Recently, one friend of HAERIN from middle school took to an online community and shared the NewJeans member's old photo.
![NewJeans HAERIN](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20220823/201694561_700.jpg)
![NewJeans HAERIN](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20220823/201694562_700.jpg)
The friend wrote, "HAERIN was so famous in school for being pretty since our first year in middle school. As I got close to her, I found out that she was the purest, the most friendly person I had ever seen."
She continued, "HAERIN did not curse at all. She only said pretty things quietly, smiled, and said things were okay even when she is in a situation where she might feel bad."
![NewJeans HAERIN](https://img.sbs.co.kr/newimg/news/20220823/201694560_700.jpg)
HAERIN's friend wrapped up her post by saying, "HAERIN, please remember that everyone that used to know you are wishing you all the best. Good luck, and we love you!"
(Credit= ADOR, Nate Pann)
(SBS Star)