Lee Hye-ri

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Hye-ri?

Subject:

Lee Hye-ri

Known for:

South Korean actress, singer, and TV personality known for Girl's Day and leading roles.

Born:

1994-06-09

Century / Era:

1994s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Hye-ri (Korean: 이혜리; born June 9, 1994), better known mononymously as Hyeri, is a South Korean actress, singer, and television personality. She rose to fame as the youngest member of girl group Girl's Day, and was named the "Nation's Little Sister" by the South Korean media outlets after appearing as a fixed cast member on Real Men (2014). Hyeri later became known as the female lead in Reply 1988 (2015), which was the highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history at the time. After back-to-back success in variety and the small screen, Hyeri ranked third in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list in 2016 and became one of the highest-paid commercial models in South Korea. Hyeri was a regular cast member on Amazing Saturday from 2018 until 2020 when she left the show to focus on her acting career.

Career & Major Achievements

She has since starred in the IQIYI series My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021) and U+ Mobile TV's Friendly Rivalry (2025). Hyeri was born in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea. She has a sister, Hye-rim, who is two years younger. Hyeri grew up in poverty, staying with her grandmother in the countryside while her mother was working in a factory. When she was in middle school, Hyeri was scouted by Dream T Entertainment at a talent show and consequently joined Girl's Day with little prior training.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She later attended Seoul School of Performing Arts, and then majored in film at Konkuk University. In September 2010, Hyeri was announced as a new member of Girl's Day alongside Yura when Jiin and Jisun left the group, just two months after the group debuted. The revamped group released a single titled "Nothing Lasts Forever", and went on to become one of the most popular and commercially successful musical quartets of its era. In January 2014, Hyeri fainted on stage during a Girl's Day live performance and had to be carried off-stage by M Countdown staff. She was later diagnosed with swine flu.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988: 1988 Milestone — Hyeri later became known as the female lead in Reply 1988 (2015), which was the highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history at the time.
2. 1994 (1994-06-09): Birth of Lee Hye-ri — South Korean actress, singer, and TV personality known for Girl's Day and leading roles.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In September 2010, Hyeri was announced as a new member of Girl's Day alongside Yura when Jiin and Jisun left the group, just two months after the group debuted.
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — She rose to fame as the youngest member of girl group Girl's Day, and was named the "Nation's Little Sister" by the South Korean media outlets after appearing as a fixed cast member on Real Men (2014).
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — After back-to-back success in variety and the small screen, Hyeri ranked third in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list in 2016 and became one of the highest-paid commercial models in South Korea.
6. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Hyeri was a regular cast member on Amazing Saturday from 2018 until 2020 when she left the show to focus on her acting career.
7. 2021: 2021 Milestone — She has since starred in the IQIYI series My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021) and U+ Mobile TV's Friendly Rivalry (2025).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Hye-ri

True or False: “Hyeri was the first South Korean celebrity to star in a drama that achieved an audience rating of 18.8%.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she starred in Reply 1988, which peaked at 18.8%, it was the drama itself, not her debut performance, that set this record.

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