Kang Hae-rin
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| File:Haerin Seoul Fashion Week 3.jpgHaerin Seoul Fashion Week 3.jpg Kang in 2024 | |
| Born | May 15, 2006 Gimcheon, South Korea |
| 💼 Occupation | Singer |
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Kang Hae-rin (Hangul: 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.
Early life and education
Kang Hae-rin was born on May 15, 2006,[1] in Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.[2][3] 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 in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province.[3] Kang was a member of the broadcasting club during her elementary years, and was frequently street casted in front of her school by several talent agents.[4]
She attended Pyeongchon Middle School, but dropped out during the second year to focus on training.[5][3] Kang later passed the Middle School and High School's qualification exams, and obtained a GED equivalent certificate.[5] She was a trainee at another agency and was street cast in late 2019, officially joining Source Music in early 2020.[6]
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.[7][8][9] 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.[10][11] 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".[12][13]
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.[14][15]
Public image
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.[2][4][5][16] In addition, she has earned the nicknames "kang kitty" and "voice fairy".[17] 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."[18]
Other ventures
Endorsements
In April 26, 2023, Kang was appointed by Dior as a global ambassador in jewellery and house ambassador in beauty and fashion.[19][20][21] She is the first K-pop artist to be simultaneously named ambassador for all three categories.[16] 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.[22][23][24][25][26] In May 2024, she starred in Dior's Denim Oblique Jacquard campaign, developed by its creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri.[27] Kang has also graced the covers of several fashion magazines, including Vogue Hong Kong,[28] W Korea,[29] and Harper's Bazaar Korea.[30]
Discography
Songwriting credits
All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless cited otherwise.[13]
| 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
Hosting
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | K-Wave Concert Inkigayo | with Yunho of Ateez and Han Yu-jin of Zerobaseone | [14] |
References
- ↑ 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. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wickes, Hanna (May 15, 2024). "NewJeans' Haerin Is a Viral Sensation: Meet the K-Pop Star, Debut Details, Age". Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Mogeni, Rodah (April 3, 2024). "Meet the members of NewJeans: K-pop's newest icons". Briefly.co.za. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "뉴진스 해린 - 사름 - 티스토리" [New Jeans Haerin - Salem - Tistory]. salem090.tistory.com (in 한국어). April 28, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 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!]. imaeil.com (in 한국어). Archived from the original on March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ ""이 연습생 귀신 씌였니?"...민희진, 무속인 손잡고 뉴진스 데뷔? [엑's 이슈]". www.xportsnews.com (in 한국어). 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ↑ Hwang, Hye-jin (1 July 2022). "민희진 걸그룹 데뷔 카운트다운, 22일 첫 콘텐츠 공개[공식]" [Min Hee-jin Girl Group Debut Countdown, First Content Revealed on 22nd]. Newsen (in 한국어). Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Chin, Carmen (1 July 2022). "Watch the first teasers for HYBE subsidiary ADOR's upcoming K-pop girl group". NME. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kim, YeEun (2 July 2022). "HYBE'S new music label ADOR announces upcoming K-pop girl group". Hypebae. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 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]. Yunhap News. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- ↑ 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. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 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. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Songs Registered Under 해린 (10039793)". Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Newsis writer (May 27, 2024). "스트레이 키즈→뉴진스…내달 'K-웨이브 콘서트 인기가요'" [Stray Kids → New Jeans… Next month's 'K-Wave Concert Popular Song']. Newsis (in 한국어). Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ↑ Bae Hyo-joo (May 27, 2024). "에이티즈 윤호·뉴진스 해린·제베원 한유진 'K-WAVE 콘서트 인기가요' MC" [ATEEZ Yunho, NewJeans Haerin, Jebeone Han Yujin 'K-WAVE Concert Inkigayo' MCs]. Newsen (in 한국어). Retrieved July 11, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 16.0 16.1 Lam, Karrie (29 November 2023). "5 Facts You Need to Know About NewJeans' Haerin". Vogue Hong Kong. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Diem Nguyen Le (29 July 2022). "Meet new K-pop girl band NewJeans: Minji was in a BTS' MV with Ed Sheeran, Haerin has been compared to Blackpink's Jennie, and Hyein loves Harry Potter ... but what about Hanni and Danielle?". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "NewJeans' Haerin radiates elegance in exclusive Vogue Hong Kong's December spread". Times of India. November 30, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ↑ Diderich, Joelle (2023-04-26). "EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names NewJeans Member Haerin as Brand Ambassador". WWD. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ "NewJeans' Haerin Named Dior Global Brand Ambassador". Hypebeast. 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ US, FashionNetwork com. "Dior names K-pop Haerin as brand ambassador". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ↑ Guiral, Angela Nicole (May 15, 2024). "5 iconic Dior looks that changed NewJeans Haerin's life forever". Tatler Asia. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ↑ Richford, Rhonda; Templeton, Lily (January 20, 2024). "TXT, Haerin Take in Dior Show in Paris". Women's Wear Daily. Archived from the original on January 20, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ↑ LaMantia, Brooke (April 16, 2024). "Dior Brings Out All the Celebrities". The Cut. Archived from the original on April 16, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ↑ The Times of India writer (April 16, 2024). "NewJeans' Haerin Steals The Show At Dior's New York Event". The Times of India. Archived from the original on April 26, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ↑ Ha Ji-won (April 18, 2024). "뉴진스 해린 우아한 고양이 비주얼, 디올 쇼 빛냈다" [New Jeans Haerin's elegant cat visual shines at the Dior show]. Newsen (in 한국어). Retrieved July 11, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 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. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Lai, Kaitlyn (29 November 2023). "NewJeans' Haerin Stars On Vogue Hong Kong's December Issue". Vogue Hong Kong. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ↑ DSCENE Magazine writer (February 15, 2024). "NewJeans Member Haerin is the Cover Star of W Korea March 2024 Issue". DSCENE Magazine. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ↑ Seo, Dong-beom (May 4, 2024). "뉴진스 해린과 눈 맞추다" [Make eye contact with New Jeans Haerin]. Harper's Bazaar Korea (in 한국어). Retrieved 13 August 2024.
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