Yura - Bio, Profile, Facts, Age, Height, Boyfriend, Ideal Type

Yura is a South Korean singer and actress.

She’s best recognized as a member of Girls’ Day before expanding her career into acting and making her appearances in various drama series such as Radio Romance (2018), Forecasting Love and Weather (2022), and Destined with You (2023).

Career

Yura or also known as Kim Ah Young started her career in the Korean entertainment industry by becoming one of the members of Girl’s Day, a K-pop girl group, in 2010.

At that time, she replaced the former members of the group, Ji In and Ji Sun, alongside Hyeri.

In 2011, Yura made her acting debut by getting a guest role for an MBC drama, I Trusted Him, followed by her next role in Secret Angel (2012).

Yura later decided to make a collaboration single with Jevice and released a single, I’ll Love You (2012).

In the same year, she also gained more recognition by appearing in an SBS drama, To The Beautiful You.

This ‘rich girl’ hit popularity after starring in a variety show called We Got Married (2014) alongside actor Hong Jong Hyun.

Three years later, Yura then was chosen to star in Hip Hop Teacher (2017), a JTBC short drama.

She then continued her acting career by appearing in Radio Romance (2018), Now We’re Breaking Up (2021), and Forecasting Love and Weather (2022).

Profile

Real Name: Kim Ah Young (김아영)
Stage Name: Yura (유라)
Nickname: –
Birthday: November 6, 1992
Birthplace: Namoe-dong, Ulsan, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: –
Profession: Actress, Singer
Education: Ulsan Art High School, Dongduk Women’s University
Hobbies: Dancing, Listening to music, Playing games
Parents: –
Sibling: –
Boyfriend: –
Facebook: –
Twitter: @girls_day_yura
Threads: –
Instagram: @yura_936
TikTok: –
YouTube: –

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 52 kg (115 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Body Measurements: 34-26-35 (Bust -34, Waist -26, and Hips -35 inches)
Shoe Size: –
Dress Size: –

Family

Father: –
Mother: –
Brother: –
Sister: –

Boyfriend & Dating History

She has never been involved in a publicly known relationship nor rumored to date anyone. She most likely wants to keep her personal and dating life private.

Net Worth

She is estimated to have accumulated $1 million to $5 million of net worth, according to multiple sources. She appears to earn her income primarily by working in the South Korean entertainment industry as an actress and singer.

Controversies

Criticized for Wearing Nude Colored Outfit

In 2013, Girl’s Day released Female President music video, in which Yura could be seen wearing a nude colored outfit.

It stirred some conversations between internet users in a quite negative way because they deemed the outfit as too revealing.

Girls’ Day agency addressed the controversy by admitting that she was “wearing full body tights” but claiming that “there were no parts of the body that were exposed.”

Plastic Surgery

In September 2023, Yura made appearance in a program in nobacktak YouTube channel hosted by Tak Jae Hoon.

The host asked her “Where did you undergo surgery?” in which she answered she didn’t know as she was “under anesthesia,” suggesting that she indeed underwent plastic surgery.

She didn’t give further details on which parts of her face that she altered, but she claimed that her double eyelids are real.

Facts

Yura went to the same university with her fellow Girl’s Day member, Minah.
In her spare time, she loves painting.
She is really interested in investment.
Based on Sojin’s opinion, Yuri is the real rich girl.
Yura owns a building in Ulsan.
Many people praise her chemistry with Hong Jong Hyun for 2014’s We Got Married.
She insured her legs for about 500 million won.
Yura is under Awesome ENT.
She always shakes her legs when sleeping.
Her favorite movie genres are action and thriller.
League of Legends is her favorite game.
She once became a ballerina.
Yura idolizes EXO.
Her cousin works as an underground rapper.
Her laugh is very addictive, based on her fans’ opinions.
Many people also praise her beautiful body.
Yura’s favorite food is meat.
One of her dreams is to be an artist and be loved in various fields.
Her ideal type is someone who has a great sense of humor, attentive, and also likes her. She chooses Lee Seung Gi as her own ideal type.

Movies

Marrying the Mafia (2023), as Jang Jin Kyung
Hauch (2022), as Bae Kyunghwa

Dramas

Destined with You (JTBC | 2023), as Yoon Na Yeon
Forecasting Love and Weather (JTBC | 2022), as Chae Yoo Jin
Now, We Are Breaking Up (SBS | 2021-2022), as Hye Rin
Find Me in Your Memory (MBC | 2020), as Go Yu Ra
Psychopath Diary (tvN | 2019), as cameo
Radio Romance (KBS2 | 2018), as Jin Tae Ri
Hip Hop Teacher (JTBC | 2017), as Kim Yoo Bin
Iron Lady (tvN | 2016), as Jenny
Be Arrogant (SBS Plus | 2014), as Hong Ha Ra
The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War 2 (KBS2 | 2013), as Yoo Jung
Family (KBS2 | 2013), as cameo
To The Beautiful You (SBS | 2012), as Lee Eun Young
The Secret Angel (Sohu TV | 2012), as Yu Bin
I Trusted Him (MBC | 2011), as cameo

Singles

I’ll Love You (2012) – featured in Jevice’s

TV Shows

Transit Love (TVING | 2021), as panelist
Trend Record (SBS Plus | 2020-2021), as host
Soulmate 3 (tvN | 2019), as host
Idol Star Athletics Championships (MBC | 2018-2019), as host
Battle Trip (KBS2 | 2017), as host
Live Bar Season 2 (tvN | 2017), as host
Living Together in Empty Room (MBC | 2021), as cast member
We Got Married (MBC | 2014-2015), as cast member
K-Pop Star 4 (SBS | 2015), as host

Music Video Appearances

On Rainy Days (2015) – Kim Tae Bum (Party Street) feat Sojin
Night & Day (2014) – Wheesung

Awards

2015 Cable TV Broadcast Awards – Popularity Award – Dodohara
2014 MBC Entertainment Awards – Rookie Female Award – We Got Married

Nominations

2023 Blue Dragon Series Awards – Best Female Entertainer – Transit Love 2
2022 Blue Dragon Series Awards – Best Female Entertainer – Transit Love
2017 MBC Entertainment Awards – Female Excellence Award-Variety – Living Together in Empty Room

Quotes

“I like men who are sweet, adoring, loving, expressive, and generous.”

“I treat bad people badly. My personality is like a mirror. If someone is bad to me, then I’m bad to them and if someone is kind to me, then I’m good to them, so I need to meet someone like that.”

“I try my best to hide while dating. I want to publicly date the person who I’m going to get married to.”

“Even in my dreams, I dream of standing on the Girl’s Day stage. When I see my fellow singers coming together again, I want to do the same.”

“My body isn’t perfect. It has a lot of flaws. My hip is high so it makes my legs look long, but at the same time, my waist is short so it looks like I don’t have curves. I also have a lot of fat on my arms.”

FAQs

Who is Yura?

She is a South Korean singer and actress.

Who is Yura’s real name?

Her real name is Kim Ah Young (김아영).

What makes Yura famous?

She’s famous as a member of Girls’ Day before expanding her career into acting and making her appearances in various drama series such as Radio Romance (2018), Forecasting Love and Weather (2022), and Destined with You (2023).