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Jang Gyu-ri

In this Korean name, the family name is Jang.

Jang Gyu-ri (Korean: 장규리, born December 27, 1997) is a South Korean actress and former singer. She finished ninth in Mnet's girl group survival show Idol School, becoming a member of the resulting girl group Fromis 9. She gained more recognition after starring in the television series It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020). Jang left Fromis 9 and Pledis Entertainment after her contract with the company expired.

Jang Gyu-ri
Jang in November 2024
Born (1997-12-27) December 27, 1997 (age 26)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationSeoul Institute of the Arts
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2017–present
AgentNamoo Actors
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2017–2022
Labels
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
장규리
Hanja
張圭悧
Revised RomanizationJang Gyu-ri
McCune–ReischauerChang Gyuri

Early life and education

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Jang Gyu-ri was born on December 27, 1997,[1][unreliable source?] in Seoul, South Korea.[2] She attended Seoul Institute of the Arts, majoring in acting.[citation needed]

Career

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2017: Pre-debut

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Main articles: Idol School (2017 TV series), Fromis 9, and Produce 48

In 2017, Jang made a cameo in KBS drama Ms. Perfect before she became a trainee.

Later that year, Jang participated in the Mnet reality-survival program Idol School to form a new girl group.[3] Jang placed 9th overall in the show's finale on September 29, becoming a member of Fromis 9.[4] On November 29, Jang, together with Fromis 9, performed their pre-debut single titled "Glass Shoes" at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Japan.[5]

2018: Debut with Fromis 9 and Produce 48

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Main articles: Fromis 9 and Produce 48

Jang officially made her debut as a member of Fromis 9 with the EP To. Heart on January 24, 2018.[6][7][8]

 
Jang in 2018

On May 10, it was confirmed that Jang would be representing Stone Music Entertainment alongside Jo Yu-ri and 2 other contestants in Produce 48.[9] She revealed that she had participated in the show in hopes of growing and further improving on herself.[10] Jang was eventually eliminated after finishing in 25th place at the 3rd elimination round. She then returned to Fromis 9.[11]

2019–2020: Acting debut

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On May 10, 2019, Jang made her acting debut and starred in the web drama Dating Class as Kang Ji-young.[12][13]

In 2020, she starred in the tvN television series It's Okay to Not Be Okay, where she gained more recognition.[14]

2022–present: Departure from Fromis 9 and solo activities

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On July 28, 2022, Pledis Entertainment announced that member Jang would be leaving Fromis 9 on July 31. Jang chose to maintain the conditions of the original contract with her former agency CJ E&M that would last only one year and not sign the new contract with Pledis Entertainment.[15][16]

She starred in the SBS television series Cheer Up in the second half of 2022, making it her first project since leaving the group.[17][18]

In August 2022, Jang signed an exclusive contract with Just Entertainment as an actress.[19]

In June 2024, Jang left Just Entertainment after her contract expired.[20] In September 2024, Jang signed with new agency Namoo Actors.[21]

Discography

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For Jang's discography with Fromis 9, see Fromis 9 discography.

Singles

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Title Year Album
"Height" (높이)
(with Han Ji-hyun, Bae In-hyuk, Kim Hyun-jin)[22] 		2022 Cheer Up OST

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Ms. Perfect Student Cameo
2020 It's Okay to Not Be Okay Sun Byul [23][24]
2022 Cheer Up Tae Cho-hee [25]
2024 Flex X Cop Cameo (episode 4) [26]
Player Cha Jae-yi Season 2 [27]
O'pening 2024: "Our Beautiful Summer" Choi Yeo-reum [28]
When the Phone Rings Na Yu-ri [29]

Web series

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Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Dating Class Kang Ji-young [30][31]

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Idol School Contestant Survival show that determined Fromis 9 members
Finished 9th 		[32][33]
2018 Produce 48 Survival show that determined Iz*One members
Finished 25th 		[34][35][36]
2019 King of Mask Singer As Spring Flowers (Episode 195) [37][38]

Awards and nominations

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For Jang's accolades with Fromis 9, see Fromis 9 § Awards and nominations.
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
SBS Drama Awards 2022 Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Cheer Up Nominated [39]
Best New Actress Won [40]
Best Supporting Team[a] Won

Notes

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  1. ^ with Bae In-hyuk, Han Ji-hyun, Jang Gyu-ri, Kim Hyun-jin, Ryu Hyun-kyung, Yang Dong-geun, Kim Shin-bi, Lee Eun-saem, Lee Jung-jun, Han Soo-ah and Hyun Woo-seok[41]

References

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