Gyuri

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Gyuri's legacy is deeply tied to Kara's groundbreaking success. As the leader and main vocalist, she helped the group become one of the most influential second-generation K-pop acts. Kara's Japanese achievements were historic, with multiple number-one albums on Oricon and sold-out arena tours. Gyuri's leadership during the group's contract dispute in 2011 demonstrated her resilience. Her transition to acting and radio has been steady, and her 2022 reunion with Kara was a major cultural moment, proving the enduring power of second-gen K-pop.

AwardsGyuri has won several awards as a member of Kara, including Golden Disc Awards (Disc Bonsang for "Lupin" and "Step"), Seoul Music Awards (Bonsang), and Mnet Asian Music Awards (Best Dance Performance for "Mister"). She has not won major individual acting awards.

Rankings & Lists

Top 10 Most Influential Girl Groups of Second Generation

Billboard Korea·2020

Magazine Covers

Ceci

2010-03-01

Kara's Rising Star

Elle Korea

2011-06-01

Kara: The Queens of K-pop

Records & Feats

First K-pop Girl Group to Hold a Solo Concert in Japan

Career Milestone·2013

Kara was the first K-pop girl group to hold a standalone concert in Japan, performing at the Tokyo Dome in 2013.

Most Weeks at Number One on Oricon Weekly Chart for a K-pop Girl Group

Chart Record·2011

Kara's Japanese single 'Jet Coaster Love' spent multiple weeks at number one, setting a record at the time.