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Pink Villa
02-06-2025
- Business
- Pink Villa
Friendly Rivalry star Hyeri's 6 billion KRW profit explored as 2 buildings worth 12.1 billion grow in value
Hyeri, widely known as a singer and actress formerly part of the girl group Girl's Day, has quietly become a significant player in Seoul's real estate market. Recently, it was confirmed that she owns two buildings in Gangnam's most sought-after neighborhoods, Samseong-dong and Yeoksam-dong, with investments totaling over 12 billion KRW (around 8.8 million USD). Hyeri's Real Estate Properties Hyeri 's first major real estate acquisition was made in August 2022, when she purchased an older multi-family property in Samseong-dong through a family corporation. The building, bought for about 7.75 billion KRW (5.6 million USD), is located in a prime area close to multiple subway lines, which greatly increases its desirability and value. Following the purchase, Hyeri demolished the original structure and invested heavily in redevelopment. She constructed a new building featuring six floors above ground and two basement levels. Factoring in the cost of the property, transaction fees, and construction expenses, her total investment is estimated to be close to 10.7 billion KRW (7.8 million USD). Currently, she is seeking tenants with a deposit of 400 million KRW (289,000 USD) and a monthly rent of 30 million KRW (approximately 21,700 USD). Real estate analysts predict that if she sells this property within the next three years, she could make capital gains exceeding 3 billion KRW (2.3 million USD). Hyeri's real estate ventures don't stop there. She also purchased a building in Yeoksam-dong in December 2020 for 4.39 billion KRW (about 3.17 million USD), again through a corporation she founded. Similar to her first project, she tore down the existing building and rebuilt it. The market value of this property is now estimated to exceed 10 billion KRW (7.2 million USD), with the possibility of capital gains surpassing 3 billion KRW. Industry experts have noted that Hyeri's use of trust agreements and corporate ownership structures is a common strategy to maximize financing options and reduce initial investment burdens. Who Is Hyeri? Hyeri, born Lee Hye Ri on June 9, 1994, is a South Korean actress and former member of the girl group Girl's Day. She rose to fame with her role as Sung Deok Sun in the highly acclaimed drama Reply 1988 (2015), which became one of the highest-rated Korean dramas ever. Since then, Hyeri has expanded her acting career with diverse roles across multiple genres. Her most recent drama, Friendly Rivalry, released in 2025, has attracted significant attention and praise.
South China Morning Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
New K-pop boy band trio Re:wind talk about second chances and resetting their careers
Back in early 2024, Edward Park was having dinner when he received a text from a friend. It read: 'Hey, have you ever thought about being a K-pop idol?' Advertisement 'Here we go again,' he thought, letting out an audible groan. That is because the budding actor had already chased his K-pop dream: he spent three months in Korea when he was 17, honing his singing and dancing skills around the clock at a Seoul training centre that acted as a funnel for K-pop agencies . There, Park would sing 'until my voice would just collapse in on itself' and dance 'until I would just collapse on the floor', he says. But after promises to join two big companies never materialised – as well as concerns over his mental and physical health – Park decided to walk away from the industry. Eddie, who is Korean-American and grew up in southern California, has a background in musical theatre and listened to groups like Girl's Day and BTS growing up. Photo: Re:wind By the time a smaller label gave him an opportunity to debut as an idol shortly before he left Korea in 2021, reality had hit for Park. 'Debut isn't even the start. You have to last the test of time,' he says. 'I would have to give up my education, my future.' Advertisement
Hype Malaysia
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Girl's Day's Hyeri To Hold Fan Meeting In Kuala Lumpur This August
Earlier in April, artist agency Sublime announced that idol-turned-actress Lee Hyeri (혜리) would kick off her 'Welcome to Hyeri's Studio' fan meeting tour in June, with the first stop in Seoul, South Korea. Since the announcement, fans across Asia have been eagerly awaiting news of additional tour dates, and their wishes have come true! The Girl's Day (걸스데이) member took to her official Instagram page to reveal that she will be visiting more countries later this year, with Malaysia included on the list. Here's what we know about the upcoming event: Lee Hyeri first rose to fame after joining the girl group Girl's Day in 2010. The band has released several hit singles, including 'Oh! My God' and 'Female President', with the latter named as one of the '20 Best K-pop Songs of 2013' by Billboard. While still an active member of Girl's Day, the singer made her acting debut in the 2012 series 'Tasty Life'. Since then, she has taken on leading roles in various projects, including 'Reply 1988', 'Entertainer', and the upcoming 2025 GL drama 'Friendly Rivalry'. Now preparing to embark on her tour, Malaysian fans will soon have the chance to see the idol up close and personal. The confirmed details are as follows: 'Welcome to Hyeri's Studio' Fan Meeting Tour In KL Date: 17th August 2025 (Sunday) 17th August 2025 (Sunday) Venue: Zepp KL Zepp KL Ticketing: TBA Not much information about the fan meeting event has been announced just yet, so be sure to stay tuned for further updates. Alternatively, you can follow Hyeri or Zepp KL's official social media pages for the latest news. We're looking forward to hearing more about the upcoming event. In the meantime, why not check out the trailer for the idol's upcoming GL series? Source: Instagram
