Kwon Yu-ri

Yuri stands out to me as one of the most quietly formidable members of Girls' Generation. Debuting in 2007 from Goyang, she anchored a group that became a global phenomenon, yet she never coasted on that legacy. Singer, actress, model, even pianist, she carries a rare versatility, and her dance work is razor-sharp without a trace of arrogance. Her time at Chung-Ang University hints at a grounded discipline beneath the glamour. What impresses me is how she has matured into a serious performer rather than staying boxed in as an idol. That blend of star wattage and genuine work ethic earns my deep respect.

Name (English)

Kwon Yu-ri

Name (Japanese)

ユリ

Reading

ゆり

Born

December 5, 1989 (age 36)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Sagittarius / Snake

Origin

Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea

Occupation

actor / singer / film actor / pianist / model

High school

Nunggok High School

University

Chung-Ang University

• Official sitehttp://yuri.smtown.com/
• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/yulyulk/
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwon%20Yu-ri
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A6%E3%83%AA%20(%E5%B0%91%E5%A5%B3%E6%99%82%E4%BB%A3)
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q276158

Tags

• Gyeonggi Province
• actor
• singer
• film actor

Last updated

2026-06-21

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.