Lee Hae-in (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Hae-in (singer)?

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Lee Hae-in (singer)

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South Korean singer, creative director, and actress known for her journey through survival shows.

Born:

1994-07-04

Century / Era:

1994s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Hae-in (Korean: 이해인; born July 4, 1994) is a South Korean creative director, singer, lyricist and actress. 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. She was the creative director of the girl group Kiss of Life. In December 2024, she signed a contract with DOD and will manage the group, Close Your Eyes.

Career & Major Achievements

In early 2016, Lee participated in Mnet's reality show Produce 101. However, in the final episode, she was eliminated with her final rank being 17th place. 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.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On March 26, 2017, Lee revealed that she had left HYWY Entertainment due to panic disorder. In 2019, following the Mnet vote manipulation investigation, Lee's father alleged through her fan site that CJ ENM suggested during her audition that she sign with their subsidiary agency to ensure that she would be able to debut after elimination, and she had done so out of fear of not being accepted into Idol School. However, after being eliminated, CJ ENM did not follow up and she was unable to sign contracts with other agencies. In response, CJ ENM issued an apology. Following the news, Lee revealed on Instagram and on PD Note the poor conditions she and other contestants worked under.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1994 (1994-07-04): Birth of Lee Hae-in (singer) — South Korean singer, creative director, and actress known for her journey through survival shows.
2. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In early 2016, Lee participated in Mnet's reality show Produce 101.
3. 2017: 2017 Milestone — On March 26, 2017, Lee revealed that she had left HYWY Entertainment due to panic disorder.
4. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, following the Mnet vote manipulation investigation, Lee's father alleged through her fan site that CJ ENM suggested during her audition that she sign with their subsidiary agency to ensure that she would be able to debut after elimination, and she had done so out of fear of not being accepted into Idol School.
5. 2020: 2020 Milestone — She debuted as a soloist on November 17, 2020 with the release of "Santa Lullaby (We Used To Sing)".
6. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In December 2024, she signed a contract with DOD and will manage the group, Close Your Eyes.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Hae-in (singer)

True or False: “Did Lee Hae-in debut as a soloist immediately after leaving the group I.B.I?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She debuted as a soloist in 2020, but she was previously a member of the project group I.B.I which disbanded in late 2016.

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