- For other people known as 'Hae In', see Haein.
Lee Hae In (이해인) is a South Korean singer, lyricist, actress and creative director under DOD. She is a former member of the project group I.B.I.
She debuted as a soloist on November 17, 2020 with the release of "Santa Lullaby (We Used To Sing)".
She is also known for being a former contestant on the reality survival shows Produce 101 and Idol School.
Career
2016: Produce 101 and I.B.I
In early 2016, Haein participated in Mnet's reality show Produce 101. However, in the final episode, she was eliminated with her final rank being 17th place.[1]
On August 18, she debuted in the project girl group I.B.I with the release of their debut digital single, "Molae Molae". The group was made up of popular eliminated Produce 101 contestants. I.B.I disbanded in late 2016 without any comebacks.
2017–2019: Idol School
On March 26, 2017, Haein revealed that she had left HYWY Entertainment due to panic disorder.[2]
Following her departure from HYWY Entertainment, she participated in the reality show Idol School. In the final episode, she ranked 11th and missed the chance to debut in the group by two ranks.[3]
In 2019, she shared her experience on the show Idol School and stated that she believed the truth will be revealed through the police investigation. She also revealed that she had signed a trainee contract, to which the company did not fulfill their side of their contract. Her termination request, which was made in February was finally approved in the summer.[4]
2020–2021: New agency and solo debut
On July 2, 2020, Lee Hae In revealed that she is currently preparing for her debut in the second half of 2020 under The Groove Company.[5] On November 6, 2020, it was revealed her agency was merged with Gom Pictures and Supermoon Pictures to form Big Ocean ENM.[6]
Lee Hae In made her official solo debut with the release of her first digital single, "Santa Lullaby (We Used To Sing)", which was released on November 27, 2020.
On December 3, 2021, it was revealed that Lee Hae In has left Big Ocean ENM after the termination of her contract, and her Twitter account would be closed subsequently on December 31.[7]
2022–present: New career, DOD
On June 2, 2022, Lee Hae In revealed that she had been doing production works for S2 Entertainment and AURA.[8]
On May 11, 2023, she revealed that she had been working as a creative director for S2 Entertainment's upcoming girl group, KISS OF LIFE.[9]
On December 20, 2024, it was announced that Lee Hae In signed an exclusive contract with DOD.[10]
On January 22, 2025, it was revealed that Lee Hae In has not been involved in the production for KISS OF LIFE since November 2024 and has since stepped down from her position following her departure from S2 Entertainment. She will now act as the executive producer for CLOSE YOUR EYES.[11]
Discography
Digital singles
- "Santa Lullaby (We Used To Sing)" (2020)
OSTs
- "1% of Something OST" ("I Want You Bad" with Baek Seung Heon) (2016)
- "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo OST Part.6" ("Permeate") (2016)
- "Beautiful Now OST Part.2" ("It's Love") (2022)
- "EXchange2 OST Part.5" ("Rewind") (2022)
- "Mental Coach Jegal OST Part.6" ("Lean On Me") (2022)
Writing credits
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[12]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | |||
| Lee Hae In | "Santa Lullaby (We Used To Sing)" | Writing | |
Filmography
Survival shows
- Produce 101 (Mnet, 2016) - contestant
- Idol School (Mnet, 2017) - contestant
- Project 7 (JTBC, 2024) - judge
Television dramas
- Something About 1 Percent (DramaX, 2016) - as Lee Soo Jung
- My Secret Romance (OCN, 2017) - as Jang Eun Bi
Web dramas
- Tutorial (YouTube, 2022) - as Geu Rim
Trivia
- Her profile motto in Idol School was "Don't doubt the first path you thought of. Let your faith guide you".
Gallery
- Main article: Lee Hae In/Gallery
References
- ↑ Produce 101: Episodes 1-11
- ↑ Soompi: Former “Produce 101” Contestant And I.B.I Member Revealed To Have Left Agency
- ↑ Soompi: Lee Hae In Writes A Heartfelt Letter To Fans After The Final Episode Of “Idol School”
- ↑ Soompi: Lee Hae In Comes Forward With Experience On “Idol School” And Terminating Contract With Agency
- ↑ Soompi: Lee Hae In (Of “Produce 101” And I.B.I) Announces Plans For Debut + CLC’s Eunbin Shows Support
- ↑ (KR) iT Chosun: 곰픽쳐스·더그루브·슈퍼문 3사 합병 '빅오션ENM' 출범
- ↑ @hagpromoter on Twitter (December 3, 2021)
- ↑ @s2onlyone1 on Instagram (June 2, 2022)
- ↑ @s2onlyone1 on Instagram (May 11, 2023)
- ↑ (KR) Newsen: ‘키오프 디렉터’ 이해인, DOD와 전속계약…비투비 한솥밥 [공식]
- ↑ (KR) TV Daily: 이해인, 키오프 디렉팅서 손 뗐다…이젠 남자 아이돌에 도전 [공식입장]
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10027803 under Writers & Publishers)