Kim Yura is a very talented actress and singer from the fertile industry of South Korea. She originally debuted as just a K-pop idol but later stepped into the world of acting like many other idols.
She is blessed with breathtaking looks and a sweet voice. Yura is a member of the well-known girl group from South Korea known as Girls’ Day. After she started acting, her fame increased further and so far she has starred with many famous and well-known actors.
Her recent television appearance was in the 2023 fantasy romance drama, Destined With You alongside another idol turned actor, Rowoon, a beautiful mature actress, Jo Bo-Ah and Ha Jun.
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Kim Yura Biography
| Date of Birth | November 6, 1992 |
| Age | 31 years old (as of 2024) |
| Height | 1.7 m (5’6ft) |
| Weight | 45kg~ |
| Boyfriend | Single |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Zodiac | Scorpio |
| Hometown | Ulsan, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Religion | Unconfirmed |
Education
Being a woman of high intellect, Yura has goals. Her good luck and good looks made her get selected as an idol trainee. She was a student at Ulsan High School Of Arts. Although she trained hard for years in various skills, she did not give up her education and studied at the Dongduk Women’s University. Her education polished her skills and played a great role in her overall success.
Physical Appearance
Kim is one of the most good-looking idols in the South Korean pop industry and is definitely very attractive in the television industry as well. She stands 5’7 feet tall which is taller than an average South Korean woman. Yura has maintained her looks and weight at a perfect 45 kg through various dance routines and workouts.
Her beautiful smile is another one of her extraordinary traits.
Career
Yura became a member of the girl group called Girls’ Day in 2010. Before the debut of the group, they worked very hard and had already gotten public attention so they were received well after their debut.
It was two years later when she entered the small screen with a Chinese Drama called, Secret Angel.
She was cast in yet another drama in the third season of Reckless Family in 2013.
Besides entertaining her audience as a singer, Yura appeared in many Television shows, both as a cast member and as a host. Her first hosting gig was in the show called K-Pop Star 4 in 2015.
The most recent television roles that caught the public’s attention and really promoted her as a strong actress were in the 2022 series, Forecasting Love And Weather, and the 2023 fantasy drama, Destined With You where she played the anti-protagonist.
Yura has also kickstarted her film career in 2023 with the film, Marrying The Mafia: Returns. Her second film is yet to be announced and is called Hauch.
A lesser-known fact about Yura is that she was a Special DJ in a radio show called Young Street for a short while in June 2021.
Television Series
- Secret Angel – 2012
- To The Beautiful You – 2012
- Reckless Family 3 – 2013
- The Clinic For Married Couple: Love And War 2 – 2013
- Be Arrogant – 2014
- Iron Lady – 2016
- Hip Hop Teacher – 2017
- Radio Romance – 2018
- Now, We Are Breaking up – 2021
- Forecasting Love And Weather – 2022
- Destined With You – 2023
Film
- Marrying The Mafia: Returns – 2023
Net Worth
Kim is a multi-talented woman with various skills. She has established her strong position in the South Korean entertainment industry through years of hard work and has jot stopped at anything yet. She has made quite a fortune while being smart about her wealth and career decisions. Her total assets and net worth in 2024 are nearing $5 million approximately as claimed by many sources. Her lifestyle reflects luxury but it was not always so. Kim has tirelessly stayed on track and has been blessed in return.
Family And Relationship
Yura was born in the city of Ulsan in South Korea to two loving parents. Either she is the only child of her parents or she has kept her family life so secret that no one from the media knows anything about her siblings. Kim’s birth name is Kim Ah-Young and she adopted the name Yura as her stage name when she entered the industry.
Just like her family life, Yura has also kept her Love life completely silent and there is not much known about her dating life and history. However, Kim went on record and admitted that she is currently single. Her only passion at the moment is her career.
Social Media
Being a K-pop idol, Yura has many fan accounts created by fans and by her agency. However, Yura has kept herself active on her official Instagram account only. She has 1.8 million followers and about 282 posts so far on her account.
Kim also has a Twitter/X account but she has long stopped being active on it. Despite being inactive for years, she still has 268.7k followers.
Social Media Handles
- Instagram – yura_936
- Twitter/X – Girls_Day_Yura
Hobbies
Due to her professional requirements, Yura spends most of he time working and practicing. When she is not busy with work, she is seen with her friends. Kim loves amusement parks and enjoys being there. She has a strict workout routine to maintain her looks and health.
Some Interesting Facts
- Yura won a Rookie Female Award in 2014 and a Popularity Award in 2015.
- She has hosted the 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards and the 2018 Miss Korea Pageant.
- She appeared in a web series called Transit Love in 2021.
