Yoon Bo-ra (
Korean: 윤보라; born December 30, 1989), better known by the mononym Bora, is a South Korean singer, rapper and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean
girl groupSistar and its sub-group
Sistar19.
In June 2010, Bora made her debut as a member of Sistar on
KBS' Music Bank with their debut single,
Push Push.[3]
In 2011, Bora and group member
Hyolyn formed as a sub-group
Sistar19 with the single "
Ma Boy".[4]
2011–2013: Variety programs
On October 17, 2011, it was revealed that Bora would be part of the new season of
KBS2's Invincible Youth. The first episode of Invincible Youth 2 aired on November 11.[5]
On October 21, 2012, it was revealed that Bora would join one of four groups that would perform a new song for the
SBS' Gayo Daejeon music spectacular. As part of
Mystic White, Bora released the charity song "Mermaid Princess" on December 26, 2012.[6]
In 2013, Bora joined SBS's fashion program Fashion King Korea, where the cast members would team up with professional fashion designers to design and produce fashion items.[7] The same year, she was announced as a fixed host for KBS' music program Music Bank alongside
Park Seo-joon.[8]
On December 21, 2013, Bora won Best Rookie Award at the
2013 KBS Entertainment Awards for her work in Music Bank.[citation needed]
2014–2017: Television show and series appearances and contract end
In 2014, Bora made her acting debut in medical drama Doctor Stranger.[9]
In January 2015, Bora was the new MC for KBS2's fashion and beauty show, A Style For You together with
Heechul,
Hara, and
Hani.[10] In April, she collaborated with Unpretty Rapstar contestants
Kisum, Lil Cham, Jace, and male artist Adoonga for a hip-hop single titled "Feedback".[11] She then starred in web dramas, Flatterer[12] and High-End Crush.[13] In November 2015, Bora joined the cast of SBS' survival show Law of the Jungle.[14]
In June 2016, Bora was a contestant of
Mnet's dance competition show, Hit the Stage.[15]
In March 2017, it was announced that Bora would make her big screen debut in the family comedy film Sunkist Family.[16] In June 2017, Bora signed a contract under Hook Entertainment as an actress going by her full name, leaving
Starship Entertainment after seven years of being in Sistar.[17] In November 2017, Bora was cast in
tvN's fantasy drama A Korean Odyssey.[18]
2018–2022: Special MC, television show, series appearance and new label
In January 2020, Bora was cast in SBS'
Dr. Romantic Season 2.[citation needed] In August 2020, It was revealed that Bora has left Hook Entertainment and signed with
KeyEast Entertainment.[citation needed] In October 2020, Bora was announced as the ambassador of AIA Vitality.[citation needed] In November 2020, it was announced that Bora was cast in
MBC's Late Night Café Season 2, Hit Up! Hit Up! as the female lead.[citation needed]
In January 2021, it was revealed that Bora will be the host for GlanceTV's beauty show, Unnie's Beauty Carpool together with
Hyoyeon.[citation needed]
2023–present: Sistar19 Reunion
In December 2023, Bora joined the global platform
Dear U 'Bubble' where artist and fans can share private messages.[19]
Other ventures
Ambassadorship
In 2012, Bora has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to various social causes, earning her an esteemed reputation as an ambassador for several organizations and initiatives. She was honored as an ambassador for her hometown,
Ansan City, using her influence to promote the city's charm and cultural significance. Her environmental consciousness led to her appointment as the Green Campus Ambassador for
Gyeonggi-do, where she advocated for sustainable practices and eco-friendly initiatives in educational institutions.[20][21]
Additionally, Bora's concern for public health was highlighted when she served as the Emergency Medical Ambassador for the
Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2015. Through this role, she was instrumental in promoting the importance of emergency medical services and first-aid awareness among the public. Furthermore, she was designated the ambassador for
AIA Life's AIA Vitality program in 2020, leveraging her public image to stress the significance of a healthy lifestyle. In all her roles, Yoon Bora has exemplified the blend of influence and responsibility, using her platform to champion vital causes and make a difference in society.[22][23]
^Lim, Deok-cheol (January 29, 2012).
