Fans eye Lee Hyo Ri's sneakers during first running attempt

“What sneakers is Lee Hyo Ri wearing?” Singer Lee Hyo Ri has unexpectedly taken up running. As she was captured running through the streets in sportswear slightly different from her usual style, fans' attention has shifted to her footwear. In particular, Lee drew laughter by candidly stating, “First time running.”

On the 26th, Lee released a video on her SNS showing her running. In the video, she ran through the streets in comfortable attire with a hat pulled down low. Rather than being equipped with professional running gear, she appeared to be running lightly in everyday clothes and sneakers.

Above all, Lee's short and honest remark caught the eye. She added the phrase “First time running” to the video. As Lee, who has been active on stage and in broadcasting for a long time, revealed her entry into running, fans are showing various curiosities ranging from her sneakers and running style to the reason she started exercising.

Recently, running has established itself as a lifestyle beyond just a simple exercise. In the entertainment industry, as more stars reveal activities such as running crew participation or marathon challenges, it has become a major subject for daily content. Lee, too, has revealed a new part of her daily life by showing herself running directly instead of making a grand announcement.

The reason Lee's running is receiving even more attention lies in the timing. News of Fin.K.L's full group activities resuming was recently delivered. On the 21st, Jemstone E&M announced that Lee Hyo Ri, Ock Joo Hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yu Ri are preparing for full group activities as Fin.K.L.

This marks the first time in about 21 years that Fin.K.L will engage in full-scale activities under the team name since the digital single “Forever Fin.K.L” in 2005. Although the four members met again through JTBC's “Camping Club” in 2019 and released the new song “Like a Song That Remains,” it had a strong project nature driven by the program at that time. Expectations are growing among fans as they prepare to resume activities under the name Fin.K.L.

Lee, who lived in Jeju for a long time after marrying Lee Sang Soon in 2013, has been continuing her new daily life after moving to Seoul last year. With the upcoming full group activities of Fin.K.L, every move she makes seems to be back in the spotlight. The fact that it started not with a grand stage, but with a modest run saying “First time running,” is being accepted as a typical update from Lee.