Kwon Yu-ri, better known by her mononym Yuri, is a South Korean singer, actress and songwriter. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea's most popular girl groups worldwide. Apart from her group's activities, she has acted in several television dramas such as Fashion King (2012), Local Hero (2016), Innocent Defendant (2017), Dae Jang Geum Is Watching (2018), Bossam: Steal the Fate (2021), and Good Job (2022). In 2013, she made her film debut in No Breathing. In 2018, she made her debut as a soloist with her first extended play The First Scene.
Yuri in 2023
Yuri at VIP premiere of the film No Breathing in October 2013
Girls' Generation, also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, member Jessica departed from the group in September 2014. Among the most known South Korean figures and successful K-pop groups worldwide, Girls' Generation has earned numerous accolades and the honorific nickname "The Nation's Girl Group" in their home country.
Girls' Generation in August 2022 L–R: Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yoona, Seohyun, Yuri, Taeyeon, Sooyoung
Girls' Generation performing at the 2008 Beach Volleyball Competition at Jamsil Arena in Seoul
Girls' Generation attending the 2010 Golden Disk Awards
Girls' Generation performing "The Boys" at the 2012 LG Cinema 3D World Festival