Jo Aram

In this Korean name, the family name is Cho.
Jo Aram
Jo in May 2017
Born (2000-08-05) August 5, 2000
South Korea
Alma materSchool of Performing Arts Seoul
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2016–present
AgentBeyond J
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2016–2018
LabelJellyfish
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
조혜연
RRJo Hyeyeon
MRCho Hyeyŏn
Stage name
Hangul
조아람
RRJo Aram
MRCho Aram

Jo Hye-yeon (Korean: 조혜연; born August 5, 2000), also known by her stage name Jo Aram (조아람), is a South Korean actress and former singer. She is a former member of South Korean girl group Gugudan, formed by Jellyfish Entertainment in 2016. After leaving the group in late 2018, she signed with Beyond J in March 2022 to pursue her career as an actress. She gained recognition for her role as Jeon So-ra in Doctor Cha (2023).

Early life and education

Jo was born on August 5, 2000.[1] Jo graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in 2019.[2]

Career

2016–2020: Gugudan

Main article: Gugudan

In June 2016, Jo was introduced by her mononymous real name, Hyeyeon, as the maknae line of Jellyfish Entertainment's upcoming girl group.[3] The group, Gugudan, debuted on June 28, 2016 with a mermaid concept in EP Act. 1 The Little Mermaid.[4]

In July 2017, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that Jo will debut in a subunit with Kang Mi-na as Gugudan 5959 (구구단 오구오구; spelled as "Ogu-ogu")[5] with the release of a single titled "Ice Chu" on August 10.[6]

On May 17, 2018, it was announced that Jo would go on a temporary hiatus from all Gugudan's activities due to health issues,[7] then departed from the group to focus on her study and health in October 2018.[8]

2022–present: Acting debut

After her contract expirations with Jellyfish Entertainment in 2021, Jo signed contract with Beyond J to pursue her acting career as Jo Aram.[9] In 2022, she debuted as an actress in The Killer's Shopping List where she played a 7-years experienced part-time worker.[10]

In 2023, she starred in JTBC's Doctor Cha as Jeon So-ra, a third year surgical resident with an intelligent appearance, urban vibe, tough personality, and strong work ethic.[11] The role gave her recognition from the public and earned her two Best New Actress awards that year.[12] During the same year, she was cast as one of the lead role in KBS Drama Special 2023: Overlap Knife, Knife.[13]

Discography

For Jo's work with Gugudan, see Gugudan discography.

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Together" (달까지 가자)[14]
(with Lee Sun-bin and Ra Mi-ran) 		2025 To the Moon OST Part 5

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Ref.
2024 Victory Kim Se-hyeon [15]

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 The Killer's Shopping List Alba [10]
2023 Doctor Cha Jeon So-ra [11]
KBS Drama Special: Overlap Knife, Knife Yeon-hui Season 14 [16]
2024 The Auditors Yoon Seo-jin [17]
2025 To the Moon Kim Ji-song [18]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/Work(s) Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2023 Best New Actress Doctor Cha Won [19]
Brand of the Year Awards 2023 New Female Actress of the Year Won [20]
MBC Drama Awards 2025 Best New Actress To the Moon Won [21]