"안산시, 예능프로 유치 대부도 관광홍보 '총력'" [Ansan City, Daebudo Tourism Promotion 'all-out efforts' to attract entertainment programs]. No Cut News (in Korean).
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^Seo, Mi-yeon (March 5, 2012).
"씨스타 보라, "그린캠퍼스 홍보대사 위촉됐어요~" 여신 자태" [SISTAR's Bora, "I've been appointed as a public relations ambassador for Green Campus"]. tvreport.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Nam, An-woo (November 23, 2015).
"씨스타 보라, 보건복지부 응급의료 홍보대사 위촉" [SISTAR's Bora, Ministry of Health and Welfare Emergency Medical Service Ambassador Appointed]. Herald POP (in Korean).
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^Lee, Jun-ho (October 30, 2020).
"AIA생명, 씨스타 출신 윤보라 'AIA 바이탈리티' 홍보대사 임명" [AIA Life Insurance appoints Bora Yoon from Sistar as public relations ambassador for 'AIA Vitality']. Newsis (in Korean).
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^Lee, Hye-rin (April 20, 2012).
"씨스타 보라, 자동차 앞에서 섹시 포즈 '메간 폭스 뺨치네'" [Sistar's Bora poses sexy in front of a car 'Looks like Megan Fox']. osen.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Jeong, Ki-wook (November 8, 2012).
"휴온스, 씨스타 보라와 필름형 철분제 '헤모라민' CF촬영" [Huons, SISTAR Bora and film-type iron powder 'Hemoramine' CF shooting]. joseilbo.com (in Korean).
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^Woo, Won-ae (April 9, 2014).
"씨스타 효린-보라, 상큼발랄 여름화보 공개" [Sistar's Hyorin and Bora's refreshing summer pictorial revealed]. edaily.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Jeong, Ja-rang (August 25, 2014).
"아디다스, 씨스타 보라 러닝룩 공개..'건강한 몸매 눈길'" [Adidas unveils SISTAR Bora running look... 'Looking at a healthy body']. osen.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Kang, Lee-eun (February 16, 2017).
"씨스타 보라, 뷰티 화보 속 장밋빛 입술..."사랑스러워"" [SISTAR's Bora, rosy lips in beauty pictorial... "Lovely"]. mt.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Kim, Na-ra (March 19, 2019).
"'썬키스 패밀리' 보라 "박희순X진경과 가족 연기, 행복했다"" ['Sunkiss Family' Bora "Park Hee-soon X Jin-kyung and family acting, I was happy"]. mydaily.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Lim, Young-jin (January 16, 2011).
"씨스타 보라, '아현동마님' 출연모습 뒤늦게 화제 '못하는게 없네'" [SISTAR's Bora, appearing in 'Ahyeon-dong', a hot topic belatedly 'There's nothing I can't do']. Seoul Shinmun (in Korean).
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^Lee, Eun-ji (April 29, 2014).
"'닥터 이방인' 진혁 감독 "씨스타 보라, 사심으로 캐스팅"" ['Doctor Stranger' director Jinhyeok "Sistar's Bora was cast out of his own mind"]. Kukmin Ilbo (in Korean).
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^Shin, Mi-rae (November 3, 2015).
"씨스타(SISTAR) 보라, 상큼한 '교복 인증샷' 공개... '예뻐라'" [SISTAR's Bora reveals a refreshing 'school uniform proof shot'... 'Pretty']. topstarnews.net (in Korean).
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^Han, Soo-ah (January 11, 2016).
"'고품격 짝사랑' 진세연-씨스타(SISTAR) 보라, 수다 삼매경...'자매 같은 투샷'" [High-class unrequited love' Jin Se-yeon - SISTAR Bora, chatting... 'Two shots like sisters']. topstarnews.net (in Korean).
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^Kim, Ha-yeon (August 13, 2020).
