Lee Young Hyun is a South Korean singer, professor, and member of BIG MAMA (빅마마). She graduated from Jinmyeong Girls' High School and later obtained an associate's degree in Video Music Production from Dong-Ah Broadcasting Arts University.

Before debuting, she participated in an audition organized by M-boat Entertainment Group and YG Entertainment that lasted almost 2 years. The agencies wanted to form a new group that was based purely on vocals instead of looks or dancing abilities. Originally, singer Gummy was supposed to be part of this new group, but at the last minute, it was decided that she would debut as a solo artist.

She made her debut in February 2003 as the group's main vocalist with their first studio album, "Like the Bible". Their powerful vocals and polished techniques immediately drew the attention of the media and the public, who praised their music.

The group disbanded in 2012 but made a comeback in 2022 with the release of the album "Born" and is currently active. Before their return, she took a 3-year break to manage her weight due to gestational diabetes, she did not appear on TV between 2017 and 2020 and returned after losing 33 kilograms.

BIG MAMA is currently managed by Kakao Entertainment (카카오엔터테인먼트), and she formed her own label, H.O.N.T (에이치오이엔티), to represent her and Park Min Hye's individual activities.

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