Go Ara
Go Ara | |
|---|---|
 In January 2017 | |
| Born | February 11, 1990 |
| Alma mater | ChungAng University (B.A. in Theater)[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Agent(s) | Artist Company (2017–present) |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 고아라 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Go A-ra |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ko A-ra |
Go Ara (Korean: 고아라; Hanja: 高雅羅; born February 11, 1990) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for starring in the television series Sharp (2003), Reply 1994 (2013), You're All Surrounded (2014) and Black (2017).
Early life and training
Go was born in Jinju, South Gyeongsang, South Korea. At a young age, she constantly moved around Korea because her father was a soldier. When she was in junior high, she was recommended by a friend to audition for the talent agency SM Entertainment. In 2003, she became the winner of the SM Entertainment Teen Model Contest.[2] After joining SM Entertainment, she began to train with the other trainees under the same company in areas of acting, singing, and dancing.
Career
2003–2007: Beginnings
Go was chosen to play the female lead, Lee Ok-rim, in the 2003 KBS teen drama Sharp. Her role as an ambitious and confident middle school girl catapulted her to instant stardom.[3] She reprised her role in the sequel Sharp 2.[4]
Go next starred in the 2006 SBS drama Snow Flower where she starred alongside Kim Hee-ae.[5] Her portrayal of the rebellious and ambitious Yoo Da-mi won her acting recognition in award ceremonies the following year.
Go's first film was the big-budget Japanese movie Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea, which was released in Japan in March 2007, and Hong Kong in April 2007. She played Khulan, the mistress of Genghis Khan, after being picked from more than 40,000 auditions. Go was then cast in another Japanese film, Dance Subaru due to her fluency in the language.[4]
2008–2012: Rising popularity
In 2008, she was cast in the MBC drama Who Are You? opposite Yoon Kye-sang.[6] Despite low ratings in Korea, the body swap comedy drew in international fans, increasing her Korean Wave profile. This led to an appearance in the Japanese television drama Karei naru Spy.[7]
In 2009, she was cast in MBC's Heading to the Ground with idol singer Jung Yunho from DBSK.[8]
In 2011, Go made her domestic film debut in Pacemaker, where she gained 5kg weight to portray a pole vaulter representing South Korea.[9] She then displayed her singing skills in the 2012 multicultural film Papa, with Park Yong-woo.[10][11] Go drew attention for her singing and dancing abilities, fluent English and acting performance in the film.[12]
2013–present: Career resurgence
In 2013, Go's popularity further rose through the nostalgic campus drama Reply 1994. In order to portray Sung Na-jung, she cut her hair short, and gained 18 lbs.[13] While many doubted her casting when it was first announced, Go's acting later nabbed praise both critically and with viewers.[2][14] For her performance, Go received Best Actress nominations in the Baeksang Art Awards and APAN Star Awards. She next starred as the sole female rookie detective in the 2014 police drama You're All Surrounded, alongside Lee Seung-gi and Cha Seung-won.[15][16]
In 2015, Go returned to the big screen alongside Yoo Seung-ho in joseon-era romance film, The Magician, where she plays a princess who finds love with a circus magician.[17] This was followed by a leading role in Phantom Detective, a neo-noir action flick starring Lee Je-hoon as the titular Hong Gil-dong.[18]
In 2016, Go starred as the female lead opposite Park Seo-joon in youth historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth.[19] The same year, she left SM Entertainment after 13 years and signed with newly formed management agency Artist Company in January 2017.[20]
In 2017, Go was cast in the fantasy thriller drama Black alongside Song Seung-heon.[21] Go played a fated character of a woman who can foresee death.[22]
