Hyeri (Lee Hye-ri) has officially become a free agent. According to a report by News1 on May 8th, Hyeri has decided not to renew her contract with her current agency, Creative Group ING.

Hyeri began her journey with Creative Group ING in April 2019, fostering a relationship based on mutual trust over the past five years. During her time with the agency, she was active in both dramatic and variety show circuits, starring in productions like "Miss Lee" (2019), "My Roommate Is a Gumiho" (2021), "When Flowers Bloom, I Think of the Moon" (2021), and "The All-Round Wife" (2022). She also appeared in the variety show "Hyeri's Home Economics" (2023).

In addition to her television appearances, Hyeri has starred in leading roles in films such as "Monstrum" (2018) and "Pansori Boxer" (2019). She is currently awaiting the release of her latest films "Victory" and "Tropical Night."

Hyeri, who debuted as a member of the girl group Girl's Day in 2010, initially gained significant popularity through her appearance in MBC's "Real Men" and solidified her acting career with her beloved character "Deok-sun" in the hit series "Reply 1988" (2015). Following "Reply 1988", she continued to feature in major roles in dramas like "Entertainer" (2016) and "Two Cops" (2017).

Moreover, even up until recently, Hyeri secured several advertising contracts, reinforcing her reputation as an "advertising queen." With her departure from Creative Group ING, it's anticipated that many will be keen to see which direction her career takes next.