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Kang Hae-rin

In this Korean name, the family name is Kang.

Kang Hae-rin (Korean: 강해린; 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.

Kang Hae-rin
Kang in 2024
Born (2006-05-15) May 15, 2006 (age 18)
OccupationSinger
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2022–present
LabelsADOR
Member ofNewJeans
Korean name
Hangul
강해린
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGang Hae-rin
McCune–ReischauerKang Haerin
Signature

Early life and education

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

Career

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2022–present: Debut with NewJeans and solo activities

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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.[5] Kang 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.[6][7] On July 21, 2023, NewJeans released their second extended play, Get Up, in which Kang was credited for the first time as a lyricist for her contribution to the song "New Jeans".[8][9]

On June 2, 2024, Kang 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

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Following her debut, Kang 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.[3][11] The Times of India noted that "as NewJeans breaks barriers and re-defines standards, Kang stands at the forefront, a beacon of talent and style".[12]

Other ventures

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Endorsements

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Kang for Dior at the Pangyo Hyundai Department Store, December 2023

In April 26, 2023, Kang 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.[11] 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] Kang has also graced the covers of several fashion magazines, including Vogue Hong Kong,[16] W Korea,[17] and Harper's Bazaar Korea.[18]

Discography

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For Kang's discography with NewJeans, see NewJeans discography.

Songwriting credits

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All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[9]

Song Artist(s) Writer(s) Album Year
"New Jeans" NewJeans Haerin
Gigi
Erika de Casier
Fine Glindvad Jensen
Park Jin-su
Frank Scoca 		Get Up 2023

Filmography

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For Kang's filmography with NewJeans, see NewJeans filmography.

Hosting

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2024 K-Wave Concert Inkigayo with Yunho of Ateez and Han Yu-jin of Zerobaseone [10]

References

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  1. ^ Moya, Jove (January 3, 2023). "Meet the girls of 'NewJeans': Haerin, Hanni, and more". Tatler Asia. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Mogeni, Rodah (April 3, 2024). "Meet the members of NewJeans: K-pop's newest icons". Briefly.co.za. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Kwon, Sung-hoon (November 18, 2023). "[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!] (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Kim, Ye-eun (July 23, 2024). ""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]] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Chin, Carmen (July 1, 2022). "Watch the first teasers for HYBE subsidiary ADOR's upcoming K-pop girl group". NME. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  6. ^ Ahn, Jung-hoon (August 3, 2022). "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]. Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2022 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Agarwal, Bhavna (July 22, 2022). "HYBE's new K-pop group New Jeans grab 'Attention' with their surprise music video debut. Watch". India Today. Archived from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  8. ^ Bowenbank, Starr (July 21, 2023). "NewJeans Make Triumphant Return With Second EP Get Up: Stream It Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Songs Registered Under 해린 (10039793)". Korea Music Copyright Association. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Park, Gyeol (May 27, 2024). "스트레이 키즈→뉴진스...내달 'K-웨이브 콘서트 인기가요'" [Stray Kids → New Jeans... Next month's 'K-Wave Concert Popular Song'] (in Korean). =Newsen. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024 – via Naver.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  11. ^ a b Lam, Karrie (November 29, 2023). "5 Facts You Need to Know About NewJeans' Haerin". Vogue Hong Kong. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  12. ^ "NewJeans' Haerin radiates elegance in exclusive Vogue Hong Kong's December spread". Times of India. November 30, 2023. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  13. ^ Diderich, Joelle (April 26, 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names NewJeans Member Haerin as Brand Ambassador". WWD. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  14. ^ Guiral, Angela Nicole (May 15, 2024). "5 iconic Dior looks that changed NewJeans Haerin's life forever". Tatler Asia. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  15. ^ Kelly, Dylan (May 22, 2024). "NewJeans' Haerin Stars in Dior's Denim Oblique Jacquard Campaign". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  16. ^ Lai, Kaitlyn (November 29, 2023). "NewJeans' Haerin Stars On Vogue Hong Kong's December Issue". Vogue Hong Kong. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  17. ^ "NewJeans Member Haerin is the Cover Star of W Korea March 2024 Issue". Design Scene. February 15, 2024. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  18. ^ Seo, Dong-beom (May 4, 2024). "뉴진스 해린과 눈 맞추다" [Make eye contact with New Jeans Haerin]. Design Scene (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
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