Jo Yuri

Jo Yuri is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress who first captured the nation’s attention as the husky-voiced Main Vocalist of the hit project girl group IZ*ONE. Since the group’s disbandment in 2021, she has carved out an equally compelling path as a soloist under WakeOne, releasing a steady stream of emotionally rich singles and mini albums, while also building a fast-rising acting career.

From Busan to the Idol Spotlight

Born in Busan on October 22, 2001, Jo Yuri’s road to stardom ran through two of Mnet’s toughest survival shows. She first appeared on Idol School in 2017, narrowly missing a spot in fromis_9 after finishing 15th. A year later she returned for Produce 48, where her distinctive husky tone and steady stage presence carried her all the way to 3rd place, securing her a spot in the 12-member powerhouse IZ*ONE.

Life After IZ*ONE: A Confident Solo Era

When IZ*ONE disbanded in April 2021, Jo Yuri wasted no time launching her own chapter. Her debut single album, GLASSY, arrived that October and cracked the Gaon Top 5, kicking off a fandom she named after the record itself. She followed it with the mini albums Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Major (2022), Love All (2023), and Episode 25 (2025), each leaning further into her signature blend of husky, emotive vocals and warm, mid-tempo songwriting.

A Breakout Actress

Beyond music, Jo Yuri has become one of K-pop’s most successful idol-turned-actresses. After debuting on screen with the web series Mimicus in 2022, she landed the role of Kim Jun-hee (Player 222) in the global smash hit Squid Game, appearing in both its second and third seasons and introducing herself to an entirely new international audience.

Trivia Snapshot

Known for her multi-instrumental talent on guitar, piano, and drums, Jo Yuri remains one of the most versatile figures to emerge from the IZ*ONE era, balancing a growing solo discography with an increasingly prominent acting resume.