Lee Hi

Lee Ha-yi was born on September 23, 1996, in Bucheon, Gyeonggi. In December 2011, Lee auditioned for SBS reality survival program K-pop Star, where she finished as runner-up behind Park Ji-min. Soon after she was signed to YG Entertainment by Yang Hyun-suk.{{cite web|title='K팝 스타' 준우승 이하이 "끝나서 너무 행복하고 시원 섭섭"|trans-title="K-pop Star" runner-up Lee Hi "I am very happy that it ended and it was bittersweet"|url=https://www.news2day.co.kr/6890|website=News 2day|language=ko|last=Baek|first=Suwon|date=April 29, 2012|access-date=March 28, 2022|archive-date=April 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422081531/https://www.news2day.co.kr/6890|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title='K팝스타' 톱3, 박지민 JYP·이하이 YG...백아연은?|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012052116561594703|website=Star News|date=May 21, 2012|access-date=May 22, 2019|archive-date=September 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921185646/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2012052116561594703|url-status=live}} Ahead of her debut, she was featured on label mate Epik High's single "It's Cold", which was released on October 8, 2012.{{cite news|title=에픽하이-이하이, 10월 동시 출격...합작품도 있다|url=http://www.joynews24.com/view/692561|work=Joy News 24|date=September 28, 2012|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=May 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525203944/http://www.joynews24.com/view/692561|url-status=live}}

On October 24, 2012, it was announced Lee would be debuting as a solo artist under the stage name, "Lee Hi", with digital single "1, 2, 3, 4" on October 28. Lee's first music show appearance was on SBS' Inkigayo on November 4, soon after claiming her first music show win on November 8 through Mnet's M Countdown.{{cite news|title=이하이 "양 사장님이 예쁜 척 하지 말라고.."|url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1109494082|work=Osen|date=November 4, 2012|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=May 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525203943/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1109494082|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=신인 이하이, 엠카운트다운 1위 "양 사장님 짱이에요!"|url=http://news1.kr/articles/887918|work=News1|date=November 9, 2012|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=May 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525203943/http://news1.kr/articles/887918|url-status=live}} The song charted number one on the monthly Gaon Digital Chart for November, thus earning her the Song of the Year - November award from Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards.{{cite web|title=Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for the month of November 2012|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/12/gaon-chart-releases-chart-rankings-for-the-month-of-november-2012|access-date=March 11, 2015|archive-date=May 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501151927/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/12/gaon-chart-releases-chart-rankings-for-the-month-of-november-2012|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source|reason=Per WP:KO/RS#UR|date=September 2024}}{{cite news|title=이하이 최고 기록 "발매후 5일간 음원차트 1위 올킬"|url=http://news.mtn.co.kr/newscenter/news_viewer.mtn?gidx=2012110313324167036|work=MTN News|date=November 3, 2012|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=November 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127133327/https://news.mtn.co.kr/newscenter/news_viewer.mtn?gidx=2012110313324167036|url-status=live}} Following success of debut single "1,2,3,4", Lee released a second digital single written by Park Jin-young titled "Scarecrow" on November 22.{{cite news|title=이하이, 오늘 발표 신곡 제목은 '허수아비'..박진영 작곡|url=http://news.mtn.co.kr/newscenter/news_viewer.mtn?gidx=2012110313324167036|work=Osen|date=November 22, 2012|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=November 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127133327/https://news.mtn.co.kr/newscenter/news_viewer.mtn?gidx=2012110313324167036|url-status=live}}

