Jo A Young
- Name: Jo A Young
- Native name: 조아영
- Given name: Ah Young
- Also Known as: Ayoung, Jo A Yeong, Jo Ah Young, 조자영
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Female
- Born: May 26, 1991
- Age: 34
In late 2010, rumors about a possible new girl group began circulating online. The producing duo, E-TRIBE, who had created GIRLS' GENERATION's mega-hit "Gee" and Lee Hyo Ri's "U-Go-Girl", were linked as the persons in charge of creating this new group. They quickly denied the rumors. but a few months later, Dreamcatcher Company (드림캐쳐 컴퍼니; formerly known as Happy Face Entertainment) formally announced the group.
She made her debut in January 2011 as DAL SHABET's lead rapper, vocalist and visual with their first EP, "Supa Dupa Diva". The lead single proved to be quite successful as it topped many real-time and music station charts for the majority of its promotional period.
The group underwent several lineup changes, and despite having successful singles and a solid fanbase, the company kept tinkering with their concept and looks. This confused the media and the fans as the group had no defined identity, and each comeback was met with "ambitious new looks and shocking transformations".
She made her official acting debut in January 2013 with a role in the KBS drama "Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek" and has continued her acting career ever since.
In 2016, she was one of 4 members who remained with the company and released their ninth mini-album, "Naturalness". Then, in December 2017, her contract expired, and she decided to focus on her individual activities.
In 2019, they reunited for a photo shoot and a mini-concert, and while they had talks of a possible re-launch as a 6-member group, nothing certain has happened. They have never disbanded, but none of the members remain at Dreamcatcher Company, so they continue to be on an indefinite hiatus.
She is now represented by Total Set (토탈셋).
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Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Racket Boys
Korean Drama, 2021, 16 eps
Cho A Yeong [National Youth Team Coach] (Ep. 3, 5, 9, 13-14, 16)
(Guest Role)
|
8.7
|
My Unfamiliar Family
Korean Drama, 2020, 16 eps
Lee Jin Sook [Young]
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Fall In Mulberry
Korean Drama, 2019, 9 eps
Han Seung Ah
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Best Chicken
Korean Drama, 2019, 12 eps
Moon So Dam
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
TV Novel: Waves, Waves
Korean Drama, 2018, 143 eps
Oh Bok Shil
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Our Gap Soon
Korean Drama, 2016, 61 eps
Kim Young Ran
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Love Frequency 37.2
Korean Drama, 2014, 6 eps
Jung Sun Hee
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Night Watchman's Journal
Korean Drama, 2014, 24 eps
Hong Cho Hee
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Wild Chives and Soy Bean Soup: 12 Years Reunion
Korean Drama, 2014, 26 eps
Park Moo Hee [Moo Chul's younger sis]
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Someday
Korean Drama, 2013, 5 eps
Lee Ji-eun
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Jang Ok Jung
Korean Drama, 2013, 24 eps
Princess Myung An
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Advertising Genius Lee Tae Baek
Korean Drama, 2013, 16 eps
Kong Sun Hye
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Dream High
Korean Drama, 2011, 16 eps
[Baek Hee’s Kirin student] (Ep. 16)
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Workplace Picnic Goal
Korean Movie, 2022,
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Kim's Dilcusha-Life Goes On
Korean Movie, 2016,
(Bit part)
|
0.0
|
No Breathing
Korean Movie, 2013,
Se Mi
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
tvN O'PENing: XX+XY
Korean Special, 2022, 4 eps
Joo Soo Jeong
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Fact iN Star
Korean TV Show, 2016, 200 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Duet Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2016, 47 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 21)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Game of Thrones: Superman Returns vs. 1 Night 2 Days
Korean TV Show, 2015, 1 eps
[Team 1 Night 2 Days]
(Regular Member)
|
7.8
|
2014 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2014, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.6
|
Beatles Code 3D
Korean TV Show, 2013, 18 eps
(Ep. 6)
(Guest)
|
7.3
|
Real Men
Korean TV Show, 2013, 97 eps
[Special appearance] (Ep. 39)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Hidden Singer
Korean TV Show, 2012, 17 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 13)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Miss and Mister Idol
Korean TV Show, 2012, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.9
|
Beatles Code Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 87 eps
(Ep. 24)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
2011 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2011, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.8
|
Top Gear Korea
Korean TV Show, 2011, 13 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 258)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Beatles Code
Korean TV Show, 2010, 71 eps
(Ep. 29)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2009, 336 eps
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Vitamin
Korean TV Show, 2003, 664 eps
(Ep. 613)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
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