Goo Ha-ra
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Goo Hara is a South Korean idol singer and actress, known for being a member of girl group
Kara
formed by DSP Entertainment in 2007.
, South Korea
. Before debuting, she participated in the SM
's youth appearance tournament in 2005. In 2007, she auditioned for JYP
, however, she lost the runoff.
She was also an online shopping mall model, having been scouted after her photos were uploaded onto DSP's homepage. Thus, Goo Hara became a member of Kara
. Currently, she is attending at Sungshin Women's University
.
On June 28, Cube Entertainment announced that Hara and Yong Jun Hyung
from Beast (South Korean band) are in a relationship. DSP Media also announced; “They do have good feelings towards one another, but they’re still getting to know each other."
, and Kara made a comeback with Rock U
, which changed their image from "Hip-hop" to "cute and playful".
On December 4, 2008, Kara started their comeback on M! Countdown with "Pretty Girl
". In February 2009, Kara released their second mini-album "Honey
". "Honey" became the group's first #1 single when it topped the M! Countdown and The Music Trend
.
In late July 2009, Kara revealed their second album named "Revolution". Due to the popularity of their songs Wanna
and Mister, Kara's overall popularity increased. Kara started promotions with their third mini-album "Lupin
" in February 2010.
In August 2010, Kara officially debut in Japan with "Mister". After their successful debut in Japan, Kara released their fourth mini-album Jumping
in November 2010.
On January 19, 2011, it was announced that she would be terminating her contract with DSP Entertainment along with three other members of Kara; a lawsuit was filed on their behalf. Later that day, it was announced that Goo Hara would discontinue her involvement with the suit and has rejoined the company, as she apparently was not fully aware of the lawsuit's details.
sitcom That Person is Coming, having the most prominent role as a female gang leader.
In October 2009, she became a cast member in KBS 2TV reality show Invincible Youth
(청춘불패). On 14 March 2011, it was also announced that Goo would make her acting debut in SBS "City Hunter
", after filming a Japanese sitcom "Urakara".
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
Kara
Kara (band)
Kara is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media . The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara...
formed by DSP Entertainment in 2007.
Biography
Goo Hara was born on January 13, 1991, in GwangjuGwangju
Gwangju is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. Before debuting, she participated in the SM
SM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
's youth appearance tournament in 2005. In 2007, she auditioned for JYP
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is a Korean music record label, founded in South Korea in 1997 by Park Jin-young.- History :Park Jin-young founded the company in 1997 as "Tae-Hong Planning Corporation", which eventually became "JYP Entertainment" in 2001....
, however, she lost the runoff.
She was also an online shopping mall model, having been scouted after her photos were uploaded onto DSP's homepage. Thus, Goo Hara became a member of Kara
Kara (band)
Kara is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media . The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara...
. Currently, she is attending at Sungshin Women's University
Sungshin Women's University
Sungshin Women's University, located in Seoul, South Korea is a private, women's university founded by Dr. Lee Sook Chong.Sungshin Women's University consists of nine colleges, one open major division, and five graduate schools. About 10,000 students are enrolled...
.
On June 28, Cube Entertainment announced that Hara and Yong Jun Hyung
Yong Jun Hyung
Yong Jun-hyung , also known as Poppin' Dragon or Joker, is a South Korean idol, singer, rapper, songwriter and dancer. He is a member and the Main Rapper of the Korean boy group Beast.-Biography:...
from Beast (South Korean band) are in a relationship. DSP Media also announced; “They do have good feelings towards one another, but they’re still getting to know each other."
Kara
Kara debuted on March 29, 2007. In 2008, however, a member, Kim Sunghee, left the group. DSP Entertainment replaced her with two new members, Goo Hara and Kang JiyoungKang Jiyoung
Kang Jiyoung is a South Korean idol singer, member of the Korean girl group Kara.-Biography:Kang Jiyoung was born on January 18, 1994, in Paju, Republic of Korea. She debuted at the age of 15 as a third grade middle school student. She is one of the 2 members that joined after member Kim Sung Hee...
, and Kara made a comeback with Rock U
Rock U
"Rock U" is the first EP from the South Korea girl group Kara. It was released on July 25, 2008. The song with the same title was choosed for the title track....
, which changed their image from "Hip-hop" to "cute and playful".
On December 4, 2008, Kara started their comeback on M! Countdown with "Pretty Girl
Pretty Girl (song)
Pretty Girl is a the second mini-album by K-pop girl group Kara. It was released on online music sites and on CD on December 4, 2008.-History:...
