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South Korean singer and actress (born 1989) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yoon Bo-ra (Korean: 윤보라; born December 30, 1989), better known by the mononym Bora, is a South Korean singer, rapper and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Sistar and its sub-group Sistar19.
Yoon Bo-ra | |
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Born | Seoul, South Korea | December 30, 1989
Alma mater | Myongji University |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2010–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | K-pop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Labels | Starship |
Member of | Sistar19 |
Formerly of | Sistar |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 윤보라 |
Hanja | 尹寶拉 |
Revised Romanization | Yun Bo-ra |
McCune–Reischauer | Yun Pora |
Bora was born on December 30, 1989,[1] in Seoul. She majored in Musical Theater in Myongji University, and graduated in February 2015.[2][unreliable source?]
In June 2010, Bora made her debut as a member of Sistar on KBS' Music Bank with their debut single, Push Push.[3]
In 2011, Bora and group member Hyolyn formed as a sub-group Sistar19 with the single "Ma Boy".[4]
On October 17, 2011, it was revealed that Bora would be part of the new season of KBS2's Invincible Youth. The first episode of Invincible Youth 2 aired on November 11.[5]
On October 21, 2012, it was revealed that Bora would join one of four groups that would perform a new song for the SBS' Gayo Daejeon music spectacular. As part of Mystic White, Bora released the charity song "Mermaid Princess" on December 26, 2012.[6]
In 2013, Bora joined SBS's fashion program Fashion King Korea, where the cast members would team up with professional fashion designers to design and produce fashion items.[7] The same year, she was announced as a fixed host for KBS' music program Music Bank alongside Park Seo-joon.[8] On December 21, 2013, Bora won Best Rookie Award at the 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards for her work in Music Bank.[citation needed]
In 2014, Bora made her acting debut in medical drama Doctor Stranger.[9]
In January 2015, Bora was the new MC for KBS2's fashion and beauty show, A Style For You together with Heechul, Hara, and Hani.[10] In April, she collaborated with Unpretty Rapstar contestants Kisum, Lil Cham, Jace, and male artist Adoonga for a hip-hop single titled "Feedback".[11] She then starred in web dramas, Flatterer[12] and High-End Crush.[13] In November 2015, Bora joined the cast of SBS' survival show Law of the Jungle.[14]
In June 2016, Bora was a contestant of Mnet's dance competition show, Hit the Stage.[15]
In March 2017, it was announced that Bora would make her big screen debut in the family comedy film Sunkist Family.[16] In June 2017, Bora signed a contract under Hook Entertainment as an actress going by her full name, leaving Starship Entertainment after seven years of being in Sistar.[17] In November 2017, Bora was cast in tvN's fantasy drama A Korean Odyssey.[18]
In July 2018, Bora appeared as the special MC for Produce 48 on episode 6 and 7.[citation needed] She also appeared as one-day healing mentor on episode 11.[citation needed] In November 2018, Bora was cast in OCN's Quiz of God - Season 5 : Reboot.[citation needed]
In January 2020, Bora was cast in SBS' Dr. Romantic Season 2.[citation needed] In August 2020, It was revealed that Bora has left Hook Entertainment and signed with KeyEast Entertainment.[citation needed] In October 2020, Bora was announced as the ambassador of AIA Vitality.[citation needed] In November 2020, it was announced that Bora was cast in MBC's Late Night Café Season 2, Hit Up! Hit Up! as the female lead.[citation needed]
In January 2021, it was revealed that Bora will be the host for GlanceTV's beauty show, Unnie's Beauty Carpool together with Hyoyeon.[citation needed]
