Hanni (NewJeans) Profile

• BIOGRAPHY
• NEWJEANS
• FILMOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY
• ILLUSTRATION
• FUN FACTS
• OUR FAVOURITE PERFORMANCE
• MORE NEWJEANS PROFILES

BIOGRAPHY

Phạm Ngọc Hân, known by her stage name Hanni, is an Australian singer based in South Korea. In July 2022, she debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group NewJeans under the record label ADOR.

Hanni was born in Melbourne, Australia, to Vietnamese-Australian parents and grew up there. As a third-generation member of a Vietnamese-Australian family, English is her native language. As a child, Hanni learned Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, since her grandfather runs a Taekwondo academy in Australia.

In 2014, Hanni showcased her talent on The Voice Kids Australia, where she sang a song by One Direction, one of her favourite bands.

In 2019, Hanni was active in the K-pop community as a member of the Melbourne-based cover dance team Aemina, together with Vietnamese-Australian friends. In October of that year, she took part in Source Music’s global auditions in Melbourne. With her performance of Dodie Clark’s “Would You Be So Kind”, accompanied by her own ukulele playing, she impressed the judges. This marked the start of her career as a trainee – first at Source Music and later at ADOR, both subsidiaries of HYBE.

In 2021, Hanni made a brief but memorable appearance in the music video for BTS’s “Permission to Dance”, alongside her future bandmate Minji.

After about two and a half years of training, Hanni officially debuted with NewJeans and has been captivating fans worldwide with her talent and charisma ever since.

NEWJEANS

The girl group NewJeans, which debuted under the label ADOR on 22 July 2022, quickly became a global sensation thanks to their innovative music and captivating presence. In a short time, the group broke streaming records, topped charts worldwide, and received numerous awards, including “Best New Group”, “Artist of the Year”, and “Song of the Year” at renowned award shows. With their fresh approach and unforgettable performances, the members of NewJeans continue to shape the future of K-pop. We’ve summarised their biggest achievements for you:

• 2022: The debut album NewJeans sold over 440,000 copies in the first three days of pre-orders, setting a record at the time for the highest sales of a debut album by a K-pop girl group.
• 2022: NewJeans became the first Korean artist to enter the US Spotify charts with a debut song: “Attention” landed at number 183.
• 2022: They were the third K-pop girl group to reach number 1 with their debut song on the music shows of all three major broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC).
• 2023: On 2 February, “Ditto” reached 655 Perfect All-Kills (PAKs), setting a new record for the most PAKs of any K-pop song.
• 2023: NewJeans won several major awards (Daesangs) in a single year, including for “Ditto”, further cementing their influence on the music industry.
• 2023: They reached over 10 million Spotify streams in record time, demonstrating their worldwide appeal.
• 2023: NewJeans became the first K-pop group to partner with global brands such as Apple Music for exclusive content and promotions.
• 2024: NewJeans held the fan meeting “Bunnies Camp 2024” at the Tokyo Dome. No K-pop artist before them had performed at the Tokyo Dome so soon after their debut.
• 2024: NewJeans held the fan meeting “Bunnies Camp 2024” at the Tokyo Dome. No K-pop artist before them had performed at the Tokyo Dome so soon after their debut.
• 2024: NewJeans left ADOR in December 2024 due to the ongoing conflict between Min Hee-jin and HYBE, after Min was dismissed as CEO and NewJeans's demands were rejected.

You can read more about this conflict here.

Hanni is NewJeans's ace.

At her debut, Hanni drew attention as the “girl with the braids” in the music video for “Attention” and was recognised as the first fully Vietnamese member at HYBE or any major K-pop company. She was praised for her dreamy voice, her dancing skills, and her stage presence, particularly for her dynamic facial expressions on stage.

FILMOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY

YEAR	TITLE
2021	BTS – “Permission To Dance”

ILLUSTRATION

Since her debut, NewJeans's Hanni has conquered not only the K-pop industry but also the world of high fashion and beauty. In October 2022, Gucci named Hanni one of its brand ambassadors, marking the start of her influential journey in the fashion world.

In 2023, Hanni appeared in a Gucci campaign for the first time, presenting the iconic Gucci Horsebit 1955 Bag alongside Halle Bailey and Julia Garner. The following year, she was chosen as the sole model for the global Gucci campaign curated by the brand's creative director, Sabato de Sarno. That same year, Hanni also became a global ambassador for Armani Beauty, appearing in campaigns for its Power Fabric+ Foundation and Lip Maestro Satin Lipstick.

Hanni's rising status was further cemented in February 2023, when she was named global ambassador for Gucci, followed by her appointment as global ambassador for Gucci Beauty later that same year. These collaborations have not only showcased her unique charm and elegance, but also propelled her to the forefront of luxury fashion and beauty.

Her magazine covers reflect her growing importance: in August 2023, Hanni graced the cover of Elle’s D Edition in collaboration with Chaumet, and later that same year the cover of W Korea, shot by Hiroshi Fujiwara. Her collaboration with Chaumet continued in March 2024, when she posed for the cover of the digital edition of Marie Claire Korea.

In March 2024, Hanni expanded her global influence by becoming a worldwide ambassador for UGG, further cementing her status as a leading figure in the fashion and beauty world.

FUN FACTS

• If she hadn’t debuted as an idol, Hanni would have liked to study natural sciences or film and screenwriting.
• Hanni loves bread.
• The song “I GOT A BOY” by Girls’ Generation is what got Hanni into K-pop.
• Hanni can’t live without her guitar.
• Her favourite number is 73.
• Hanni enjoys watching vlogs on YouTube.
• Her favourite Christmas song is “Silent Night”, because it reminds her of singing it at her family’s annual Christmas celebrations as a child.
• Hanni is very close to Huh Yunjin of LE SSERAFIM, as the two trained together for a while when Hanni was still under Source Music.

OUR FAVOURITE PERFORMANCE

Hanni is praised for her clear, soft vocals, often described as “needing no autotune”, and she particularly shines on moody, slow R&B tracks, especially in the mid-to-high register. She is known for her stable live performances and unique vocal techniques such as bending and vibrato. When it comes to dancing, Hanni is considered, alongside Haerin, one of the best in the group, admired for her power control, fluid style, and exceptional upper-body movement. Her dynamic facial expressions, especially in iconic moments like the neck-isolation choreography in “Cookie” and her signature wink-and-tongue-out move in “Super Shy”, have gone viral.

Sources: NewJeans’s social media channels, YouTube, kmca, Billboard, Circle Chart, Adore

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