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At the end of 2006, it was revealed that Hyori signed a three-year contract with [[M-Net Entertainment]] for ₩2.2 billion (nearly $2 million), becoming the highest paid female singer in South Korea.  
 
At the end of 2006, it was revealed that Hyori signed a three-year contract with [[M-Net Entertainment]] for ₩2.2 billion (nearly $2 million), becoming the highest paid female singer in South Korea.  
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In 2007 Hyori participated with the main role in the 4 episode mini-drama [[Perhaps Love]], although it resulted banned in Korea because inappropriate product placement and overuse of Hyori's songs as part of the soundtrack. The Korean Broadcasting Committee ruled that the drama can never be aired in South Korea again.
 
In 2007 Hyori participated with the main role in the 4 episode mini-drama [[Perhaps Love]], although it resulted banned in Korea because inappropriate product placement and overuse of Hyori's songs as part of the soundtrack. The Korean Broadcasting Committee ruled that the drama can never be aired in South Korea again.
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[[Image:Lee Hyori - U-Go-Girl promo.jpg|thumb|200px|Lee Hyori promoting [[It's Hyorish]] (2008)]]
 
On the same year, Hyori released her digital single [[Toc Toc Toc]], which was the soundtrack to the drama Perhaps Love. She had her comeback stage on SBS Inkigayo on February 25, 2007, where she performed the three main tracks from the single. The digital single was released two days later in a limited to 30,000 copies physical single titled [[If in Love Like Them]].
 
On the same year, Hyori released her digital single [[Toc Toc Toc]], which was the soundtrack to the drama Perhaps Love. She had her comeback stage on SBS Inkigayo on February 25, 2007, where she performed the three main tracks from the single. The digital single was released two days later in a limited to 30,000 copies physical single titled [[If in Love Like Them]].
 
<br>If in Love Like Them contained the same songs as the digital single with the addition of a new version of [[Toc Toc Toc]]. The single sold nearly 28,000 copies, becoming the best selling single of the month.
 
<br>If in Love Like Them contained the same songs as the digital single with the addition of a new version of [[Toc Toc Toc]]. The single sold nearly 28,000 copies, becoming the best selling single of the month.
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<br>On the same month, Hyori became the first Asian model who was chosen by [[Wikipedia:Adidas|Adidas]] for the "Adidas Originals 2010 Global" campaign for the women’s line, with singer [[Wikipedia:Ciara|Ciara]].
 
<br>On the same month, Hyori became the first Asian model who was chosen by [[Wikipedia:Adidas|Adidas]] for the "Adidas Originals 2010 Global" campaign for the women’s line, with singer [[Wikipedia:Ciara|Ciara]].
 
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[[Image:Hyori VS 07.jpg|thumb|200px|Lee Hyori modeling for [[Wikipedia:Hankook_P%26G|P&G Vidal Sassoon]] (2007)]]
 
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[[Image:Hyori VS.jpg|thumb|200px|Lee Hyori modeling for [[Wikipedia:Hankook_P%26G|P&G Vidal Sassoon]] (2009)]]
 
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Revision as of 17:41, 29 January 2010

Lee Hyori modeling for GUESS? Jeans (2010)

Lee Hyori (이효리, also romanized as E Hyo Ri/ Hyolee/ Hyo Lee) is a Korean pop singer, MC, CF model and actress. She made her debut as the leader and sub vocalist of the girl group Fin.K.L and successfully debuted as a solo artist with her album STYLISH...E hyOlee after Fin.K.L disbanded. Currently she is one of the most highest paid female singers in South Korea.

Profile

  • Name: Lee Hyori (이효리)
  • Birthday: May 10, 1979
  • Birthplace: Cheongwon, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
  • Blood Type: A
  • Height: 167cm
  • Weight: 49kg
  • Siblings: One brother, two sisters
  • School: Kookmin University
  • Religion: Christian
  • Childhood Dream: Police officer
  • Hobbies: Drawing, acting
  • Favorite Part of Her Body: Her long, straight hair
  • Ideal Guy: Someone who leaves a good first impression, only love her, and can enjoy company like a friend
  • Customs: Laughs often, low temper
  • Complex: Long black hair, cute eyes
  • Most Precious Thing: Family
  • First Love Elementary school; there was a boy who did everything so well she envied him
  • Favorite Food: Anything, especially crackers covered with chocolate
  • Favorite Color: White
  • Favorite Artists: Mariah Carey, Brandy
  • Favorite Songs: Mostly ballad and R&B

Information

Lee Hyori promoting STYLISH...E hyOlee (2003)

Lee Hyori began her singing career as the leader and sub vocalist of the Korean girl group Fin.K.L. She become a member of the group in January 1998 after being scouted just before their debut. Fin.K.L. debuted officially on May 22, 1998 with the single Blue Rain. After releasing more songs, the group gained much popularity and Fin K.L. became one of the most popular and successful Korean girl groups of all-time, only rivaling with the other popular girl group at that moment, S.E.S..

