Profile and Interesting Facts about Jo Bo Ah, Acting Alongside Handsome Gumiho Lee Dong Wook in the Drama 'TALE OF THE NINE TAILED'

Kapanlagi.com - Jo Bo Ah is a South Korean actress under the management of SidusHQ. Her real name is Jo Bo Yoon and she was born on August 22, 1991 in Daejeon, South Korea. She started her acting career through a daily sitcom drama aired on JTBC in 2011 titled I LIVE IN CHEONGDAM-DONG. She then appeared in a Korea-Japan production drama, KOISURU MAISON or also known as RAINBOW ROSE.

She graduated from Sungkyunkwan University majoring in acting and has a younger sister who is four years younger than her. Besides starring in dramas and films, she has also appeared in a music video of the boy group BTOB titled Remember That in 2016. This beautiful actress is known for her cheerful personality and smooth career without any major scandals.

Here are some other interesting facts about Jo Bo Ah:

1. Often Mistaken for Not Being a Native Korean When I Was Little

Jo Bo Ah © Instagram.com/xxadoraa

At the GET IT BEAUTY show that aired in 2016, Jo Bo Ah revealed that when she was little, she was often mistaken for not being a native Korean. This is because she has dark skin and beautiful big brown eyes, which are rare among Koreans. Sometimes, when Bo Ah was walking with her father, some people would ask her questions in English. Since then, she started taking care of her skin to make it brighter. It is proven that until now, Jo Bo Ah often receives praise for her naturally beautiful face.

2. Her Career Journey in Acting

Jo Bo Ah © Instagram.com/xxadoraa

First appearing on screen through a sitcom in 2011, this beautiful actress with blood type A got her first official role in 2012 in the series SHUT UP FLOWER BOY BAND. She played Im Soo Ah, a former rich girl who falls in love with a rocker. After that role, she became known as a newcomer actress.

Thanks to her role in the drama ALL ABOUT MY MOM as Jang Chae Ri, she won two awards, Best New Actress at the Grimae Awards and Popularity Award Actress at the KBS Drama Awards. Due to her rising popularity, she has been offered roles in various dramas of different genres. Other dramas she has starred in include MONSTER, SWEET STRANGER AND ME, TEMPERATURE OF LOVE, FOREST, and many more.

3. Former Girlfriend Ohn Joo Wan

Jo Bo Ah & Ohn Joo Wan © Koreaboo

Jo Bo Ah and Ohn Joo Wan first met when they both starred in the drama SURPLUSS PRINCESS which aired in 2014. Involved in a romantic relationship, in the following year in March, they were confirmed to be in a special relationship. Unfortunately, after dating for almost two years, this beautiful actress was confirmed to have broken up with Ohn Jong Wan in 2017. The reason for their breakup was not revealed, but netizens speculated that they broke up due to busy schedules.

4. Frequently Invited to Variety Shows

Jo Bo Ah © Instagram.com/xxadoraa

Having a cheerful and entertaining personality, this Leo zodiac woman is often invited to be a guest on various variety shows. She has appeared on the reality show LAW OF THE JUNGLE SUMATRA in episodes 261-264, RUNNING MAN in episode 299, KNOWING BROTHER, and many more.

In the early days of her career, she was also appointed as the host of the audition program MADE IN U which aired on JTBC.

5. Becoming MC with Kim Woo Bin

Kim Woo Bin & Jo Bo Ah © Mnet

Besides acting, Bo Ah has also been appointed as a Special MC on the music show M COUNTDOWN together with the handsome actor Kim Woo Bin. At that time, they were the hot topic due to the dramas they starred in, namely SCHOOL 2013 and THE HORSE DOCTOR. Fans were curious and looking forward to seeing how well they would perform as MCs on a music show. Usually, the MC position is given to popular idols, so this was an opportunity for Bo Ah and Woo Bin to showcase their talents and other sides as hosts.

6. Similarity with the late Sulli

Sulli & Jo Bo Ah © Twitter.com/koreabubbles

When starring in the romantic thriller film titled INNOCENT THING, many netizens commented that Jo Bo Ah's face resembles the late Sulli, former member of f(x). Not only that, in a recent photoshoot for 1st Look magazine, netizens once again mentioned that the faces of these two beautiful women are very similar. From their round and big eyes to their similar smiles. Netizens added that their similar vibe reminded them of the late Sulli who passed away in 2019.

7. Starring in the Drama Tale of the Nine Tailed

Jo Bo Ah © tvN

This year, Jo Bo Ah stars in a drama titled TALE OF THE NINE TAILED or TALE OF GUMIHO alongside handsome actor Lee Dong Wook. The drama, which aired on tvN on October 7th, tells the story of a nine-tailed fox or Gumiho, which is a mythical creature in traditional Korean tales. Gumiho is portrayed by Lee Dong Wook, while Bo Ah plays the character of a fearless supernatural show producer named Nam Ji Ah. She tries to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of her parents.

So, that's the profile and interesting facts about the beautiful actress Jo Bo Ah who portrays the character Nam Ji Ah in the latest drama TALE OF THE NINE TAILED. Who has been watching this ongoing drama?

Written by: Fitri Mardiana

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