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 Seoul, South Korea. Her family consists of her parents and a younger sister, born three years apart. She initially attended before transferring to . She was a trainee at another agency before officially joining Source Music in early 2020.

Career 2022–present: Debut with NewJeans and solo activities

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. 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. 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".

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. 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".

Other ventures Endorsements

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

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

Discography

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

+ List of songs, showing year of release, artist's name and album name Year Artist Song Album Lyricist Credited With 2024 NewJeans "New Jeans" Get Up

Filmography

Hosting Year Title Notes 2024 K-Wave Concert Inkigayo with Yunho of Ateez and Han Yu-jin of Zerobaseone