Haerin Explained

Haerin
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Other Names:Vanessa Kang
Birth Date:15 May 2006
Birth Place:Anyang, South Korea
Occupation:Singer
Signature:Haerin's Signature.svg
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Genre:K-pop
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2022–present
Label:ADOR
Current Member Of:NewJeans
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Hangul:강해린
Rr:Gang Hae-rin
Mr:Kang Haerin

Kang Hae-rin (; born May 15, 2006), known mononymously as Haerin, is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group NewJeans, which debuted on July 22, 2022, under the record label ADOR.

Early life and education

Kang Hae-rin was born on May 15, 2006 in Anyang, a satellite city of Seoul.[1] [2] Her family consists of her parents and a younger sister, born three years apart.[3] She initially attended Seoul Boramae Elementary School before transferring to Kwiin Elementary School. She attended Pyeongchon Middle School before dropping out, although she later passed the middle school and high school qualification exams to obtain a GED equivalent certificate.[4] She was a trainee at another agency before officially joining Source Music in early 2020.[5]

Career

2022–present: Debut with NewJeans and solo activities

See main article: NewJeans.

On July 1, 2022, ADOR teased the launch of their first girl group, NewJeans, by posting three animated featuring the numbers "22", "7" and "22" on their social media accounts, fueling speculation that content would be released on July 22.[6] Haerin debuted alongside the group with the surprise-released music video for their debut single "Attention" on July 22, 2022, without any prior promotion or information regarding the group's members.[7] [8] On July 21, 2023, NewJeans released their second extended play, Get Up, in which Haerin was credited for the first time as a lyricist for her contribution to the song "New Jeans".[9]

On June 2, 2024, Haerin debuted as a special MC for SBS' K-Wave Concert Inkigayo held at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea, alongside Yunho and Han Yu-jin of boy groups Ateez and Zerobaseone respectively.[10]

Public image

Following her debut, Haerin quickly went viral in South Korea and abroad for her distinctive facial features, reminiscent of a cat, which have become a defining characteristic of her persona.[11] The Times of India noted that "as NewJeans breaks barriers and re-defines standards, Haerin stands at the forefront, a beacon of talent and style".[12]

Other ventures

Endorsements

In April 26, 2023, Haerin was appointed by Dior as a global ambassador in jewellery and house ambassador in beauty and fashion.[13] She is the first K-pop artist to be simultaneously named ambassador for all three categories.

She has attended several events for Dior, including the brand's women's boutique event held at the Hyundai Department Store in Pangyo, Paris Fashion Week, and the brand's Fall Fashion Show, held at the Brooklyn Museum, on April 16, 2024.[14]

In May 2024, she starred in Dior's Denim Oblique Jacquard campaign, developed by its creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri.[15] Haerin has also graced the covers of several fashion magazines, including Vogue Hong Kong,[16] W Korea,[17] and Harper's Bazaar Korea.[18]

Discography

Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[19]

