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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 Reply 1994 (2013), You're All Surrounded (2014) and Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016).
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
Acting
Go was chosen to play the female lead, Lee Ok-rim, in the 2003 KBS teen drama Sharp #1. She reprised her role in the 2005 sequel Sharp #2.[3]
Go next starred in the 2006 SBS drama Snow Flower, where she starred alongside Kim Hee-ae.[4] Her portrayal of the rebellious and ambitious Yoo Da-mi, which 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.[3]
In 2008, she was cast in the MBC drama Who Are You? opposite Yoon Kye-sang.[5] 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.[6]
In 2009, she was cast in MBC's Heading to the Ground with idol singer Jung Yunho from DBSK. Director Park Sung-soo later said he had wanted her for the role of Kang Hae-bin more than any other actress.
In 2011, Go made her domestic film debut in Pacemaker, where she gained 5kg weight to portray a pole vaulter representing South Korea.[7] She then displayed her singing skills in the 2012 multicultural film Papa, with Park Yong-woo.[8] Go drew attention for her singing and dancing abilities, fluent English and acting performance in the film.[9]
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.[10][11] While many doubted her casting when it was first announced, Go's acting later nabbed praise both critically and with viewers.[2] For her performance, Go received Best Actress nomination in 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.[12][13]
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.[14] 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.[15]
In 2016, Go was cast as the female lead opposite Park Seo-joon in youth historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth.[16] The same year, she left SM Entertainment after 13 years and signed with newly formed management agency Artist Company in January 2017.[17]
In June, 2017 Go has confirmed to appear in the fantasy thriller drama Black(working title).[18] Go Ara will act alongside Song Seung-heon.[19][20]
Modeling
Since she entered the entertainment scene, Go has been a popular commercial model. Among the products she's endorsed are SK Telecom, Elite Uniforms, and more recently, cosmetics. Go was the youngest model for Etude House in 2006, and filmed the brand commercial with actor Jang Keun-suk in 2008. In 2011, Go and was chosen as the new muse of Lirikos.[21]
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)[22] | KBS2 |
| 2016 | Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth | Aro | |
| 2017 | Black(Working title) | TBA | OCN |
Variety show
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Strong Heart | Guest | Episode 111-112 | SBS |
| Happy Together | Episode 230 | KBS2 | ||
| Running Man | Episode 80 | SBS | ||
| 2013 | Episode 139 | |||
| 2014 | Three Meals a Day | Episode 6 | tvN | |
| 2016 | Running Man | Episode 298 | SBS |
Music video appearances
| Year | Title | Singer | From the Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Hug" | TVXQ | Tri-Angle | [23] |
| 2006 | "La'Tale" | |||
| 2008 | "Innocent Blue" | Mink | [24] | |
| 2011 | "Before U Go" | TVXQ | Keep Your Head Down | [25] |
| "Juliette" (Japanese ver) | SHINee | The First | [26] | |
| 2015 | "A Million Pieces" | Cho Kyuhyun | Fall, Once Again | [27] |
Discography
| Year | Title | From the Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Now" | Papa OST | [28] |
| "Little Girl Dreams" | [29] | ||
| 2013 | "Start" | Reply 1994 OST | [30] |
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 |
| 2011-2015 | Good Neighbors (NGO) Goodwill Ambassador |
| 2014-2015 | Seoul Ambassador |
| 2015 | Seoul Police Goodwill Ambassador |
| 2015 | The Special 70th Anniversary of Seoul's Independence Ambassador |
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 | [31] | |
| 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 | [32] | |
| 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 |
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.
- ^ 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 2010-03-12.
- ^ "Actress Go Ara Becomes a Pole Vaulter in Film". Hancinema.
- ^ "Actress Go Ara releases song for 'Papa'". Korea JoongAng Daily.
- ^ "'PaPa' is the Rediscovery of Go Ara". enewsWave.
- ^ Go Ara Gained Near 18 Pounds for Her Role in “Reply 1994” Soompi.com. 6 January 2014
- ^ '응사' 고아라 "성나정 역할 위해 몸무게 7kg 늘렸다" (인터뷰②)Template:Ko icon"'응사' 고아라 "성나정 역할 위해 몸무게 7kg 늘렸다" (인터뷰②)". 6 January 2014
- ^ "Lee Seung Gi, Cha Seung Won and Go Ara Confirmed to Star in New Drama". enewsWave.
- ^ "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).
- ^ Kim Soo-ji (June 29, 2017). "OCN 측 "'블랙', 송승헌·고아라 출연 확정…올 하반기 편성"(공식)" [OCN's "Black", Song Seung Heon, Goa confirmed ... Organizing in the second half "(formula)]. MBN Star (in Korean). Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ^ Hong Se-Young (June 8, 2017). "[단독] 송승헌x고아라, OCN '블랙' 캐스팅…안방복귀 하나" [[Solo] Song Seung Heon x Goa, OCN 'Black' Casting ... One to return home]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ^ "송승헌X고아라, OCN 드라마 '블랙' 출연 확정…하반기 방영" [Song Seung Heon X Goarara, OCN drama 'Black' starring confirmed ... Airing in the second half]. Financial News (in Korean). June 29, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ^ 고아라, 리리코스 새로운 뮤즈로 발탁Template:Ko icon "Hankyung.com". 07 September 2011
- ^ "Go Ara to Cameo on ′The Producers′ as IU′s Rival". enewsWave.
- ^ 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.)"youtube.com"
- ^ "Go Ara to Star in Super Junior Kyuhyun′s Upcoming Music Video". enewsWave.
- ^ Go Ara(고아라) - Now! (Papa OST)"youtube.com"
- ^ Go Ara(고아라) - Little Girl Dreams (Papa OST)"youtube.com"
- ^ Go Ara(고아라) - 시작 (Start) (Reply 1994 OST)"youtube.com"
- ^ Garcia, Cathy Rose A. (1 May 2007). "Top Stars Win Andre Kim Awards". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-07-10.
- ^ "[2014 SIA] Taetiseo and Go Ara Pick Up Style Icon Award". enewsWave.