In 2018, Go is set to star in the legal drama Miss Hammurabi alongside Kim Myung-soo, playing a passionate rookie judge.[23][24]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea | Mistress Khulan |
| 2009 | Dance, Subaru! | Liz Park |
| 2011 | Pacemaker | Yoo Ji-won |
| 2012 | Papa | June |
| 2015 | Joseon Magician | Princess Cheongmyeong |
| 2016 | Phantom Detective | President Hwang |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sharp 1 | Lee Ok-rim | KBS2 |
| 2005 | Sharp 2 | ||
| 2006 | Snow Flower | Yoo Da-mi | SBS |
| 2008 | Who Are You? | Son Young-in | MBC |
| 2009 | Karei naru Spy | Shin Yoon-ah | NTV |
| Heading to the Ground | Kang Hae-bin | MBC | |
| 2013 | Reply 1994 | Sung Na-jung | tvN |
| 2014 | You're All Surrounded | Eo Soo-sun | SBS |
| 2015 | The Producers | Herself (cameo, episode 8)[25] | KBS2 |
| 2016 | Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth | Aro | |
| 2017 | Black | Kang Ha-ram | OCN |
| 2018 | Miss Hammurabi | Parkcha Oh-reum | JTBC |
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Singer | From the Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Hug" | TVXQ | Tri-Angle | [26] |
| 2006 | "La'Tale" | |||
| 2008 | "Innocent Blue" | Mink | [27] | |
| 2011 | "Before U Go" | TVXQ | Keep Your Head Down | [28] |
| "Juliette" (Japanese ver) | SHINee | The First | [29] | |
| 2015 | "A Million Pieces" | Cho Kyuhyun | Fall, Once Again | [30] |
Discography
| Year | Title | From the Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Now" | Papa OST | [31] |
| "Little Girl Dreams" | [32] | ||
| 2013 | "Start" | Reply 1994 OST | [33] |
Fashion
| Year | Show | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | André Kim Fashion Show | with Lee Wan |
| 2008 | with Chu Sung-hoon | |
| Jill Stuart | ||
| 2009 | Lanvin F/W Collection |
Ambassadorship
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Ambassador of Farming and Forestry |
| 2007-2009 | Swiss Friend, an ambassador of Switzerland by Switzerland Tourism |
| 2011-2018 | Good Neighbors (NGO) Goodwill Ambassador[34] |
| 2014-2015 | Seoul Ambassador |
| 2015 | Seoul Police Goodwill Ambassador |
| The Special 70th Anniversary of Seoul's Independence Ambassador | |
| 2016 | Ambassador for the Korean Air Force[35] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SM Entertainment's 5th Anniversary Teen Model Contest | — | — | Won | |
| 2004 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Young Actress | Sharp 1 | Won | |
| 2006 | SBS Drama Awards | New Star Award | Snow Flower | Won | |
| 2007 | 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actress (TV) | Won | ||
| Mnet 20's Choice Awards | Barbie Girl | — | Won | ||
| André Kim Best Star Awards | New Star Award | — | Won | [36] | |
| 2008 | MBC Drama Awards | Best New Actress | Who Are You? | Nominated | |
| 2010 | 46th Baeksang Arts Awards | Most Popular Actress (TV) | Heading to the Ground | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 48th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actress (Film) | Papa | Nominated | |
| 21st Buil Film Awards | Best New Actress | Nominated | |||
| 49th Grand Bell Awards | Pacemaker | Nominated | |||
| 33rd Blue Dragon Film Awards | Papa | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | 50th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Reply 1994 | Nominated | |
| Most Popular Actress (TV) | Nominated | ||||
| 7th Style Icon Awards | Top 10 Style Icons | — | Won | [37] | |
| 3rd APAN Star Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Reply 1994 | Nominated | ||
| SBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special | You're All Surrounded | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | tvN10 Awards | Made in tvN, Actress in Drama | Reply 1994 | Nominated | |
| Best Kiss Award, with Jung Woo | Nominated | ||||
| Korea Film Actors Association Awards | Popularity Award | Phantom Detective | Won | [38] | |
| 2017 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama | Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Conflicting views of celebs on campus". The Korea Times.
- ^ a b "[Herald Interview] After 14 years, actress Go Ara has only just begun". The Korea Herald.
