Oh Ha-young
Oh Ha-young (오하영), known as Hayoung, entered Apink as the group's maknae, but her career arc has always suggested more than a youngest-member tag. Since debuting in April 2011, she has grown into a distinct part of Apink's sound and image, balancing the group's softer legacy with a more mature solo identity that surfaced clearly once the members began expanding outside the original company structure.
That solo side became official with the 2019 EP Oh!, a release that let Hayoung step forward with her own voice after years of group activity, variety work, and acting appearances. She also contributed as a lyricist inside Apink's ecosystem, which matters because it frames her as more than a visual or age-position figure. Hayoung has been part of the group's creative durability, not just its lineup continuity.
In 2026, Hayoung remains in Apink's current five-member formation under With US Entertainment, helping carry the group through its 15th anniversary era with 15th Season and The Origin : Apink. That phase works because members like Hayoung aged with the audience instead of getting frozen in debut-era expectations. Her page matters for that reason. She represents the version of Apink that learned how to stay current without pretending time never passed.
