Singer and actress Jo Yu-ri has captured the hearts of global fans.
On the 9th, Jo Yu-ri took the stage at the world’s largest K-pop fan & artist festival ‘KCON JAPAN 2025’ held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
That day, Jo Yu-ri first performed a special stage with Zero Base One's Zhang Hao, presenting a rendition of Red Velvet's ‘Bad Boy’. The moment the VCR was revealed before the performance, cheers erupted from the fans, and when Jo Yu-ri appeared on stage, she captivated the audience with her enchanting styling under intense lighting. With her deepened gaze and delicate expressions, Jo Yu-ri dominated the stage, showcasing her unique charm.
Along with Jo Yu-ri's distinctive aura, her chemistry with Zhang Hao also drew attention. With an immersive performance that revealed her diverse charms, Jo Yu-ri not only showcased her chemistry with Zhang Hao but also conveyed the song's appeal with expressive power, completing a fiery stage.
Afterward, Jo Yu-ri unveiled her new song ‘Time of Dogs and Cats’ during her solo stage. With minimal and stylish styling, she exuded a different charm from the previous duet stage, demonstrating her solid skills as a solo artist and taking over the stage.
After the performance, Jo Yu-ri said, “I was thinking about what kind of gift would be good for you all, and I thought you would like to hear my new song in advance on the ‘KCON’ stage, so I prepared it. I think it’s really a blessing for an artist to be able to try a different transformation on stage. Thank you so much for your kind words.”
Finally, Jo Yu-ri stated, “Please look forward to my other transformation in ‘Squid Game Season 3’ which will be released soon,” and then performed ‘Love Shhh!’. During the ‘Love Shhh!’ stage, Jo Yu-ri's refreshing charm stood out. With a lively yet more mature stage manner, she confidently showcased her capabilities as a solo artist.
On that day, Jo Yu-ri met global fans through the Meet & Greet event and the red carpet. Additionally, interviews with Japanese media highlighted Jo Yu-ri's global popularity.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
