Qri

Lee Ji-hyun (Korean: 이지현; born December 12, 1986),[1] better known by her stage name Qri, 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.[2]

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 2017
Born
Lee Ji-hyun

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

Early life and education
Qri at K Collection, Seoul 2012

Lee Ji-hyun was born on December 12, 1986.[3] 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. 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
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.[4] It was later mentioned on tvN's Taxi that she was introduced to the CEO of Core Contents Media by her original company.

In July 2013, Qri became the new leader of T-ara under the group's rotating leadership system.[5]

QBS
Main article: QBS (band)

Qri, Boram and Soyeon formed a subgroup called QBS in May 2013, focused on the Japanese market. The subgroup released their debut single titled "Kaze no You ni" (風のように, Like the Wind) on June 26, 2013.

Acting career

In September 2009, Qri made her acting debut in the drama Queen Seondeok as Kim Yu-shin's wife.[6] She made a cameo appearance alongside other members of T-ara in the drama Master of Study in 2010,[7] and was then given a lead role on KBS's drama Southern Trader Kim Chul Soo's Update.[8] Qri also made a cameo appearance alongside group member Soyeon in SBS' drama Giant.[9]

She was cast alongside groupmate Eunjung for KBS' drama King Geunchogo in 2011, starting from episode 47.[10]

Discography
Main article: T-ara discography
Year Album Song Notes
2013Bunny Style!"Shabondama no Yukue (シャボン玉のゆくえ)"with Boram
"Do we Do we"Solo
2017What's My Name?"Diamond"Solo

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref
2010Death Bell 2: Bloody CampCameo
2011Gisaeng RyungCameo

Television series
Year Network Title Role Notes Ref
2009MBCQueen SeondeokYoung Mo, daughter of HajongSupporting Role [6]
2010KBSMaster of Study—Cameo [7]
2010Un­knownBubi BubiHerself—
2010KBSSouthern Trader Kim Chul Soo's UpdatesLee KyungSupporting Role [8]
2010SBSGiants—Cameo [9]
2011KBSKing GeunchogoPrincess Bu Yeo-jinSupporting role [10][11]
2015Naver TV CastSweet TemptationQriWeb drama

Variety shows
Year Title Network
–Law of Unchanging LoveO'live
2009 Mnet ScandalMnet
2010 Dream GirlsMnet
Hello BabyKBS
BouquetMBC
2011 Win WinKBS2
Challenge 1000 Song
1 vs. 100KBS
2012Naughty BoysJTBC
2013Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2KBS2
2014Witch HuntJTBC
2015Idol Star Athletic Championship 2015MBC
2016 Idol Intern King Oksusu

Awards
Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2017Dr. Gloderm Best of Beauty The Brightest Skin Female Singer AwardWon
2017LBMA Star Award Korean Wave Star AwardWon

References
  1. Birthdate Archived October 30, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Nannar, Nina (May 9, 2017). "Ten best selling girl groups of all time". ITV News. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  3. Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  4. (in Korean) ‘티아라’ 여섯 멤버들을 소개할게요. Donga. August 07, 2009.
  5. "Qri appointed T-ara's new leader ahead of groups six-member comeback". July 13, 2013.
  6. "Queen Seon-deok Cast (Korean Drama - 2009) - 선덕여왕". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  7. "Master of Study (Korean Drama - 2010) - 공부의 신". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  8. "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.
  9. "Giant (Korean Drama - 2010) - 자이언트". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  10. (in Korean) 티아라 은정·큐리, '근초고왕' 대본연습 사진공개 . Starnews. April 12, 2011.
  11. "King Geunchogo Cast (Korean Drama - 2010) - 근초고왕". HanCinema. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
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