Jeon Boram
Quick Facts
Biography
Jeon Bo-ram (born March 22, 1986), better known mononymously as Boram, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group T-ara.
Early life
Jeon Bo-ram was born on March 22, 1986, in Seoul, South Korea. Her father is Jeon Young-rok, who was a hugely popular singer in South Korea in the 1970s and 1980s. Her mother is Lee Mi-young, a well-known actress. She is a third-generation artist in Korea as both her grandfather, Hwang Hae, and grandmother, Baek Sul-hee, were both famous singers. Her younger sister, Woo-ram, is a member of a co-ed idol rock group called Five Run Strike, under the stage name Rami. Woo-ram was previously part of the South Korean girl group D-Unit, under the stage name Ram.
Career
2008–2013: Career Beginning
Boram released one album and a single prior to her debut in T-ara. "From Memory" was released in November 14, 2008 and "Lucifer Project Vol 1. 愛" was released in April 15, 2008.
Boram was contacted by the CEO of Core Contents Media after he watched a video clip of Boram dancing to BoA's "My Name". In mid-2009, Boram was the first member to join T-ara after two members, Jiae and Jiwon, left the group.
In 2010, she was cast in a one-episode film of KBS's Purple Heeled Grim Reaper is Coming.
It was announced on July 15, 2010, that she would take over Eunjung's position as the second leader of T-ara, following the addition of new member Hwayoung.
In December 2010, she was involved in a musical called "I Really Really Like You" with her father. Boram passed on her leadership to fellow member Hyomin in July 2011.
Boram along with Qri and Soyeon formed a subgroup called QBS in May 2013. The subgroup focused on the Japanese market. The subgroup release their debut single titled "Kaze no You ni" (風のように, Like the Wind) on June 26, 2013.
2017–present: Departure from MBK Entertainment
On March 6, 2017 MBK announced that T-ara will be releasing their last album as six member group in May, after Boram and Soyeon terminating their contract and other members will stay with the label until December 2017.On May 7, MBK Entertainment revealed the group's plans had changed and that the group would disband following the release of the album and that the final album had been re-scheduled to release in June 2017, but Boram and Soyeon not being able to partake due to the expiry of their contracts. On May 8, it was announced that T-ara's last performance as six-members will be in Taiwan concert on May 13.
Discography
Year | Album | Song | Notes |
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2008 | Lucifer Project Vol 1. 愛 | Is It Today | Debut song |
From Memory | From Memory | ||
2013 | Bunny Style! | Maybe Maybe |
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | The Romantic President | Cameo | |
2010 | Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp | ||
2011 | Gisaeng Ghost |
Television series
Year | Network | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | MBC | Soul | Shin So-yi | Supporting role |
2010 | KBS2 | Master of Study | Herself | Cameo |
The Angel of Death Comes with Purple High Heels | Ami | |||
2015 | Sweet Temptation | Bo-ram |
Musical theatre
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2014 | The Lost Garden Musical | Mercy | Lead role |
Endorsements
Year | Title | |
---|---|---|
2007 | Public Information Office | |
2008 | Luna Cosmetics | |
2011 | Crown Sando | with Jeon Young-rok |
2013 | OranC | with Jeon Young-rok and Jeon Woo-ram |