Here’s the full info on *LEE WONHEE (이원희) - ILLIT* translated to English: *1. Basic Information* - *Real Name:* Lee Won-hee (이원희) - *Stage Name:* Wonhee (원희) - *Birthday:* June 26, 2007 - *Zodiac Sign:* Cancer - *Hometown:* Busan, later moved to Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do - *Nationality:* South Korean - *Height:* 162 cm (5'4") - *Blood Type:* A - *MBTI:* ISFP - *Agency:* Belift Lab under HYBE - *Position in ILLIT:* Center, Lead Vocalist, Face of the group - *Nicknames:* Vocal Fairy, Stingray, Axolotl, Bruni, Potato - *Representative Emoji:* 🐿 Squirrel *2. Pre-debut Journey* Wonhee was born in Busan and is the youngest of two siblings. She has an older brother born in 2006. Her family moved to Changwon when she was in elementary school. She attended Yongho Elementary School and Bansong Girls’ Middle School. She later enrolled at Changwon Girls’ High School but dropped out to pursue music. She’s currently studying in the Practical Music Department at Hanlim Multi Arts High School. Wonhee was scouted in a very unexpected way. A Belift Lab staff member cast her at the Express Bus Terminal in Seoul just a few weeks before _R U Next?_ started filming. She initially thought it was a scam because the person kept asking for her phone number. Before the show, she had only trained for about 2 months, and her total training period before debut was 9 months to 1 year. That’s a record-short training period for an idol debuting from a HYBE survival show. *3. Career with _R U Next?_ and ILLIT* On June 16, 2023, Wonhee was revealed as a contestant on Belift Lab x HYBE’s survival show _R U Next?_. For the TRYOUTS round, she performed aespa’s version of "Dreams Come True" with Seoyeon, Ena, and Iris. Despite being a rookie trainee with little experience, Wonhee made a strong impression with her pure visuals, emotional voice dubbed “Vocal Fairy,” and quirky 4D personality. In the finale on September 1, 2023, she ranked 1st overall, securing her spot in ILLIT. ILLIT officially debuted on March 25, 2024 with the mini album _SUPER REAL ME_ and title track "Magnetic". "Magnetic" became a global hit, making ILLIT the first K-pop girl group to enter the Billboard Hot 100 with a debut song. The group later released _I'LL LIKE YOU_ on October 21, 2024, _bomb_ on June 16, 2025, and the Japanese single _Toki Yo Tomare_ on September 1, 2025. dab85d80 *4. Personality & Hobbies* - *Personality:* Typical ISFP - introverted, artistic, sensitive, and a bit airheaded. If she were an animal, she’d be a cat. - *Hobbies:* Plays badminton, recently into collecting Polly Pocket. Can play the recorder, danso, kkwaenggwari, and small drum. - *Food:* Loves sweets, favorite snack is garlic bread. Hates mint chocolate. Known for having a big appetite. - *Other:* Favorite season is summer. Spends days off with family. Least favorite subject is math. Her pinky is 5.8 cm. She was head of the sports department in middle school. da93 *5. Solo Activities* Besides group activities, Wonhee has had several solo appearances: - *OST:* "The Look In Your Eyes" for the drama _Spring of Youth_ in 2025. - *Acting:* Cameo in SBS drama _Spring of Youth_ in 2025. - *MC:* Special MC for _Show! Music Core_ on April 13, 2024, _M Countdown_ on July 3, 2025, and _Music Bank_ on July 11, 2025. Guest on tvN’s _Amazing Saturday_ in 2025 and 2026. - *Songwriting:* Credited for lyrics + composition on "Love, Older You" from ILLIT’s album _Mamihlapinatapai_ in 2026. 5d80 *6. Wonhee’s Appeal* Wonhee is called a “monster rookie” because she debuted as center after less than 1 year of training, leading one of the most notable 5th-gen girl groups. Her strengths are her Korean-favorite visuals - clear, big eyes, “first love” vibe. Her voice isn’t highly technical but has a unique, emotional tone that’s addictive. On stage she has great facial expressions, while off stage she’s extremely clumsy and 4D, creating lots of memes. At just 18, she’s already the center carrying visuals + public recognition for ILLIT. dab8