Go Ara
{{Short description|South Korean actress (born 1990)}}
{{for|the badminton player|Go Ah-ra (badminton)}}
{{Distinguish|Goo Hara}}
{{Family name hatnote|Go|lang=Korean}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{EngvarB|date=December 2017}}
{{Infobox person
| name =
| image = Go Ara in Hwarang Promotion in January 2017.png
| caption = Go in January 2017
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|2|11}}
| birth_place = Jinju, South Korea
| alma_mater = Chung-Ang University{{cite web|title=Conflicting views of celebs on campus|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2014/02/398_150902.html|work=The Korea Times|date=February 3, 2014|access-date=July 8, 2017|archive-date=November 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112212418/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2014/02/398_150902.html|url-status=live}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model}}
| yearsactive = 2003–present
| agent = King Kong by Starship
| website = {{URL|http://starship-ent.com/profile/artists/goara.php|starship-ent.com}}
| module = {{Infobox Korean name/auto|child=yes|headercolor=transparent
| hangul = %고아라
| hanja = 高雅羅
}}
}}
Go Ara ({{korean|고아라}}; born February 11, 1990) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for starring in the television series Sharp (2003), Heading to the Ground (2009), Reply 1994 (2013), You're All Surrounded (2014), Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016–17), Black (2017), Ms. Hammurabi (2018), Haechi (2019), and Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol (2020).
Early life and training
Go was born in Jinju, 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.
Career
=2003–2012: Beginnings and rising popularity=
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.{{cite web|title=Go A-ra Escapes Baby Doll Image in New TV Drama|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/11/23/2013112300390.html|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=November 23, 2013|access-date=August 8, 2017|archive-date=August 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808031922/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/11/23/2013112300390.html|url-status=live}} She reprised her role in the sequel Sharp 2.
Go next starred in the 2006 SBS melodrama Snow Flower alongside Kim Hee-ae.{{cite web|title=Drama "Snow Flower" to Be Shot in September|url=http://www.hancinema.net/drama-snow-flower-to-be-shot-in-september-6325.html|work=HanCinema|publisher=KBS Global|date=June 16, 2006|access-date=July 8, 2017|archive-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223045756/https://www.hancinema.net/drama-snow-flower-to-be-shot-in-september-6325.html|url-status=live}} Her portrayal of the rebellious and ambitious Yoo Da-mi won her acting recognition at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
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. 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.{{cite web|title=Go Ara: 'Life Is Series of Challenges'|url=http://www.hancinema.net/go-ara--life-is-series-of-challenges--37753.html|work=HanCinema|publisher=KBS Global|date=January 20, 2012|access-date=July 8, 2017|archive-date=October 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008031024/http://www.hancinema.net/go-ara--life-is-series-of-challenges--37753.html|url-status=live}}
File:Go Ara at the 2008 Golden Disk Awards 163.jpg in December 2008]]
In 2008, she was cast in the MBC drama Who Are You? opposite Yoon Kye-sang.{{cite web|title=Different Bodies for Different Souls in 'Who Are You|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2008/03/398_20049.html|work=The Korea Times|date=March 4, 2008|access-date=July 8, 2017|archive-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223045806/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2008/03/398_20049.html|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|script-title=ko:고아라 日 드라마에 첫 출연|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0002787090|website=Yonhap News Agency|language=ko|date=July 29, 2009|access-date=July 4, 2018|archive-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223045755/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0002787090|url-status=live}}
In 2009, she was cast in MBC's romantic comedy Heading to the Ground with idol singer Jung Yunho from DBSK.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'맨땅에 헤딩' 정윤호-아라, 낭만 데이트 즐겨 [Yun-ho and Ara's romantic (drama) date]|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009082610452010756|work=Asia Economy|language=ko|date=August 26, 2009|archive-date=February 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221000802/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009082610452010756|url-status=bot: unknown}}
