Jo Yuri

1. Career

1.1. 2017–2020: Pre-debut and Iz*One

In July 2017, Jo participated in Mnet's reality television show Idol School where the nine final participants would debut with newly formed girl group Fromis 9.^[7] She finished in 15th place.^[8]

On May 11, 2018, Jo participated in Mnet's reality television show Produce 48 where she finished in 3rd place. As one of twelve successful participants, she went on to be a part of the newly formed girl group Iz*One.^[9] On October 29, 2018, Jo debuted as a member of Iz*One with the release of Color*Iz.^[10] On February 17, 2020, Iz*One released their first Korean-language studio album Bloom*Iz, on which Jo wrote and co-composed the song "Someday", a sub-unit song sung by her, Kim Chae-won, and Choi Ye-na.^[11] The group disbanded on April 29, 2021, upon the expiration of their contract.^[12]

On September 22, 2020, Jo released "My Love" for SBS's television series Do You Like Brahms?.^[13]

1.2. 2021–present: Solo activities

On June 24, 2021, Jo released "Story of Us" for JTBC's television series Monthly Magazine Home.^[14]

On September 23, Jo released "Autumn Memories" (가을 상자), a collaboration song with Lee Seok-hoon.^[15] On September 24, WakeOne announced that Jo will be releasing her first single album titled Glassy on October 7, with lead single of the same name.^[16] Following her debut as a soloist, Jo was nominated for Rookie of the Year at the 36th Golden Disc Awards,^[17] Best New Female Artist at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards,^[18] and Rookie of the Year at the 31st Seoul Music Awards.^[19]

On April 11, 2022, Jo was cast in her first acting role, the Playlist Studio web series Mimicus.^[20] On May 17, it was announced that Jo would be releasing her first extended play titled Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Major on June 2, with lead single "Love Shhh!".^[21] The album debuted at number five on South Korea's Circle Album Chart. On June 7, she achieved her first ever music show win on SBS M's The Show for "Love Shhh!"^[22] On August 11, Jo released the promotional single "Maybe" through Universe.^[23] On September 13, Jo released the song "Can You Feel My Heart" as part of the soundtrack for the KBS2 television series The Law Cafe.^[24]

On October 8, it was announced that Jo would be releasing her second single album titled Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Minor on October 24.^[25] Later that same month, Jo released the song "Run (Female Ver.)" for the Netflix television series The Fabulous.^[26] In December 2022, Jo made a special appearance in episode 7 of the second season of Work Later, Drink Now portraying Sieun, a juvenile delinquent. Jo's performance was well received by critics such as Choi Hye-jin writing for MT Star News, who praised Jo's natural acting and described the performance as "short, but leaving a strong impression".^[27] In addition to her appearance, Jo also released the track "Drink It, Girls!" as part of the soundtrack for Work Later, Drink Now 2.^[28]

On June 29, 2023, it was announced that Jo had been cast in the second season of the Netflix television series Squid Game,^[29] which was released in December 2024. She also appeared in season 3 of the series, which was released in June 2025.^[30] She played the role of Kim Jun-hee, also known as Player 222,^[31] where she gained significant attention for her acting in the series.^[30] On July 2, Jo released the track "Down (Juicy Juicy)" for tvN television series See You in My 19th Life.^[32] Three days later, she released a cover of Taeyeon's "A Poem Titled You".^[33] On July 25, it was announced that Jo would be releasing her second extended play titled Love All, alongside the lead single "Taxi", on August 9.^[34] On August 29, she and Zerobaseone's Sung Han-bin released the duet "Luv Luv Luv" as part of the soundtrack for the tvN series My Lovely Liar.^[35]

On October 25, 2024, Jo released the track "Spring Days pass" for tvN television series Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born.^[36] On June 25, 2025, it was announced that Jo would release her third extended play Episode 25 on July 14, two years after her previous release.^[37] On July 7, the pre-release track "Growls and Purrs" was released, followed by the release of Episode 25 on July 14. On July 13, Jo Yu-ri revealed on the MBC variety show Omniscient Interfering View that she had officially renewed her contract with WakeOne.^[38][39]

On July 21, 2025, it was announced that Jo would be starring in the Netflix television series Variety, portraying the lead role of Seung-hee, an obsessive K-pop fan.^[40] On April 25, 2026, it was announced that Jo would be starring in the television series Love Virus, portraying the lead role of Im Mi-a, a criminal hunter.^[41]

2. Endorsements

In 2021, Jo appeared in advertising for Olive Young's cosmetic brand colorgram.^[42]

In August 2022, Jo was selected as a promotional model for Logitech G Aurora Collection, a gaming gear line with a pastel color scheme.^[43]

On May 24, 2023, Jo and actress Chae Soo-bin released the promotional single "Yellow Circle" in collaboration with Lipton and Starship Entertainment.^[44]

In March 2025, Jo collaborated with the South Korean fashion brand Mardi Mercredi after being selected as one of its models. The collaboration was presented through a pictorial released in conjunction with Dazed Korea.^[45]

3. Discography

3.1. Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures

Title	Details	Peak chart positions		Sales
		KOR [46]	JPN [47]
Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Major	Released: June 2, 2022 Label: Wake One Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	5	27	KOR: 92,679[48] JPN: 3,139 (Phy.)[49]
Love All	Released: August 9, 2023 Label: Wake One Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	11	—	KOR: 38,232[50]
Episode 25	Released: July 14, 2025 Label: Wake One Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	19	—	KOR: 22,828[51]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

