From Idol To Icon - Lee Hyori Will Always Be Popular

They say popularity will one day pass, but Lee Hyori says otherwise.

Lee Hyori was chosen as the most successful celebrity that debuted in an idol group and went solo by 10 of 12 experts. Unlike other idols whose popularity fades after a group's disbandment, Lee Hyori has become insanely more popular after she decided to go independent. She has surpassed the Fin.K.L days, at least in terms of popularity. Experts say, "She has exceeded being just an idol and has emerged as an icon of this generation, a female entertainer."

One music critic stated, "Lee Hyori has shifted the paradigm of the entertainment industry after 2000. In the late 1990's, girl groups only know how to be innocent or cute, but Fin.K.L's Lee Hyori tried the sexy concept for the first time with 'Now.' After her solo debut, she showed off her confidence through 'Ten Minute,' and even set herself apart from other sexy singers that are obsessed with simply taking clothes off."

The main reason that Lee Hyori was able to appeal to the public for such a long time is her adaptable image and attempts at different transformations. When she gets up on the stage to sing, she highlights her sexy image, but on entertainment programs she shows off a tough image without makeup.

Even now Lee Hyori is still undergoing a transformation. She's been supporting the protection of abandoned dogs and environmental campaigner. She's been nicknamed the 'social-tainer.' Instead of marrying a rich man, like one would expect stars to do, she married musician Lee Sang Soon and settled down in Jeju. A star's sexy period isn't very long, so this was a wise move on her part.

Will there be another star like Lee Hyori? Experts don't think so. One music critic stated, "Lee Hyori was able to become a model because the entertainment agency system in 1990 recognized the singer's autonomy. Now there aren't many singers who can do the same."

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