An entertainment insider revealed to Sports Chosun on January 7th, “Jo Yu Ri has been selected as the lead for the new drama ‘Variety’.” “Variety”, directed by Kim Yong-hoon of “Mask Girl”, is a thriller set in the idol industry. Reports suggest that the cast will include current idol group members, and the drama will feature a fictional idol group created specifically for the story.
Jo Yu Ri, a former member of the project girl group IZ*ONE from “Produce 48”, was known as the group’s main vocalist, showcasing her exceptional singing abilities. Her multifaceted talents as an idol have heightened anticipation for her performance in “Variety”.
Jo Yu Ri recently participated in Netflix’s “Squid Game 2”, released on December 26th, 2024. In the series, she played Jun-hee, a pregnant woman who loses a fortune after trusting the investment information from her boyfriend Myung-gi (played by Im Si-wan), leading her to join the deadly game. Her portrayal of Jun-hee, a character torn between cold rationality and maternal fear for her unborn child, captivated viewers with its emotional depth, earning her critical praise.
With her strong and nuanced performance in “Squid Game 2”, Jo Yu Ri made a confident debut on the global stage, drawing comparisons to Jung Ho-yeon as the next breakout star. Her ability to convey intricate emotions with piercing intensity has positioned her as a promising actress, leaving fans eager to see her development in the third season of “Squid Game”.
Meanwhile, on August 5th, 2023, the Youtube channel “Ggondaehee” uploaded a video titled “Meet the lovely prince of Busan Jo Yu Ri who came by Taxi!”
In the video, Jo Yu Ri introduced herself, saying “I’m currently working as a singer and actress at the same time”. Mentioning her debut through “Produce 48”, she said, “During my trainee days, I failed an audition program then participated in another one and finally got the chance to debut”. She added, “After promoting as a member of IZ*ONE for two and a half years, I debuted as a solo artist”.
In particular, Jo Yu Ri said, “I challenged many auditions”, adding “I failed them all except for one. I remember auditioning twice a week”.
In fact, the only project that cast Jo Yu Ri is Netflix’s original series “Squid Game 2”. Youtuber Kim Dae Hee applauded her, saying “Is it the ‘Squid Game’ that I know? I heard Season 2 is coming out. You really got cast for it?”. In response, Jo Yu Ri emphasized, “I’m not exaggerating my story. It’s true”.
Source: Naver
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