""주지훈-김동욱이랑?"...오늘 (13일) 알려진 씨스타 출신 보 라의 깜짝 근황" ["With Joo Ji-hoon and Kim Dong-wook?"... Today (the 13th), the surprise news of Bora from SISTAR]. m.wikitree.co.kr (in Korean). Wikitree.
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^Son, Ye-ji (May 16, 2017).
"씨스타 보라, '아이리시어퍼컷'으로 연기 합격점" [SISTAR's Bora, acting pass with 'Irish Uppercut']. tenasia.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Hong, Se-young (December 11, 2017).
"[DAY컷] '화유기' 윤보라, 씨스타 해체→배우 변신 괜찮을까" [[DAY Cut] 'Hwayugi' Yoon Bora, SISTAR Disbandment → Is it okay to transform into an actor?]. sports.donga.com (in Korean).
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^Jang, Min-hye (August 10, 2018).
""섹시 카리스마"... 보라, 물오른 미모" ["Sexy charisma"... Behold, the rising beauty]. Herald POP (in Korean).
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^Ahn, Jung-seop (December 25, 2019).
"미니드라마 '내사랑 울산큰애기' 27일 첫 방영" [The mini-drama 'My Love, Ulsan Keunaegi' premiered on the 27th]. Newsis (in Korean).
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^Lee, Jun-hyeon (January 22, 2020).
"윤보라, '낭만닥터 김사부2' 간호사&'초콜릿'시한부 환자...새해부터 '열일 행보'" [Yoon Bo–ra, a nurse from 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 2' & a terminally ill patient from 'Chocolate'... Starting from the New Year, 'ten days']. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean).
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^Moon, Ji-yeon (November 2, 2020).
"[공식] 윤보라X신윤섭, 판타지 힐링 드라마 '심야카페' 시즌2 주연" [[Official] Bora Yoon X Yoonseop Shin, starring in the fantasy healing drama 'Late Night Cafe' Season 2]. Sports Chosun (in Korean).
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^Jeong, Han-byeon (April 30, 2021).
"다솜→송진우, '드라마월드' 깜짝 등장" [Dasom → Song Jin-woo, surprise appearance in 'Drama World']. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean).
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^Park A-ram (December 9, 2021).
"씨스타 출신 윤보라, 수녀 됐다..세례명은 베로니카 [공식]" [SISTAR's Bora Yoon, became a nun.. The baptismal name is Veronica [Official]] (in Korean).
Sports Chosun.
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^Park Ah-reum (July 21, 2022).
"윤보라 "첫 선생님 역할 고민 많았는데 즐거웠다"(스톡오브하이스쿨)" [Yoon Bo-ra, "I had a lot of trouble with my first teacher role, but it was fun" (Stock of High School)] (in Korean). Newsen.
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^Lee Ye-joo (March 30, 2023).
"씨스타 출신' 윤보라, '종이달' 출연 확정[공식]" [Yoon Bora from 'Sistar' confirmed to appear in 'Paper Moon' [Official]] (in Korean).
Sports Kyunghyang.
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^Lee, Ji-young (June 11, 2011).
"'씨스타' 보라, '야구 읽어주는 남자' MC 발탁" ['Sistar' Bora selected as MC for 'The Man Who Reads Baseball']. Naver News (in Korean).
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^Kang, Kyung-yoon (February 2, 2014).
"'패션왕 코리아' 보라 vs 김나영, 우승 가능성 전격 분석" ['Fashion King Korea' Bora vs Kim Na-young, analysis of the possibility of winning]. ent.sbs.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Choi, Doo-seon (November 13, 2012).
"박상면·씨스타 보라, '전파왕'서 MC 호흡" [Park Sang-myeon and SISTAR Bora work as MCs in 'The King of Radio']. Naver News (in Korean).
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^"'청춘불패2' 첫 만남은 나이 정리부터 "빠른은 어떻게?"" [The first meeting of 'Invincible Youth 2' starts with the age summary and "How fast is it?"]. Seoul Shinmun (in Korean).
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^Kim, Ye-rang (December 23, 2015).
