| Ruka Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 45 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 20, 2002 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Ruka is a Japanese singer, rapper, musician, dancer, and performer who debuted as a founding member of the Japanese girl group Shibu3 Project and later became a trainee under YG Entertainment. She is also known as a member of the South Korean girl group BabyMonster (also known as Baemon) formed by YG Entertainment.
Born Name
Kawai Ruka
Nick Name
Ruka
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Japan
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Rapper, Musician, Dancer, Performer
Manager
Ruka has been signed with –
- YG Entertainment
- Platinum Production (Former) (2017-2018)
Genre
K-pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
YG Entertainment
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
45 kg or 99 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Ruka is of Japanese descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Dimpled smile
Ruka Facts
- She is a former member of the Japanese girl group Shibu3 Project.
- In 2018, Ruka joined YG Entertainment.
- YG Entertainment trademarked the names BabyMonster (one of many group names initially considered for Blackpink) and Baemon (a syllabic abbreviation of the former) in January 2020. Various media outlets have since used both names.
- Ruka’s BabyMonster bandmates have been Chiquita, Haram, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, and Rora.
- BabyMonster has been formed with a “high-teen” image different from the label’s prior female acts and it has been called an “all-rounder” group with its members labeled as “elites” by the public and media alike.
- The group BabyMonster tied with Ive among others in the 9th spot in a survey conducted by the entertainment business magazine JoyNews24 about the “Most Anticipated Artist of Late 2021 and 2022”.
- Ruka enjoys dancing and specializes in hip-hop dance. She started dancing at the age of 6.
- On February 6, 2023, she was officially revealed as BabyMonster 7th member.
- Along with fellow BabyMonster bandmate Asa, Ruka would become one of the first female Japanese idols to debut under YG Entertainment.
- She drinks milk as part of her morning routine.
- Ruka enjoys doing pilates.
- She is multilingual and speaks Japanese, Korean, and English.
Featured Image by BabyMonster / Instagram
