Who is New Jeans? Lets Get To Know More About Them
New Jeans is a girl group based in South Korea, consists of five members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein. The group was formed in 2022 by ADOR, a subsidiary of Hybe Corporation.
K-POP is famous for its many boy bands or girl bands that are very popular not only in South Korea but also throughout the world. From every era of the K-POP industry, it always presents a new face as a form of regeneration from the previous era due to age factors, etc.
Of the many K-POP stars, especially the new girl groups that are present, it is very interesting to discuss the new girl band, New Jeans, whose members are still very young because how could they not be, their oldest member was born in 2004 and the youngest was born in 2008! Still very young, aren’t they?
However, age is just a number because the proof is that they are able to compete in this industry very quickly since their debut in 2022, the name New Jeans has been talked about very often, especially with their new hit single entitled “Ditto” which is very trending in the K-POP music industry there and is also trending in the world.
In the span of one year, New Jeans has made an achievement as one of the best selling K-Pop girl groups on Hanteo! Through the mini album Get Up which was released on July 21, New Jeans managed to achieve sales of more than 1.1 million copies in one day. This achievement places New Jeans in second place, after aespa, for the highest sales category in the first week of release.
New Jeans also scored a brilliant achievement by reaching the top position on the Billboard 200 through the mini album Get Up. Their flagship songs such as ETA and Cool With You managed to penetrate Billboard’s Hot 100, while Super Shy reached position 48. This makes them the second K-Pop girl group to occupy the top position on Billboard after Blackpink.
So, with the many proud achievements of this ADOR girl group, come on, check out New Jeans‘ profile here!
Profile of New Jeans (Hangul: 뉴진스; RR: Nyujinseu)
This group just debuted on July 22 2022 with the main single Attention. After that, they released their debut mini album entitled New Jeans on August 1 2022.
Shortly after their debut, their songs received a lot of attention and topped the music charts in South Korea.
- Fandom name: Bunny (Tokki/토끼)
- Official website site: Newjeans.kr
- Official Japanese site: newjeans.jp
- Instagram: @newjeans_official
- YouTube: NewJeans
- Twitter: @NewJeans_ADOR
- Twitter (JP): @NewJeans_jp
- Tiktok: @newjeans_official
New Jeans Member Biodata
1. Minji
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| Stage name | Minji (민지) |
| Birth name | Kim Minji (김민지) |
| Date of birth | May 7, 2004 |
| Zodiac | Taurus |
| Shio | Monkey |
| Height | 169 cm (5’6”) |
| MBTI | ESTJ-T |
| Nationality | Korean |
Minji is known for her strong vocal talent and energetic dancing abilities. She has a charming appearance and a friendly personality. Minji is often in the spotlight because of her attractive stage style and charming charisma. She has contributed to New Jeans‘ success with their popular songs.
2. Hanni
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| Nickname | Hanni (Hani) |
| Name | Pham Ngoc Han / Hanni Pham |
| Date of birth | 6 October 2004 |
| Zodiac | Libra |
| Shio | Monyet |
| Height | 161.7 cm (5’3”) |
| MBTI | INFP |
| Nationality | Vietnamese-Australia |
Hanni has shown great interest in the world of music and performing arts. She took vocal and dance classes from an early age, honing her talents and preparing herself for a career in the entertainment industry. In 2020, Hanni auditioned to become a member of the girl group that was being formed, New Jeans. Her audition was successful, and she was selected as one of the group members.
3. Danielle
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| Stage name | Danielle (다니엘) |
| Real name | Danielle Marsh / Mo Jihye (모지혜) |
| Date of birth | 11 April 2005 |
| Zodiac | Aries |
| Shio | Chicken |
| Height | 165 cm (5’5″) |
| MBTI | ENFP |
| Nationality | Korea-Australia |
Danielle has a beautiful voice and beautiful appearance with a mixture of Korean and Australian blood. Her talent has been visible since she was little.
She often appeared on TV shows as a child such as Rainbow Kindergarten, Jesse’s Play Kitchen, My Heart’s Crayon, and others. Apart from that, Danielle New Jeans also has Korean blood from her mother and her father is Australian. So, not surprising if she speaks fluent English.
4. Haerin
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| Stage name | Haerin (해린) |
| Born name | Kang Haerin (강해린) |
| Birthdate | 15 Mei 2006 |
| Zodiac | Taurus |
| Shio | Dog |
| Height | 164.5 cm (5’5”) |
| MBTI | ISTP |
| Nationality | Korea |
Even though she is still very young, Haerin New Jeans has been very successful in her career as a K-Pop idol. Haerin is also the brand ambassador of the famous luxury brand, Dior.
Haerin’s success cannot be separated from her stunning appearance and good voice. She is often called Kitty Kang because her face is similar to a cat.
5. Hyein
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| Stage name | Hyein (혜인) |
| Name | Lee Hyein (이혜인) |
| Chinese Name | Li Huiren (李惠仁) |
| English Name | Garce Lee |
| Born | 21 April 2008 |
| Zodiac | Taurus |
| Shio | Tikus |
| Tall | 170 cm (5’7″) |
| MBTI | INFP |
| Nationality | Korea |
Hyein is the youngest member of the NewJeans group. He debuted on August 1, 2022 at the age of 14. Since the age of 8, Hyein has been involved in the world of entertainment. She had a career as a child model and appeared in a number of magazines.