In 2012, Go made her domestic film debut in sports film Pacemaker, where she gained 5 kg weight to portray a pole vaulter representing South Korea.{{cite web|title=Actress Go Ara Becomes a Pole Vaulter in Film|url=http://www.hancinema.net/actress-go-ara-becomes-a-pole-vaulter-in-film-37047.html|website=HanCinema|publisher=The Seoul Times|date=January 3, 2012|access-date=July 8, 2017|archive-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223045759/https://www.hancinema.net/actress-go-ara-becomes-a-pole-vaulter-in-film-37047.html|url-status=live}} She then displayed her singing skills in the 2012 multicultural film Papa, with Park Yong-woo.{{cite web|title=Actress Go A-ra Hopes to Inspire Viewers to Chase Dreams|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/01/28/2012012800373.html?related_all|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=January 28, 2012|access-date=August 8, 2017|archive-date=May 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523063831/https://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/01/28/2012012800373.html?related_all|url-status=live}} Go drew attention for her singing and dancing abilities, fluent English and acting performance in the film.{{cite web|title='PaPa' is the Rediscovery of Go Ara|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/2880/papa-is-the-rediscovery-of-go-ara|work=enewsWorld|date=January 19, 2012|archive-date=August 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808234141/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/2880/papa-is-the-rediscovery-of-go-ara}}
=2013–present: Career resurgence=
Go's popularity further rose through the nostalgic campus drama Reply 1994 (2013). In order to portray Sung Na-jung, she cut her hair short, and gained 18 lbs.{{cite web|title=Go A-ra happy to reveal true side|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2983215|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=January 9, 2014|access-date=August 8, 2017|archive-date=February 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204201143/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2983215|url-status=live}} While many doubted her casting when it was first announced, Go's acting later nabbed praise both critically and with viewers.{{cite web|title=[Herald Interview] After 14 years, actress Go Ara has only just begun|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170223000755|work=The Korea Herald|date=February 23, 2017|access-date=July 8, 2017|archive-date=February 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223073411/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170223000755|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Go A-ra Back in the Limelight After Decade in the Wilderness|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/01/11/2014011100435.html|work=The Chosun Ilbo|date=January 11, 2014|access-date=August 8, 2017|archive-date=July 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724204837/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/01/11/2014011100435.html|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|title=Lee Seung-gi, Cha Seung-won, Go Ara Confirm New Drama|url=http://en.tenasia.com/archives/77207|website=Ten Asia|date=February 26, 2014|access-date=July 4, 2018|archive-date=August 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801030948/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/77207|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Go Ara's second series set for late April|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2987127|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=March 31, 2014|access-date=July 8, 2017|archive-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223045759/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2987127|url-status=live}}
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.{{cite web|title=YOO Seung-ho and GO A-ra to Magically Fall in Love|url=http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/news.jsp?mode=VIEW&seq=3285|work=Korean Film Biz Zone|date=December 30, 2014|access-date=July 8, 2017|archive-date=May 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520155415/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/news.jsp?mode=VIEW&seq=3285|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|title=Hong Gil-dong to be Made into a Film, LEE Je-hoon, Go A-ra and KIM Sung-kyun to Star|url=http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/news.jsp?blbdComCd=601006&seq=3291&mode=VIEW|work=Korean Film Biz Zone|date=January 6, 2015|access-date=July 8, 2017|archive-date=November 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129144408/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/news.jsp?blbdComCd=601006&seq=3291&mode=VIEW|url-status=live}}
File:(조선마술사) 새해 인사 영상 (고아라).jpg
In 2016, Go starred as the female lead opposite Park Seo-joon in youth historical drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth.{{cite web|title=Park Seo-joon, Park Hyung-sik and Go Ara to star in 'Hwarang'|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2017/05/688_194659.html|work=The Korea Times|date=January 5, 2016|access-date=July 8, 2017|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411144035/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2017/05/688_194659.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Go A-ra to Stand Out in Ancient Knight-Themed Drama|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2016/11/30/2016113001211.html|website=The Chosun Ilbo|date=November 30, 2016|access-date=July 4, 2018|archive-date=December 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201145032/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2016/11/30/2016113001211.html|url-status=live}} The same year, she left SM Entertainment after 13 years and signed with newly formed management agency Artist Company in January 2017.