On March 2, 2013, YGE revealed Lee Hi's debut album First Love, would be released digitally on March 7 consisting of five tracks with lead single "It's Over", and physical release on March 28 with ten tracks including lead single "Rose". Promotions began with first stage at SBS' K-pop Star 2 on March 10.{{cite web|title=Lee Hi is back with MV for first title track "It's Over" + Part 1 of 'First Love' album!|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2013/03/lee-hi-is-back-with-her-first-title-track-its-over|publisher=allkpop.com|date=March 6, 2013|access-date=March 24, 2013|archive-date=March 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310034848/http://www.allkpop.com/2013/03/lee-hi-is-back-with-her-first-title-track-its-over|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source|reason=Per WP:KO/RS#UR|date=September 2024}}{{cite news|title=Lee Hi's "Rose" Ascends Quickly to No. 1 on Music Charts|url=http://www.soompi.com/2013/03/28/lee-his-rose-ascends-quickly-to-no-1-on-music-charts/|last=kimdebbie|date=March 28, 2013|access-date=April 20, 2013|archive-date=March 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320153604/http://www.soompi.com/2013/03/28/lee-his-rose-ascends-quickly-to-no-1-on-music-charts/|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source|reason=Per WP:KO/RS#UR|date=September 2024}} In December 2013, it was revealed Lee Hi and 2NE1's Park Bom would debut as the sub-unit "BOM&HI". They released the digital single "All I Want For Christmas Is You", a cover of Mariah Carey's song, on December 20. In November 2014, Lee and Akdong Musician's Lee Su-hyun formed the sub-unit Hi Suhyun and released digital single "I'm Different" featuring iKon's Bobby. The duo's first stage was at SBS' Inkigayo on November 16, following their first win on November 23.{{cite news|title='인기가요' 핫샷, 신인답지 않은 카리스마...'여심 올킬'|url=https://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=604754|work=TV Report|date=November 16, 2014|access-date=May 23, 2019|archive-date=June 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628172541/https://www.tvreport.co.kr/604754|url-status=live}}

File:Lee Hi at Incheon Airport, on January 18, 2013.jpg

On March 9, 2016, Lee released half album Seoulite with lead singles "Breathe" and "Hold My Hand", where "Breathe" went on to winning her the Digital Bonsang award at the 31st Golden Disk Awards.{{cite news|title=[31st 골든디스크] 여자친구·이하이, 음원 본상 수상 "팬분들 감사"|url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1110567831|work=Osen|date=January 13, 2017|access-date=May 29, 2019|archive-date=May 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528155708/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1110567831|url-status=live}} Lee began promotions for both singles on Mnet's M! Countdown on March 10.{{cite web|title=Singer Lee Hi tops iTunes charts in 8 Asian regions|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2016/03/201_200034.html|website=The Korea Times|date=March 10, 2016|access-date=March 10, 2016|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404025126/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2016/03/201_200034.html|url-status=live}} On April 20, Seoulite was released as a studio album with lead single "My Star". Among the tracks, Lee participated in writing and composing the song "Passing By".{{cite news|title=이하이 'SEOULITE' 풀앨범 공개...타이틀곡 'MY STAR' 기대감UP|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201604070100056920003858&servicedate=20160407|work=Sports Chosun|language=ko|last=Ko|first=Jae-wan|date=July 4, 2016|access-date=March 26, 2023|archive-date=March 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326120049/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201604070100056920003858&servicedate=20160407|url-status=live}} On May 28, Lee featured on Gill's single "Refrigerator" alongside Verbal Jint. On September 19, SBS drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo released Epik High and Lee's soundtrack "Can You Hear My Heart", following Lee's soundtrack "My Love" on October 3.{{cite web|title=Lee Hi and Epik High ask 'Can You Hear My Heart' for 'Scarlet Heart: Ryeo' - allkpop.com|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/09/lee-hi-and-epik-high-ask-can-you-hear-my-heart-for-scarlet-heart-ryeo|access-date=September 19, 2016|archive-date=May 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525203949/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/09/lee-hi-and-epik-high-ask-can-you-hear-my-heart-for-scarlet-heart-ryeo|url-status=live}}{{Unreliable source|reason=Per WP:KO/RS#UR|date=September 2024}} On December 31, Lee appeared on MBC's Infinite Challenge Hip-hop & History special as a featured guest for Yoo Jae-suk and Dok2's stage.{{cite news|title=이하이, '무한도전' 유재석-도끼 무대 피처링... 성숙한 패션 눈길|url=http://www.kukinews.com/news/article.html?no=420810|work=Kuki News|date=December 31, 2016|access-date=May 29, 2019}}