"[화장대를 부탁해] 보라 "한채영-최희 만나기 전, 겁 먹었다"" [[Take care of the dressing table] Bora "Before meeting Han Chae-young and Choi Hee, I was scared"]. Naver News (in Korean).
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^Lee, Jin-wook (July 28, 2016).
"씨스타 보라, '힛 더 스테이지' 소감 "더 잘할게요"" [SISTAR Bora's thoughts on 'Hit the Stage' "I'll do better"]. news1.kr (in Korean).
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^Kim, Ga-young (February 26, 2016).
"'정글' 이장우♥보라, 파나마 커플 탄생 "메모지로 연락처 교환"" ['Jungle' Lee Jang-woo ♥ Bora, Panamanian couple birth "exchange contacts with memos"]. tvreport.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Lee, Yi-jin (April 6, 2019).
"'정법' 보라, 태양열 조리기 제작...'이과천재 등극'" ['Jeongbeop' Bora, solar cooker production... 'Rise to Science Genius']. xsportsnews.com (in Korean).
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^Kim, Cheol-hwan (January 10, 2021).
"씨스타 출신 보라 "뷰티 예능 MC 됐어요"" [Former SISTAR Bora "I became a beauty variety show MC"]. kookbang.dema.mil.kr (in Korean).
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^Seo Ye-jin (November 2, 2021).
"[공식] 윤보라, '해피뷰티데이' 메인 MC 발탁" [[Official] Bora Yoon, 'Happy Beauty Day' main MC selected] (in Korean). Ten Asia.
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^Oh, Ji-won (April 15, 2022).
"'원조체육돌' 보라, '마체농' 막내로 합류 (공식)" ['Original Sports Idol' Bora joins 'Machenong' as the youngest member]. YTN (in Korean).
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^Park, Gwi-im (February 15, 2012).
"보라 지창욱 연인포스 폴폴 선남선녀 스캔들? '청담동 포착' 시선집중" [Bora Ji Chang-wook Lover force fall pole handsome man and woman scandal? 'Capturing Cheongdam-dong' draws attention]. Seoul Shinmun (in Korean).
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^Kim, Seong-hee (October 5, 2012).
"씨스타 보라, 이석훈의 연인으로 변신" [Sistar's Bora transforms into Lee Seok-hoon's lover]. star.moneytoday.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Kang, Su-jin (September 3, 2015).
"주영, 보라와 함께한 'WET' 뮤비 공개" ['WET' music video released with Jooyoung and Bora]. sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Ji, Min-kyung (October 20, 2016).
"[★SHOT!] "이 조합 찬성이요"...박재범·보라 케미 폭발" [[★SHOT!] "I agree with this combination"...Explosion of Jay Park and Bora chemistry]. osen.co.kr (in Korean).
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^Moon, Wan-shik (October 25, 2013).
"박서준·보라, '뮤직뱅크' MC 댄스신고식 "떨려"" [Park Seo-joon and Bora, 'Music Bank' MC dance report ceremony "trembling"]. Naver News (in Korean).
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^Moon, Seon-ho (December 12, 2014).
"'2014 한중가요제', 오는 14일 KBS2 방송...엑소·방탄소년단·블락비·씨스타 등 '뜨거운 무대'" [2014 Korea-China Song Festival', KBS2 broadcast on the 14th... 'Hot stages' such as EXO, BTS, Block B, Sistar, etc.]. m.stoo.com (in Korean).
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^Han, Hae-sun (July 17, 2018).
"[공식입장] '프로듀스48' 측 "보라, 이승기 대신 스페셜MC..어제(16일) 녹화"" [[Official position] 'Produce 48' side "Bora, special MC instead of Lee Seung-gi..Recorded yesterday (16th)"]. sedaily.com (in Korean).
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^Moon Wan-shik; Lee Kyung-ho; Kim Seong-hee (December 21, 2013).
"존박·보라, 쇼·오락 남녀신인상 수상(KBS연예대상)" [John Park · Bora, Show/Entertainment Rookie of the Year Award (KBS Entertainment Awards)] (in Korean). Osen.
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