# Haerin

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**Kang Hae-rin** (Korean: 강해린; born May 15, 2006), known [mononymously](/source/Mononymously) as **Haerin**, is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group [NewJeans](/source/NewJeans), which debuted on July 22, 2022, under the record label [ADOR](/source/Hybe_Corporation#Labels).

## Early life and education

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

## Career

### 2022–present: Debut with NewJeans and solo activities

Main article: [NewJeans](/source/NewJeans)

On July 1, 2022, [ADOR](/source/Hybe_Corporation#Labels) teased the launch of their first girl group, [NewJeans](/source/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](/source/Surprise_album) music video for their debut single "[Attention](/source/Attention_(NewJeans_song))" 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*](/source/Get_Up_(EP)), in which Haerin was credited for the first time as a lyricist for her contribution to the song "[New Jeans](/source/New_Jeans_(song))".[9][10]

On June 2, 2024, Haerin debuted as a special MC for [SBS](/source/Seoul_Broadcasting_System)' K-Wave Concert *[Inkigayo](/source/Inkigayo)* held at the Inspire Arena in [Incheon](/source/Incheon), South Korea, alongside [Yunho](/source/Jeong_Yun-ho) and Han Yu-jin of boy groups [Ateez](/source/Ateez) and [Zerobaseone](/source/Zerobaseone), respectively.[11]

## 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.[4][12] *[The Times of India](/source/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".[13]

## Other ventures

### Endorsements

On April 26, 2023, Haerin was appointed by [Dior](/source/Dior) as a global ambassador in jewellery and house ambassador in beauty and fashion.[14] She is the first K-pop artist to be simultaneously named ambassador for all three categories.[12]

She has attended several events for Dior, including the brand's women's boutique event held at the [Hyundai Department Store](/source/Hyundai_Department_Store) in [Pangyo](/source/Pangyo,_Seongnam), [Paris Fashion Week](/source/Paris_Fashion_Week), and the brand's Fall Fashion Show, held at the [Brooklyn Museum](/source/Brooklyn_Museum), on April 16, 2024.[15]

In May 2024, she starred in Dior's Denim Oblique Jacquard campaign, developed by its [creative director](/source/Creative_director) [Maria Grazia Chiuri](/source/Maria_Grazia_Chiuri).[16] Haerin has also graced the covers of several fashion magazines, including [*Vogue Hong Kong*](/source/Vogue_(magazine)),[17] *[W Korea](/source/W_(magazine))*,[18] and *[Harper's Bazaar Korea](/source/Harper's_Bazaar)*.[19]

## Discography

For Haerin's discography with [NewJeans](/source/NewJeans), see [NewJeans discography](/source/NewJeans_discography).

### Songwriting credits

All song credits are adapted from the [Korea Music Copyright Association](/source/Korea_Music_Copyright_Association)'s database unless stated otherwise.[10]

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 Gigi, Erika de Casier, Fine Glindvad Jensen, Park Jin-su & Frank Scoca

## Filmography

For Haerin's filmography with [NewJeans](/source/NewJeans), see [NewJeans filmography](/source/NewJeans_filmography).

### Hosting

Year Title Notes Ref. 2024 K-Wave Concert Inkigayo with Yunho of Ateez and Han Yu-jin of Zerobaseone [11]

## References

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1. Bowenbank, Starr (July 21, 2023). ["NewJeans Make Triumphant Return With Second EP *Get Up*: Stream It Now"](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/newjeans-get-up-ep-stream-it-now-1235376297/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230722023806/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/newjeans-get-up-ep-stream-it-now-1235376297/) July 22, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 11, 2024.

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1. Park, Gyeol (May 27, 2024). ["ko:스트레이 키즈→뉴진스...내달 'K-웨이브 콘서트 인기가요'"](https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0012569992) [Stray Kids → New Jeans... Next month's 'K-Wave Concert Popular Song'] (in Korean). Newsen. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240527074011/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0012569992) May 27, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 11, 2024. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

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1. ["NewJeans' Haerin radiates elegance in exclusive Vogue Hong Kong's December spread"](https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/k-pop/music/news/newjeans-haerin-radiates-elegance-in-exclusive-vogue-hong-kongs-december-spread/articleshow/105614665.cms). *[Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. November 30, 2023. [Archived](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) August 21, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 16, 2023.

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