Qri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Qri
이지현
Qri in June 2017
Born	Lee Ji-hyun (1986-12-12) 12 December 1986 (age 38) Goyang, South Korea
Education	Myongji University (Bachelor of Film and Musical)
Occupation	Singer actress model
Musical career
Genres	K-pop R&B electropop
Instruments	Vocals bass
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Independent MBK EMI Japan Banana Culture Sniper Sound
Korean name
Hangul	이지현
Hanja	李智賢
RR	I Jihyeon
MR	I Chihyŏn
Stage name
Hangul	큐리
RR	Kyuri
MR	K'yuri
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Lee Ji-hyun (Hangul: 이지현), born on December 12, 1986, is a talented South Korean artist. She is best known by her stage name, Qri (Hangul: 큐리). Qri is a singer, actress, model, and even a fashion designer!

She became famous as a member of the popular girl group T-ara in July 2009. Since then, Qri has been very busy in the entertainment world. She has acted in TV shows, appeared on variety programs, released music, and done a lot of modeling. One of her most well-known acting roles was in the hit drama Queen Seondeok. This show was very popular and helped make Qri a recognized actress.

In 2018, Qri became very interested in fashion design. She designed several products that were sold to the public. Later, in 2021, she started her own jewelry brand called "Qriel." She designed all the pieces herself!

Early Life and School

Qri at K Collection, Seoul 2012

Lee Ji-hyun was born on December 12, 1986. When she was in high school, Juyeob High School, she was a very active student. She was the class president, secretary, and even the student body president!

After high school, she went to Myongji University. She studied Film and Musical there. Interestingly, another member of her group, Boram, was in the same class. Before becoming a singer, Qri was a model. She was also a famous "ulzzang," which means someone known for being very attractive online. She was even part of a famous online community called "Five Big Ulzzangs" on Daum.

Qri was originally going to be a bassist in a rock band called Six Color. However, things changed, and she ended up joining T-ara instead.

Qri's Career Journey

Starting Out: Modeling and T-ara

Before she officially debuted as a singer, Qri worked as a model and actress. In 2004, she took part in the "2004 Korea National Ulzzang Contest." This contest helped her start her modeling career. Contestants showed off their talents, like playing piano or singing.

Qri also appeared in some TV dramas and shows. She was on KBS's Drama Game in 1996 and MBC's Best Theatre. For five months, she was a regular on a children's science program called Daegyo Children's science program. She modeled for many brands, both Korean and international. These included Casamia Furniture, Gabalnara, LG Group, and Maybelline New York. In 2007, she was in a music video for Shin Tae-kwon's song "Even If We're Apart."

Qri was first signed to Sniper Sound, a hip-hop music company. She was supposed to be the bassist for the rock band Six Colors. The band even performed live several times and got good reviews. But the band's debut didn't happen. Qri then moved to a different company called Core Contents Media. She was introduced to the CEO of Core Contents Media by her first company.

Qri was one of the last members to join T-ara. Two members had left the group just two weeks before their debut in mid-2009.

Acting Success and Big Roles

In September 2009, Qri got a big acting role in the drama Queen Seondeok. She played the wife of a character named Kim Yu-shin. This drama became one of the most popular and awarded shows in South Korea in 2009.

In October 2009, Qri was featured on the cover of Ceci Campus magazine. In 2010, she made a brief appearance in the drama Master of Study. The same year, Qri got her first main role in a KBS Drama special called Southern Trader Kim Chul Soo's Update. This show was even nominated for an award! She also appeared as a singer in the SBS drama Giants. In 2011, she joined the cast of the KBS drama The King of Legend starting from episode 47.

QBS and Solo Music

In May 2013, Qri, along with Boram and Soyeon, formed a special group called QBS. This group focused on the Japanese music market. QBS released their first song, "Like the Wind," on June 26, 2013. The song quickly became popular, reaching number 7 on Japan's Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. The group also went on a small tour in three Japanese cities. Over 2,000 fans attended their show in Tokyo!

In July 2013, Qri became the new leader of T-ara. The group had a system where different members took turns being the leader. In December 2013, she and fellow group member Eun-jung gave a speech at a fashion exhibition in Seoul. In 2015, Qri played a main role in the web drama Sweet Temptation. This drama became one of the most-watched original shows on Naver, a popular Korean website.

In 2021, Qri released her first solo song, "Suri Suri." She helped write and produce the song herself. Even without a music video, the song was very successful. It was number one on the iTunes chart in Vietnam for three days. It also did well in other countries and topped several Chinese music charts.

Back to Acting

In August 2024, news came out that Qri would be acting again. This was nine years after her last role in Sweet Temptation. She made a special appearance in a new MBN mini-series called Bad Memories Eraser. In September 2024, it was announced that Qri would be a main cast member in a new Korean-Japanese drama series called Nebula. This drama is about K-Pop stars and their journey. It is planned to be shown on Japanese streaming services and TV, and later on Korean cable TV.

Other Activities

Brand Partnerships

Before she became a singer with T-ara, Qri worked with many different brands. She partnered with Korean companies like Casamia Furniture and Galbanara. She also worked with international brands such as LG Group and Maybelline New York. In 2021, Qri became a model for the brand Castellbajac and filmed several online videos for them.

Fashion Design

In 2018, Qri launched her first collection of self-designed products. She teamed up with a hat brand called Sebs to create "Seb.Q." This collection included colorful hats and hoodies. Qri was involved in both designing and making these products. The collection was a big hit, selling out quickly and being restocked many times since 2018.

In the same year, she started her own clothing brand called "Choute.rie." These clothes were sold in South Korea and also sent to other countries. In 2021, Qri created her own jewelry brand, "Qriel." She even modeled the jewelry herself!

Helping Others

Qri is also known for her charity work. In September 2014, Qri and the other T-ara members donated 1,500 kilograms of rice. This was for the "Dongducheon Angel" Movement. She personally delivered the donations and held a fan-signing event to celebrate the Chuseok holiday with Boram and Hyomin.

In 2016, Qri spoke out against animal abuse. After a TV show revealed the sad conditions of dogs in breeding farms, Qri asked for changes to the Animal Protection Act. In April 2017, Qri and Hyomin took part in a "Donation Applause 337 Relay" campaign. The money raised went to help various charities, including the Green Umbrella Children's Foundation.

Music Qri Has Released

Songs Qri Helped Write

Year	Album	Song	Lyrics
			Credited	With
2021	non-album single	"Suri Suri"		BM, Oh Yu-won

Qri's Acting Roles

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In Spanish: Qri (cantante) para niños