South China Morning Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Good Boy co-stars Park Bo-gum, Hyeri to reunite on YouTube show 10 years after Reply 1988
Korean actor Park Bo-gum and singer-actress Hyeri are reuniting on Hyeri's YouTube variety show 'Hyell's Club', marking their first appearance together since the hit drama Reply 1988. Advertisement According to industry sources,, Park and co-star Kim So-hyun will film an episode of Hyeri's web show on May 8 to promote their upcoming JTBC drama series Good Boy, which premieres on May 31 on Amazon Prime Video. Fans are excited to see Park and former Girl's Day singer Hyeri together again, as this year marks the 10th anniversary of Reply 1988, the 2015 drama in which they played leading roles and captivated viewers with their on-screen chemistry. Their appearance at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards in Seoul this week also thrilled fans, with Hyeri nominated for best new actress for the film Victory and Park Bo-gum serving as host while being nominated for best actor in the TV category for When Life Gives You Tangerines Good Boy is an action comedy drama that follows former Olympic medallists who join the police force through a special recruitment programme. Trading in their medals for badges, they take on corruption and injustice in society.
Korea Herald
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Lee Hye-ri returns for buzzworthy role in 'Friendly Rivalry'
From drama of teen life to LGBTQ+ themes, Director Kim Tae-hee says teen thriller promises authentic portrayal of reality Girl's Day member and as well as K-drama star Lee Hye-ri will undertake what promises to be one of the most buzzworthy roles of her career in the upcoming mystery-thriller "Friendly Rivalry." Jointly produced by video production company Ylab Flex and Studio X U+, the content production arm of Korean telecommunications company, "Friendly Rivalry" is the latest addition to Studio X U+growing slate of hit dramas and entertainment series, including "Kian CEO" and "High Cookie." Adapted from a widely popular Naver Webtoon, the series centers on Seul-gi (Jung Soo-bin), a transfer student at the elite Chaehwa Girl's High School, where she forges a strange friendship with Jae-yi (Lee Hye-ri), the school's top student. As their dynamic unfolds, the narrative delves into an intricate blend of ambition and hidden desires. Returning to the small-screen after three years, the "Reply 1988" breakout star trades in her signature charm of having a carefree, bright presence on-screen something far more sinister. In "Friendly Rivalry," Lee tackles a role different from her previous repertoire -- stepping into the shoes of a cold, calculating figure shrouded in mystery who explores same-sex attraction. Speaking about her dramatic transformation, Lee shared that she tapped into uncharted aspects of herself to embody Jae-yi. "Jae-yi's someone who seems perfect to everyone, but in reality, no one truly knows what she's thinking. People feel drawn to her, but at the same time, there's something unsettling about her. She evokes a mix of emotions. Jae-yi is a character whose true intentions are impossible to read," Lee explained during a press conference in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on Thursday. "Up until now, I've played characters with a lot of warmth, but Jae-yi has a very cold side to her. I tapped into my own sharp and sensitive qualities to bring her to life," she added. The series firstly released a kiss scene between Lee and Jung on YouTube -- a choice that director Kim Tae-hee states is rooted in authenticity rather than provocation. "From the beginning, our goal was to portray teenage emotions realistically, but this is not a work specifically targeted at teenagers. We created it with a mature audience rating in mind. While we did research on what today's teenagers think, we also believed that any adult who has experienced the intense competition of college entrance exams would be able to understand these characters," Kim explained. She added, "Rather than focusing on toning things down, we prioritized depicting reality as authentically as possible." According to Kim, what drew Kim to helm the adaptation was the distinct lack of virtuous characters in "Friendly Rivalry." "I accepted the offer to adapt the original work almost immediately for two reasons. First, none of the characters were purely good. Second, it was a story filled with women," said Kim. Kim noted that while the characters may be morally ambiguous, she sought to ground them in a reality that would make audiences root for them. "The lack of purely good characters was something I found compelling, but they still needed to be convincing (to the audience.) Since the story is set in the highly competitive environment of the college entrance exam system, I hoped that viewers would understand the characters and even find themselves rooting for all of them," the director added. "Friendly Rivalry" premieres Monday, streaming on U+Mobile TV.