Filmography

Hosting

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lam . Karrie . 5 Facts You Need to Know About NewJeans' Haerin . Vogue Hong Kong . 21 August 2024 . 2023-11-29.
  2. Web site: Meet the girls of 'NewJeans': Haerin, Hanni, and more. Tatler Asia. Moya. Jove. January 3, 2023. August 4, 2024. June 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230604092944/https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/entertainment/meet-the-girls-of-newjeans. live.
  3. Web site: Meet the members of NewJeans: K-pop's newest icons. Briefly.co.za. Mogeni. Rodah. April 3, 2024. August 4, 2024. August 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240804193008/https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/183240-meet-members-newjeans-k-pops-newest-icons/. live.
  4. Web site: [연예공화국]<1>2023 대세 걸그룹 '뉴진스' 5인 5색 매력 大해부!]. [Entertainment Republic] <1> 5 members of the popular girl group 'NewJeans' in 2023, 5 colors and 5 charms!. Naver. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. Kwon. Sung-hoon. November 18, 2023. March 14, 2024. August 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240821002741/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/088/0000846707. live.
  5. Web site: "이 연습생 귀신 씌였니?"...민희진, 무속인 손잡고 뉴진스 데뷔? [엑's 이슈]]. "Is this trainee possessed by a ghost?"...Min Hee-jin, debuting with NewJeans by joining hands with a shaman? [X's issue]. Naver. Xports News. ko. Kim. Ye-eun. July 23, 2024. August 8, 2024. August 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240821002640/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001752120. live.
  6. Web site: Watch the first teasers for HYBE subsidiary ADOR's upcoming K-pop girl group. NME. Chin. Carmen. July 1, 2022. July 22, 2022. July 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220701140832/https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-first-teasers-hybe-ador-upcoming-k-pop-girl-group-3259962. live.
  7. Web site: 걸그룹 뉴진스, 데뷔 초부터 돌풍...한국 스포티파이 1위. Girl group New Jeans, a blast from the beginning of their debut #1 on Spotify in Korea. Naver. Yonhap News Agency. Ahn. Jung-hoon. August 3, 2022. August 13, 2022. August 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220812213741/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/001/0013352942. live.
  8. Web site: HYBE's new K-pop group New Jeans grab 'Attention' with their surprise music video debut. Watch. India Today. Agarwal. Bhavna. July 22, 2022. July 22, 2022. July 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220722142120/https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/what-s-hot/story/hybe-s-new-k-pop-group-new-jeans-grab-attention-with-their-surprise-music-video-debut-watch-1978613-2022-07-22. live.
  9. NewJeans Make Triumphant Return With Second EP Get Up: Stream It Now. Billboard. Bowenbank. Starr. July 21, 2023. August 11, 2024. July 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230722023806/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/newjeans-get-up-ep-stream-it-now-1235376297/. live.
  10. Web site: 스트레이 키즈→뉴진스...내달 'K-웨이브 콘서트 인기가요'. Stray Kids → New Jeans... Next month's 'K-Wave Concert Popular Song'. Naver. Newsen. ko. Park. Gyeol. May 27, 2024. July 11, 2024. May 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240527074011/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0012569992. live.
  11. Web site: 5 Facts You Need to Know About NewJeans' Haerin. Vogue Hong Kong. Lam. Karrie. November 29, 2023. July 11, 2024. January 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240114074833/https://www.voguehk.com/en/article/celebrity/what-to-know-about-newjeans-haerin/. live.
  12. Web site: NewJeans' Haerin radiates elegance in exclusive Vogue Hong Kong's December spread. Times of India. November 30, 2023. January 16, 2023. August 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240821002640/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/newjeans-haerin-radiates-elegance-in-exclusive-vogue-hong-kongs-december-spread/articleshow/105614665.cms. live.
  13. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names NewJeans Member Haerin as Brand Ambassador. WWD. Diderich. Joelle. April 26, 2023. May 13, 2023. April 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230426050019/https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-names-newjeans-member-haerin-as-brand-ambassador-1235626307/. live.
  14. Web site: 5 iconic Dior looks that changed NewJeans Haerin's life forever. Tatler Asia. Guiral. Angela Nicole. May 15, 2024. August 13, 2024.
  15. Web site: NewJeans' Haerin Stars in Dior's Denim Oblique Jacquard Campaign. Hypebeast. Kelly. Dylan. May 22, 2024. July 11, 2024. May 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240523012337/https://hypebeast.com/2024/5/newjeans-haerin-dior-amabassador-campaign. live.
  16. NewJeans' Haerin Stars On Vogue Hong Kong's December Issue. Vogue Hong Kong. Lai. Kaitlyn. November 29, 2023. August 13, 2024.
  17. Web site: NewJeans Member Haerin is the Cover Star of W Korea March 2024 Issue. Design Scene. February 15, 2024. August 13, 2024. August 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240813175526/https://www.designscene.net/2024/02/haerin-w-korea.html. live.
  18. 뉴진스 해린과 눈 맞추다. Make eye contact with New Jeans Haerin. Design Scene. ko. Seo. Dong-beom. May 4, 2024. August 13, 2024. August 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240821002642/https://www.designscene.net/2024/02/haerin-w-korea.html. live.
  19. Web site: Songs Registered Under 해린 (10039793). Korea Music Copyright Association. March 9, 2024. August 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240821002645/https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10039793. live.

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