Hanni

Hanni is an Australian-Vietnamese singer and dancer, known as a vocalist and dancer for the K-pop girl group NewJeans. As of 2026, she is an integral member of the group, which debuted in July 2022 under ADOR. NewJeans has achieved significant global success, becoming one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop acts with hits such as "Attention," "Ditto," and "Super Shy." Hanni is recognized for her stable live vocals and expressive stage presence. Her distinctive persona combines youthful street style with high-fashion elegance, making her a popular figure in endorsements. She is celebrated for her ability to connect with international fans through her multilingual skills in English, Vietnamese, and Korean. Hanni's current activities include tours, new music releases, and brand partnerships, maintaining her thriving career within the group.[edit]

Phạm Ngọc Hân, known professionally as Hanni Pham, was born on October 6, 2004, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, where she was also raised. Her parents, who hailed from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, ensured that Hanni grew up immersed in a multicultural environment; she spoke English at school and Vietnamese at home . This upbringing fostered a strong multicultural identity that would later become a hallmark of her public persona. She has a younger sister named Jasmine, born in 2007 . During her childhood, Hanni learned Taekwondo, influenced by her grandfather who ran a Taekwondo academy in Australia. From a young age, Hanni demonstrated a keen interest in singing and dancing, talents she showcased publicly in 2014 when she appeared on The Voice Kids Australia, performing a One Direction song.

As a teenager, Hanni's passion for K-pop began to solidify. In 2019, she performed locally as a member of the Aemina Dance Crew, focusing on K-pop routines . That same year, driven by her dream of becoming a K-pop idol, she successfully passed HYBE's Plus Global Audition . This pivotal moment led her to move to South Korea as a trainee at the age of 14 or 15, despite not initially speaking Korean . Her intensive trainee period spanned approximately two and a half years , during which she honed her skills. She was particularly noted for her burgeoning multilingual abilities in English, Vietnamese, and Korean, her talent for playing the ukulele, and her expressive dance style .

Hanni's journey toward her debut included an early, significant public appearance. In July 2021, she made a pre-debut cameo appearance alongside future NewJeans member Minji in the music video for BTS's "Permission to Dance" . This brief but notable role later garnered significant fan attention once her identity was officially revealed, marking an early step in her path to becoming a recognized figure in the K-pop industry.[edit]

Hanni officially debuted as a member of NewJeans on July 22, 2022, with the surprise release of the single Attention, which immediately topped Korean charts. The group's self-titled debut EP, released in August 2022, included hits like Hype Boy and Cookie, quickly establishing NewJeans as a major force in K-pop. Hanni's role as a vocalist and dancer, combined with her multilingual skills, made her a standout member. In late 2022, the group swept Rookie of the Year awards, and Hanni gained individual recognition for her stage presence and fan communication.

In January 2023, NewJeans released the single album OMG with the title track Ditto, which became a massive cultural hit. The EP Get Up followed in 2023 with lead singles Super Shy, ETA, and Cool With You. Hanni participated in major festivals, world tours, and global brand campaigns. In 2024, the group set the record as the fastest K-pop act to reach 1 billion Spotify streams, under two years from debut. Hanni received further acclaim for live vocal stability during international tours. In 2025, she remained active amid label disputes between ADOR and HYBE, participating in group promotions as one of four remaining members after Danielle's contract termination in December 2025. As of 2026, she continues as an active member of NewJeans under ADOR, focusing on new music releases, tours, and endorsements.[edit]

Hanni is widely perceived as approachable, bubbly, and culturally versatile, embodying a 'girl-next-door' charm that blends youthful street style with high-fashion elegance. Her aesthetic is defined by cute, casual outfits—often hoodies and sneakers—paired with polished stage looks in luxury brand endorsements. Media praise her stable live vocals and expressive eyes, while fans admire her multilingual fan communication in English, Vietnamese, and Korean. NewJeans' official fandom is called Bunnies, and fan culture includes collective cheering with pink bunny-themed lightsticks, online cloud photography challenges inspired by Hanni's hobby, and multilingual support messages. Her social media voice (via group channels) is playful, emoji-heavy, and interactive, frequently engaging international fans.[edit]

