Gamer & Webtoon Enthusiast: Racing Model Ban Ha-ri Captivates Fans with 'Homebody' Charm

Racing model Ban Ha-ri, a rookie in her second year, is gaining attention for her unique fan love and surprising charm.

At the 2025 O-NE Super Race Championship grid walk held at the Everland Speedway in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Ban Ha-ri received the most flashes with her fairy-like appearance and friendly demeanor. Fans lined up to take photos with her.

Affiliated with MissDica, Ban Ha-ri has emerged as a rising star, surpassing 50,000 Instagram followers in just two years since her debut. She revealed her past career as a nurse, stating, "I started this job through a friend's introduction, but the aspect of wanting to do it myself was stronger," expressing her affection for modeling.

The 164cm-tall Ban Ha-ri highlighted her diverse styling as her key charm point. "Communicating with fans is the biggest appeal," she said, adding, "The car engines are also attractive, and the excitement of watching the race on the circuit is incredible."

Known by the cute nickname 'Haribo,' Ban Ha-ri explained its origin: "It's because the jelly name 'Haribo' is like a cute gummy bear, and it sounds similar to my name, 'Ha-ri.'"

She named Song Ju-a, who is also active as a cosplay model, as her role model. "I'm also interested in cosplay, so I consider her my role model," Ban Ha-ri stated. When asked about a cosplay character she'd like to portray, she immediately replied, "An elf archer from an RPG game!"

Revealing a surprising side, Ban Ha-ri confessed, "I didn't go out much when I was younger," and "When I'm not working, I'm completely a 'homebody.'" Her hobbies include enjoying comic books and games at home, and she particularly enjoys webtoons in the martial arts and fantasy genres. Unlike her glamorous image on the circuit, she openly embraces her 'otaku' side, deeply immersed in games and webtoons off the track.

She also expressed her special affection for her agency, MissDica, stating her ambition: "I hope MissDica continues to grow, and I want us to achieve even greater success together." Among the most memorable gifts from fans, she mentioned a large print of her own photo, expressing gratitude for her supporters.

Having successfully transitioned from a nurse to a racing model, Ban Ha-ri is captivating fans with her stunning visuals and the unexpected charm of a 'homebody,' solidifying her status as a rising star.

Netizens are reacting positively, with comments like "Ban Ha-ri, you're so charming! I fell for you after seeing your photos," "From nurse to model, your story is fascinating," and "Cute like Haribo jelly, but a gamer nerd too? What a charmer!" showing their affection for her multifaceted appeal.