References

  1. ^ Kim, Hyun-jung (January 10, 2025). "'나혼자산다' 조아람, 깜짝 놀랄 요리실력...나이·프로필" ['I Live Alone' Jo A-ram, surprising cooking skills... age, profile]. Gukje News Agency (in Korean).
  2. ^ Jo, Eun-jeong (February 15, 2019). 위키미키 최유정, 후배들 축하 인사에 해맑게 [Wekimeki Choi Yoo-jung replies to congratulation greet by the juniors]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  3. ^ Choi, Hyun-jung (June 17, 2025). 젤리피쉬 걸그룹 그룹명은 '구구단' 완전체 이미지 공개 [Jellyfish girl group name is 'Gugudan' Full member image revealed]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  4. ^ Lee, Ho-yeon (June 28, 2016). "호감 이어갈 것" 구구단, 관심 그 이상의 데뷔(종합) ["We will continue to be liked" Gugudan, debut beyond interest (comprehensive)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  5. ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (July 19, 2017). [공식] 구구단 미나x혜연, 8월 첫 유닛 출격..상큼 막내라인 [[Official] Gugudan Mina x Hyeyeon, the first unit in August..Refreshing youngest line]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017 – via Naver News.
  6. ^ Song, Song-i (July 28, 2017). 구구단 미나X혜연 '아이스 츄'로 유닛 데뷔...다음 달 10일 [Gugudan Mina x Hyeyeon unit debut with 'Ice Chu'...on the 10th of next month]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  7. ^ Jin, Hyo-jin (May 17, 2018). 구구단 측 "혜연, 건강문제로 활동 중단" [공식입장 전문] [Gugudan side: "Hyeyeon halts activities due to health issues" [full official statement]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  8. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (October 25, 2018). 구구단 측 "혜연 활동 마무리, 학업-건강관리 집중"(공식입장) [Gugudan side: "Hyeyeon ends her activities, focus on studies and health" (Official statement)]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  9. ^ Lee, Jun-hyeon (March 4, 2022). 구구단 출신 혜연→조아람 활동명 변경...비욘드제이와 전속계약 [Former Gugudan member Hyeyeon→Jo Aram stage name changed...signed with BeyondJ]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Choi, Hee-jae (March 15, 2022). "구구단 출신 조아람, '살인자의 쇼핑목록' 출연...이광수X김설현과 호흡 [공식입장]" [Jo A-ram from Gugudan to appear in 'The Murderer's Shopping List'...Breathing with Lee Kwang-soo X Kim Seol-hyun [official position]]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Lee Jun-hyeon (March 21, 2023). "조아람, '닥터 차정숙' 합류...엄정화와 호흡 예고" [Jo Aram Joins 'Doctor Cha'...Announcement of collaboration with Uhm Jung Hwa]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Kim, Won-gyeom (January 2, 2024). 조아람, 2023년을 빛낸 올해의 여자 신인 배우 '2관왕' [Jo A-ram, the 'double crown' female rookie actress of the year who shined in 2023]. SpoTV News (in Korean). Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  13. ^ An, Byeong-gil (October 12, 2023). 조아람, 단막극 '오버랩 나이프, 나이프' 출연 [Jo Aram, One-act play 'Overlap Knife, Knife']. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  14. ^ Lee, Geum-jun (October 17, 2025). "'달까지' 이선빈·라미란·조아람, OST '함께'로 '특별 하모니'" [Lee Sun-bin, Ra Mi-ran, and Jo A-ram from "To the Moon" create a special harmony with the OST "Together."]. Electronic Times (in Korean).
  15. ^ Lee, Ju-in (July 8, 2024). 신예 조아람, '빅토리' 칼각 치어리더로 스크린 데뷔 [Rookie Jo A-ram makes screen debut as cheerleader in 'Victory']. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  16. ^ Park Seo-yeon (October 12, 2023). "김동휘→조아람, 타임리프 단막극 '오버랩 나이프, 나이프' 출연 [공식]" [Kim Dong-hwi → Jo A-ram, appearance in the time-leap one-act play ‘Overlap Knife, Knife’ [Official]]. My Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023 – via Naver.
  17. ^ Woo-young, Jang (February 1, 2024). "조아람, 신하균·이정하·진구와 호흡..'감사합니다' 여주인공 캐스팅 [공식]" [Jo A-ram, working with Shin Ha-kyun, Lee Jeong-ha, and Jin Goo...'Thank You' female lead casting [Official]]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 19, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  18. ^ Kim, So-yeon (January 8, 2025). MBC, 2025 드라마 라인업 공개...이세영→정경호 [MBC revealed the 2025 Drama Line-up...Lee Se-yeong → Jung Kyung-ho]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  19. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (December 31, 2023). "이준호, '2023 에이판 어워즈' 대상 영예...5관왕 올랐다 - 뉴스1" [Lee Jun-ho, grand prize winner at the '2023 APAN Awards'... Won 5 awards]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  20. ^ Kim, Ji-woo (September 8, 2023). '차정숙' 조아람, '2023 올해의 브랜드 대상' 신인상 ['Cha' Jo Aram, '2023 Brand of the Year' Rookie awards]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  21. ^ Yoo, Ji-hye (December 31, 2025). 서강준, 'MBC 연기대상' 대상 품었다 "상 무겁고 당황스러워"(종합). JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved December 31, 2025 – via Naver.
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