Hyeri, the face of 31 summer: 'Matured? Grown up?'

Actress Hyeri is making waves as the cover model for Cosmopolitan's July issue, presenting herself as she embraces her 31st summer. Her multifaceted career spans film, television, variety shows, and YouTube.

Hye Ri recently reflected on her selection as the 'Next Actor' at the 14th Muju Mountain Film Festival, describing the experience as a significant turning point. The project, which involved an exhibition, a book, and a trailer she directed, was a year-long endeavor that she found deeply rewarding. A book titled 'Next Actor Lee Hye Ri,' chronicling her acting journey and filmography, was also released.

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I'm not really that cool of a person, but the book makes me seem so cool and amazing (laughs). It made me think I should treat myself better. It also gave me the confidence that I can do even better in the future.

"I'm not really that cool of a person, but the book makes me seem so cool and amazing (laughs)," Hyeri said in an interview. "It made me think I should treat myself better. It also gave me the confidence that I can do even better in the future."

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If I were to cautiously predict, you might feel that 'Hyeri, who was just innocent, has matured? She's become like an adult!'

Looking ahead to her role in the upcoming drama 'Dreaming of You,' set to premiere in July, Hyeri will portray Ju Yi-jae, who dreams of becoming a film director but works as a reporter to make ends meet. "I'm really curious to see how it turns out since it hasn't aired yet," she shared. "If I were to cautiously predict, you might feel that 'Hyeri, who was just innocent, has matured? She's become like an adult!'"

Regarding her variety show appearances, Hyeri stated, "There's no grand purpose; it feels like my choices in each moment have led me here. However, many people seem to like my image on variety shows, so I naturally feel a sense of accomplishment. I plan to continue working hard."

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There's no grand purpose; it feels like my choices in each moment have led me here. However, many people seem to like my image on variety shows, so I naturally feel a sense of accomplishment. I plan to continue working hard.

When asked about her motivation, Hyeri expressed pride in her past work. "I think my motivation comes from wanting to capture the me of those times. It's been 16 years since my debut, and the excitement that I can still show my fans beautiful and new sides of myself keeps me going," she revealed, showing affection for her fans. She also described the feeling before a performance: "Right before showing something, I feel like I get a dopamine rush. It was like that for the Muju Mountain Film Festival, the broadcast of 'Dreaming of You,' and my first cover with 'Cosmopolitan.' It's like the excitement and thrill before opening a gift; this feeling allows me to give 100%."

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I think my motivation comes from wanting to capture the me of those times. It's been 16 years since my debut, and the excitement that I can still show my fans beautiful and new sides of myself keeps me going.