Lee Naeun, or more known by her stage name Naeun, is a South Korean singer and actress.
She is best recognized as a former member of April, before developing her solo career as an actress and appearing in drama series such as A-Teen (2018), A-Teen 2 (2019) and Extraordinary You (2019).
Contents
- 1 Career
- 2 Profile
- 3 Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance
- 4 Family
- 5 Boyfriend & Dating History
- 6 Net Worth
- 7 Controversies
- 8 Plastic Surgery
- 9 Facts
- 10 Drama Series
- 11 TV Shows
- 12 Awards
- 13 Nominations
- 14 Quotes
- 15 Pics of Naeun
- 16 FAQs
- 16.1 Who is Naeun?
- 16.2 Who is Naeun’s real name?
- 16.3 What makes Naeun famous?
- 16.4 Where is Naeun from?
- 16.5 How old is Naeun?
- 16.6 When does Naeun celebrate her birthday?
- 16.7 How tall is Naeun?
- 16.8 Who are Naeun’s parents?
- 16.9 Is Naeun married?
- 16.10 Who is Naeun’s ex-boyfriend?
- 16.11 How rich is Naeun?
- 16.12 What is Naeun’s nationality?
Career
Naeun initially didn’t make her career path to be an APRIL member.
She first joined JYP Entertainment as a trainee. After became a trainee, she then joined Sixteen, a survival show held by JYP x Mnet to form TWICE.
Unfortunately, she wasn’t well-qualified for the program. She then left JYP Entertainment and joined DSP Media as a trainee.
After doing 4 months of training, she then was revealed by the agency to be one of APRIL’s members on 9th February 2015.
The group then released the first mini-album called Dreaming on August 24, 2015, with the lead single called Dream Candy.
One year later, she debuted as an actress in a web drama title April Love. In 2017, Naeun then continued to appear in My Father is Strange.
Her career in acting then ventured into some bigger roles, such as A-TEEN (2018) and also Extraordinary You (2019).
Profile
- Real Name: Lee Na Eun (이나은)
- Stage Name: Naeun (나은)
- Nickname: The-Ruby-Naeun
- Birthday: May 5, 1999
- Birthplace: Daejeon, Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Nationality: South Korean
- Position: Rapper, Visual, Face of The Group, Vocalist
- Religion: –
- Profession: Singer, Rapper, Actress
- Education: Seoul School of Performing Arts
- Hobbies: Singing, Dancing
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- Instagram: @betterlee_0824
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- YouTube: –
Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance
- Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
- Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)
- Blood Type: B
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
- Body Measurements: –
- Shoe Size: 6.5 (US)
- Dress Size: –
Family
- Father: –
- Mother: –
- Brother: –
- Sister: –
Boyfriend & Dating History
Lee Kang In
In January 2024, Korean media outlet The Fact reported that Naeun is in relationship with Lee Kang In, a South Korean professional football player.
The reports also included the photos of their alleged date when he visited her house.
Her agency, Namoo Actors, denied the reports by stating that they were “only acquaintances.”
Net Worth
She has accumulated around $1 million to $5 million of net worth, according to multiple sources. She appears to earn most of her income through working as a singer and actress.
Controversies
Accused of Committing Bullying within Her Former Group
In 2020, some members of girl group April including Naeun were accused of bullying former member Lee Hyun Joo.
According to Lee Hyun Joo’s claims, the bullying had let her to leave the group just a year after they debuted.
All the accused members refuted the allegations. However, it caused Naeun to draw herself from her then-project, Taxi Driver drama series.
The group eventually disbanded in January 2022. In the same year, Naeun signed a contract under Namoo Actors and continued her acting career.
She made a return after two-year hiatus by appearing in drama series Flex X Cop (2024).
Plastic Surgery
There is no known information on whether she has undergone any cosmetic surgery to change her appearance.
Facts
- Before she became an APRIL member, she was a JYP Entertainment trainee.
- After Naeun failed to fulfill the qualifications for Sixteen, she left her agency.
- She became a cameo actress for a music video by GOT7, Stop Stop It.
- She first did acting when she acted for April Love, a web drama.
