Personal Details :
- Full Name: Jang Gyu-ri (장규리)
- Stage Name: Gyuri (규리)
- Birth Date: December 27, 1997 (age 27)
- Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea
- Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
- Weight: 51 kg (112 lbs)
- Blood Type: B
- Education: Seoul Institute of the Arts (Acting Major)
- Nationality: South Korean
- Agency: Namoo Actors (as of 2024)
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @gyurious_j
- Telegram: @jajnggyuri
Career Overview :
2017: Pre-debut
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Appeared as a student in a cameo role on the KBS drama Ms. Perfect.
2018: Debut with fromis_9
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Participated in Mnet’s survival program Idol School, finishing 9th and securing a spot in the newly formed girl group fromis_9.
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Made her official debut with the group on January 24, 2018, with their first mini-album To. Heart.
2019–2020: Acting Transition
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Made her acting debut in the web drama Dating Class in 2019.
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Gained recognition with a supporting role in the 2020 tvN drama It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, starring Kim Soo-hyun and Seo Ye-ji.
2022–2024: Departure from fromis_9 and Acting Career
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In July 2022, Jang Gyuri left fromis_9 after her contract with Pledis Entertainment expired.
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Signed with Just Entertainment and later with Namoo Actors in September 2024, focusing on her acting career.
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Starred in the SBS drama Cheer Up in 2022 and appeared in the MBC drama When the Phone Rings in 2024.
Personal Life & Interests :
Jang Gyuri studied acting at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. She spent a year studying abroad in Richmond, Virginia, which helped broaden her cultural perspective. Gyuri enjoys playing musical instruments including the piano, guitar, violin, drums, and the traditional Korean Ajaeng. She loves traveling, especially to Southeast Asia, and has a fondness for the autumn season and the colors white and orange. Known as the “father” of fromis_9, she is protective of her group members. Despite her cheerful public image, she is afraid of ghosts and dislikes acting overly cute.
Net Worth :
As of 2025, Jang Gyuri’s estimated net worth is approximately $1.5 million. Other sources estimate her net worth to be between $2 million and $3 million. Her income primarily stems from her work as a singer and actress, including earnings from live performances, advertisements, and television roles.
Awards & Achievements :
- 2022 SBS Drama Awards
- Best New Actress – Cheer Up
- Best Supporting Actress – Cheer Up
- Best Teamwork Award – Cheer Up cast
Fun Facts :
- She was a contestant on Mnet’s survival show Idol School, where she finished 9th, securing her spot in fromis_9.
- Gyuri is known for her musical talents, playing piano, guitar, violin, drums, and the traditional Korean instrument Ajaeng.
- She spent a year studying abroad in Richmond, Virginia.
- Despite her cheerful image, she is afraid of ghosts.
- She dislikes acting cute and prefers a more natural style.
- Gyuri is nicknamed the “father” of fromis_9 due to her caring and protective nature toward her group members.
- She enjoys traveling, especially to Southeast Asia, and loves the autumn season.