". In February 2009, Kara released their second mini-album "Honey
Honey (Kara song)
"Honey" is a EP by K-pop girl group Kara. It was released on online music sites on February 12, 2009, with a physical release on February 18, 2009...
". "Honey" became the group's first #1 single when it topped the M! Countdown and The Music Trend
The Music Trend
The Music Trend is a South Korean music program broadcast by SBS. It airs live every Sunday at 3:50 PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform on stage. It is currently hosted by Goo Ha-ra, IU and Nicole.- History :...
.
In late July 2009, Kara revealed their second album named "Revolution". Due to the popularity of their songs Wanna
Wanna (song)
"Wanna" is a song by K-pop girl group Kara. Announced as the first single from Revolution, it was released to online music sites on July 28, 2009.-Song information:...
and Mister, Kara's overall popularity increased. Kara started promotions with their third mini-album "Lupin
Lupin (song)
Lupin is the third mini-album by South Korean girl group Kara.-History:In early February, DSP Media announced that Kara would be coming back with "Lupin" and showing a darker, more mature concept...
" in February 2010.
In August 2010, Kara officially debut in Japan with "Mister". After their successful debut in Japan, Kara released their fourth mini-album Jumping
Jumping (EP)
Jumping is the fourth mini-album by South Korean girl group, Kara. It consists of five tracks including the lead single "Jumping", which is also a Korean version of the group's second Japanese single...
in November 2010.
On January 19, 2011, it was announced that she would be terminating her contract with DSP Entertainment along with three other members of Kara; a lawsuit was filed on their behalf. Later that day, it was announced that Goo Hara would discontinue her involvement with the suit and has rejoined the company, as she apparently was not fully aware of the lawsuit's details.
Solo activities
In late 2008, she appeared along with the other Kara members in an episode of MBCMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
sitcom That Person is Coming, having the most prominent role as a female gang leader.
In October 2009, she became a cast member in KBS 2TV reality show Invincible Youth
Invincible Youth
Invincible Youth is a South Korean variety show which aired its first season on KBS2 from October 23, 2009 to December 24, 2010. Season 1 featured seven girls from K-pop idol groups wherein they experience how it is to live and survive in the rural Korea outdoors. It has started its second season...
(청춘불패). On 14 March 2011, it was also announced that Goo would make her acting debut in SBS "City Hunter
City Hunter (TV series)
City Hunter is a South Korean television drama series starring Lee Min Ho, Park Min Young, Lee Joon Hyuk, Hwang Sun Hee, Goo Hara and Lee Kwang Soo. It premiered on May 25, 2011 on SBS and finished broadcasting on July 28, 2011. The show reached number one in its time slot in Korea, reaching 18%...
", after filming a Japanese sitcom "Urakara".
Filmography
| Network | Informations | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| M.Net Mnet (TV channel) Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School... |
Strange Casting - Season 2 |
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| KBS | Invincible Youth Invincible Youth Invincible Youth is a South Korean variety show which aired its first season on KBS2 from October 23, 2009 to December 24, 2010. Season 1 featured seven girls from K-pop idol groups wherein they experience how it is to live and survive in the rural Korea outdoors. It has started its second season... |
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| MBC Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television... |
Sunday Sunday Night Sunday Sunday Night Our Sunday Night is the longest-running South Korean television entertainment programme, distributed by MBC. It runs for 155 minutes, including roughly fifteen minutes of advertising... |
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| SBS | Running Man |
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| TV Tokyo TV Tokyo is a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime... |
URAKARA URAKARA URAKARA is a Japanese television drama series from TV Tokyo, first shown in Japan from 14 January 2011.-History:The drama revolves around five characters played by the members of popular South Korean girl group Kara. The members of Kara act as five girls who are given missions related to love... |
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| SBS | City Hunter City Hunter (TV series) City Hunter is a South Korean television drama series starring Lee Min Ho, Park Min Young, Lee Joon Hyuk, Hwang Sun Hee, Goo Hara and Lee Kwang Soo. It premiered on May 25, 2011 on SBS and finished broadcasting on July 28, 2011. The show reached number one in its time slot in Korea, reaching 18%... |
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Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | KBS Entertainment Awards: Best Female MC Award | "Invincible Youth Invincible Youth Invincible Youth is a South Korean variety show which aired its first season on KBS2 from October 23, 2009 to December 24, 2010. Season 1 featured seven girls from K-pop idol groups wherein they experience how it is to live and survive in the rural Korea outdoors. It has started its second season... " |
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| 2011 | 5th Mnet 20's Choice Award: Hot Campus Girl | N/A |