Jeon Boram

Jeon Bo-ram (born March 22, 1986),[1] referred to as Boram, is a South Korean singer and actress. She originally debuted as a solo artist with releasing four singles in 2008 before eventually became as a member of girl group T-ara in 2009. The group went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.[2]

"Boram" redirects here. For the given name (and other people with the same name), see Bo-ram (name).
This is a Korean name; the family name is Jeon.
Jeon Bo-ram
전보람
Boram at the "So Crazy" Showcase 2015
Born
Jeon Bo-ram

(1986-03-22) March 22, 1986
Seoul, South Korea
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actress
Parent(s)Lee Mi-young
Jeon Young-rok
RelativesJeon Woo-ram (sister)
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2008–present
LabelsMBK
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
전보람
Revised RomanizationJeon Bo-ram
McCune–ReischauerChŏn Po-ram

Early life

Jeon Bo-ram was born on March 22, 1986, in Seoul, South Korea.[1][3] 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.[4][5] Her younger sister, Jeon Woo-ram, is a member of D-Unit, under the stage name Ram.

Career

2008–2013: Career beginnings
Main article: T-ara

Boram released 2 single albums which consisted of 4 singles prior to her debut in T-ara. Her debut digital single "Is It Today" was released on April 15, 2008 in a single album titled "Lucifer Project Vol 1. 愛".[6] On November 14, 2008, she released her 2nd digital single titled "From Memory", along with 2 other singles.[7]

Boram was contacted by the CEO of Core Contents Media after he watched a video clip of her 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 drama special of KBS's "The Angel Of Death Comes With Purple High Heels".

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.[8]

In December 2010, she was cast in a musical called "I Really Really Like You" along with her father.[9] Boram passed on her leadership to fellow member Hyomin in July 2011.[10]

Boram along with Qri and Soyeon formed a subgroup called QBS in May 2013. The subgroup focused on the Japanese market. They released 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 Entertainment (formerly known as Core Contents Media) announced that T-ara would be releasing their last album as six-member group in May, after Boram and Soyeon decided not to renew their contracts, and other members decided to stay with the label until December 31, 2017.[11] 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 rescheduled to release in June 2017, with Boram and Soyeon not participating due to the expiry of their contracts.[12][13] On May 8, it was announced that T-ara's last performance as six-members would be in Taiwan concert on May 13.[14][15] In September 2019, Boram casted in ‘Modern Family’ of MBN along with her mother.This is the first time public appearance in a while.She also starred in youth drama called ‘Shall we that’s’ in 2019. [16]

Discography
Main article: T-ara discography
Year Album Song Notes
2008 Lucifer Project Vol 1. 愛 Is It Today Debut single
From Memory From Memory Title track
Since Then Single
Loving You Single
2013 Bunny Style! Maybe Maybe Solo

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref
2002 The Romantic President Cameo [17]
2010 Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp Ji-ae [18]
2011 Gisaeng Ryung

Television series
Year Network Title Role Notes Ref
2009 MBC Soul Shin So-yi Supporting Role [19]
2010 KBS2 Master of Study Bad student Cameo [20]
The Angel Of Death Comes With Purple High Heels Ah-mi Supporting Role [21]
2015 Naver TV Cast Sweet Temptation Youn-hee Web Drama
2019 Smile TV Shall we that’s Leading Role [22]

Variety shows
Year Title Network Role Ref
2013 Wooram's Family Camp MBC Herself

Musical
Year Title Role Notes Ref
2011I Really Really Like You [23]
2014The Lost Garden MusicalMercyLead Role [23]
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References
  1. "Jeon Bo-ram (전보람, Korean actress, singer, model, model for commercials)". HanCinema. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  2. Nannar, Nina (May 9, 2017). "Ten best selling girl groups of all time". ITV News. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  3. Mark Russell (April 29, 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  4. Lee, Hyo-won (May 5, 2010). "Veteran singer Baek Seol-hee dies". The Korea Times. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  5. "Lee Mi Young and Boram, "Let everyone all be happy and follow their dreams"". Daily K Pop News. September 20, 2010. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  6. Jeon BoRam (Artist) (February 2, 2011). "Jeon BoRam – Lucifer Project Vol 1. Love – Amazon.com.com Music". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. "Music: From Memory (CD) by Jeon BoRam". Tower.com. February 2, 2011. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  8. (in Korean) '7인조' 티아라 리더, 은정에서 보람으로. Starnews. July 16, 2010.
  9. (in Korean) Na, Jiyeon '티아라' 보람, 뮤지컬 데뷔..."아버지 전영록과 동반 출연" Archived April 23, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  10. (in Korean) Kwon, Su Bin 보람→효민 리더교체 “모든 멤버에게 기회줄 것
  11. 티아라, 5월 초 완전체 컴백 확정…13번째 미니앨범(공식입장). M.entertain.naver.com (in Korean). August 29, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
  12. 티아라, 새앨범 6월말로 연기..완전체 아닌 4인 컴백 (in Korean). Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  13. "티아라 "완전체 15일 끝+4인 활동+보람·소연 응원"(공식)". Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  14. "티아라 측 "대만 콘서트서 완전체로 무대 펼칠 예정"(공식입장)". 네이트뉴스. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  15. "[단독] 티아라 소연·보람, 대만 콘서트서 마지막 인사 "완전체 활동 끝"". 네이트뉴스. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  16. https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/290788/20191127/t-ara-jeon-boram-returns-with-new-drama-shell-we-thats.htm. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  17. "The Romantic President Cast (Korean Movie – 2002) – 피아노 치는 대통령". HanCinema. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  18. "Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp Cast (Korean Movie – 2010) – 고死 두 번째 이야기 : 교생실습". HanCinema. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  19. "HON – Soul Cast (Korean Drama – 2009) – 혼 – 魂". HanCinema. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  20. "Master of Study Cast (Korean Drama – 2010) – 공부의 신". HanCinema. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  21. "Drama Special – The Angel of Death Comes with Purple High Heels (Korean Drama – 2010) – 드라마 스페셜 – 보라색 하이힐을 신고 저승사자가 온다". HanCinema. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  22. https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/290788/20191127/t-ara-jeon-boram-returns-with-new-drama-shell-we-thats.htm. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  23. "T-Ara's Boram to play the lead role in 'The Lost Garden' ~ Daily K Pop News". Dkpopnews.net. January 2, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
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