Haerin

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**Haerin** (해린) is a South Korean singer and member of NewJeans.

## History

Haerin was born Kang Hae-rin on May 15, 2006 in Seoul, South Korea.

Haerin attended school until her second year of middle school in 2020, during which she dropped out to become a trainee.

## Career

### 2022: Debut

Haerin was revealed as a member of ADOR's upcoming girl group NewJeans on July 21, 2022. She subsequently debuted on August 1, 2022 with the mini album *New Jeans*.

### 2023: Solo Brand Ambassadorship

On April 26, 2023, she was announced as Dior's Newest Jewelry Global Ambassador & Fashion, Beauty House Ambassador.

## Producing and writing credits

◯ = *Participated in writing/composing/producing*, ✖ = *Did not participate in writing/composing/producing*

## Trivia

* She has a younger sister.
* She has a female Pomeranian family dog named Banggeul.
* Fans have pointed out that she speaks in a Gyeongsang-do dialect but Haerin clarified that she has none and she was born and raised in Seoul.
* In an online forum, a student claimed to have seen her take her middle school GED. Haerin confirmed that she has taken GED in the 230829 NewJeans Soundwave FanSign Event.
* In 231028 Phoning Call with Hanni, Haerin stated that she has already graduated from highschool.
* She likes the spaghetti/pasta her father makes for her and mentioned tomato pasta as a staple dish when she was a kid. She showed excitement when a Tokki asked if they like spaghetti in their 231012 Phoning Live with Hanni and Minji; she shared she like tomato spaghetti, aglio e olio, and cream spaghetti.
* Her comfort food is Yubuchobap (fried tofu stuffed with rice) which she has been eating since she was little. She suggested to have it when on a picnic.
* At 231111 Macau Fansign, Haerin was asked of her favorite food. She said that she's not a picky eater but she doesn't like pickles (which she also said in 221203 Phoning Chat).
* Haerin is known of her cat-like facial appearance. She is also fond of cats and one of her phone lockscreens is her own drawing of a cat.
* Her famous pose, the Diamond Heart, first appeared at their First NewJeans Phoning Live on 220806. She stated that she did not feel like doing heart that time and did a diamond heart.
* Haerin, according to members, hides half of her face like a cat when she wants to say something.
* Despite liking Pickles the Frog Tomato Frog plushie, she shared that she still doesn't have one as it was out of stock.
* Her favorite colors are green and blue.
* Haerin is fluent in Korean and may speak in English or Japanese, although she is the least fluent in English of the group at a level similar to Hyein.
* She learns English by copying/observing the other members.
* She was rumored to have played pansori, but later denied it.
* She can play badminton, table tennis, jumping rope, and dodgeball.
* She dislikes the cold.
* Some fans of Haerin call themselves 좋아해린사랑해린 (joahaerinsaranghaerin, translated as I Like Haerin, I love Haerin). The 해 in Haerin's name matches the ends of Joahae (I like you) and Saranghae (I love you).
* Haerin has two quirks that other members tease her with:
	+ She likes to stare at other members for long periods of time, though this might not be intentional.
	+ She likes to copy their little movements and actions, especially Minji. Even though she gets teased a lot when she gets caught, it is done affectionately as her quirks give her a lovable personality.
* Her favorite season is spring and early summer.
* Haerin is said to resemble characters such as Sawako (Kimi no Todoke), Kawakami Tomie (Tomie), and Koyun (Koori no Jouheki).

## References

1. ↑ Chosen by Danielle; Tweet by @bbangsazbakery, translation of Phoning call. 2023.04.08
2. ↑ According to the *New Jeans* bluebooks, "OMG" debut stage Jiwon Choi custom bunny necklace, and the NewJeans Meets Hanji YouTube special.
3. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CrfKlPkSqm7/
4. ↑ https://kpopsingers.com/haerin-newjeans-profile-bio-facts/
5. ↑ Tweet by @NewJeans\_twt
6. ↑ 230201 NewJeans Phoning Live (Haerin)
7. ↑ Tweet by @sownebdis
8. ↑ https://twitter.com/loversclubHR/status/1696551681700597941
9. ↑ NewJeans Phoning Live 230307 (Minji & Haerin)
10. ↑ NewJeans 221228 Twitter Postcard
11. ↑ 230711 Phoning Chat
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 230119 NewJeans on "Cultwo Show Radio SBS" Radio Interview
13. ↑ Haerin's What's In My Bag - VOGUE KOREA
14. ↑ Bunnies Club Membership Application 20230525
15. ↑ [Making Jeans] NewJeans (뉴진스) 'OMG' MV Behind https://youtu.be/pnMtLeV1sac?si=hhkbYO\_A7xZCev8Y
16. ↑ https://kpopsingers.com/haerin-newjeans-profile-bio-facts/