Raina Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Songs, Boyfriend

Oh Hye-rin, professionally known as Raina, is a South Korean singer best known as a former member of the After School Girl group and its sub-unit, Orange Caramel.

She joined After School in November 2009 and gained recognition for her powerful vocals.

In October 2014, she made her solo debut, further showcasing her musical versatility.

Throughout her career, Raina has collaborated with various artists, including San E.

After departing from Pledis Entertainment in 2019, she signed with Aer Music in 2021 to continue her career as a solo artist.

Profile

• Full Name: Oh Hye Rin
• Stage Name: Raina
• Born: May 7, 1989
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Ulsan, South Korea.
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: South Korean singer
• Height: 1.65 m
• Parent: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

Oh Hye-rin was born on May 7, 1989, in Ulsan, South Korea. While details about her parents remain undisclosed, she has a younger brother who is three years her junior. Raina displayed a strong passion for music from an early age, which later guided her career path.

She pursued her education at Howon University, where she likely refined her vocal abilities and musical expertise. Her academic background contributed to her development as a singer, allowing her to establish herself in the K-pop industry. Raina is of South Korean ethnicity, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Raina pursued her passion for music by attending SM Academy and auditioning for JYP Entertainment. Before her debut, she was a barista and competed in Superstar K, a popular South Korean audition program. Her dedication to music and distinctive vocal abilities eventually led her to join Pledis Entertainment, where she trained before making her official debut.

Raina debuted as a member of After School in November 2009 with the hit single Because of You, which topped the Gaon Digital Chart and earned multiple awards. She quickly gained recognition as one of K-pop’s strongest vocalists. In June 2010, she became part of Orange Caramel’s sub-unit, known for its playful and vibrant concepts.

Their debut song, Magic Girl, became a fan favourite, solidifying the sub-unit’s popularity. Beyond her group activities, Raina demonstrated her songwriting skills by contributing lyrics to After School’s Love Love Love and Orange Caramel’s Still….

In 2014, Raina embarked on a solo career with the release of You End, And Me from her album Reset. That same year, she collaborated with rapper San E on A Midsummer Night’s Sweetness, a chart-topping hit.

She continued her solo journey with singles like I Don’t Know (2015) and Sugar and Me (2016); another successful collaboration with San E. Raina also lent her vocals to various drama soundtracks, including Lookout (2017) and Your Honor (2018).

After leaving Pledis Entertainment in 2019, she focused on independent projects and signed with Aer Music in 2021. As of 2025, Raina remains an influential figure in the industry, known for her versatility across genres and emotional connection with listeners.

Awards and Nominations

After School Awards:

• Gaon Chart Music Awards: Won “Song of the Year” for “Because of You” (2010).
• Melon Music Awards: Won “Netizen Popularity Award” (2010).
• Mnet Asian Music Awards: Nominated for “Best Female Group” (2010).
• Seoul Music Awards: Won “Bonsang” (2010).

Orange Caramel Awards:

• Melon Music Awards: Nominated for “Hot Trend Award” (2011).
• Mnet Asian Music Awards: Nominated for “Best Dance Performance Female Group” (2011)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @raina_57
• Twitter handle: @raina57
• YouTube: I’m Raina

Personal Life

Oh, Hye-rin has not disclosed any information about her relationship status or spouse. She has focused on her music career and personal projects. While she has shared her ideal type—favouring unique individuals with charming smiles—details about her past or current relationships remain private.

Discography

Single Albums

• Reset (2014)
• Loop (2017)

Singles

• “A Midsummer Night’s Sweetness” (with San E) (2014)
• “You End, And Me” (feat. Kanto) (2014)
• “Don’t Know” (2015)
• “Sugar and Me” (with San E) (2016)
• “Loop” (feat. Aron of NU’EST) (2017)
• “It’s Okay” (2018)
• “Ann” (2020)
• “Piggyback Ride” (with Nada) (2020)
• “tantara” (with Nada & Soyul) (2020)
• “Winter Fantasy” (with Dalsooobin, Sera, Gayoung, Soyul, Nada & Jung Yujin) (2020)
• “Can We Break Up?” (with Junggigo) (2021)
• “Finale” (with Sera, Dalsooobin, Gayoung, Soyul, Nada & Jung Yujin) (2021)
• “We Are The One” (with Sera, Dalsooobin, Gayoung, Soyul, Nada & Jung Yujin) (2021)
• “A Midsummer Night’s Sweetness: Summer Again” (with San E) (2021)
• “Morning Aroma” (2022)
• “Just like us back then” (2023)

Net Worth

Oh, Hye-rin’s net worth and financial status remain undisclosed, as no publicly available information regarding her earnings is available.

However, given her successful career as a South Korean singer, both as a member of After School and as a solo artist, she has likely accumulated wealth through music sales, performances, and collaborations. Specific financial details, however, remain unknown.