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Hani

ハニ / はに

Singer from South Korea

May 1, 1992 (age 34) ・ Seoul, South Korea

  • singer
  • presenter
  • model

My Take

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.

1. Profile

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

4. Personality

Motto

Private

Frequently asked questions

When was Hani born?

Born May 1, 1992 (age 34).

Where is Hani from?

Hani is from Seoul, South Korea.

What does Hani do?

Hani works as singer, presenter, model, film actor.

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • singer
  • presenter
  • model
Last updated
2026-06-02

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.