Go Ara is a South Korean actress, model, and singer. She was born on February 11, 1990, in Jinju, South Korea, and began her entertainment journey in 2003 after winning a modeling contest by SM Entertainment. Quickly rising in her career, she gained prominence with her roles in the television dramas Sharp #1 and Sharp #2. She also received critical acclaim for her part in Snow Flower. Go Ara's international appeal expanded through her participation in the MBC drama Who Are You?, contributing to the "Korean Wave". These high-exposure performances continued with Reply 1994 and You're All Surrounded. Besides acting, Go Ara debuted in the film industry with the big-budget Japanese film Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea. She also showcased her singing abilities in films like Papa, where she performed songs like "Now" and "Little Girl Dreams." In addition to her acting and modeling career, Go Ara has also made contributions to the music industry. She has made many soundtrack appearances, lending her voice to several songs tied to her film and television roles. In 2013, Go Ara contributed the track "Start" to the soundtrack of the highly acclaimed television series Reply 1994, which was well-received by fans. Over the following years, she starred in the drama Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol (2020) and portrayed Princess Hwari in the 2024 web series Chunhwa Love Story.