Stage Name: Yaebin
Real Name: Kang Yae Bin
Group: Pristin and Hinapia
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist
Birthday: October 19, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Libra
II. Career
I. 2016: Produce 101
In 2016, Yaebin participated in Mnet's survival television show, Produce 101 along with other five trainees from her agency, Pledis Entertainment. She was eliminated in episode 10 after ranking 29th place.
II. 2017–2019: PRISTIN
In 2017, Pledis announced Yaebin, under the stage name Rena, as a member of PRISTIN, which debuted on March 21, 2017.
In 2018, the agency formed PRISTIN's first sub-unit, PRISTIN V, with her being one of its members. They debuted on May 28 with the single album, "Like a V".
On May 24, 2019, it was announced by Pledis that PRISTIN was officially disbanding after almost two years without activity. It was also announced that 7 out of 10 members had not renewed their contracts with the agency, Rena being one of them.
III. 2019–2020: HINAPIA
On October 20, 2019, it was confirmed by OSR Entertainment that she, alongside four former PRISTIN members have all signed with the agency and are preparing for debuting in a new girl group together called HINAPIA alongside one more trainee. The group debuted on November 3, with the digital single album "New Start" and its title track "Drip".
On August 21, 2020, it was announced by OSR Entertainment that, due to the company's difficult situation after the COVID-19 pandemic, the members agreed to terminate their contracts and disbanding the group after only 9 months. Through her social media accounts, Yaebin published a letter thanking fans for the support she has received since she was a member of PRISTIN, until now, and asked them to continue supporting both her and the other members in their future individual activities
III. Yaebin Facts
– Her hometown is Ilsan, South Korea.
– She attended DreamVocal Vocal Academy.
– Yaebin lived in the Philippines for a few years.
– She became a trainee in 2011.
– Before auditioning for Pledis, Yaebin auditioned for TS Entertainment in 2012.
– She is a former Pristin member under the stage name Rena.
– She is good at memorizing lyrics really fast.
– She can play the piano, the drums and the guitar.
– She can speak English.
– Yaebin went viral for her funny Q&A responses on Instagram (she was featured in a lot of articles).
– Her hobby is watching videos of the international pop artists.
– Her favorite food is Ramen.
– She was a participant of “Show Me The Money 4”, but was eliminated in the 2nd round.
– She was a backup dancer in Orange Caramel’s “My Copycat” MV.
– She appeared in Seventeen’s “Mansae” MV.
– Yaebin’s role model is Lee Hyori.
– She participated in Produce 101 and her final rank was 29th.
