The shoot location was filled with squeals of delight when LAPILLUS’ maknae, Haeun, started working her poses in front of the camera for this Metro.Style cover shoot. At 13 (she will turn 14 this November), the K-pop idol has already mastered her angles, effortlessly switching from cute to fierce. No wonder people at the shoot were instantly smitten!

Age is truly just a number for this new-idol-on-the-block. As one of the youngest K-pop stars in the Korean entertainment scene, Haeun still has a whole lot of things to discover about herself, and she’s discovering them alongside her growth as an artist. Sweet and funny, she offers comfort and laughter to her LAPILLUS eonnies. When she starts to perform onstage, however, she transforms with her powerful presence.

LAPILLUS' Haeun in a dress by Yeen and mesh gloves by Lulu Minx Photography by Ria Regino

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- A natural-born performer, Haeun is passionate about dancing. The artist realized her love for the craft of dancing at only four. She then entered dance academies, and after gaining enough confidence to pursue a career related to dancing, Haeun began a round of auditions. Fortunately, she met someone from MLD Entertainment during one of those auditions, and it was a chance encounter that led to her getting a spot as a trainee for the company.@official.lapillus

- This LAPILLUS member credits SISTAR as her inspiration in pursuing a career in the K-pop industry. When she was a child, Haeun spent her time endlessly watching the girl group’s performances and dreaming that one day, like her idols, she'd also be able to perform in front of audiences. Fast forward to present, Haeun has turned her dream into reality, entertaining people with her fellow LAPILLUS members.@official.lapillus

- Like any artist, the idol had her fair share of difficulties in the beginning of her career as well. Haeun recalled her early days as a trainee, when their leader Shana would warn her about experiencing a creative slump. Initially, she didn’t believe it—how would she be in a slump if that fire for her passion is burning so bright?!Soon, though, there it was, knocking on her door. It was a very challenging time, Haeun admitted, but she’s grateful that her girls are there for her, offering their support this whole time. When the idol finally got over this obstacle, she returned back on track and debuted with LAPILLUS last June with their first single 'HIT YA!.'@official.lapillus

- Haeun is even more excited now, with the recently released mini album 'Girls’ Round Part. 1,” featuring the title track 'GRATATA.' Prior to the song’s launch, the group’s maknae told us, “It’s going to be more powerful than ‘HIT YA!’” She added that it’s fun and festive, too, and their performances are going to be extra strong; now that we’ve heard the song and seen the music video, we definitely agree with Haeun’s descriptions. “Chanty looks really good here,” she also quipped.Ria Regino

- LAPILLUS has been unstoppable since they debuted—training, rehearsing, performing, filming, and even going on their first international tour in the Philippines. When Haeun gets to squeeze in me-time, however, she knows better than to slack off. On her spare time, she still prefers honing her skills, improving her moves for their upcoming performances, or trying out new choreographies. Talk about dedication!Ria Regino

- She may be young, but this is exactly her edge and advantage. With her playful demeanor and steely determination, combined with killer talent, Haeun is, no doubt, an artist to watch for. She’s just starting to bloom, and her and LAPILLUS’ fans can look forward to the exciting ways this maknae will surprise and impress us all.Ria Regino

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LAPILLUS is a six-member multicultural girl group under MLD Entertainment, composed of members Shana (Japanese), Chanty, (Filipino-Argentinian), Bessie (Korean), Yue (Chinese-American), Seowon (Korean), and Haeun (Korean). The group debuted on June 20, 2022 with the digital single album HIT YA! LAPILLUS recently embarked on their first international tour with Manila, Philippines as their first stop. Fresh from that two-week tour, the girls made a comeback last September 22 via the EP Girl's Round Part. 1, featuring the lead single 'GRATATA.'

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Photography by Ria Regino

Sittings editors: Geolette Esguerra, Kate Paras-Santiago, and Grace Libero-Cruz

Creative direction by Chookie Cruz

Makeup by Yuna Choi

Hairstyling by Kyounghwa Woo

Lapillus' stylist: Yezi Kim

Fashion styling by Myrrh Lao To with associates Mack Bersalona, Josh Galang, and Mai Chua

Writers: Janelle Cabrera-Paraiso and Mariel Abanes

Videographers: CJ Reyes and Bria Cardenas

Shoot coordination: Red Dimaandal

Special thanks to Star Magic, Thess Gubi, Joanna Almario, and MLD Entertainment

Shot on location at Collab at Sheraton Manila