Harisu | Transgender Woman

Lee Kyung-Eun or popularly known as Harisu, is a famous singer-performer, actress, and model in Korea. She is a pop idol who initially garnered attention back in 2001. Harisu first appeared in a TV commercial for the cosmetics company DoDo. The ad effectively launched her career, and she eventually delved into acting and music. Since then, she has recorded five studio albums and even garnered a degree of international fame with Mandarin songs. Harisu also starred in the 2001 film Yellow Hair 2 and has appeared on Taiwanese and Hong Kong film and TV productions.

Harisu was born as a male and would later undergo sex reassignment surgery. Although her parents initially struggled with the idea of her transitioning, they eventually came to terms with it and now takes pride in what she has achieved with her career. Harisu has spread awareness about the plights of the transgender community in Korea and, at the same time, has brought joy to the millions with her entertainment career.