SANA
Origins & Roots Born on December 29, 1996, in Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan, Minatozaki Sana grew up as an only child in a supportive family environment. From an early age, she displayed an outgoing personality and a natural flair for performance,…
Nationality American-Japanese
Sakura
Origins & Roots Born on March 19, 1998, in Kagoshima City, Japan, Miyawaki Sakura grew up with a deep appreciation for the arts. Inspired after listening to opera with her mother and attending musical school from a young age, she…
Ruka
Origins & Roots Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, Ruka discovered an early and profound passion for movement, stepping into a dance studio at the tender age of six. Raised in a supportive environment, her relentless dedication to hip-hop choreography laid…
Riu Domura
Origins & Roots Riu Domura was born on January 12, 1998, on the serene Awaji Island in Hyogo, Japan. Growing up surrounded by natural beauty, his early life was grounded in a quiet provincial setting far removed from the bustling…
Rio
Origins & Roots Born on February 4, 2002, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Hanabashi Rio displayed an innate passion for performance and movement from an early age. Growing up with an intense drive for artistic expression, she dedicated her formative…
Rima (NiziU)
Origins & Roots Born into an artistic and prominent family in Tokyo, Japan, Rima was exposed to the entertainment and business spheres from her earliest days. With a father renowned as a top Japanese rapper and a mother rooted in…
Riku
Origins & Early Roots Born in the historic and culturally rich city of Kyoto, Japan, Oe Riku grew up with a vibrant and expressive personality. From a young age, she displayed an active spirit, engaging in athletics such as karate…
RIIZE
Origins & Roots Formed under the prestigious umbrella of SM Entertainment, RIIZE burst onto the international music scene with a concept deeply rooted in growth and realization. Combining the words ‘Rise’ and ‘Realize,’ the group was envisioned as a dynamic…
NiziU
Origins & Roots Formed through the rigorous survival reality television series ‘Nizi Project’, NiziU emerged as a groundbreaking collaboration between JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment. The group’s name symbolizes various individuals carrying diverse colors—much like a rainbow—coming together as…