Wonhee (Hangul: 원희), is a member of the South Korean girl-group, ILLIT. She placed first on the survival show, R U Next?, becoming a member of the group on September 1, 2023.
She made her official debut with the group and their first mini album, SUPER REAL ME, on March 25, 2024, with the title track, "Magnetic".
History[]
Early life[]
Wonhee was born as Lee Won-hee on June 26, 2007 in Busan, South Korea. She is the youngest of two. When she was in elementary school, her family moved to Changwon. She currently attends Hanlim Multi Arts School, majoring in the practical music department.
Wonhee became a trainee after being casted by BELIFT LAB at the Express Bus Terminal in Seoul.
2023-present: R U Next? & Debut with ILLIT[]
On June 16, Wonhee was revealed as a contestant on BELIFT LAB X HYBE's girl-group survival program, R U Next?.[2]
For her first performance evaluation during the TRYOUTS round, she performed aespa's version of 'Dreams Come True' with trainees, Seoyeon, Ena and Iris and received a middle level grade.
During the show's finale, Wonhee finished in 1st place, making her a member of ILLIT.[3]
The group made their debut on March 25, 2024, with their mini album Super Real Me.
Discography[]
Mini Albums[]
- [2024.03.25] SUPER REAL ME
- [2024.10.21] I'LL LIKE YOU
- [2025.06.16] bomb
Single Albums[]
- [2025.09.01] Toki Yo Tomare
Digital Remix Albums[]
- [2024.04.19] Magnetic (Remixes)
- [2024.10.28] Cherish (My Love) (Remixes)
- [2025.06.27] Billyeoon Goyangi (Do the Dance) (Remixes)
Digital Singles[]
- [2024.11.22] "Baby It's Both (Tick-Tack English Ver.) (Feat. Ava Max)"
- [2025.02.14] "Almond Chocolate"
- [2025.03.10] "Almond Chocolate (Korean Ver.)"
OSTs[]
- [2025.11.04] "Secret Quest"
Collaborations/Features[]
- [2025.08.01] "jellyous (Feat. Sophie Powers)"
Filmography[]
| Year | Name | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R U Next? | JTBC | N/A |
| I'LL LIKE IT | YouTube | ||
| 2024 | I'LL-IT Ready | YouTube | N/A |
| I'LL (SHOW) IT | YouTube | ||
| SUPER REAL ILLIT | YouTube | ||
| SUPER ILLIT | YouTube |
| Year | Name | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Night of ILLIT | YouTube | N/A |
| 10 minute debate | YouTube | ||
| 2025 | lit-pouch | YouTube | N/A |
| It's Okay to be Slow | YouTube | ||
| The Genre is ILLIT: Youth Studies 101 | YouTube |