In 2003, one year after Fin K.L.'s fourth and last album release I'll be loving you forever, Lee Hyori released her debut solo album, STYLISH...E hyOlee. Thanks to this album she won multiple awards at the most prestigious Korean music award festivals including three of the four most prestigious Daesangs (Artist of the Year). Her debut album sold over 150,000 copies and her popularity raised quickly, even the Korean Media nicknamed 2003 as "The Year of Hyori".

Lee Hyori debuted as actress in 2005 in the drama Three-Leaf Clover with the main role, however the ratings for the drama were continually low, and it ended after 16 episodes.

Lee Hyori promoting Dark Angel (2006)

One year later, in 2006, Hyori released her second album Dark Angel. The first song chosen to promote the album was Get Ya, which featured a hard and suggestive choreography, although she could only perform the song a few times after the composer of Britney Spears's Do Somethin' accused the song of plagiarism.
Although Hyori didn't participated in Get Ya's creation, the media attention increased and it was decided to stop all the promotions of the single. After a short break she started promoting the second single from the album, Shall We Dance, but due all the negative attention because the plagiarism issue, neither the single or the album had much success. All this forced Hyori to stop all the promotions. Time later, a third song from the album, Straight Up, was released as a final single but it was not promoted by Lee Hyori.

At the end of 2006, it was revealed that Hyori signed a three-year contract with M-Net Entertainment for ₩2.2 billion (nearly $2 million), becoming the highest paid female singer in South Korea.

In 2007 Hyori participated with the main role in the 4 episode mini-drama Perhaps Love, although it resulted banned in Korea because inappropriate product placement and overuse of Hyori's songs as part of the soundtrack. The Korean Broadcasting Committee ruled that the drama can never be aired in South Korea again.

File:Lee Hyori - U-Go-Girl promo.jpg
Lee Hyori promoting It's Hyorish (2008)

On the same year, Hyori released her digital single Toc Toc Toc, which was the soundtrack to the drama Perhaps Love. She had her comeback stage on SBS Inkigayo on February 25, 2007, where she performed the three main tracks from the single. The digital single was released two days later in a limited to 30,000 copies physical single titled If in Love Like Them.
If in Love Like Them contained the same songs as the digital single with the addition of a new version of Toc Toc Toc. The single sold nearly 28,000 copies, becoming the best selling single of the month.

In June 2008, she become part of the cast of the TV-Show Family Outing and her third album, It's Hyorish, was released on July 16, 2008, two years after her previous album. The song U-Go-Girl was used as first lead song, and topped the charts on various online and offline charts, including music shows.

In November 2009, her billionaire contract with M-Net Entertainment ended and she signed a new contract with Gil Entertainment.

In January 2010, it was announced she would not participate in the second season of Family Outing (neither the rest of the first season cast), and it was also announced her comeback to the music scene with her fourth album, expected in February.
On the same month, Hyori became the first Asian model who was chosen by Adidas for the "Adidas Originals 2010 Global" campaign for the women’s line, with singer Ciara.

Discography

Albums

Single

Digital Singles

DVD

Collaborations/Others

Lee Hyori modeling for InStyle Korea (2004)
Lee Hyori promoting Three-Leaf Clover drama (2005)
Lee Hyori modeling for P&G Vidal Sassoon (2007)
Lee Hyori modeling for P&G Vidal Sassoon (2009)

Filmography

Television

Dramas

Endorsements/Commercials

Photobooks

HYOLEE Fascinated Scenes from Hawaii & Italy

  • [2004.07.12] HYOLEE Fascinated Scenes from Hawaii & Italy

Awards

  • [2002] KBS Entertainment Awards "Best Newcomer MC"
  • [2003] KBS Music Awards "Daesang"
  • [2003] SBS Music Awards "Daesang"
  • [2003] Seoul Music Awards "Daesang"
  • [2003] MBC 10 Best Singers Song Festival "10 Best Singers Award"
  • [2003] Mnet Music Video Festival "Best Music Video"
  • [2003] 18th Golden Disk Awards "Daesang"
  • [2003] KMTV Korean Music Awards "Singer of the Year", "KMTV Daesang"
  • [2003] MBC Entertainment Awards "Best Female Singer", "Best Dressed Woman"
  • [2003] Republic of Korea Video Awards "Best Female Singer Star"
  • [2007] Republic of Korean Broadcast and Advertising Festival "Best Female Model"
  • [2007] 1st Mnet 20's Choice "Women Best Style"
  • [2008] 2nd Mnet 20's Choice "Hot Style Icon", "Hot Musical Performance"
  • [2008] Mnet KM Music Festival "Best Dance Song", "Best Female Singer"
  • [2009] 3rd Mnet 20's Choice "Hot Body", "Hot Multi-Tainer", "Hot Style Icon"
  • [2009] SBS Entertainment Awards "Popularity Award", "Daesang" (with Yu Jae Suk)

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