{{cite web|title=Go Ara signs with new agency|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com//view.php?ud=201701101620481944276_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|website=Kpop Herald|date=January 10, 2017|access-date=December 19, 2018|archive-date=January 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111161516/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com//view.php?ud=201701101620481944276_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Go Ara Joins Artist Company|url=http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=32749|website=BNT News|date=January 10, 2017|access-date=July 4, 2018|archive-date=July 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705062826/http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=32749|url-status=live}}
She then starred in the fantasy thriller drama Black alongside Song Seung-heon, playing a woman who can foresee death.{{Cite web|title=Song Sung-heon, Go A-ra cast in OCN drama|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3036751|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=August 5, 2017|access-date=August 8, 2017|archive-date=August 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807045936/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3036751|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Fantasy thriller 'Black' dabbles in preternatural realm|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20171011011800315|website=Yonhap News Agency|date=October 11, 2017|access-date=February 4, 2019|archive-date=February 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204174511/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20171011011800315|url-status=live}}
In 2018, Go starred in the legal drama Ms. Hammurabi alongside Kim Myung-soo, playing a passionate rookie judge.{{cite web|title='Miss Hammurabi' to search for warmhearted justice|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201805211708149051052_2|website=Kpop Herald|date=May 21, 2018|access-date=May 21, 2018|archive-date=May 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180521191646/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201805211708149051052_2|url-status=live}} The series was well-received for its honest depiction of adversities in modern-day Korean society; and Go was complimented for her acting.{{cite web|title=Go Ara shares feelings on 'Ms. Hammurabi'|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807171714001678077_2|website=Kpop Herald|date=July 17, 2018|access-date=July 17, 2018|archive-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223045759/https://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807171714001678077_2|url-status=live}}
In 2019, Go starred in the historical action drama Haechi, playing a detective who is well versed in both martial arts and foreign languages.{{cite web|title=SBS announces the cast of 'Haechi'|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3055388|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=November 9, 2018|access-date=November 8, 2018|archive-date=December 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221220220223/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3055388|url-status=live}}
In 2020, Go starred in the music romance drama Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol as a pianist who hits rock bottom following her family's downfall alongside
Lee Jae-wook.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[단독]고아라, 드라마 '도도솔솔라라솔' 주인공|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0003004309|website=Ilgan Sports|language=ko|date=February 14, 2020|access-date=February 16, 2020|archive-date=February 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217014808/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=241&aid=0003004309|url-status=live}}
In January 2023, Go signed with King Kong by Starship.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:고아라, 김범·송승헌·유연석과 한솥밥...킹콩 by 스타쉽 합류[공식]|trans-title=Go Ara, Kim Beom, Song Seung-heon, Yoo Yeon-seok and one pot rice... King Kong by Starship Join [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000404482|website=Spotv News|language=ko|last=Jung Seo-hee|date=January 9, 2023|access-date=January 9, 2023|archive-date=January 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109012348/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000404482|url-status=live}}
Personal life
On March 7, 2019, Go's agency reported that during the filming of Haechi, Go ruptured her anterior talofibular ligament, which resulted in her being hospitalised.{{cite web|script-title=ko:고아라・'해치' 양측 "촬영 중 발목 인대 찢어져..향후 일정 문제無"[공식입장]|url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111094994|website=OSEN|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Eun-ae|date=March 7, 2019|access-date=March 12, 2019|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421031008/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111094994|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:고아라 측 "발목 인대 파열, 입원 치료 불가피...'해치' 촬영 협의" (전문)[공식입장]|url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111095909|website=OSEN|language=ko|last=Jang|first=Jin-ri|date=March 9, 2019|access-date=March 12, 2019|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330131407/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111095909|url-status=live}}
