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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lee Hyori's 42 crore comeback: Why Korea's pop queen is now the ultimate animal ally
Lee Hyo-ri volunteering at an abandoned dog shelter Celebrity? For Animals, Just Call Her "Unni Hyori"! What happens when Korea's biggest K-pop diva trades the stage for a dog shelter in midsummer? On July 26, Lee Hyori revealed her latest adventure, volunteering at the Anseong Pyeonggang Princess Shelter. Dressed down in a simple tee and bright red farm gloves, she was every bit the cheerful volunteer, scrubbing dishes and hauling cooling stones for over 100 panting rescue pups. Korean heatwave? Not a problem for Hyori-her biggest fans in that shelter wagged their tails, not yelled "Encore!" Even the shelter staff gushed over her humility, saying she showed up when the dogs were suffering from intense heat, ready to help. For once, no cameras or glamour-just sweat, smiles, and real care for Korea's forgotten animals. Not Just Big Bucks, But Big Heart So, what's the deal with that massive ₹42 crore payday? After a whopping 11-year break from commercials, Lee Hyori's comeback became headline news: more than ₩4.2 billion (about 42 crore INR) earned in five months. It's viral proof that "Hyori effect" still moves both products and popular opinion-even after a decade in semi-retirement. But unlike your typical celebrity CF queen, Hyori's actions go beyond bank statements. Instead of investing in luxury or chasing controversy, she simply spends her days and actual earnings-helping those who can't ever repay her: shelter animals. For her, "Do more, share more, help more" isn't a hashtag but the script for her life. That's why so many young Koreans and K-culture fans respect her-even if you're more into BTS or cricket! How One Star Changed the Meaning of Fame This isn't Hyori's first act of kindness. She's been a quiet force for shelter animals for years-volunteering, adopting, and encouraging her fans to do the same. What changed now is the scale: her every move (even just a single Instagram post!) now inspires thousands to follow in her footsteps, whether it's volunteering at a shelter or thinking twice before buying a pet. Korean social media LOVES her realness-many say Lee Hyori is proof that stardom in 2025 means giving back, not just posing. Far from the flashiness of K-pop or Bollywood idols, her raw vibe and actual sweat make "glamour" seem... well, kinda boring in comparison. Big brands and netizens might focus on her earnings and status, but what's making her iconic is something much cooler: her heart for animals. Maybe that's the real "comeback" Korean youth (and Indian fans!) find inspiring in 2025.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Veteran K-pop star Lee Hyori talks about moving to Seoul, her music career, says, 'I was feeling really down…..'
In a recent interview, singer Lee Hyori, who is well known for her hits like 'You-Go-Girl' and 'Bad Girls', revealed what it was like moving to Seoul and leaving behind her life in Jeju. She shared how she struggled during her move and what, or in this case, who, got her through the hard times. Lee Hyori talks about moving to Seoul and more Lee Hyori during a recent episode of popular Korean variety show 'Pinggyego' on June 28, delved into how her experience had been when she first shifted to the big city from Jeju island. She shared how at the time she had five dogs with her, all of whom she moved to Seoul with. The idol also delved into how uncertai she was with the move, and when immediately after, two of her dogs ended up getting sick, she started questioning whether she should go back or not. Slowly however, all of them managed to get settled in the city life and things got better. Hyori talks about what helped her manage the huge shift The 'Beach' singer also talked about how her husband Lee Sang Soon was a massive source of support, and how she used to talk to him about moving back. She shared 'I was feeling really down and would say, 'Oppa, I want to go back to Jeju,' and he'd say, 'Wanna go to the department store?' There are no department stores in Jeju. I'd think, 'What difference would that make?'' She even shared how her husband told her that he wanted to buy her a luxury bag once after collecting money from almost 3 to 4 paychecks. She shared how important the instance was as she had to sell all of her luxury bags before shifting all the way to Seoul. The singer shared 'After doing the radio show for three months and getting his paycheck, he told me he wanted to buy me a Chanel bag. Before moving to Jeju, I had sold all my luxury bags and didn't have a single one left. He said he had always dreamed of buying his wife a nice bag once he got married.' Hyori then shared how once she went into a luxury store, booked to purchase the bag, and then finally had it in her hands, she started feeling a lot better. She shared how when her husband finally bought her the bag, things ended up getting better.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lee Hyori under fire; past comments about IVF resurface – sparks debate amongst netizens
Veteran K-pop idol Lee Hyori has come under fire again for her old comments about IVF pregnancy. The singer had shared that she would not wish to undergo IVF in 2022. The comments have been resurfacing online recently, causing major debates amongst Korean netizens about her views. Lee Hyori's old comments spark major debate On a popular variety show, 'MBC Every1', Lee Hyori had previously been asked about her opinions on IVF pregnancy in 2022. The idol, while talking about having children, had said that she would prefer to have a child 'naturally'. The idol had said, 'I don't want to go as far as IVF. I don't want to rely on medical help that much. If a child comes naturally, I would be very grateful and raise them. I know someone who had their first child at the age of 58.' The past comments have recently resurfaced online on various social media platforms and fan forums, resulting in a heated discussion against Lee Hyori and her views. Netizens react online to resurfaced comments Netizens strongly reacted to the resurfaced comments, with many commenting that they were 'disheartening' towards all those who undergo IVF. One commented that 'The power of medicine… She just doesn't have the desperation, right?? It's not respectful to those who endure pain and still long for a child…' while another shared that 'She managed to offend a whole group of older couples doing IVF, lol. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Why does she even care whether others have kids or not? She should just use that time to work out instead. ' Many netizens, though, came forward to defend the idol's words as well, citing that 'It's her personal business.' One netizen commented by saying that 'Lee Hyori meant that she will live well even without children. Why are you guys acting like this?' while another defended her by saying, 'What's the issue with what she said? It's not like she criticised or looked down on people doing IVF — she just said she doesn't want to do it herself. So why are people so offended?'
