Biography
Who is Lee Hye-ri?
Early life and education
Lee Hye-ri was born in Seoul, South Korea, on June 9, 1994. She grew up with a younger sister named Hye-rim. During her childhood, she spent time living with her grandmother in the countryside while her mother worked in a factory.
While attending middle school, Lee was scouted by Dream T Entertainment at a local talent show. She joined the musical group Girl's Day shortly after being discovered. For her formal education, she attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul and later majored in film at Konkuk University.
Music career with Girl's Day
In September 2010, Lee was announced as a new member of Girl's Day alongside Yura. The revamped lineup released a single titled Nothing Lasts Forever. The group quickly grew in popularity to become a successful musical quartet.
In January 2014, Lee experienced a health scare when she fainted on stage during a live performance and was diagnosed with swine flu. Her exclusive contract with Dream T Entertainment ended in 2019, after which she joined Creative Group ING. Although the members signed with different agencies, they confirmed that the group did not disband.
Acting breakthrough and television roles
Lee made her acting debut in the 2012 weekend drama Tasty Life. Her career reached a major turning point in August 2014 after she appeared on the military variety show Real Men. A brief video of her showing aegyo to an instructor went viral online, propelling her to sudden stardom and earning her a Best Female Newcomer award.
In November 2015, Lee starred as the female lead in the tvN television series Reply 1988. The show achieved record-breaking viewing ratings in Korean cable television history. She later starred in other television series including My Roommate Is a Gumiho, Moonshine, May I Help You?, and the teen mystery thriller Friendly Rivalry.
Philanthropy and personal life
Lee has contributed to numerous charitable causes throughout her career. At the age of twenty-five, she became the youngest member of UNICEF's Honors Club after donating over one hundred million won to support educational programs and AIDS-prevention campaigns for children in underdeveloped nations in Asia.
She has also made substantial donations to disaster relief organizations, supporting victims of market fires, wildfires, and global crises. Also, she has served as an official ambassador for government and non-governmental organization initiatives focusing on youth education and birth registration campaigns.
Birthday and age
Lee Hye-ri was born on June 9, 1994, which makes Lee 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Lee shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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