Nam Gyu Ri
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| Nam Gyu Ri 남규리 |
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| Background information | ||
| Born | April 26, 1985 (age 21) | |
| Origin |  South Korea |
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| Genre(s) | K-pop, R&B, dance | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer | |
| Years active | 2006 - present | |
| Associated acts |
See Ya | |
Nam Gyu Ri (남규리) is the leader and vocal for the group of the Korean female trio, See Ya.
[edit] Controversy
In a recent performance at the CoEx Mall in Seoul in December 2006, Nam Gyu Ri's right breast was exposed due to a costume failure. According to reports, one of her straps snapped after she performed a vigorous dance move. Despite the catastrophe, Nam Gyu Ri simply picked up her strap and continued performing.
Less than 24 hours after her boob exposure, Nam Gyu Ri became the hottest debated topic in all of Asia. TV news shows led with reports about is Nam Gyu Ri and her breast exposure.
The controversy was worsened when video clips and pictures of the incident spread dramatically throughout the internet. Singer Wheesung vehemently defended her and expressed anger at the tabloids for mass reporting on the incident. Some netizens viewed this incident as a publicity stunt. During the encore performance, she shed tears but continued to perform nevertheless. She wept backstage after the concert as other artists tried to console her.
