Lee Hyori (Korean: 이효리, also romanized as Lee Hyolee and officially E Hyo-lee) (born May 10, 1979) is a South Korean singer and actress. She started off as part of the successful K-pop girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. Her first album was very successful, winning many "Daesangs" (a Korean award equivalent to "Artist of the Year") for that album. She has since become the highest-paid female singer in South Korea.