Hanni's connection with her audience is defined by a rare, unpretentious accessibility that transcends language barriers. She engages fans directly through multilingual interactions in English, Vietnamese, and Korean, fostering a sense of intimacy despite the global scale of NewJeans' success. This approachability, paired with her distinct street-style aesthetic, has cultivated a loyal following that values her authenticity over manufactured perfection. While the group operates under the official fandom name Bunni, Hanni herself does not have a separate, formally documented sub-fandom or specific ritualistic campaigns attributed solely to her individual brand as of 2026. Her supporters are known for their dedication to her live vocal performances and her expressive stage presence, often highlighting her ability to bridge cultural gaps during international tours. Despite the intense scrutiny she faces, including recent privacy breaches involving visa information leaks in August 2026, her fanbase remains steadfast, focusing on her resilience and continued musical output with the quartet lineup. The community actively supports her endeavors without a singular, named collective identity beyond the group's umbrella. iFANN has evaluated her standing in the global entertainment landscape, but the data indicates she currently holds no placement in the published rankings. Hanni is not currently ranked in the Global Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list maintained by the engine.[edit]

Born Phạm Ngọc Hân in Melbourne, Hanni grew up speaking English at school and Vietnamese at home before relocating to Seoul at age 14 to train. A third-generation immigrant, she learned Taekwondo as a child because her grandfather ran an academy in Australia. Before her debut, she appeared on *The Voice Kids Australia* in 2014 singing a One Direction song and performed locally with the Aemina Dance Crew. She plays the ukulele and lists her favorite emoji as the seal (🦭). Fans affectionately call her 'Pigtails' or 'Pham,' while her English male name is Harry. She prefers grey and mint colors, enjoys photographing unusual clouds, and dislikes non-crunchy apples and spiders. In August 2026, a significant incident occurred when South Korean police launched a probe into the leak of her personal visa information, marking a serious security breach for the idol. Later that month, she was central to NewJeans' fourth anniversary celebration as a four-member group following Danielle's departure, reaffirming her role in the reunited lineup's journey toward sincere music.[edit]

Hanni was born to Vietnamese parents in Melbourne, Australia. Her father is from Hanoi and her mother from Ho Chi Minh City, and she grew up in a Vietnamese-Australian household as a third-generation immigrant. She has a younger sister named Jasmine, born in 2007. Her family has been supportive of her career, though they maintain a low public profile. Hanni maintains a close but low-profile relationship with her family in Australia, and her parents and sister have been supportive of her career move to Korea. She has no publicly documented higher education beyond standard schooling in Australia before training.[edit]

Hanni is best known as a member of NewJeans, alongside Minji, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. She works under ADOR, a label led by CEO Min Hee-jin. She also made a pre-debut cameo in BTS's Permission to Dance music video. [edit]

There are no confirmed reports of Hanni being in a romantic relationship. As a young K-pop idol who debuted at age 17, she has maintained a private personal life, and no credible sources have documented any dating history, early relationships, flings, or partnerships. As of 2026, Hanni is publicly single and focused on her career with NewJeans. Media and fan communities note her private personal life typical of K-pop idols who debuted young. She has no children.[edit]

Updated for 2026, research by the iFANN Editorial Team puts Hanni's net worth at $1.5 Million. Her primary income streams derive from her activities with NewJeans, encompassing music sales, streaming revenue, concert tours, and lucrative brand endorsements with luxury and fashion houses. As a core member of one of the most successful fourth-generation K-pop acts, she also generates earnings from merchandise sales and variety show appearances. While exact figures remain undisclosed due to HYBE/ADOR contracts, her wealth has grown steadily since the group's 2022 debut, driven by rapid commercial success and global popularity. No significant independent business ventures, production companies, or real-estate holdings are reported; her accumulation of wealth remains modest compared to senior idols despite the group's massive impact.[edit]

As a member of NewJeans, Hanni has won multiple music show trophies and year-end awards, including Rookie of the Year honors at major Korean award shows in 2022 and 2023. The group has also received recognition for their chart performance and cultural impact. [edit]