Yura was born on November 6, 1992, in Ulsan, South Korea.[3] She attended Ulsan Art High School as a dance major. Yura is currently attending Dongduk Women's University, alongside fellow group member Minah.[4]
In 2010, Yura became a member of the K-pop girl group Girl's Day, where she and Lee Hye-ri replaced two of the former members, Ji-in and Ji-sun, who left after having been with the group for two months.[3] Dream Tea promoted Girl's Day before their debut with the creation of an official Fan Café, a YouTube channel, and Twitter accounts for the group and each of its members. The group also conducted a flash mob dance before the debut in the commercial and entertainment districts of Seoul, attracting much interest.
In 2012, Yura made her acting debut through Sohu TV's Chinese drama Secret Angel.[5] She then collaborated with her label-mate Jevice with their single "I'll Love You".[6] Yura also featured in SBS's series To the Beautiful You.[7]
In 2013, Yura was cast in the sitcom Reckless Family 3.[8] She also featured in a special episode of KBS' night show The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War 2.[9]
In 2014, Yura starred in the SBS mini drama Be Arrogant.[10] She then became one of the official couples for the variety show We Got Married, where she was paired with model-actor Hong Jong-hyun.[11]
In 2015, Yura co-hosted the fourth season of reality competition series K-pop Star alongside Jun Hyun-moo.[12] Additionally, Yura also served as the MC for joint Korean-Chinese audition program Super Idol.[13]
In 2016, Yura was cast as one of the new MCs of Olive Channel's Tasty Road with Kim Min-jung.[14] The same year, she joined tvN's variety show After the Play Ends and acted in the web drama Iron Lady.[15]
In 2017, Yura was cast as one of the new MCs of tvN's Life Bar with Kim Hee-chul, joining original MCs Shin Dong-yup and Kim Jun-hyun.[16] She was also chosen as one of the MCs for KBS Drama's Beauty Bible 2017, alongside Han Hye-jin and Im Soo-hyang.[17] The same year, she starred in JTBC's short drama Hip Hop Teacher.[18]
On November 8, 2010, Yura's ex-management company Action Music Entertainment filed an injunction against Yura, stopping her from signing a second contract with Dream T Entertainment.[23] In response, representatives of Dream T stated Action Music had violated contractual terms.[24] The lawsuit was pursued when Action Music insisted that they had a video of Yura's unacceptable behavior. On January 20, 2011, the court ruled in Yura's favor.[25]
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^Mun, Yeon-bae (July 27, 2012). "주비스, '이젠 사랑할래' 발표…걸스데이 유라 피처링". Asia Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
^Yoo Byung-chul (December 7, 2021). "유라, 시화집 작가 데뷔…나태주 시인과 콜라보 진행" [Yura debuts as a poetic book writer... Collaboration with poet Na Tae-joo] (in Korean). Korea Economy TV. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kim Hyun-rok (February 8, 2022). "유라, 어썸이엔티와 재계약…멀티테이너 열일행보[공식]" [Yura renews contract with Awesome ENT... Multi-Tainer's Ten Day Walk[Official]] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Naver.
^"'걸스데이' 유라, 前소속사 분쟁에서 이겼다". Segye (in Korean). January 28, 2011. Archived from the original on August 3, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
^Jeong, Hee-yeon (September 6, 2023). "윤현민♡유라 결혼 추진…'가문의 영광: 리턴즈' 메인 포스터 공개" [Yoon Hyun Min♡Yura Marriage Promotion...'Family Glory: Returns' Main Poster Released] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved September 12, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kwon, Hye-rim (July 17, 2013). "걸스데이 유라, '무작정패밀리3' 캐스팅" [Girl's Day Yura Cast in 'Recklessly family 3']. Joy News. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
^Jeong Hee-yeon (April 6, 2021). "유라, SBS '지금, 헤어지는 중입니다' 합류 [공식]" [Yura joins SBS 'Now, we're breaking up' [Official]]. Sports Dong-a (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021 – via Naver.
^Moon Ji-yeon (June 21, 2021). "[공식] 박민영·송강·윤박·유라 '기상청 사람들' 라인업 확정" [[Official] Park Min-young, Song Kang, Yoon Park, and Yura confirmed the lineup for 'Meteorological Agency People]. Naver (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
^Park So-young (June 12, 2023). "조보아x로운x하준x유라, 사각로맨스 '이 연애는 불가항력' 확정 [공식]" [Jo Bo Ah x Rowoon x Ha Jun x Yura, square romance 'This love is irresistible' confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved June 12, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim Seon-gyeon (June 17, 2021). "[단독] 걸스데이 유라·김예원, 티빙 '환승연애' 합류… 연애 조언 나선다" [[Exclusive] Girl's Day Yura and Kim Ye-won join Teabing's 'Transferring Romance'... dating advice] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on June 17, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021 – via Naver.
^Choi Bo-ra (July 5, 2022). "[단독] '환승연애2', 첫 녹화 마쳤다...갓세븐 뱀뱀 게스트" [[Exclusive] 'Transfer Romance 2', first recording finished... GOT7 BamBam Guest] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022 – via Naver.
^Hwang Hye-jin (June 3, 2021). "유라, 7일 '영스트리트' 스페셜DJ출격 "일주일간 소통" [Yura, special DJ scramble for ‘Young Street’ on the 7th “Communication for a week] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2021 – via Naver.
^Moon Ji-yeon (July 6, 2022). "제1회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 공개..'오징어 게임'·'SNL코리아' 최다노미" [The 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards nominees revealed.. Most Nominees for 'Squid Game' and 'SNL Korea'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2022 – via Naver.