- 230mm is Naeun’s shoe measurement.
- She idolizes BLACKPINK.
- She made a good friendship with TWICE’s members, such as Tzuyu, Nayeon, and also Chaeyoung.
- When she left JYP and joined DSP Media, she just trained for approximately 4 months.
- Naeun became a supporting role actress in the drama Extraordinary You.
- She also acted in a web drama called A-Teen as Kim Hana.
- Naeun once hosted Inkigayo alongside NCT’s Jaehyun and MONSTA X’s Minhyuk.
- She is part of APRIL’s sub-unit, Naeun & Jinsol.
- The sub-unit then made Matter of Time in 2020.
- Naeun made a good friendship with Chaeyeon from IZ*ONE and Daisy from MOMOLAND.
- She is also a close friend of Weki Meki’s Doyeon.
- She once did a participation for a show called High School Meal King alongside Eun Ji Won from SECHSKIES and Moon Se Yoon.
- Among the other members, she’s very loud and hyperactive.
- Naeun is good at impression everything.
- She made a collaboration alongside Ravi from VIXX to release single called Rain.
- She became an MC for Get It Beauty alongside Oh Yeon Seo.
- Her ideal type is…
Drama Series
- Flex X Cop (SBS | 2024), as Celebrity
- Hip Hop King (SBS | 2019), as Song Ha Jin
- Extraordinary You (MBC | 2019), as Yeo Joo Da
- Modulove (tvN | 2017), as Na Eun
- My Father is Strange (KBS2 | 2017), as a drama staff
TV Shows
- 2020 SBS Gayo Daejeon (SBS ⏐ 2020), as herself (host)
- School Meal Restaurant (JTBC ⏐ 2020), as herself (host)
- Wannabe Ryan (KakaoTV ⏐ 2020), as herself (student teacher)
- Get It Beauty 2020 (OnStyle ⏐ 2020), as herself (main MC)
- Inkigayo (SBS ⏐ 2019-2021), as herself (host)
- High School Lunch Cook-off (tvN ⏐ 2019), as herself (host)
- One Night of Entertainment (SBS ⏐ 2018-2019), as herself (reporter)
- I Am an Actor (K-star ⏐ 2017), as herself (contestant)
Awards
- 2020 Brand of the Year Awards – Best Idol Actress
- 2019 V Live Awards – Favorite Web Series Actress – A-Teen 2
- 2019 Brand of the Year Awards – Best Idol Actress
Nominations
- 2019 MBC Drama Awards – Best New Actress – Extraordinary You
Quotes
“One of the things I look forward to the most is eating delicious midnight snacks.”
“I believe that if I work hard at the roles I am given, it will feel natural, like slipping on my favorite clothes.”
“I want to try a character who is refreshing like cider.”
Pics of Naeun
1. Her photoshoot is really cute
2. Naeun’s fashion can be our next inspiration
3. Peek-a-boo pose from Naeun
4. She is so gorgeous in all black outfits
5. Her visual is magnetic
FAQs
Who is Naeun?
She is a South Korean singer and actress.
Who is Naeun’s real name?
Her real name is Lee Na Eun (이나은)
What makes Naeun famous?
She’s famous as a former member of April, before developing her solo career as an actress and appearing in drama series such as A-Teen (2018), A-Teen 2 (2019) and Extraordinary You (2019).
Where is Naeun from?
She was born in Daejeon, Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea.
How old is Naeun?
She was born in 1999, and she is 25 years old as of 2024.
When does Naeun celebrate her birthday?
She celebrates on the 5th of every May.
How tall is Naeun?
Her height is [in inches] or [in cm]
Who are Naeun’s parents?
She did not reveal the names of her father and mother.
Is Naeun married?
She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.
Who is Naeun’s ex-boyfriend?
Her ex-boyfriend is not known. However, she used to be rumored to date Lee Kang In.
How rich is Naeun?
Her net worth is around $100 thousand to $1 million.
What is Naeun’s nationality?
Her nationality is South Korean.
Naeun is not just beautiful, but she is also very talented in acting, MC-ing, dancing, singing, and rapping. She is also a good person that makes everyone fall in love with her deeply.