Ruka

Korean: 루카

Hometown:

Okayama

Country:

Japan

Full name:

Kawai Ruka

Native name:

河井瑠花

Birthday:

Mar 20, 2002

Age:

22 years old

Height:

5'5" (165 cm)

Group (2023-present):

BABYMONSTER

Introduction

Ruka (可愛いルカ) is a Japanese rapper and dancer under YG Entertainment. She debuted as a member of the girl group BABYMONSTER on November 27, 2023 with the digital single "Batter Up".

Before becoming a YG Entertainment trainee, Ruka used to be a Japanese idol. As one of the founding members of the Japanese idol group Shibu3 project, Ruka made her debut on March 26, 2017, as a member of the Blue Class. In 2018, she eventually departed the group.

YG Entertainment:

Jun 1, 2018-present

Platinum Production:

Mar 26, 2017-Jun 1, 2018

Debut:

Mar 26, 2017

Current state:

active

Active years:

2017-2018,2023-present

Zodiac-sign:

Pisces

Language(s):

English, Korean, Japanese

Training period:

5 years

MBTI:

ISTJ

kpopping rank:

274th

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Fun facts

1

Along with Asa, Ruka is one of the first Japanese female idols to debut under YG Entertainment.

2

One of the dance instructors, LEEJUNG, praised Ruka for her dance experience and understanding. The former CEO of YG Entertainment was so impressed by her skills that he never felt the need to advise her on dancing.

3

She has a strong passion for dance and is an excellent dancer.

4

She appeared in the “Happy Halloween!” MV by Ueda Atsumi.

5

She sang DJ Khaled’s “Top Off” featuring JAY Z, Future, and Beyoncé during her audition.

6

Ruka gets easily scared.