Haerin – Bio, Career, Age, Achievements

Get to know Haerin

Haerin is a South Korean singer who is best known as a member of the K-pop girl group NewJeans, which debuted on July 22, 2022, under the record label ADOR, a subsidiary of Hybe. NewJeans achieved one of the most successful debuts in K-pop history, with viral hits including “Attention,” “Hype Boy,” “Ditto,” “OMG,” and “Super Shy.” Their second EP Get Up peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200, and IFPI named NewJeans the eighth best-selling artist worldwide in 2023. Haerin is credited as a lyricist on the song “New Jeans” from the group’s second EP. She is known for her cat-like visuals and has become a fashion icon as a Dior Beauty ambassador.

Birth name: Kang Hae-rin (강해린)

Career
Singer, model

Birthday
May 15, 2006

Age

Zodiac Sign:
Taurus

Birthplace:
Seoul, South Korea

Nationality:
South Korean

HOW BIG IS Haerin ON THE NET?

Haerin is one of the most popular members of NewJeans, known for her distinctive cat-like visuals that have made her a fan favorite. She has a massive following through NewJeans’ official social media accounts and is a sought-after brand ambassador for Dior Beauty.

HOW DID Haerin become famous?

Haerin debuted as a member of NewJeans with the surprise-released music video for “Attention” on July 22, 2022, without any prior promotion or information about the group’s members. NewJeans quickly became a cultural phenomenon, with “Ditto” becoming the longest-running number-one song on the Circle Digital Chart and “Super Shy” reaching number two on the Billboard Global 200. The group won Artist of the Year at both the MAMA Awards and Melon Music Awards in 2023.

BEFORE THE FAME

Before becoming a K-pop idol, Haerin was born in Seoul, South Korea, and spent her school years in Pyeongchon, Anyang. She has a younger sister born in 2009. She was a trainee at another agency before being street cast at the end of 2019, officially joining Source Music in early 2020. She spent about two and a half years as a trainee before debuting with NewJeans. She transferred to ADOR at the end of 2021.

CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)

Haerin is a member of NewJeans alongside Minji, Hanni, and Hyein. Danielle was a former member whose contract was terminated in December 2025. The group was formerly produced by Min Hee-jin. Haerin agreed to return to ADOR in November 2025 following the group’s contract dispute with Hybe.

Personal Life and Relationship

Haerin keeps her personal life private. She has a younger sister. She is known for her quiet, introverted personality (MBTI: INTP) and her love of cats, which has earned her the cat emoji ?? as her representative symbol among fans. Following the NewJeans-ADOR contract dispute, Haerin agreed to return to the label in November 2025.