Wonhee
South Korean singer (born 2007)
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Lee Won-hee (Korean: 이원희; born June 26, 2007), known mononymously as Wonhee, is a South Korean singer. She is a member of the girl group Illit under Belift Lab and Hybe, formed through the 2023 survival show R U Next?. Beyond her activities with the group, she has established a solo presence through endorsements, fashion campaigns, editorial features and television appearances.[1][2][3]
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Early life
Career
2023–2024: R U Next? Debuted with ILLIT
In 2023, Wonhee participated in R U Next?, a survival show co-produced by JTBC and Belift Lab aimed at forming a new girl group.[4] She ranked first in the finale, becoming a member of Illit.[4]
Illit debuted on March 25, 2024, with the EP Super Real Me and the lead single "Magnetic".[8] At the group's debut press conference in Seoul, Wonhee spoke about the group's identity and their debut single: "The title track expresses the honesty and confidence of a teenage girl in love. The song carries our fresh and charming vocals".[9]
In May 2024, Wonhee withdrew from a scheduled university festival appearance due to health issues.[10] The agency Belift Lab confirmed that she had received medical treatment and would not attend the event on the advice of medical professionals.[10]
2025–present: Solo activities and acting debut
In May 2025, Wonhee made her solo OST debut with "The Look In Your Eyes", Part 3 of the soundtrack for the SBS drama Spring of Youth.[11] She subsequently made a cameo appearance in the final episode of the same drama, aired on July 2, 2025.[3]
On September 26, 2025, it was confirmed that Wonhee would star in her first own solo variety show, titled Still Rough with Wonhee.[12] Produced by Studio Horakhollak (a digital content studio created by tvN production directors), the reality program focuses on showcasing her quirky personality and adaptive nature through unpredictable, real-world challenges.[12]
On December 31, 2025, Wonhee performed a solo cover of IU's "Good Day" at the 2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon, an event that had been announced in advance as one of the highlights of the year-end music festival.[13][14][15]
In January 2026, Wonhee was featured on her first solo magazine cover for the January digital issue of W Korea.[1] The feature included an exclusive pictorial and an interview discussing her personal growth, artistic ambitions, and goals as she transitioned into adulthood.[1]
In May 2026, Coupang Play announced that Wonhee would star in her second solo variety show, Wonhee Is Twenty.[16][17] The program, which premiered on June 6, 2026, follows her as she completes her bucket list after turning 20 in Korean age, accompanied by various celebrity guests who assist her with the challenges.[16][17]
Other ventures
Endorsements
In April 2024, Wonhee was selected as a model for the Japanese sports drink Pocari Sweat.[18]
In February 2026, Wonhee was selected as the official brand model for the South Korean cosmetics brand Rom&nd, fronting their Glasting Color Gloss campaign.[2][19] In the same month, Wonhee collaborated with the mobile phone case brand Casetify.[2][20] In March, Wonhee was selected as the official brand model for the global hair treatment brand Fino.[2] In the same month, Wonhee was announced as a model for a new marketing campaign for coffehouse chain A Twosome Place.[21] In May, she was selected as the model for Abib Cosmetic, a popular skincare South Korean brand.[22] In the same month, she was selected as the model for Dong-A Pharmaceutical's acne scar treatment Noscana Gel.[23] In September, Wonhee was announced as the first model of Chuulens, a South Korean fashion-inspired color contact lens brand.[24]
Fashion
On May 26, 2026, Wonhee attended a high-profile French luxury brand's 2026 atelier collection fashion show held at the Pompidou Center Hanwha Seoul, in Yeouido, Seoul.[25]
Discography
Soundtrack appearances
| Year | Title | Drama | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "The Look In Your Eyes" | Spring of Youth OST Part 3 | [11] |
Songwriting credits
| Year | Artist | Song | Album | Lyricist | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Illit | "Love, Older You"[26] | Mamihlapinatapai |  |
 |
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Spring of Youth | Cameo | [3] |
Television shows
Hosting
| Year | Channel/Platform | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MBC | Show! Music Core | Special MC | [27] |
| 2025 | Mnet | M Countdown | [28] | |
| KBS | Music Bank | [29] | ||
| Studio Horakhollak | Still Rough with Wonhee | Host | [12][30] | |
| 2026 | Mnet | M Countdown | Special MC | [31] |
| MBC | Show! Music Core | [32][33] | ||
| Coupang Play | Wonhee Is Twenty | Host | [16][34] |
