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For the topological set interior often abbreviated as "qri" in mathematical notation, see quasi-relative interior.
For the actress of the same name, see Lee Ji-hyun (actress).
In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Qri
이지현
Qri in June 2017
Born
Lee Ji-hyun

(1986-12-12) December 12, 1986 (age 37)
Goyang, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass
Years active2009–present
Labels
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
큐리
Hanja
Revised RomanizationKyuri
McCune–ReischauerK'yuri
Birth name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Ji-hyeon
McCune–ReischauerYi Chihyŏn

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]

Early life and education

Qri at K Collection, Seoul 2012

Lee Ji-hyun was born on December 12, 1986.[4] 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.[citation needed]

Music career

T-ara

Main article: 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.[5] 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.[6]

QBS

Main article: QBS (band)

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.[7]

Acting career

In September 2009, Qri made her acting debut in the drama Queen Seondeok as Kim Yu-shin's wife.[8] She made a cameo appearance alongside other members of T-ara in the drama Master of Study in 2010,[9] and was then given a lead role on KBS's drama Southern Trader Kim Chul Soo's Update.[10] Qri also made a cameo appearance alongside group member Soyeon in SBS' drama Giant.[11]

She was cast alongside groupmate Eunjung for KBS' drama King Geunchogo in 2011, starting from episode 47.[12]

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.[13]

In 2021, Qri became an advertising model for Castellbajac, she filmed multiple videos for the brand which were all released online.[14]

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.[15] 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.[14]

Discography

Main article: T-ara discography
Year Album Song Notes
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
2010 Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp Cameo
2011 Gisaeng Ryung

Television series

Year Network Title Role Notes Ref
2009 MBC Queen Seondeok Young Mo Supporting role [8]
2010 KBS Master of Study — Cameo [9]
KBS Southern Trader Kim Chul Soo's Updates Lee Kyung Main role [10]
SBS Giants — Cameo [11]
2011 KBS King Geunchogo Princess Bu Yeo-jin Supporting role [12][17]

Web series

Year Network Title Role Notes Ref
2010 Daum TV Bubi Bubi Herself Main role [18]
2015 Naver TV Sweet Temptation [19]

Variety shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref
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]

Awards

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result Ref
2017 Dr. Gloderm Beauty Awards (Hong Kong) The Healthiest Skin Award Herself Won [23]
LBMA Star Award Korean Wave Star Award Won [24]

References

  1. ^ "Girl band T-ARA signs with Chinese magnate". The Korea Times. 20 August 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  2. ^ Birthdate Archived October 30, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Nannar, Nina (May 9, 2017). "Ten best selling girl groups of all time". ITV News. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  4. ^ Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  5. ^ (in Korean) ‘티아라’ 여섯 멤버들을 소개할게요. Donga. August 07, 2009.
  6. ^ "Qri appointed T-ara's new leader ahead of groups six-member comeback". July 13, 2013.
  7. ^ "큐리, 화려한 서클렌즈도 찰떡…'SURI SURI' 1위 소식에 신남 | 연예가화제 : 네이트 연예". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  8. ^ a b "Queen Seon-deok Cast (Korean Drama - 2009) - 선덕여왕". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  9. ^ a b "Master of Study (Korean Drama - 2010) - 공부의 신". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ a b "Giant (Korean Drama - 2010) - 자이언트". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  12. ^ a b (in Korean) 티아라 은정·큐리, '근초고왕' 대본연습 사진공개 . Starnews. April 12, 2011.
  13. ^ "'티아라' 여섯 멤버들을 소개할게요 | 연예가화제 : 네이트 연예". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  14. ^ a b "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.
  15. ^ "K패션 볼캡브랜드 셉스, 롯데온라인면세점에서 만난다 | 홈 : 네이트 뉴스". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  16. ^ "STORE - [ Sebs.Q ]". Sebs (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  17. ^ "King Geunchogo Cast (Korean Drama - 2010) - 근초고왕". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  18. ^ "[포토엔]윤시윤 '해맑은 웃음' | 방송 : 네이트 연예". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-07-04.
  19. ^ 조선일보 (2020-07-25). "[사진]티아라 효민-큐리-보람, '달콤한 유혹'". 조선일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-09-10.
  20. ^ 파이낸셜뉴스 (2012-01-12). "[포토] 티아라 보람-큐리 'MC실력도 수준급'". 파이낸셜뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  21. ^ "아이돌인턴왕 – Daum 검색". 다음검색 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  22. ^ 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ^ "닥터글로덤, 승리·티아라 큐리·한보름과 함께 홍콩서 론칭 파티 진행 | 홈 : 네이트 뉴스". 모바일 네이트 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  24. ^ "[bnt포토] 티아라 큐리, 무대 위 여신 강림~! (LBMA STAR 어워즈)". 한경닷컴 (in Korean). 2017-10-27. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
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