Hani

Hani is one of those rare performers who went from nearly fading into obscurity to becoming one of K-pop's most recognizable faces almost overnight — all because of a single fancam. That 2014 "Up & Down" fancam clip of her went massively viral and basically single-handedly revived EXID's career, which is honestly one of the wildest comeback stories in the industry. But what I find genuinely impressive is that she didn't just ride the wave; she built on it — hosting Weekly Idol, landing acting roles, and carving out a real presence as a TV personality beyond the idol bubble. She's got this natural, unguarded charisma that doesn't feel manufactured, which is refreshing in an industry that tends to polish people into perfection. By the time she enlisted for her mandatory service break and then returned, it was clear she was playing a longer game. A real one.

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Name (English)

Hani

Name (Japanese)

ハニ

Reading

はに

Born

May 1, 1992 (age 34)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Taurus / Monkey

Origin

Seoul, South Korea

Occupation

singer / presenter / model / film actor

• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ahnhani_92/
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hani%20(singer)
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%8F%E3%83%8B
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16767951

Tags

• singer
• presenter
• model

Last updated

2026-06-02

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