On February 28, 2017, Lee featured on Code Kunst's single "X" from studio album Muggles Mansion. On March 28, Lee featured on Dok2's single "On & On" off studio album Reborn, where she participated in writing and composing.{{cite news|title='특급만남' 이하이, 도끼 새 앨범 참여..."직접 작사·작곡도"|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=833588|work=xsportsnews|date=March 27, 2017|access-date=May 29, 2019|archive-date=April 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430221547/https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=833588|url-status=live}} On June 17 & 18, SBS' K-pop Star held a Kpop Star and Friends concert as a wrap up for the franchise after six seasons of airing, performances included Lee Hi and label-mate Akdong Musician.{{cite news|title='K팝스타' 악뮤부터 보이프렌드까지, 6년 총정리한 콘서트|url=http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201706191050062384585_1|work=xsportsnews|date=June 19, 2017|access-date=May 30, 2019}} On August 20, Lee appeared on SBS' Party People where she shared she suffered from minor panic attacks in the past, thus the creation of her 2016 hit single "Breathe".{{cite news|title=이하이, '한숨'에 얽힌 비화 "숨 쉬기조차 힘겨웠던 때..."|url=http://sports.hankooki.com/lpage/entv/201801/sp20180111193707136660.htm|work=Sports Hankooki|date=January 11, 2018|access-date=May 29, 2019|archive-date=May 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528155707/http://sports.hankooki.com/lpage/entv/201801/sp20180111193707136660.htm|url-status=live}} On October 23, Lee featured on Epik High's single "Here Come the Regrets" from studio album We've Done Something Wonderful. On March 21, 2018, Lee's Japanese debut album was released, thus embarking on her Japan tour at stops including Tokyo and Osaka.{{Cite web|title=YESASIA: LEE HI JAPAN DEBUT ALBUM (ALBUM+DVD) (Japan Version) CD - Lee Hi - Japanese Music - Free Shipping|url=https://www.yesasia.com/global/lee-hi-japan-debut-album-album-dvd-japan-version/1064294199-0-0-0-en/info.html|access-date=January 4, 2019|archive-date=January 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105043625/https://www.yesasia.com/global/lee-hi-japan-debut-album-album-dvd-japan-version/1064294199-0-0-0-en/info.html|url-status=live}} On October 19, Lee collaborated with the film Bohemian Rhapsody and released a cover soundtrack of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody".{{cite news|title=이하이, 영화 '보헤미안 랩소디'와 특별 콜라보|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2018/10/646117/|work=Starnews|date=October 17, 2018|access-date=May 29, 2019|archive-date=May 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528155705/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2018/10/646117/|url-status=live}}

