Jo Yuri


Jo Yuri is a South Korean singer and actress. She is known as a former member of the South Korean–Japanese girl group Iz*One. She first gained prominence after participating in Mnet's reality competition series Produce 48 in 2018, where she finished in third place and debuted with Iz*One on October 29, 2018.
Following Iz*One's disbandment in April 2021, Jo embarked on a successful solo career, releasing her debut single album Glassy in October 2021, which garnered her several nominations for Rookie of the Year at major music awards. In addition to her music career, Jo has ventured into acting, making her debut in the web series Mimicus and later having widespread recognition for her role as Kim Jun-hee in the second and third seasons of Squid Game.

Career

2017–2020: Pre-debut and Iz*One

In July 2017, Jo participated in Mnet's reality television show Idol School where the nine final participants would debut with newly formed girl group Fromis 9. She finished in 15th place.
On May 11, 2018, Jo participated in Mnet's reality television show Produce 48 where she finished in 3rd place. As one of twelve successful participants, she went on to be a part of the newly formed girl group Iz*One. On October 29, 2018, Jo debuted as a member of Iz*One with the release of Color*Iz. On February 17, 2020, Iz*One released their first Korean-language studio album Bloom*Iz, on which Jo wrote and co-composed the song "Someday", a sub-unit song sung by her, Kim Chae-won, and Choi Ye-na. The group disbanded on April 29, 2021, upon the expiration of their contract.
On September 22, 2020, Jo released "My Love" for SBS's television series Do You Like Brahms?.

2021–present: Solo activities

On June 24, 2021, Jo released "Story of Us" for JTBC's television series Monthly Magazine Home.
On September 23, Jo released "Autumn Memories", a collaboration song with Lee Seok-hoon. On September 24, WakeOne announced that Jo will be releasing her first single album titled Glassy on October 7, with lead single of the same name. Following her debut as a soloist, Jo was nominated for Rookie of the Year at the 36th Golden Disc Awards, Best New Female Artist at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards, and Rookie of the Year at the 31st Seoul Music Awards.
On April 11, 2022, Jo was cast in her first acting role, the Playlist Studio web series Mimicus. On May 17, it was announced that Jo would be releasing her first extended play titled Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Major on June 2, with lead single "Love Shhh!". The album debuted at number five on South Korea's Circle Album Chart. On June 7, she achieved her first ever music show win on SBS M's The Show for "Love Shhh!" On August 11, Jo released the promotional single "Maybe" through Universe. On September 13, Jo released the song "Can You Feel My Heart" as part of the soundtrack for the KBS2 television series The Law Cafe.
On October 8, it was announced that Jo would be releasing her second single album titled Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Minor on October 24. Later that same month, Jo released the song "Run " for the Netflix television series The Fabulous. In December 2022, Jo made a special appearance in episode 7 of the second season of Work Later, Drink Now portraying Sieun, a juvenile delinquent. Jo's performance was well received by critics such as Choi Hye-jin writing for MT Star News, who praised Jo's natural acting and described the performance as "short, but leaving a strong impression". In addition to her appearance, Jo also released the track "Drink It, Girls!" as part of the soundtrack for Work Later, Drink Now 2.
On May 24, 2023, Jo and actress Chae Soo-bin released the promotional single "Yellow Circle" in collaboration with Lipton and Starship Entertainment. On June 29, it was announced that Jo had been cast in the second season of the Netflix television series Squid Game. On July 2, Jo released the track "Down " for tvN television series See You in My 19th Life. Three days later, she released a cover of Taeyeon's "A Poem Titled You". On July 25, it was announced that Jo would be releasing her second extended play titled Love All, alongside the lead single "Taxi", on August 9. On August 29, she and Zerobaseone's Sung Han-bin released the duet "Luv Luv Luv" as part of the soundtrack for the tvN series My Lovely Liar.
On October 25, 2024, Jo released the track "Spring Days pass" for tvN television series Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born. On June 25, 2025, it was announced that Jo would release her third extended play Episode 25 on July 14, two years after her previous release. On July 7, the pre-release track "Growls and Purrs" was released, followed by the release of Episode 25 on July 14, 2025.

Endorsements

In August 2022, Jo was selected as a promotional model for Logitech G Aurora Collection, a gaming gear line with a pastel color scheme.

Discography

Extended plays

Single albums

Singles

Promotional singles

Soundtrack appearances

Other charted songs

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.
TitleYearArtistAlbumComposerLyricistArranger
"Someday"2020Iz*OneBloom*Iz
"With*One"2020Iz*OneOneiric Diary
"Opening"2022Jo Yu-riOp.22 Y-Waltz: in Major
"Growls and Purrs"2025Jo Yu-riEpisode 25
"Farewell for Now!"2025Jo Yu-riEpisode 25

Videography

Music videos

Filmography

Web series

Television shows

Web shows

Music video appearances

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Asia Artist Awards2021Female Solo Singer Popularity AwardJo Yu-riNomitated
Asia Artist Awards2024Best Choice Award – TV/FilmJo Yu-riWon
Asia Artist Awards2024Emotive Award – TV/FilmJo Yu-riWon
Asian Pop Music Awards2021Best New Artist GlassyNomitated
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards2025Female Multi-tainerJo Yu-riWon
Golden Disc Awards2022Rookie of the Year AwardJo Yu-riNomitated
Golden Disc Awards2022Seezn Most Popular Artist AwardJo Yu-riNomitated
Korea First Brand Awards2023Actress-Idol to Lead 2023Jo Yu-riWon
MAMA Awards2021Artist of the YearJo Yu-ri
MAMA Awards2021Best New Female ArtistJo Yu-riNomitated
MAMA Awards2022Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10Jo Yu-riNomitated
Mnet Japan Fan's Choice Awards2022Hot IconJo Yu-riWon
Seoul Music Awards2022K-wave Popularity AwardJo Yu-riNomitated
Seoul Music Awards2022Popularity AwardJo Yu-riNomitated
Seoul Music Awards2022Rookie of the YearJo Yu-riNomitated