# Yoon Bo-ra

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 group Sistar and its sub-group Sistar19.

## Early life and education

Bora was born on December 30, 1989, in Seoul. She majored in Musical Theater in Myongji University, and graduated in February 2015.

## Career
### 2010–2011: Sistar and Sistar19

In June 2010, Bora made her debut as a member of Sistar on KBS' Music Bank with their debut single, Push Push.
In 2011, Bora and group member Hyolyn formed as a sub-group Sistar19 with the single "Ma Boy".

### 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.
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.
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. The same year, she was announced as a fixed host for KBS' music program Music Bank alongside Park Seo-joon. On December 21, 2013, Bora won Best Rookie Award at the 2013 KBS Entertainment Awards for her work in Music Bank.

### 2014–2017: Television show and series appearances and contract end

In 2014, Bora made her acting debut in medical drama Doctor Stranger.
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. In April, she collaborated with Unpretty Rapstar contestants Kisum, Lil Cham, Jace, and male artist Adoonga for a hip-hop single titled "Feedback". She then starred in web dramas, Flatterer and High-End Crush. In November 2015, Bora joined the cast of SBS' survival show Law of the Jungle.
In June 2016, Bora was a contestant of Mnet's dance competition show, Hit the Stage.
In March 2017, it was announced that Bora would make her big screen debut in the family comedy film Sunkist Family. 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. In November 2017, Bora was cast in tvN's fantasy drama A Korean Odyssey.

### 2018–2022: Special MC, television show, series appearance and new label

In July 2018, Bora appeared as the special MC for Produce 48 on episode 6 and 7. She also appeared as one-day healing mentor on episode 11. In November 2018, Bora was cast in OCN's Quiz of God - Season 5 : Reboot.
In January 2020, Bora was cast in SBS' Dr. Romantic Season 2. In August 2020, It was revealed that Bora has left Hook Entertainment and signed with KeyEast Entertainment. In October 2020, Bora was announced as the ambassador of AIA Vitality. 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.
In January 2021, it was revealed that Bora will be the host for GlanceTV's beauty show, Unnie's Beauty Carpool together with Hyoyeon.

### 2023–present: Sistar19 reunion

In December 2023, Bora joined the global platform Dear U 'Bubble' where artist and fans can share private messages.

## Other ventures
### Ambassadorship

In 2012, Bora was honored as an ambassador for her hometown, Ansan City, and was appointed to be the Green Campus Ambassador for Gyeonggi-do.
In 2015, Bora served as the Emergency Medical Ambassador for the Ministry of Health and Welfare. She was also designated the ambassador for AIA Life's AIA Vitality program in 2020.

### Endorsement

| Brand | Year | Product | Note |
| Hyundai Motor | 2012 | Veloster Turbo | Automobile |
| Huons | 2012 | Hemoramine | Film-type iron powder |
| Clarisonic | 2014 | Vibrating cleanser | Cleansing device |
| Aioli | 2014 | Plastic Island | Clothes |
| Adidas | 2014 | Energy Boost | Sports |
| Clio | 2017 | Mad Matte | Cosmetics |
| Sonia | 2018 | Rome Story | Clothes |

## Discography
### Singles
#### As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales (DL) | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Sales (DL) | Album |
| "Mermaid Princess" (with Jiyoung, Sunhwa, Gayoon and Lizzy) | 2012 | 10 | KOR: 183,655+ | 2012 SBS 가요대전 The Color Of K-Pop 'Mystic White' |
| "Feedback" (with Kisum, Lil Cham, Jace and I.M) | 2015 | 18 | KOR: 96,633+ | Non-album single |

#### As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR Down. | Album |
| "Aloha" (Soyou feat. Bora) | 2023 | 27 | Summer Recipe |

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
| 2019 | Sunkist Family | Kyung-Joo | |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Opposites Attract | Tapdance academy student | Special appearance |
| 2012 | Family | Herself | Cameo |
| 2014 | Doctor Stranger | Lee Chang-yi | |
| 2015 | The Flatterer | Bong-hee | |
| 2015 | High-End Crush | Min-joo | |
| 2016 | What Happened at the Airport | Herself | |
| 2017 | Irish Uppercut | Do Hae-na | |
| 2017 | A Korean Odyssey | Alice / Jade Dragon | |
| 2018 | Gangnam Beauty | Model | Cameo (episode 5) |
| 2018 | Quiz of God 5: Reboot | Jang Seung-bin | Researcher in CODAS |
| 2019 | Worth Waiting for Dating | Kang Bo-ram | |
| 2019–2020 | Chocolate | Hui Na | Cameo (episodes 13, 15–16) |
| 2020–2023 | Dr. Romantic | Joo Young-mi | Season 2–3 |
| 2021 | Hip Up! Hit Up! | Son A-young | |
| 2021 | Dramaworld | Soldier | Special appearance |
| 2021–2022 | The One and Only | Veronica | |
| 2022 | O'PENing: "Stock of High School" | Son Do-wan's homeroom teacher | Cameo (season 5) |
| 2023 | Pale Moon | Lee Ru-ri | |

### Television show

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2011 | Man Reading Baseball | Season 2, with Heo Il-hoo |
| 2011–2012 | Invincible Youth Season 2 | Series regular |
| 2012–2013 | Park Sangmyeon's Radio King | With Kim Hwan and Yoon Da-young |
| 2013 | Fashion King Korea | Contestant, runner-up |
| 2015 | A Style For You | With Kim Hee-chul, Goo Hara, and Hani |
| 2015–2016 | Take Care of My Dressing Table | With Han Chae-young and Choi Hee |
| 2016 | Hit the Stage | Contestant |
| 2016 | Law of the Jungle | Cast member in Panama |
| 2019 | Law of the Jungle | Cast member in Tasman Islands |
| 2021 | Unnie's Beauty Carpool | With Hyoyeon |
| 2021 | Happy Beauty Day | With Park Sol-mi and Jo Yeon-woo |
| 2022 | Jump Like a Witch | Cast member |

### Music video appearances

| Year | Song title | Artist |
| 2011 | Boyfriend | Boyfriend |
| 2012 | I Need You | K.Will |
| 2012 | Because I Love You | Lee Seok-heon |
| 2015 | Wet | Jooyoung |
| 2016 | Drive | Jay Park |

### Hosting

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2013–2015 | Music Bank | With Park Seo-joon |
| 2014 | Korea-China Song Festival | With Jo Woo-jong, Zhu Xun, and Terry Lin |
| 2016 | Quiz on Korea | With Lee Hwi-jae |
| 2018 | Produce 48 | Special MC |

## 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. |
| KBS Entertainment Awards | 2013 | Best Rookie Award | Music Bank | Won | |