Qri
Lee Ji-hyun (Korean: 이지현; born December 12, 1986),[2] better known by her stage name Qri (Korean: 큐리), is a South Korean singer and actress. She debuted as a member of girl group T-ara in July 2009, who went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.[3]Since 2009, Qri has been active in the entertainment industry from acting and Variety shows to music to modeling. Her most notable works include her supporting role in hit drama Queen Seondeok, the show received near-universal acclaim, winning over 20 awards solidifing Qri's career in the field.
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Qri in June 2017 | |
| Born | Lee Ji-hyun December 12, 1986 Goyang, South Korea |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 큐리 |
| Hanja | 居麗 |
| Revised Romanization | Kyuri |
| McCune–Reischauer | K'yuri |
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| Hangul | 이지현 |
| Hanja | 李智賢 |
| Revised Romanization | I Ji-hyeon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yi Chihyŏn |
Qri showed high interest in fashion design in 2018 and ended up designing several commercial products.[4] Qri launched her self-produced jewelrybrand "Qriel" in 2021.[5]
Early life and education
Lee Ji-hyun was born on December 12, 1986.[6] She has studied at Juyeob High School, and then attended Myungji University, enrolling in the Department of Theatre and Visual Arts, the same class as fellow group member, Boram.[citation needed] She was a model, bassist of the rock band Six Color, and a famous ulzzang before her debut as a T-ara member.
Music career
T-ara
Qri was the last of the three new members to be added to the group after two former members Jiae and Jiwon quit in mid-2009.[7] It was later mentioned on tvN's Taxi that she was introduced to the CEO of Core Contents Media by her original company.[citation needed]
In July 2013, Qri became the new leader of T-ara under the group's rotating leadership system.[8]
QBS
Qri, Boram and Soyeon formed a subgroup called QBS in May 2013, focused on the Japanese market.[citation needed] The subgroup released their debut single titled "Kaze no You ni" (風のように, Like the Wind) on June 26, 2013.[citation needed]
Solo career
In 2021, Qri released her very first solo digital single "Suri Suri". Qri was revealed to have participated in the writing and production of the song. There wasn't a music video filmed for the song.
On September 29, Qri expressed her gratitude to her fans for the song's success through Instagram. The song topped iTunes Vietnam for 3 days as well as charting in other countries. The song also debuted at #1 on multiple Chinese weekly charts including Migu China.[9]
Acting career
In September 2009, Qri made her acting debut in the drama Queen Seondeok as Kim Yu-shin's wife.[10] She made a cameo appearance alongside other members of T-ara in the drama Master of Study in 2010,[11] and was then given a lead role on KBS's drama Southern Trader Kim Chul Soo's Update.[12] Qri also made a cameo appearance alongside group member Soyeon in SBS' drama Giant.[13]
She was cast alongside groupmate Eunjung for KBS' drama King Geunchogo in 2011, starting from episode 47.[14]
Other ventures
Endorsements
Prior to her debut as a singer with T-ara, Qri was a famous Ullzzang who worked with several brands and shopping malls.
