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Lee Hyori

Lee Hyori (이효리) is a South Korean singer, television personality, and former member of the girl group Fin.K.L.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lee Hyori (이효리) is a South Korean singer, television personality, and former member of the girl group Fin.K.L. She debuted with Fin.K.L in 1998 and later became a successful solo artist, also appearing in project groups such as SSAK3 and Refund Sisters. She is widely associated with first-generation K-pop and has been one of South Korea's best-known entertainers since the 2000s.

Early life and debut

Lee Hyori was born on 10 May 1979 in South Korea. She entered the entertainment industry as a member of Fin.K.L in 1998.

Solo career

After Fin.K.L's initial activity, Lee became a successful solo singer in the 2000s. Sources describe her solo work as commercially and critically significant, with multiple hit releases and awards.

Television and variety work

Beyond music, Lee Hyori became widely known as a television personality. She gained additional public recognition through variety programming, including Family Outing.

Later collaborations

In 2020, Lee joined the project groups SSAK3 and Refund Sisters, showing continued visibility in Korean pop culture. These projects brought together established entertainers and refreshed public interest in her career.

Key facts

  • Debuted in 1998 as a member of Fin.K.L, one of South Korea's most popular girl groups of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
  • Became a solo artist after Fin.K.L's original run and achieved major commercial success.
  • Participated in project groups including SSAK3 and Refund Sisters in 2020.
  • Has also worked as a television personality and entertainer.
  • Was reported as the highest-paid female singer in South Korea in 2006.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lee Hyori?
Lee Hyori is a South Korean singer and television personality best known as a former member of Fin.K.L and as a successful solo artist.
When was Lee Hyori born?
She was born on 10 May 1979.
What group was Lee Hyori in?
She debuted as a member of Fin.K.L in 1998 and later joined project groups including SSAK3 and Refund Sisters.
Is Lee Hyori married?
Yes. She married musician Lee Sang-soon in 2013.
What is Lee Hyori known for besides singing?
She is also known as a television personality and variety-show figure in South Korea.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Hyori
    Supports: Birth date, South Korean singer and television personality, Fin.K.L debut, and project groups SSAK3 and Refund Sisters.
  2. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Hyori
    Supports: Birth date, origin, solo success, and report that she was the highest-paid singer in South Korea in 2006.
  3. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Hyori
    Supports: Career start with Fin.K.L and discography/sales claims.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1585893/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, South Korean entertainer roles, and marriage to Lee Sang-soon.
  5. Kpop Wiki (Fandom) — https://kpop.fandom.com/wiki/Lee_Hyori
    Supports: Solo debut date, former groups, and stage names used in project groups.