NewJeans: 17 facts about the Super Shy girl group you need to know

1. Everything you need to know about NewJeans

To paraphrase Kim Kardashian, NewJeans are pretty legendary if you ask me. Shortly after the K-pop band debuted, they established themselves as one of the biggest girl groups in the entire world. Since then, they've gone from strength to strength and even topped the Billboard 200. From their fresh sound to their adorable friendship, fans can't get enough of them. Here's the full lowdown on NewJeans. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

2. Who are the members of NewJeans?

Similar to iconic groups like the Spice Girls and Fifth Harmony, NewJeans are made up of five members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein. The girls are all talented singers and they each bring their own unique flavour to the group. Musically, NewJeans mix classic pop and R&B with elements of UK garage and Jersey club music to create their own distinctive sound. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

3. How old is Hyein from NewJeans?

Aged just 15 years old, Hyein (Lee Hye-in) is the youngest member of NewJeans. This makes her the maknae of the group. Hyein was born on April 21, 2008 in Incheon, South Korea. In terms of star signs, Hyein is a Taurus. According to zodiac experts, Taurus are reliable, loyal and tenacious. Before NewJeans, Hyein was a member of two kids groups: Play With Me Club and U.SSO Girl. [ADOR]

4. How old is Haerin from NewJeans?

Haerin (Kang Hae-rin / Vanessa Kang) is the second youngest member of NewJeans. Her birthday is May 15, 2006 and she is 17 years old. She is from Seoul, South Korea and NewJeans is her first time being part of a group. On the zodiac calendar, Haerin is a Taurus just like Hyein. [ADOR]

5. How old is Hanni from NewJeans?

In terms of age, Hanni (Hanni Pham / Phạm Ngọc Hân) is the middle child of NewJeans. Born on October 6, 2004 in Melbourne, Australia, Hanni is 18 years old. Hanni was a huge fan of One Direction growing up and she competed on Voice Kids Australia. Before joining NewJeans, Hanni appeared in BTS' 'Permission to Dance' video. Hanni is a Libra. Astrologists say that Libras tend to be intelligent, extroverted and friendly. [ADOR]

6. How old is Danielle from NewJeans?

At 18 years old, Danielle (Danielle Marsh / Mo Ji-hye) is the second oldest member of NewJeans. Her birthday is April 11, 2005 and she is an Aries. According to zodiac experts, Aries are fun, passionate and charismatic. Danielle is from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Outside of NewJeans, Danielle first rose to fame as a child model and most recently she voiced Ariel in the Korean dub of 2023's The Little Mermaid. [ADOR]

7. How old is Minji from NewJeans?

Minji (Kim Min-ji) is the oldest member of NewJeans. She was born on May 7, 2004 in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea. This makes her 19 years old. Outside of NewJeans, Minji starred in BTS' 'Permission to Dance' video alongside Hanni. When it comes to star signs, Minji is a Taurus just like Hyein and Haerin. [ADOR]

8. Where are NewJeans from? Are they Australian?

If you've watched NewJeans interviews, you will have noticed that some of the girls have Aussie accents. The group are based in South Korea but Hanni and Danielle both grew up in Australia and are fluent in English and Korean. Hanni is Vietnamese-Australian and Danielle is Korean-Australian. Meanwhile, Haerin, Minji and Hyein are all from South Korea. They speak Korean fluently and English to varying degrees. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

9. How tall are NewJeans?

The members of NewJeans all vary in height. Hanni is the shortest at 5'4". Meanwhile, Danielle and Haerin are both 5'5" and Minji is 5'7". Despite being the youngest, Hyein is the tallest at 5'8". [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

10. Which label are NewJeans signed to?

NewJeans are signed to ADOR which is an independent label in South Korea under HYBE. It stands for All Doors One Room. HYBE are most famous for their BigHit Music label that BTS are signed to. As it stands, NewJeans are ADOR's only act. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

11. How did NewJeans form?

In 2019, ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin began work on putting together a new girl group. Prior to NewJeans, Min Hee-Jin was most famous for her work with bands such as Girls Generation, f(x) and Red Velvet. Auditions for NewJeans started in 2019 and were held all over the world. They continued in 2021 through to the beginning of 2022. The group lineup was finalised in March 2022. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

12. When did NewJeans debut?

ADOR began teasing a new girl group on July 1, 2022 and on July 22, NewJeans surprise released their debut single 'Attention’. The rest is history! On July 23, they put out their second single 'Hype Boy' and on August 1 they released their self-titled debut EP. With over one million copies sold, it is the best-selling debut album by a female act in South Korea. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

13. Do NewJeans write their own songs?

NewJeans work with a wide variety of collaborators and producers but their most consistent collaborators are a lyricist named Gigi and producers named 250, Park Jin-su and Ylva Dimberg. NewJeans have also co-written many of their songs. Danielle co-wrote 'Attention', 'Super Shy', 'Cool with You' and 'ASAP', Hanni co-wrote 'Hype Boy' and 'OMG', Minji co-wrote 'Ditto' and Haerin co-wrote 'NewJeans'. As it stands, Hyein is yet to write on a NewJeans song. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

14. Which brands are NewJeans ambassadors for?

Like many K-pop groups, NewJeans have multiple lucrative deals with high-fashion brands. On March 6, 2023, NewJeans became Levi's newest global brand ambassador. Individually, Hanni is a brand ambassador for Armani Beauty and Gucci, Danielle is a brand ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent Beauty and Burberry, Haerin is a brand ambassador for Dior, Hyein is a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton and Minji is a brand ambassador for Chanel. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

15. Do NewJeans have their own Instagram accounts?

As it stands, NewJeans do not have their own personal Instagram accounts. To keep up with all of their music releases and antics, follow @newjeans_official on Instagram. As of August 8 2023, the band have 8.8 million followers. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

16. Why are NewJeans called NewJeans? The meaning of their name explained

In interviews, NewJeans have explained that their name is a double entendre. Jeans are a timeless fashion item and NewJeans intend to establish themselves as a timeless girl group. Meanwhile, the name is also a play on the term "new genes". NewJeans sees themselves as leaders of a new generation of pop music. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

17. What are NewJeans fans called?

NewJeans fans are called Bunnies. The name is a reference to the bunny imagery NewJeans used on the artwork for their debut EP. NewJeans run their own official Bunnies Club with exclusive merch for their fans. The merch includes a Binky Bong which is NewJeans very own bunny-shaped lightstick. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]

18. Are NewJeans going on tour?

As of August 2023, NewJeans are yet to go on an international tour. However, on July 1st and July 2nd they met fans and performed two shows in Seoul, South Korea as part of their first Bunnies Camp. They have also performed at festivals such as Lollapalooza. We'll let you know as soon as they announce official tour dates. [@newjeans_official via Instagram]