Lee Hyori Talks Fin.K.L Reunion After 21 Years: "If Waterbomb or Coachella Calls Us, We'll Go"

Singer Lee Hyori revealed plans for the group Fin.K.L's activities following their reunion after 21 years.

On October 20, Lee appeared as a guest on the MBC radio show "A Perfect Day, Lee Sang-soon," hosted by her husband Lee Sang-soon. When Lee Sang-soon mentioned that he heard Fin.K.L has been busy gathering lately, Lee shared her current status, saying, "We are working hard practicing something. Between taking yoga classes every day and practicing, I don't have a moment to rest."

Regarding the Fin.K.L reunion, Lee said, "We spent time apart and pursued our own musical activities. Lee Jin has been living in the U.S. and hasn't been active in the entertainment industry, Sung Yuri has been raising children, and it's been a long time since I sang and danced." She added, "As soon as the four of us got together, we went right back to when we were 20 years old. I thought we had become mature individuals since we got married, did yoga, and did volunteer work, but meeting old friends proved otherwise. It's like we're about to detonate something we had kept locked away like a dormant volcano."

Regarding future plans, Lee said, "It would be great to release a new song and hold a concert. I also want to appear on fun variety shows. My dreams are ambitious. I still haven't gotten reading glasses because of my pride. I'm just worried I won't be able to see the prompter during the concert."

The Fin.K.L activities are being prepared in coordination with g.o.d member Kim Tae-woo's agency. Lee said, "Since we've taken a long break and the four members have different personalities, we are holding meeting after meeting about where and how we should go. It's even more difficult because we have to satisfy the needs of those who waited for Fin.K.L in the past, while also making sure we don't just rely too much on the old days. But the pressure isn't too heavy, and it's fun. I thought I would be sick of things like this, but I found myself enjoying it again."

She also shared the other members' reactions. Lee said, "They tell me not to stand out too much and warn me that I'll overload myself if I keep that up," adding, "It feels like I might burn out quickly, but I have a strong desire to do my best and do well, so I'm working hard." In response, Lee Sang-soon expressed concern, saying, "I've had health issues myself, so it would be a big deal if Lee Hyori collapsed at our house too."

Previously, agency Gemstone E&M officially announced that the four members—Lee Hyori, Ock Joo-hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yuri—are preparing for a complete Fin.K.L group activity for the first time in about 21 years. This marks Fin.K.L's return to official group activities in roughly 21 years since their digital single "Forever Fin.K.L" in 2005.

The agency stated that it plans to meet fans leading up to their 30th debut anniversary by rolling out activities step-by-step over approximately two years, focusing on music and performances, along with documentaries, variety shows, exhibitions, official merchandise, brand collaborations, advertisements, and fan projects.



(Photo: Yonhap News) (Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon, SBS Entertainment News)
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