"I felt overwhelmed" — She even chopped off her long hair… Hye-ri takes on the challenge of hosting a survival show with a "100 million won prize" [Star Issue]

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Actress Hye-ri (32, Lee Hye-ri), a former member of the group Girl's Day, has taken on the challenge of debuting as a survival show host with "Style Wars" after 16 years since her debut.

"Style Wars" is a new original variety show from global OTT platform Disney+, featuring a national fashion survival competition where participants battle solely on style. Regardless of age, occupation, or experience, 72 participants who are passionate about fashion challenge inventive and diverse missions using their own tastes and sensibilities as weapons. They engage in fierce styling battles to overwhelm competitors with their unique styles.

In particular, "Style Wars" draws attention for having Hye-ri as the host. Hye-ri herself emphasized the special significance of this role at the production press conference held on the 9th, stating, "I am making my debut as a survival show host with this 'Style Wars.'"

She then recalled, "When I first met the 72nd participants, I felt completely overwhelmed. They all have such diverse characters, so I was intimidated and nervous." She added, "I wondered if I could do a good job as an MC, but because I was more nervous and trembling than expected, I thought, 'Oh, I'm crushed.' I was very nervous," piquing curiosity.

Moreover, Hye-ri showed intense enthusiasm by cutting her hair short for the "Style Wars" production press conference, heightening anticipation. She boldly stated, "I even cut my hair for this occasion today."

Additionally, Hye-ri shared her sincere impressions: "Honestly, being an MC was a role I didn't think I could take on. The PD encouraged me by saying I would do well. While I may not know fashion as well as the judges, I started with the idea of becoming an MC who looks into the hearts of the participants. Also, I feel like I have shown similar image traits in the past. So I decided to try a transformation through 'Style Wars,' and I tried various changes each episode. That was also fun."

She added, "Until now, I didn't realize how important fashion is. But through this program, I truly felt that it is the most definitive means of expressing myself. By trying diverse transformations each episode, I realized that what I have maintained is not necessarily the only right answer. Realizing what suits me well has also given me the confidence to try more when doing something else."

PD Kim Na-hyun explained why she recruited Hye-ri as the host: "We needed a warm MC who could broadly embrace the participants. Also, we wanted to lower the barrier to entry for a fashion survival show by leveraging Hye-ri's approachable image."

The lineup of judges is also impressive. Hong Jin-kyung, who dominates Korea's fashion and variety scene; designer Junji (Jung Wook-jun), active on the world stage; Bae Jung-nam, a unique style icon; and Creator Choi Silljang, with contemporary sensibility—these four judges, each at the pinnacle of their respective fields, are expected to add sharp perspectives in four distinct styles.

"Style Wars" will release two episodes sequentially every Wednesday starting from the 11th, for a total of 10 episodes. The winner will receive a prize money of 100 million won.

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