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Hani

ハニ / はに

American singer

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.

Overview

Ahn Hee-yeon (Korean: 안희연; born May 1, 1992), known professionally as Hani (하니), is a South Korean singer and actress. She is known as a member of the South Korean girl group EXID and its subgroup, SoljiHani (formerly known as Dasoni (다소니)). She has appeared on television as a host on Weekly Idol and a cast member on Off to School, Crime Scene and A Style for You.

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
Blood type
Private
Height
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Agency
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Occupation
singer / presenter / model / film actor

2. Background

Elementary school
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Junior high
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High school
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University
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3. Relationships

Spouse
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Children
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Parents
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Siblings
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4. Personality

Motto

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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 items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.