Being one of the most in-demand models since 2009, Qri worked with many renowned Korean brands including Casamia Furniture and Galbanara. She also became the face of multiple A-List brands including LG Group and Maybelline New York.[15]
In 2021, Qri became an advertising model for Castellbajac, she filmed multiple videos for the brand which were all released online.[5]
Fashion design
In 2018, Qri announced the launch of her first self-designed product collection with "Celebrity hat brand" Sebs named "Seb.Q" . The collection featured colored hats and hoodies. It was announced that Qri participated in both the designing and production of the products.[4] The project was a huge success with all products selling out and constantly being restocked since 2018.[16]
In 2021, Qri established her own jewelry brand named "Qriel" for which she modeled herself.[5]
Discography
| Year | Album | Song | Notes |
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| 2013 | Bunny Style! | "Shabondama no Yukue" (シャボン玉のゆくえ) | with Boram |
| "Do we Do we" | Solo | ||
| 2017 | What's My Name? | "Diamond" | |
| 2021 | Non-album single | "Suri Suri" |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp | Cameo | |
| 2011 | Gisaeng Ryung |
Television series
| Year | Network | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2009 | MBC | Queen Seondeok | Young Mo | Supporting role | [10] |
| 2010 | KBS | Master of Study | — | Cameo | [11] |
| KBS | Southern Trader Kim Chul Soo's Updates | Lee Kyung | Main role | [12] | |
| SBS | Giants | — | Cameo | [13] | |
| 2011 | KBS | King Geunchogo | Princess Bu Yeo-jin | Supporting role | [14][17] |
Web series
| Year | Network | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2010 | Daum TV | Bubi Bubi | Herself | Main role | [18] |
| 2015 | Naver TV | Sweet Temptation | [19] |
Variety shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2009 | M! Countdown | Special Host | K-Chart announcer | |
| Mnet Scandal | Cast | With Hyomin | ||
| 2012 | M! Countdown | Special Host | With Boram | [20] |
| 2016 | Idol Intern King | Main Cast | [21] | |
| 2021 | South Korean Foreigners | Contestant | Girl group generations special | [22] |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
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| 2007 | Even If We're Apart | Shin Tae-kwon | Song for You |
Accolades
Awards & nominations
| Award Ceremony | Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gloderm Beauty Awards (Hong Kong) | 2017 | Healthiest Skin Award | Qri | Won | [23] |
| LBMA Star Awards | Korean Wave Star Award | Won | [24] |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | List | Placement | Ref. |
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| Forbes China | 2017 | Global Idol Chinese Popularity Ranking | 37th | [25] |
References
- ^ "Girl band T-ARA signs with Chinese magnate". The Korea Times. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Birthdate October 30, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Nannar, Nina (May 9, 2017). "Ten best selling girl groups of all time". ITV News. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- ^ a b "K패션 볼캡브랜드 셉스, 롯데온라인면세점에서 만난다 | 홈 : 네이트 뉴스". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ a b c "T-ara và những bước tiến mới trong năm 2020 [T-ara and new steps in 2020]". cuoi.tuoitre.vn (in Vietnamese). 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2022-10-30.
- ^ Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
- ^ (in Korean) ‘티아라’ 여섯 멤버들을 소개할게요. Donga. August 07, 2009.
- ^ "Qri appointed T-ara's new leader ahead of groups six-member comeback". July 13, 2013.
- ^ "큐리, 화려한 서클렌즈도 찰떡…'SURI SURI' 1위 소식에 신남 | 연예가화제 : 네이트 연예". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ a b "Queen Seon-deok Cast (Korean Drama - 2009) - 선덕여왕". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
- ^ a b "Master of Study (Korean Drama - 2010) - 공부의 신". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
- ^ a b "Drama Special - The State of South Korean Trader Kim Cheol-soo (Korean Drama - 2010) - 드라마 스페셜 - 남파 트레이더 김철수씨의 근황". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
- ^ a b "Giant (Korean Drama - 2010) - 자이언트". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
- ^ a b (in Korean) 티아라 은정·큐리, '근초고왕' 대본연습 사진공개 . Starnews. April 12, 2011.
- ^ "'티아라' 여섯 멤버들을 소개할게요 | 연예가화제 : 네이트 연예". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- ^ "STORE - [ Sebs.Q ]". Sebs (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ "King Geunchogo Cast (Korean Drama - 2010) - 근초고왕". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
- ^ "[포토엔]윤시윤 '해맑은 웃음' | 방송 : 네이트 연예". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ 조선일보 (2020-07-25). "[사진]티아라 효민-큐리-보람, '달콤한 유혹'". 조선일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- ^ 파이낸셜뉴스 (2012-01-12). "[포토] 티아라 보람-큐리 'MC실력도 수준급'". 파이낸셜뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ "아이돌인턴왕 – Daum 검색". 다음검색 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ tenasia.hankyung.com, Digital (2021-05-11). "티아라 큐리 "연애 중인 아이돌, '아육대'서 붙어있더라" ('대한외국인') | 텐아시아". 텐아시아 연예뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-09-21.
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External links
- Qri at IMDb