On January 15, 2019, Lee released digital single "XI" with Code Kunst, the track was sung live for the first time on MBC Dreaming Radio.{{cite news|title='귀호강 조합' 코드쿤스트X이하이, 오늘(15일) 오후 6시 MV 공개|url=http://nc.asiae.co.kr/view.htm?idxno=2019011510391151111|work=Asiae|date=January 15, 2019|access-date=May 29, 2019|archive-date=June 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203950/http://nc.asiae.co.kr/view.htm?idxno=2019011510391151111|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=MBC 라디오, 설 연휴 귀경길 책임진다...다채로운 특집+풍성한 게스트|url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1650825|work=Ten Asia|date=February 1, 2019|access-date=May 29, 2019|archive-date=May 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190529190932/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1650825|url-status=dead}} Lee Hi made a comeback with her EP, 24°C, on May 30, 2019. The lead single, "No One" (featuring B.I), topped all charts in South Korea, including Melon, Genie and Mnet.{{cite web|title="퀸의 귀환"..이하이, 3년 공백 깨고 '누구없소' 음원차트 1위 올킬[美친차트]|url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111153954|website=Osen|date=May 30, 2019|access-date=May 31, 2019|archive-date=May 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531005831/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111153954|url-status=live}} Among the tracks, she released the self-written and produced song "20Min".{{cite web|title=이하이, 30일 새 앨범 '24°C'로 컴백..."스물넷 이하이의 '24°C'"[공식]|url=http://www.spotvnews.co.kr/?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=290207|website=Osen|date=May 22, 2019|access-date=May 22, 2019|archive-date=September 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913155216/http://www.spotvnews.co.kr/?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=290207|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title='컴백 D-3' 이하이, 트랙리스트 공개...비아이 이어 트레저 최현석·지소울 '지원사격'|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201905271128379235&ext=na|work=My Daily|date=May 27, 2019|access-date=May 28, 2019|archive-date=September 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913151312/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201905271128379235&ext=na|url-status=live}} Lee received her first music show win for single "No One" through Mnet's M Countdown on June 6.{{cite news|title='엠카' 이하이, 방송출연 없이 1위..산들・우주소녀・CLC 컴백[종합]|url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111158324|work=Osen|date=June 6, 2019|access-date=June 6, 2019|archive-date=June 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606114221/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1111158324|url-status=live}} Following the end of Lee's contract with YG Entertainment, on December 31, it was revealed Lee had made the decision to not renew.{{cite web|title=YG 측 "이하이와 전속계약 종료, 서로 앞날 응원하기로"(공식)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000226277|website=Naver|language=ko|date=December 31, 2019|access-date=January 1, 2020|archive-date=December 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231093054/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000226277|url-status=live}}

In June 2020, Lee joined as a cast member for the fourth installment of JTBC show Begin Again from episode 4 to 6.{{Citation|title=[공식] JTBC 측 "이하이, '비긴어게인 코리아' 27일 방송부터 등장"|trans-title=JTBC "Lee Hi appears on Begin Again Korea from 27th"|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=011&aid=0003754440|work=Seoul Kyungje via Naver|language=ko|first=Seung-hyeon|author=Choo|date=June 16, 2020|access-date=June 23, 2020|archive-date=June 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616081021/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=011&aid=0003754440|url-status=live}} On July 22, 2020, AOMG revealed that they had signed an exclusive contract with Lee Hi and released her comeback single "Holo."{{Cite web|title=YG→AOMG 이하이, 오늘 6시 신곡 '홀로' 발매|trans-title=YG→AOMG Lee Hi, releases new single "Holo" at 6PM today|url=http://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=413109|website=Munhwa News|language=ko|last=Choi|first=Jiyeong|date=July 23, 2020|access-date=March 27, 2022|archive-date=March 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311170329/http://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=413109|url-status=live}} "Holo" peaked at number 7 on the Gaon Digital Chart and won R&B Track of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.{{Cite web|title=2020년 31주차 Digital Chart|trans-title=2020 Week 31 Digital Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&termGbn=week&hitYear=2020&targetTime=31&nationGbn=T|website=Gaon Chart|language=ko|access-date=March 27, 2022|archive-date=October 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011111802/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=31&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week|url-status=live}}

On September 9, 2021, Lee released her third studio album 4 Only. In March 2022, she won R&B Track of the Year for "Only" at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.{{cite web|title='한국 힙합 어워즈 2022' 수상자 전체 공개|trans-title="Korean Hip-hop Awards 2022" winners all revealed|url=https://hypebeast.kr/2022/3/korean-hiphop-awards-2021-winners-hiphople-hiphopplaya-changmo-since|website=Hypebeast Korea|language=ko|last=Choi|first=Yong-hwan|date=March 10, 2022|access-date=March 27, 2022|archive-date=March 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313071143/https://hypebeast.kr/2022/3/korean-hiphop-awards-2021-winners-hiphople-hiphopplaya-changmo-since|url-status=live}}