In December 2023, Bora joined the global platform Dear U 'Bubble' where artist and fans can share private messages.[19]
In 2012, Bora was honored as an ambassador for her hometown, Ansan City, and was appointed to be the Green Campus Ambassador for Gyeonggi-do.[20][21]
In 2015, Bora served as the Emergency Medical Ambassador for the Ministry of Health and Welfare. She was also designated the ambassador for AIA Life's AIA Vitality program in 2020.[22][23]
Brand | Year | Product | Note | Ref. |
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Hyundai Motor | 2012 | Veloster Turbo | Automobile | [24] |
Huons | Hemoramine | Film-type iron powder | [25] | |
Clarisonic | 2014 | Vibrating cleanser | Cleansing device | [26] |
Aioli | Plastic Island | Clothes | [27] | |
Adidas | Energy Boost | Sports | [28] | |
Clio | 2017 | Mad Matte | Cosmetics | [29] |
Sonia | 2018 | Rome Story | Clothes | [30] |
Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Sales (DL) | Album |
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KOR [31] | ||||
"Mermaid Princess" (with Jiyoung, Sunhwa, Gayoon and Lizzy) |
2012 | 10 |
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2012 SBS 가요대전 The Color Of K-Pop 'Mystic White' |
"Feedback" (with Kisum, Lil Cham, Jace and I.M) |
2015 | 18 |
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Non-album single |
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2019 | Sunkist Family | Kyung-Joo | [35] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2007 | Opposites Attract | Tapdance academy student | Special appearance | [36] |
2012 | Family | Herself | Cameo | [37][unreliable source?] |
2014 | Doctor Stranger | Lee Chang-yi | [38] | |
2015 | The Flatterer | Bong-hee | [39] | |
High-End Crush | Min-joo | [40] | ||
2016 | What Happened at the Airport | Herself | [citation needed] | |
2017 | Irish Uppercut | Do Hae-na | [41] | |
A Korean Odyssey | Alice / Jade Dragon | [42] | ||
2018 | Gangnam Beauty | Model | Cameo (episode 5) | [43] |
Quiz of God 5: Reboot | Jang Seung-bin | Researcher in CODAS | [44] | |
2019 | Worth Waiting for Dating | Kang Bo-ram | [45] | |
2019–2020 | Chocolate | Hui Na | Cameo (episodes 13, 15–16) | [46] |
2020–2023 | Dr. Romantic | Joo Young-mi | Season 2–3 | |
2021 | Hip Up! Hit Up! | Son A-young | [47] | |
2021 | Dramaworld | Soldier | Special appearance | [48] |
2021–2022 | The One and Only | Veronica | [49] | |
2022 | O'PENing: "Stock of High School" |
Son Do-wan's homeroom teacher | Cameo (season 5) | [50] |
2023 | Pale Moon | Lee Ru-ri | [51] |
Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2011 | Man Reading Baseball | Season 2, with Heo Il-hoo | [52] |
2011–2012 | Invincible Youth Season 2 | Series regular | [53] |
2012–2013 | Park Sangmyeon's Radio King | With Kim Hwan and Yoon Da-young | [54] |
2013 | Fashion King Korea | Contestant, runner-up | [55] |
2015 | A Style For You | With Kim Hee-chul, Goo Hara, and Hani | [56] |
2015–2016 | Take Care of My Dressing Table | With Han Chae-young and Choi Hee | [57] |
2016 | Hit the Stage | Contestant | [58] |
Law of the Jungle | Cast member in Panama | [59] | |
2019 | Cast member in Tasman Islands | [60] | |
2021 | Unnie's Beauty Carpool | With Hyoyeon | [61] |
Happy Beauty Day | With Park Sol-mi and Jo Yeon-woo | [62] | |
2022 | Jump Like a Witch | Cast member | [63] |
Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2013–2015 | Music Bank | With Park Seo-joon | [69] |
2014 | Korea-China Song Festival | With Jo Woo-jong, Zhu Xun, and Terry Lin | [70] |
2016 | Quiz on Korea | With Lee Hwi-jae | [71] |
2018 | Produce 48 | Special MC | [72] |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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KBS Entertainment Awards | 2013 | Best Rookie Award | Music Bank | Won | [73] |
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