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Haerin

Haerin is the stage name of Kang Hae-rin, a South Korean singer and dancer best known as a member of the girl group NewJeans.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Haerin is the stage name of Kang Hae-rin, a South Korean singer and dancer best known as a member of the girl group NewJeans. She debuted with NewJeans under ADOR on July 22, 2022, and is also credited as a songwriter on some of the group's tracks.

Early life and training

Haerin was born in Seoul, South Korea, and later joined HYBE after passing an audition in 2020. She trained under Source Music and ADOR before debuting.

Career with NewJeans

She debuted as a member of NewJeans on July 22, 2022. In the group, she is commonly identified as a lead vocalist, lead dancer, and visual.

Songwriting and activities

Beyond performance, Haerin has received songwriting credits on some NewJeans songs, including "NewJeans" and "Super Shy". She has also appeared in brand endorsements and pictorials.

Key facts

  • Known primarily as a member of NewJeans.
  • Serves as a lead vocalist, lead dancer, and visual in the group.
  • Debuted with NewJeans' self-titled mini album in July 2022.
  • Has songwriting credits on NewJeans tracks including "NewJeans" and "Super Shy".

Frequently asked questions

Who is Haerin?
Haerin is the stage name of Kang Hae-rin, a South Korean singer and dancer best known as a member of NewJeans.
When was Haerin born?
She was born on May 15, 2006.
What group is Haerin in?
She is a member of NewJeans.
When did Haerin debut?
She debuted with NewJeans on July 22, 2022.
What is Haerin's role in NewJeans?
She is commonly described as a lead vocalist, lead dancer, and visual.
Has Haerin written songs?
She is credited as a songwriter on some NewJeans tracks, including "NewJeans" and "Super Shy".

References

  1. Kpopping — https://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Haerin2
    Supports: Birth name, role in NewJeans, training background, debut date, and songwriting credits.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haerin
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, and membership in NewJeans.
  3. Shapes, Inc — https://shapes.inc/haerin
    Supports: Birth date, debut with NewJeans, and general profile information.