups and entertainment companies in Japan and South Korea to form a 12-person Korean-Japanese group, IZ*ONE, that would promote for two and a half years.
Produce 48
During this unprecedented pandemic, KCON has made a historic pivot to a 7-day-long virtual concert as KCON:TACT. Behind the curtain of KCON:TACT 2020 SUMMER, this documentary offers an all-access look at the dreams and passion of the top K-POP acts with unaired footage, behind-the-scenes, and interviews.
KCON:TACT ALL-ACCESS
Japanese entertainment conglomerate Yoshimoto Kogyo and South Korean entertainment company CJ E&M will co-produce “PRODUCE 101 JAPAN”, based on the reality television talent competition franchise popular in South Korea and China. This Japanese spin-off follows 101 trainees with the intention of producing an 11-member boy band, with members selected by viewers.
PRODUCE 101 JAPAN
Idol School is a reality girl group survival show. The program aims to form a 9 members girl group out of 41 female participants, training them in singing and dancing in the span of 11 weeks.