3.2. Single albums

List of single albums, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures

Title	Details	Peak chart positions	Sales
		KOR [52]
Glassy	Released: October 7, 2021 Label: Wake One Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	5	KOR: 89,168[53]
Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Minor	Released: October 24, 2022 Label: Wake One Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	6	KOR: 58,874[54]

3.3. Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album

Title	Year	Peak chart positions		Album
		KOR [55]	KOR Billb. [2][56]
"Autumn Memories" (가을 상자) (with Lee Seok-hoon)	2021	193	—	Non-album single
"Glassy"		137	84	Glassy
"Love Shhh!" (러브 쉿!)	2022	97	16	Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Major
"Loveable"		—[3]	—	Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Minor
"Taxi"	2023	—[4]	—	Love All
"Growls and Purrs" (개와 고양이의 시간)	2025	—[5]	—	Episode 25
"Farewell for Now!" (이제 안녕!)		—[6]	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

3.3.1. Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		KOR DL [61]
"Maybe" (모를 수도 있지만)	2022	77	Non-album singles
"Yellow Circle" (with Chae Soo-bin)	2023	121

3.4. Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		KOR DL [62]
"My Love"	2020	29	Do You Like Brahms? OST Part 7
"Story of Us"	2021	62	Monthly Magazine Home OST Part 2
"Can You Feel My Heart" (내 마음을 느끼나요)	2022	8	The Law Cafe OST Part 2
"Run (Female Ver.)"		—	The Fabulous OST Part 2
"Drink It, Girls!" (적셔!)	2023	85	Work Later, Drink Now 2 OST Part 5
"Down (Juicy Juicy)"		41	See You in My 19th Life OST
"Luv Luv Luv" (with Sung Han-bin)		46	My Lovely Liar OST Part 5
"Lost Dreams"		—	Street Woman Fighter 2 OST Part 3
"My Highlight"	2024	117	True Beauty (Aeni Series) Season 1 OST Part 1
"Spring Days Pass" (봄날은 간다!)		77	Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born OST Part 3
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

3.5. Other charted songs

List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
		KOR DL [63]
"Express Moon"	2021	57	Glassy
"Round and Around"	2022	73	Op.22 Y-Waltz : in Major
"Rolla Skates"		63
"This Time"		69
"Opening"		68
"Blank"		52	Op.22 Y-Waltz : in Minor
"Favorite Part"		61
"A Poem Titled You" (그대라는 시)	2023	68	Non-album single
"Lemon Black Tea"		59	Love All
"Bitter Taste"		74
"Hang On"		76
"Bruise" (멍)		67
"Alcohol is" (술이야)		113	Non-album single

3.6. Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.^[11]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, name of the album, and credited roles

Title	Year	Artist	Album	Composer	Lyricist	Arranger
"Someday"	2020	Iz*One	Bloom*Iz
"With*One"			Oneiric Diary
"Opening"	2022	Jo Yu-ri	Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Major
"Growls and Purrs"	2025		Episode 25
"Farewell for Now!"

4. Videography

4.1. Music videos

Title	Year	Director(s)	Ref.
"Glassy"	2021	Sunny Visual	[64]
"Love Shhh!"	2022		[65]
"Loveable"		Jo Won-Jun (Studio Wacko)	[66]
"Taxi"	2023	725 (SL Visual Lab)	[67]
"Farewell for Now!"	2025	Unknown	[68]

5. Filmography

5.1. Television series

Television series appearances

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2024–2025	Squid Game	Kim Jun-hee (Player 222)	Seasons 2–3	[29][69]
TBA	Variety	Seung-hee		[40]
	Love Virus	Im Mi-a		[41]

5.2. Web series

Web series appearances

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2022	Mimicus	Oh Ro-si		[20]
	Work Later, Drink Now	Si-eun	Cameo (season 2)	[70]

5.3. Television shows

Television shows appearances

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2017	Idol School	Contestant	Finished at 15th place	[71]
2018	Produce 48		Finished at 3rd place	[72]
2022	As Each Instinct	Host	with Lee Dae-hwi	[73]

5.4. Web shows

Web shows appearances

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2021–2022	Adola Travel Agency: Cheat-ing Trip	Host	Season 1–2	[74]

5.5. Music video appearances

Year	Title	Artist	Ref.
2025	"Lost and Found"	Cloud Koh	[75]

6. Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination

Award ceremony	Year	Category	Nominee / Work	Result	Ref.
Asia Artist Awards	2021	Female Solo Singer Popularity Award	Jo Yu-ri	Nominated	[76]
	2024	Best Choice Award – TV/Film		Won	[77]
		Emotive Award – TV/Film		Won
Asian Pop Music Awards	2021	Best New Artist (Overseas)	Glassy	Nominated	[78]
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards	2025	Female Multi-tainer	Jo Yu-ri	Won	[79]
Golden Disc Awards	2022	Rookie of the Year Award		Nominated	[17]
		Seezn Most Popular Artist Award		Nominated	[80]
Korea First Brand Awards	2023	Actress-Idol to Lead 2023		Won	[81]
MAMA Awards	2021	Artist of the Year		Longlisted	[18]
		Best New Female Artist		Nominated
	2022	Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10		Nominated	[82]
Mnet Japan Fan's Choice Awards	2022	Hot Icon		Won	[83]
Seoul Music Awards	2022	K-wave Popularity Award		Nominated	[19]
		Popularity Award		Nominated
		Rookie of the Year		Nominated