ArtistP Nation
Beni
Beni (베니), born Kang Hanbit (강한빛) on December 23, 2008, is the Dance Captain and youngest member (maknae) of Baby DONT Cry (베이비돈크라이), the first girl group under P Nation. She was unveiled as the fourth and final member on June 13, 2025.
Beni's road to debut was one of the longest in the group. She first passed P Nation's final audition round in February 2019, at just ten years old, and trained under the company for approximately six to seven years before debuting at sixteen. She also attended Ib Music Academy in Iksan during her childhood. Her first audition song was "Count on Me" by Connie Talbot, a performance that reflected her lifelong passion for singing. Her MBTI type is INTJ -- methodical, goal-driven, and unable to function without making plans. Beni describes herself as the "Baby Tiger" of the group, and her nickname Olmang (All-Rounder Maknae) was coined to recognize how confidently she handles vocal, dance, and full performance responsibilities despite being the youngest. Her representative emoji is a tiger (🐯).
Beni participated in Baby DONT Cry's pre-debut single "Bet You'll Regret It" (June 16, 2025) and debuted on June 23, 2025 with the single album F Girl. She serves as Dance Captain for the group. After the release of "I Dont Care" (November 19, 2025), the group's first mini album AFTER CRY was released on March 24, 2026, with pre-release single "Shapeshifter" on March 11, 2026.
1 articles4 creditsDebut: June 23, 2025South Korean
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Discography
2026
AFTER CRYMini Album
MemberBaby DONT Cry
2026
ShapeshifterSingle
MemberBaby DONT Cry
2025
I Dont CareSingle
MemberBaby DONT Cry
Other Credits
2025
F GirlSingle Album
MemberBaby DONT Cry
Fans Also Ask
Who is Beni from Baby DONT Cry?
Beni (베니), born Kang Hanbit (강한빛) on December 23, 2008, is the Dance Captain and maknae (youngest member) of Baby DONT Cry (베이비돈크라이), P Nation's first girl group. She was revealed as the fourth member on June 13, 2025 and debuted with the group on June 23, 2025 with the single album F Girl.
Is Beni the youngest member of Baby DONT Cry?
Yes. Beni (Kang Hanbit, 강한빛), born December 23, 2008, is the youngest member and maknae of Baby DONT Cry. She debuted at age 16, making her the group's youngest by over a year. Despite being the maknae, she holds the role of Dance Captain, and her nickname Olmang means 'All-Rounder Maknae.'
What does Beni mean in Baby DONT Cry?
Beni's stage name does not carry a specific Korean or English meaning as a word, but her nickname Olmang (올망) was given to reflect her all-rounder capabilities as the youngest member. She also calls herself the 'Baby Tiger' of the group, and her representative emoji is a tiger (🐯). Her full birth name is Kang Hanbit (강한빛), meaning 'bright light.'
How long did Beni train before debuting with Baby DONT Cry?
Beni passed P Nation's final audition round in February 2019 at approximately ten years old and trained under the company for six to seven years before debuting on June 23, 2025. She also attended Ib Music Academy in Iksan during her childhood. Her first audition performance was 'Count on Me' by Connie Talbot.
What is Baby DONT Cry's AFTER CRY mini album?
AFTER CRY is Baby DONT Cry's first mini album, released on March 24, 2026. The pre-release single Shapeshifter dropped on March 11, 2026. The EP follows the group's debut single F Girl (June 2025) and first digital single I Dont Care (November 2025). Beni participates as vocalist and Dance Captain across the project.
