Lee Hye-in, known professionally as Hyein, is a South Korean singer and model, best recognized as the youngest member of the K-pop girl group NewJeans under ADOR. Born on April 21, 2008, in Incheon, South Korea, Hyein began her career in the entertainment industry at a young age and has rapidly gained prominence in both music and fashion circles.
📅 Personal Information
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Full Name: Lee Hye-in (이혜인)
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Stage Name: Hyein (혜인)
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English Name: Grace Lee
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Date of Birth: April 21, 2008
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Age: 17 years old (as of 2025)
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Place of Birth: Incheon, South Korea
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Nationality: South Korean
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Zodiac Sign: Taurus
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MBTI Type: ISFP (formerly INFP, ENFP)
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Languages: Korean, English
📏 Physical Attributes
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Height: 170 cm (5'7")
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Weight: Approximately 49 kg (108 lbs)
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Eye Color: Dark Brown
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Hair Color: Black
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Blood Type: O
🎤 Career Overview
Early Beginnings:
Hyein embarked on her entertainment journey as a child model at the age of 8, participating in various fashion events and brand endorsements. She was notably the 7th model for the snapback brand PRANKERS in August 2019 and walked the runway at the 2019 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Moscow at age 11. In December 2019, she won the grand prize at the "Little Look of the Year" competition for child models.
Pre-Debut Activities:
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U.SSO Girl (2017–2018): Hyein debuted under the stage name U.jeong with the children's girl group U.SSO Girl in November 2017. She departed from the group in 2018.
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Play With Me Club (2019–2021): She joined the co-ed children's group Play With Me Club in January 2019, debuting with the single "Let's Play" in December 2020. Hyein graduated from the group in May 2021.
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EBS's "Live Talk! Talk! Boni Hani!" (2021): Appeared as a member of the co-ed dance group SIXDANCE on the children's television show.
Debut with NewJeans:
Hyein was revealed as a member of NewJeans on July 22, 2022. The group debuted with the single "Attention," followed by their first EP, New Jeans, released on August 1, 2022. As the maknae (youngest member), Hyein quickly gained attention for her stage presence and versatility.
Recent Activities:
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In 2024, Hyein featured on IU’s track “Shh..” and made appearances at major fashion events, including Paris Fashion Week, representing Louis Vuitton.
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In April 2024, she took a hiatus due to a microfracture in her foot but resumed activities with limited participation by July 2024.
💼 Endorsements & Achievements
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Louis Vuitton: On December 30, 2022, Hyein was announced as one of Louis Vuitton's new global house ambassadors, becoming the youngest ambassador for the brand at 14 years old.
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Magazine Features: In April 2023, Hyein became the youngest cover girl to appear on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Korea.
💰 Net Worth
As of 2024, Hyein's estimated net worth is approximately $1.5 million USD. This wealth is attributed to her activities with NewJeans, brand endorsements, and modeling career.
📱 Social Media
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Instagram: @hhh_grace_
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TikTok: @hyein_grace
