Leeseo

In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.

Leeseo
Leeseo in March 2026
Born
Lee Hyun-seo

(2007-02-21) February 21, 2007
South Korea
Alma materHanlim Multi Art School
OccupationSinger
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2021–present
Label
Member ofIve
Korean name
Hangul
이현서
RRI Hyeonseo
MRI Hyŏnsŏ
Stage name
Hangul
이서
RRIseo
MRIsŏ
Signature

Lee Hyun-seo (Korean: 이현서; born February 21, 2007), known mononymously as Leeseo, is a South Korean singer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Ive under Starship Entertainment.

Early life and education

Leeseo was born on February 21, 2007, in South Korea.[1][2] She was a former kids model at SM Entertainment.[3][4]

In 2009, she became a viral sensation due to a moment with actress Han Hyo-joo in the SBS program One Night of TV Entertainment (also known as HanBam).[5]

Leeseo attended Seoul Jamwon Elementary School, Bangbae Middle School before graduating from Hanlim Multi Art School on January 8, 2026, focusing on broadcasting and entertainment department.[6]

Career

2021–present: Debut with Ive and solo activities

Main article: Ive

On November 6, 2021, Starship Entertainment revealed Leeseo as one of the six members of their new girl group, Ive. Leeseo was the last and final member to be introduced and as one of the group's vocalist.[2] On December 1, 2021, Leeseo officially debuted as a member of Ive with the release of their single album, Eleven, led by the single of the same name,[7][8] which topped all South Korean charts upon debut.[9][10][11] Later on, they won both the Rookie of the Year award and the Song of the Year Daesang (grand prize) award.[12][13] On June 6, 2022, it was announced that some members of Ive, Oh My Girl, and Cravity would be collaborating on a digital single, to be released as part of the ongoing collaboration project from Starship Entertainment and Pepsi. That same day, the members of the groups who would be participating were revealed, including Leeseo and Wonyoung. The collaborative single, titled "Blue & Black", was released on June 28.[14][15] On November 8, 2022, Starship Entertainment announced that Leeseo had been accepted at Hanlim Multi Art School, in the Broadcasting and Entertainment department.[16] On February 22, 2024, Leeseo released the OST song "May Lily" for the webtoon series I'm the Queen in This Life.[17] On April 11, 2024, she was announced as the new MC of the program Inkigayo, alongside Zerobaseone's Han Yu-jin and Moon Seong-hyun.[18] She stepped down from the role on December 7, 2025; after 1 year and 7 months.[19]

In January 2026, Leeseo graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School in Seoul.[20]

Other ventures

Endorsements

Leeseo has appeared in various Korean fashion magazines. In September 2022, she featured in Marie Claire Korea's September issue.[21] In December 2022, she starred in a beauty pictorial for Dazed Korea with Kiehl's.[22] She then served as a YK Edition cover model for L'Officiel Korea's Spring/Summer 2024 issue with her group members Rei, Gaeul, and Liz.[23] she has also continued her presence in fashion editorials. In March 2026, she appeared in Cosmopolitan Korea, featuring Gucci for the magazine's March issue.[24]

Leeseo has attended various pop-up stores and fashion events. In October 2022, she visited Häagen-Dazs "Melting Point" pop-up store.[25] On May 16, 2023, she attended Gucci's 2024 Cruise fashion show.[26] On June 28, 2023, she attended Chanel Code Color pop-up store opening photocall.[27] On October 22, 2024, Leeseo attended the Gucci Cultural Month photo exhibition photocall.[28] On February 21, 2025, she participated in a fashion brand Coach photocall on her birthday.[29]On March 19, 2026, she attended the Maje 2026 Spring/Summer collection presentation[30][31]

On August 18, 2023, Leeseo was chosen as a model for The North Face, an American outdoor brand. She was chosen for her youthful and healthy energy, as well as her luxurious yet unique charms, which matched the brand's image.[32][33] In August 2025, Leeseo was selected as the brand model for the beauty and skincare brand The Saem.[34] In December 2025, she became the brand model for National Geographic Apparel, participating in its "School in Style" campaign.[35]

Discography

For Leeseo's discography with Ive, see Ive discography.

Songs

List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[36]
"Super Icy"[a] 2026 26 Revive+

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[37]
"May Lily" 2024 53 I'm the Queen in This Life OST

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
DL
[38]
"Blue & Black"[b]
(with Jang Won-young, Hyojung, Arin, Serim & Jungmo) 		2022 35 Non-album promotional single

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[39]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
Title Year Artist Album Lyricist Composer
"Super Icy"[c] 2026 Herself Revive+

Filmography

For Leeseo's filmography with Ive, see Ive filmography.

Hosting

Year Title Note(s) Ref.
2024–2025 Inkigayo with Moon Seong-hyun, Han Yu-jin, Shinyu, and EJ [18][41][19]

Videography

For Leeseo's videography with Ive, see Ive videography.

Music videos

Title Year Director(s) Length Ref.
"Blue & Black"(with Jang Won-young, Hyojung, Arin, Serim & Jungmo) 2022 Choi Young-ji (PinkLabel Visual) 3:37 [42]

Awards and nominations

For Leeseo's accolades with Ive, see List of awards and nominations received by Ive.

Notes

  1. ^ credited to Ive, but the track is a solo by Leeseo
  2. ^ "Blue & Black" was released as a promotional single in collaboration with Pepsi.
  3. ^ Originally performed by Leeseo at Ive's Show What I Am World Tour.[40]

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  37. ^ Peak chart positions of Leeseo soundtracks on the Circle Download Chart:
  38. ^ Peaks on the Circle Download Chart:
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