FIRST READ · MON 7 AM ETTHE WEEKEND LEXICON · SAT 9 AM ETNARIN
- Stage name
- NARIN
- Birth name
- Na Rin
- Born
- Aug. 15, 2007
- Hometown
- Seoul, South Korea
- Position
- Main Rapper, Main Vocalist
- Agency
- THEBLACKLABEL
- Debut
- 2024
- Generation
- 5th gen
NARIN is one of five members of MEOVV, the first girl group from Teddy Park's THEBLACKLABEL, which debuted in September 2024 with "MEOW". She works as a vocalist, rapper and performer, and by 2026 she has writing credits on the group's newer material. Her audition song, a Billie Eilish track, showed a taste for restrained, close-sounding vocals over big belting. The group's first EP went Platinum in Korea, and its second EP, BITE NOW, set a new first-week high. In her own words, the group has moved from a single chic black-cat image toward a wider, more colorful identity.
Where they grew up
One profile says NARIN grew up in Seoul and went to school in the Sinsa and Apgujeong area (page 6). She spent years in training before joining THEBLACKLABEL's lineup, building a mix of vocal strength, rap delivery and language ability (page 6). That profile says her audition piece was Billie Eilish's "idontwannabeyouanymore" (page 6). She was revealed on August 29, 2024, as the fifth and last member introduced before debut (page 6). Page 1 notes the five members were chosen by Teddy Park and were essentially strangers when they began training together. Page 5 shows she introduces herself as Lyn.
Birth details: cvmsekai.com
In their own words
“When we first debuted, our image was strongly associated with that of chic and aloof black cats. But through this EP, we've tried to show a wider range of charms — like multicolored cats with diverse personalities.”
“While preparing for the EP, I believe we were inspired the most by each other.”
“Our look was very chic at first,”
- Lauryn Hill Teen Vogue cites her soulful storytelling as an influence on NARIN. teenvogue.com
- Amy Winehouse Teen Vogue cites her raw vulnerability as an influence on NARIN. teenvogue.com
- BLACKPINK A fan profile says NARIN has named the group as an influence, with Jennie often named as her bias. cvmsekai.com
- Billie Eilish She chose a Billie Eilish song for her audition, according to a fan profile. cvmsekai.com
Timeline
- 2024Revealed as fifth MEOVV member
THEBLACKLABEL introduced NARIN on August 29, 2024, as the last member announced before debut.
- 2024Debut with "MEOW"
- 2024Favourite Rising Artist at MAMA
The group won the award at the 2024 Mnet Asian Music Awards, the biggest achievement noted in the ELLE piece.
- 2025Opening for Taeyang in Seoul
MEOVV opened for Taeyang in Seoul early in 2025, according to Teen Vogue.
- 2025"HANDS UP" and MY EYES OPEN VVIDE
The group released the baile funk influenced "HANDS UP" and then their first EP in May 2025, moving to brighter and more colorful visuals.
- 2025EP certified Platinum and charted on Billboard
MY EYES OPEN VVIDE earned a KMCA Platinum certification in October 2025 and peaked at No. 4 on Billboard's World Albums chart.
- 2025LeeMujin Service appearance
In November 2025 she performed "BURNING UP" and several covers, including a classic Korean ballad, on the show.
- 2026BITE NOW EP
The second EP came out in June 2026 and gave the group a new first-week sales high. She is credited as a writer on tracks from this period.
- 2026GO HARD single album
Released October 12, 2026, with all five members writing together during the sessions.
Latest
- GO HARD single album
MEOVV released the single album GO HARD, with all five members taking part in the songwriting sessions, and promoted it with interviews in October 2026.
sweetyhigh.com - BITE NOW EPblog.paysable.com
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- thefader.com: The Opener: MEOVV were born chic
- elle.com.sg: Exclusive: MEOVV Is Back With Their First EP MY EYES OPEN VVIDE
- blog.paysable.com: MEOVV Review: Teddy's First Girl Group 8 Years After ...
- sweetyhigh.com: MEOVV Interview: Making 'GO HARD' and Writing Together
- teenvogue.com: Meet MEOVV, Rising K-pop Stars With a Co-Sign From Rosé
- cvmsekai.com: Narin MEOVV Profile: Career, Facts and BITE NOW
Last researched Nov. 12, 2026