Filmography
=Film=
=Television series=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | 2003–2005
| Sharp 1 | rowspan="2" | Lee Ok-rim | | style="text-align:center" | {{cite web|script-title=ko:[스타인터뷰]KBS2 청소년드라마 '반올림#' 출연 고아라양|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=020&aid=0000216137|website=The Dong-A Ilbo|language=ko|date=November 26, 2003|access-date=July 20, 2018|archive-date=August 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801020307/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=020&aid=0000216137|url-status=live}} |
| scope="row" | 2005–2006
| Sharp 2 | | style="text-align:center" | {{cite web|script-title=ko:[연합인터뷰] '반올림2' 주인공 고아라|url=http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?year=2005&no=63109|website=Maeil Business Newspaper|language=ko|date=February 20, 2005|access-date=July 20, 2018|archive-date=May 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507091250/https://www.mk.co.kr/news/home/view/2005/02/63109/|url-status=live}} |
| scope="row" | 2006–2007
| Yoo Da-mi | |
| scope="row" | 2008
| Son Young-in | |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2009
| Karei naru Spy | Shin Yoon-ah | Cameo (Episode 3) |
| Heading to the Ground
| Kang Hae-bin | |
| scope="row" | 2013
| Sung Na-jung | |
| scope="row" | 2014
| Eo Soo-sun | |
| scope="row" | 2015
| Herself | Cameo (Episode 8) |
| scope="row" | 2015–2016
| Sung Na-jung | Cameo (Episode 18) | style="text-align:center" | |
| scope="row" | 2016–2017
| Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth | Aro | |
| scope="row" | 2017
| Black | Kang Ha-ram | |
| scope="row" | 2018
| Park Cha Oh-reum | |
| scope="row" | 2019
| Haechi | Chun Yeo-ji | |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2020
| Herself | Cameo (Episode 5–6) |
| Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol
| Goo Ra-ra | |
=Web series=
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| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | 2024
| Princess Hwari | style="text-align:center" | {{Cite web|script-title=ko:[단독] 고아성, 부상으로 '춘화연애담' 하차...고아라 주연|trans-title=[Exclusive] Go Ah-seong leaves 'Chunhwa Love Story' due to injury... Go Ara starring|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001074800|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Donga|language=ko|last=Yoo Ji-hye|date=September 12, 2023|access-date=September 12, 2023|archive-date=September 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230919220132/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001074800|url-status=live}} |
=Music video appearances=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Singer ! From the Album ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | 2004
| "Hug" | TVXQ | |
| scope="row" | 2005
| "La'Tale" | | | |
| scope="row" | 2007
| "Innocent Blue" | Mink | | |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2011
| "Before U Go" | TVXQ | {{cite web|script-title=ko:동방신기 '이것만은 알고 가' 뮤직비디오...'아이리스'-'아테나' 연상시켜|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=5232778&ref=mobile|website=Ilgan Sports|language=ko|date=March 22, 2011|access-date=July 4, 2018|archive-date=August 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801025631/http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=5232778&ref=mobile|url-status=live}} |
| "Juliette" {{small|(Japanese ver)}}
| SHINee | |
| scope="row" | 2015
| "A Million Pieces" |
Discography
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! From the Album ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2012
| "Now" | {{cite web|title=Actress Go Ara releases song for 'Papa'|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2946803|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=January 9, 2012|access-date=July 8, 2017|archive-date=February 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223045802/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2946803|url-status=live}} |
|---|
| "Little Girl Dreams"
| |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2013
| "Start" | {{cite web|title=Go Ara Sings '90s K-pop Tune for "Reply 1994"|url=http://en.tenasia.com/archives/76137|website=Ten Asia|language=ko|date=December 20, 2013|access-date=July 4, 2018|archive-date=August 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817121126/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/76137|url-status=dead}} |
Ambassadorship
Awards and nominations
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References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{HanCinema person}}
- {{IMDb name|4717051}}
{{Baeksang Arts Awards for Best New Actress (TV)}}
{{SBS Drama Awards for Best New Actress}}
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