Hyein has appeared in Lemon Tree Magazine, Style Magazine Mallow, and played a role in Jumbo Kids Model Selection in 2014.
New Jeans Facts
Here are the facts about New Jeans
1. Already famous before debut
Before they officially debuted, the newest girl group from HYBE Labels had already succeeded in attracting the attention of Kpop fans in cyberspace. They have released several singles with music videos before, such as the songs ‘Attention’, ‘Hybe Boy’, and ‘Hurt’.
After that, New Jeans finally officially debuted with their first song entitled ‘Cookie’.
2. Has a Unique Genre
If you have ever listened to their songs, you might feel that the genre is very unique. Apart from being unique, the songs they release also seem modern and very easy listening. Well, they do carry the pop R&B genre which can be seen in their first music video, Attention.
3. Girl Groups that were Immediately Popular
After the first MV was released, their video immediately trended on YouTube and was immediately popular, you know, Moms. One of the videos that became trending was Cookie and this song also immediately trended on Twitter.
4. HYBE Share Price Skyrockets
According to the Korean Exchange on July 29 2022, HYBE shares rose around 3.54% the day before they debuted. When the New Jeans album was sold, HYBE’s share price rose again to reach 4.50%.
5. Rookie Monster
New Jeans, who are members of the 4th generation in the Kpop industry, are also known as one of the rookie groups who have successfully broken records since their debut.
The proof can be seen from all their music videos which are trending on social media, setting a new record with the highest number of album pre-orders at the start of their debut. Apart from that, they also won awards on music shows early in their career.
6. All members speak fluent English
Even though only two members of New Jeans are not of Korean descent, all of the members can speak English fluently. If we look at several videos uploaded by the official New Jeans account, the five members often use Korean and English in their daily conversations.
7. New Jeans Song List
New Jeans is known for their relaxed and cheerful music style, which feels refreshing to listeners. The following is a list of songs from the K-pop music group, New Jeans:
- Attention
- Hype Boy
- Cookie
- Hurt
- OMG
- Ditto
- New Jeans
- Super Shy
- ETA
- Cool With You
- Get Up
- ASAP
8. No Lead Vocals
There is no official position within NewJeans, in other words, there is no “main vocalist” or “main rapper” on the team.
Rather than focusing on high notes or rapping, NewJeans’ vocals are known to be smooth and velvety, in line with the influence of the ’90s R&B genre throughout his discography.
NewJeans also chose to develop its members’ own singing styles. All members have distinctive vocal tones.
Although NewJeans’ songs do not include rap verses, songs like “Super Shy”, “ETA”, or “OMG” feature rap chants or short spoken word verses that sound like rap.
New Jeans Achievement
As a rookie K-pop music group, New Jeans has recorded several prominent achievements since their debut. Following are some of the achievements they have achieved:
1. Debut at Lollapalooza
New Jeans recorded a historic moment as the first female K-pop group to perform at Lollapalooza, one of the most prestigious music festivals in the world. Their cheerful and energetic appearance on the T-Mobile stage managed to hypnotize fans and attract the attention of the international public.
2. Successful Single
Every song released by New Jeans received positive responses from fans and critics. New Jeans‘ singles have gained considerable popularity across various music platforms and social media, proving their appeal and musical talent.
3. Winning Music Awards
New Jeans has made history by winning several prestigious music awards since their debut. Their outstanding achievements in the K-pop music industry have earned recognition from various award shows and music organizations. To date, New Jeans has won 23 Music Show awards . In the first year of its debut, New Jeans even won the Performance of The Year award at the Asian Artist Awards. They have also won rookie awards at various award shows, showing them as one of the best rookie groups in their debut year.
4. Become a Brand Ambassador for a Famous Brand
Nine months after their debut, the five members of NewJeans have become brand ambassadors for major labels.
- Minji: Korean ambassador for Chanel Beauty, Fashion, Watch&Jewelry
- Hanni: Global ambassador for GUCCI / Armani Beauty
- Danielle: Global ambassador for BURBERRY (now global ambassador of CELINE) / YSL beauty ambassador
- Haerin: DIOR’s global ambassador
- Hyein: Global ambassador for Louis Vuitton
5. Album Sales Are Selling Like Hotcakes
Their debut mini album, “New Jeans“, received very positive responses and managed to break the high sales record for a new girl group in Korea . The album also ranked high on Korean and international music charts. In its first week of release, the album sold 311,271 copies, making it the highest-selling debut album by a girl group in first week in Hanteo history. The success did not stop there, as by February of the following year, the album’s total sales had reached over 1 million copies, making them the first group with a debut album to reach one million copies sold since Circle Chart began aggregating accurate data in 2011. This achievement is the result of high-quality music production, effective marketing strategies, and strong support from their music label , which together helped New Jeans achieve this sales record.
6. Appearing at Various International Events
New Jeans has recorded appearances at various international events and has a strong fan base outside of Korea, including in the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The group made their debut at the American music awards show, showcasing their skills and gaining wider recognition in the international market. NewJeans once performed at Lollapalooza, the famous music festival in Chicago, making them the first female K-pop group to perform at the event. They also managed to attract over 70,000 spectators, which was the largest audience they had faced in the United States up to that point. This performance not only demonstrated their abilities as outstanding live artists but also proved their growing popularity and influence in the global music market. Both opportunities have helped solidify NewJeans’ status as an international star and paved the way for more opportunities on the global stage. This is an indication of their global appeal and ability to reach a wider music market.
That’s it, the profile of New Jeans.