An anecdote about Lee Hyori's beauty during her school days has regained attention through a broadcast.

On Channel A's "Detectives' Trade Secrets," Kim Poong recalled his school days, saying, "I heard a rumor that there was a really pretty girl at the neighboring school, so I went to see her myself, but there were already male students from nearby schools gathered around. She shone even from a distance." Kim Poong revealed that this person was Lee Hyori, who later debuted as a member of Fin.K.L, drawing attention.

Noh Hong-chul also mentioned Lee Hyori's beauty during her school days on a past broadcast. He said, "She was famous for her beauty even in school," adding, "Every school had a number one beauty, and Lee Hyori was one of them." He continued, "I had a blind date set up and received a photo, and she was so beautiful that I thought it was a professional profile picture. I still have that photo." However, Noh Hong-chul said, "Lee Hyori didn't show up on the day of the blind date. I still remember it, but Lee Hyori just said, 'I don't know.'"

Lee Hyori later debuted with Fin.K.L and gained public love by working in various fields such as singing and entertainment. In 2013, she married singer Lee Sang-soon.