In March 2024, Lee's exclusive contract with AOMG ended and it was revealed that she had made the decision to not renew. {{Cite web|title=그레이·우원재·이하이·구스범스, AOMG 떠난다|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20240328138100005|website=연합뉴스|language=ko|last=최재서|date=March 28, 2024|access-date=April 1, 2024}}

On September 23, 2024, Lee had signed an exclusive contract with Duover to manage her future activities. In addition, a video content of her unreleased new song "One Thing" was released on her YouTube channel to celebrate her 28th birthday.{{cite web|script-title=ko:이하이, 두오버와 전속계약..그레이·코쿤·우원재와 한솥밥(공식)|trans-title=Lee Hi, Exclusive Contract with Doover..Gray, CoKun, Woo Won-jae, and Others (Official)|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/112/0003721699|via=Naver|publisher=Herald Pop|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Mi-ji|date=September 23, 2024|access-date=September 26, 2024}}

On March 9, 2017, Lee teamed up with highly known cosmetics brand MAC's Future Forward Collection in creating a special edition matte red lipstick under her stage name Lee Hi.{{Cite web|title=MAC partners with South Korean pop star Lee Hi|url=https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/Article/2017/07/10/MAC-partners-with-South-Korean-pop-star-Lee-Hi|website=cosmeticsdesign-asia.com|language=en-GB|last=cosmeticsdesign-asia.com|date=July 9, 2017|access-date=November 13, 2020|archive-date=October 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018034612/https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/Article/2017/07/10/MAC-partners-with-South-Korean-pop-star-Lee-Hi|url-status=live}} The lipstick was available worldwide in store and online in respective countries.{{cite web|title=MAC teamed up with Justine Skye, Dua Lipa and Lee Hi for its Latest Future Forward Collection|url=https://fashionista.com/2017/03/mac-cosmetics-future-forward-highlighter-lip-gloss-lipstick|website=Fashionista|date=March 9, 2017|access-date=May 28, 2019|archive-date=March 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323233828/https://fashionista.com/2017/03/mac-cosmetics-future-forward-highlighter-lip-gloss-lipstick|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|title=Justine Skye, Dua Lipa and Lee Hi Front MAC Cosmetics Future Forward Campaign: Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lifestyle/7710369/justine-skye-dua-lipa-and-lee-hi-new-mac-cosmetics-collection|magazine=Billboard|access-date=May 28, 2019|archive-date=March 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170309191127/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lifestyle/7710369/justine-skye-dua-lipa-and-lee-hi-new-mac-cosmetics-collection|url-status=live}} On July 28, Lee held a fan sign with MAC at Lotte World Mall, Seoul, South Korea. On October 15, in collaboration with MAC and magazine Marie Claire, Lee held an event showcasing stages of her songs as well as covers of other artists.{{cite web|title=이하이, 韓 뮤지션 최초로 MAC과 콜라보..립스틱 나온다|url=http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1110692774|website=Osen|date=July 21, 2017|access-date=May 28, 2019|archive-date=May 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528120624/http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1110692774|url-status=live}}

{{main|Lee Hi discography}}

Studio albums

• First Love (2013)
• Seoulite (2016)
• Lee Hi Japan Debut Album (2018)
• 4 Only (2021)

• Lee Hi 1st Concert "Secret Live RE HI" (2013)
• Lee Hi 1st Japan Tour (2018)
• Follow The Movement: AOMG World Tour 2023 (2023; with Simon Dominic, Loco, Gray, and Yugyeom){{cn|date=May 2024}}

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Category:School of Performing Arts Seoul alumni

Category:Korean Music Award winners

Category:People from Bucheon

Category:Singers from Gyeonggi Province

Category:21st-century South Korean women singers

Category:South Korean mezzo-sopranos