Ex-Predebut NJZ (NewJeans) Member Gains Attention for Stunning Looks

Harada Rin (Harin) sparks debate over alleged NJZ predebut lineup

Japanese model and former trainee Harada Rin, aka Harin, is gaining traction online after claims surfaced she was once part of NJZ’s (formerly NewJeans) predebut lineup.

Netizens are split as images of her circulate, highlighting her striking visuals. However, controversy arose because many feel her mature look doesn’t fit NJZ’s youthful vibe.

Harin would have been the oldest member and the only Japanese member, breaking the K-pop rookie group’s all-Korean dynamic. This has fueled debate about her position in the group.

Fans recall rumors that NJZ was originally going to have six members but reduced to five after Min Hee Jin reportedly consulted a shaman, who warned one member brought “bad fortune.”

Quotes from netizens on Nate Pann:

“They were originally going to have six members, but Min Hee Jin supposedly asked a shaman and was told one member had bad fortune, so they cut it down to five. LOL”

“She’s gorgeous, but compared to the NewJeans members, she looks way more mature.”

“She’s really stunning, but she doesn’t give off that NewJeans vibe. She’s beautiful, but she just doesn’t have that unique NewJeans feel.”

Harin’s claims about joining NJZ have since been deleted, adding to the heated discussion online. Whether she was truly cut or simply a rumor remains a hot topic among netizens.

Fans continue to monitor the situation, debating what might have been if Harin remained in the final lineup.