Lee Ji-hyun (Hangul: 이지현; Hanja: 李智賢; born December 12, 1986), better known by her stage name Qri, is a South Korean idol, singer, actress and a member of K-pop girl group T-ara.
Biography
Qri was born on December 12, 1986. Her birth name is Lee Ji-hyun. She has studied at Juyeob High School, and then attended Myungji University, enrolling in the Dept. of Theatre and Visual Arts, the same class as fellow group member, Boram. She was a model before her debut.Music career
2009-present: T-ara
Main article: T-ara
Qri was the last of the 3 new members to be added to the group after 2 former members Jiae and Jiwon quit the group in Mid 2009.[2] It was later mentioned on TvN's Taxi Show that she was introduced to the CEO of Core Contents Media by her original company.Acting career
2009: Queen Seondeok
In September 2009, she made her acting debut on the drama Queen Seondeok as Yoo ShinRang’s wife.2010-2011: Southern Trader Kim Chul Soo's Update and King Geunchogo
She then made a cameo appearance alongside other members of T-ara on the drama Master of Study in 2010. She was then given a lead role on KBS's drama Southern Trader Kim Chul Soo's Update. Qri also made a cameo appearance alongside group member Soyeon on SBS's drama "Giants".She was cast alongside groupmate Eunjung for KBS's drama King Geunchogo in 2011, starting on episode 47
Television drama
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Queen SeonDeok | Young Mo | MBC |
| 2010 | Master of Study | Cameo | KBS |
| 2010 | Southern Trader Kim Chul Soo's Updates | Lee Kyung | KBS |
| 2010 | Giants | Cameo | SBS |
| 2011 | King Geunchogo | Princess Bu Yeojin | KBS |
