She rose to prominence as a KBS announcer, hosting programs such as 6 o'clock My Hometown, Love Request, and Power Interview.

Due to financial difficulties faced by her father as a low-level government official, her mother raised her five daughters while working as a hairdresser and tailor.

However, her mother, who had previously experienced the loss of a child, wholeheartedly devoted herself to caring for Lee, leading to her growing up in good health.

Due to financial constraints, Lee's parents were unable to afford kindergarten for her, resulting in her enrollment in Bulgwang Elementary School at the age of five, despite her birth month falling before January or February.

Nonetheless, Lee's mother found solace and joy in observing her daughter flourish and attend school, despite the initial concerns about her health.

[7][8] In the fifth grade[note 1] of elementary school, Lee and her friends had the fortunate opportunity to attend a KBS show called Who is Better at Who?

Instead, she began working as a radio reporter, securing a position through a special hiring program designed for individuals who did not pass the final interview.

During that time, she even wrote an essay titled 'Clumsy Announcer' to express her concerns, and it was later published in a middle school Korean Textbook.

[7] Lee Geum-hee began to gain recognition from the public in June 1998 when she started hosting KBS Morning Garden.

Yet, she possesses a special charm that prevents one person from overshadowing another, all while maintaining a gentle and smooth flow.While working as an announcer, she pursued her Master's degree.

"[13] In 2000, after precisely 11 years and 8 months of working at KBS, Lee made the courageous decision to step out of her comfort zone.

She devoted herself to writing books from 7 p.m. to midnight every day, which caused her blood pressure to drop as low as 80/60 at one point, and she fainted three times while doing a broadcast.

The panelists have been revamped to include notable individuals such as Jin Jung-kwon, Oh Ji-hye, Professor Chae Jung-ho, and Nancy Lang.

Lee portrayed MC in a program where the main character Cha Heon-tae (played by Ha Jung-woo) embarked on a search for his mother.

The talk show invites prominent figures, often referred to as "nouns", who are active in diverse fields such as politics, economics, culture, arts, and sports.

Lee Geum-hee, renowned as one of the best interviewers in South Korea, embarked on a new transformation by blending her friendly and warm image showcased during morning broadcasts with an intellectual and sophisticated hosting style.

[33] In 2016, Lee's sudden departure from the cultural program Morning Garden on KBS has left online viewers feeling regretful.

Despite being a symbol of Morning Garden and having no political controversies or significant criticisms, Lee Geum-hee's departure came as a surprise to co-hosts and viewers, leading to disappointment expressed through social media and article comments.

The event took place at the KBS New Building Auditorium in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on the 15th at 3 pm and was attended by approximately 250 invited disabled individuals and their families.

The video showcases the sincerity of the people gathered at Hope Bridge whenever major disasters occur in Korea, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Pohang earthquake, typhoon damage, west coast oil spill accident, and apartment fire in Uijeongbu.

[41] On November 11, 2022, on 'Farmer's Day,' Lee Geum-hee and Professor Suh Kyung-deok from Sungshin Women's University collaborated to release a multilingual video titled 'Bee's Gift.'

This 4-minute video was created as part of KB Financial Group's 'K-Bee' project and has been released in both Korean and English, reaching a wide audience.

The primary objective of this video project is to raise awareness and advocate for the preservation and restoration of the honey bee ecosystem.