Hanni (singer)
This Vietnamese-Australian vocalist became an instant K-pop sensation, bringing a fresh, relaxed authenticity to the global phenomenon of NewJeans.
Born 2004 (age 22)·Australian singer·Birthday: October 6·Generation Z
Biography
Hanni Pham represents the new, borderless face of K-pop. Born in Melbourne to Vietnamese parents, she grew up immersed in both Western pop and the intricate world of Korean entertainment. At 13, she auditioned for HYBE's labels in Australia, eventually moving to Seoul to train under ADOR, a subsidiary led by veteran producer Min Hee-jin. When NewJeans debuted in 2022 with no traditional pre-release hype, the shock was immediate. Hanni, as a main vocalist, stood out with her crystalline tone and effortless stage presence, embodying the group's youthful, Y2K-inspired aesthetic. Fluent in English, Vietnamese, and Korean, she connects naturally with international fans, helping propel NewJeans' songs to the top of charts worldwide. More than just a skilled performer, Hanni symbolizes the genre's expanding reach, proving that the heart of a K-pop star can beat from anywhere on the map.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Hanni was born in 2004, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Hanni Was Born
The biggest hits of 2004
#1 Movie
Shrek 2
Best Picture
Million Dollar Baby
#1 TV Show
American Idol
Hanni's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2004Born
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2009Started school
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2017Became a teenager
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Could drive
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2022Could vote
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2025Turned 21
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 22 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a main vocalist and dancer of the South Korean girl group NewJeans under ADOR in July 2022.
- Performed on singles that achieved 'Perfect All-Kill' status on South Korean music charts, including 'Hype Boy' and 'OMG'.
- Became the first Vietnamese-born idol to debut under HYBE, one of the world's largest entertainment companies.
- Featured as a brand ambassador for major global fashion houses like Gucci shortly after her debut.
Did You Know?
She is fluent in three languages: English, Vietnamese, and Korean.
She played competitive soccer in Australia before becoming a K-pop trainee.
Her stage name 'Hanni' is derived from her given name, Pham Ngoc Han.
She was the first member of NewJeans to be revealed to the public prior to the group's debut.
“I want to show that an Australian-Vietnamese girl can make it in K-pop.”
