NewJeans member Haerin has achieved the 2nd position in the highly competitive Star Ranking ‘Star Idol Female Ranking’ poll.
Haerin solidified her second-place standing with an impressive 9,293 votes in the 234th Star Ranking ‘Star Idol Female Ranking’ vote, which took place from 3:01 PM on the 16th to 3:00 PM on the 23rd.
Red Velvet’s Irene claimed the top spot, maintaining her lead with a significant 14,601 votes. Following closely behind Haerin, Oh My Girl’s YooA secured third place with 2,502 votes. Iconic Girls’ Generation members YoonA (2,308 votes) and Yuri (2,244 votes) also made it into the top ranks.
Meanwhile, NewJeans faced internal challenges, including a widely reported conflict with their agency, ADOR, following a contract termination notice in 2024. Despite this, members Haerin and Hyein reportedly rejoined the agency last November, with Hanni also returning to the group by the end of December. Discussions regarding Minji’s return to ADOR are said to be ongoing.
Star Ranking is a popular fan-driven voting system where enthusiasts directly cast their votes for their favorite celebrities, influencing their standing. Participants who vote via mobile devices can receive an official voting certificate, and top-ranking stars are awarded various special benefits.
Achieving the coveted first place for four consecutive weeks earns a star a prominent feature in outdoor billboard advertisements. Furthermore, dedicated fans of these consistently top-ranked stars can actively participate in supporting the outdoor billboard advertisement video. Suggestions and fan support inquiries can be directed to the official Star News email at star@mtstarnews.com.