- ^ "Go A-ra Escapes Baby Doll Image in New TV Drama". The Chosun Ilbo. November 23, 2013.
- ^ a b "Go Ara: 'Life Is Series of Challenges'". Hancinema. KBS Global.
- ^ "Drama "Snow Flower" to Be Shot in September". Hancinema. KBS Global.
- ^ "Different Bodies for Different Souls in `Who Are You". The Korea Times.
- ^ "Go Ara makes Japanese drama appearance". Stareastasia. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ "'맨땅에 헤딩' 정윤호-아라, 낭만 데이트 즐겨 [Yun-ho and Ara's romantic (drama) date]". Asia Economy (in Korean). August 26, 2009. Archived from the original on February 21, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Actress Go Ara Becomes a Pole Vaulter in Film". Hancinema.
- ^ "Actress Go A-ra Hopes to Inspire Viewers to Chase Dreams". The Chosun Ilbo. January 28, 2012.
- ^ "Actress Go Ara releases song for 'Papa'". Korea JoongAng Daily.
- ^ "'PaPa' is the Rediscovery of Go Ara". enewsWorld.
- ^ "Go A-ra happy to reveal true side". Korea JoongAng Daily. January 9, 2014.
- ^ "Go A-ra Back in the Limelight After Decade in the Wilderness". The Chosun Ilbo. January 11, 2014.
- ^ "Lee Seung Gi, Cha Seung Won and Go Ara Confirmed to Star in New Drama". enewsWorld.
- ^ "Go Ara's second series set for late April". Korea JoongAng Daily.
- ^ "YOO Seung-ho and GO A-ra to Magically Fall in Love". Korean Film Biz Zone.
- ^ "Hong Gil-dong to be Made into a Film, LEE Je-hoon, Go A-ra and KIM Sung-kyun to Star". Korean Film Biz Zone.
- ^ "Park Seo-joon, Park Hyung-sik and Go Ara to star in 'Hwarang'". The Korea Times.
- ^ "'[공식입장] 아티스트컴퍼니 측 "고아라와 최근 전속계약 체결"". OSEN (in Korean).
- ^ Catherine Chung (October 12, 2017). "OCN series 'Black' features Song Seung-heon, Go Ara". The Korea Herald.
- ^ "Song Sung-heon, Go A-ra cast in OCN drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. August 5, 2017.
- ^ "JTBC '미스 함무라비' 고아라X김명수X성동일 캐스팅 확정". JTBC (in Korean). January 15, 2018.
- ^ Park Byoung-ji (January 15, 2018). "고아라X엘, JTBC '미스 함무라비' 주인공 확정…5월 편성 [공식]". Tv Report (in Korean).
- ^ "Go Ara to Cameo on ′The Producers′ as IU′s Rival". enewsWorld.
- ^ TVXQ!(동방신기) - HUG(포옹)
- ^ Mink - Innocent Blue(地果て海尽きる)
- ^ TVXQ!(동방신기) - Before U Go(이것만은 알고 가)
- ^ SHINee - JULIETTE(Japanese ver.)
- ^ "Go Ara to Star in Super Junior Kyuhyun′s Upcoming Music Video". enewsWorld.
- ^ Go Ara(고아라) - Now! (Papa OST)
- ^ Go Ara(고아라) - Little Girl Dreams (Papa OST)
- ^ Go Ara(고아라) - 시작 (Start) (Reply 1994 OST)
- ^ "Go A-ra Steps Up Charitable Endeavors to Help Kids". The Chosun Ilbo. July 12, 2013.
- ^ "Go A-ra appointed as Air Force ambassador". Korea JoongAng Daily. April 12, 2016.
- ^ Garcia, Cathy Rose A. (May 1, 2007). "Top Stars Win Andre Kim Awards". The Korea Times. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ^ "[2014 SIA] Taetiseo and Go Ara Pick Up Style Icon Award". enewsWorld.
- ^ "2016 Korea Movie Stars Awards". Star MBN. July 15, 2016.
