Ruka (Baby Monster) Biodata, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Boyfriend, Net Worth & More
Ruka (born 20 March 2002, Age: 21 years old) is a member of the Korean girl group BABYMONSTER, under YG Entertainment. She made her debut with the group on November 27, 2023, with their first studio album, The Album. She is the main dancer and main rapper of the group, as well as one of the first female Japanese idols to debut under YG Entertainment, along with fellow member, Asa.
Early Life and Birthday
Ruka was born on March 20, 2002, in Japan. Her full name is Kawai Ruka (河井瑠花). She has been dancing since she was six years old, and specializes in hip-hop. She was a former member of the Japanese girl group, Shibu3 Project, which disbanded in 2018. She also starred in Ueda Atsumi’s “Happy Halloween!” music video in 2017.
Career
She joined YG Entertainment in 2018, after passing the audition with “Top Off” by DJ Khaled (ft. JAY Z, Future, Beyoncé). She trained for four years under the agency, and was the last member to be officially revealed for BABYMONSTER, on February 6, 2023. She was introduced on February 9, 2023, with the representative emoji of a baby dinosaur.
She participated in the pre-debut single “DREAM”, which was released on May 14, 2023, and the collaboration single “Ice Cream” with Selena Gomez, which was released on August 28, 2023. She also co-wrote and co-composed the song “Batter Up”, which was released as the second track of The Album.
Ruka Wiki/Bio
| Name | Ruka |
| Full name | Kawai Ruka |
| Birth date | March 20, 2002 |
| Age | 21 years old |
| Birthplace | Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 164/165 cm (5’5″) |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| MBTI type | I–J |
| Position | Main dancer, main rapper |
| Group | BABYMONSTER |
| Agency | YG Entertainment |
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| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
| Net worth | $1 million (estimated) |
Height, Weight & Physical Appearance
She is a member of the Korean girl group BABYMONSTER, under YG Entertainment. She is the main dancer and main rapper of the group, as well as one of the first female Japanese idols to debut under YG Entertainment, along with fellow member, Asa.
Her most identifying features are her short black hair and blue eyes tied up with a ribbon, usually a blue one. With her ribbon off, her hair is a voluminous layered bob. She has a womanly figure that belies her youthful appearance. Although she admits her figure isn’t as filled out as Chizuru’s, she is described as having a sizable bosom and long, slender legs. She is considered very attractive, often comparatively with Chizuru by the male characters, and tends to gather a lot of attention when in public.
According to various sources, her height is 164/165 cm (5’5″) and her weight is 45 kg Her zodiac sign is Pisces and her MBTI type is I–J.
Parents & Siblings
She was born on March 20, 2002, in Japan. Her full name is Kawai Ruka (河井瑠花). She has been dancing since she was six years old, and specializes in hip-hop. She was a former member of the Japanese girl group, Shibu3 Project, which disbanded in 2018. She also starred in Ueda Atsumi’s “Happy Halloween!” music video in 2017
She has not publicly revealed any information about her parents or siblings. She is currently focused on her career and group activities. She has expressed her gratitude to her fans for their support and love
Boyfriend & Relationship
Ruka does not have a real boyfriend, but she has a trial relationship with Kazuya Kinoshita, the main protagonist of the manga and anime series Kanojo, Okarishimasu. She met him while working as a rental girlfriend, a part-time job where she pretended to be someone’s girlfriend for a fee. She fell in love with him after he saved her from falling down the stairs, and she confirmed it with a heart rate monitor on her smartphone. She later confessed her feelings to him and asked him to date her.
However, Kazuya was already in love with another rental girlfriend, Chizuru Ichinose, who was also Ruka’s rival and frenemy. Kazuya agreed to date her only as a trial, hoping to break up with her later. Ruka, however, was determined to make him hers and constantly tried to get closer to him and show her affection. She also tried to expose his rental relationship with Chizuru and make him realize that Chizuru did not have feelings for him.
Ruka’s relationship with Kazuya is complicated and often strained. Kazuya feels guilty for lying to her and not reciprocating her feelings, but he also cares for her as a friend and does not want to hurt her. She is aware that Kazuya loves Chizuru, but she hopes that he will eventually change his mind and choose her. She is jealous of Chizuru and sometimes acts selfishly and possessively towards Kazuya. She is also insecure and afraid that he will leave her.
Despite their difficulties, she and Kazuya have some moments of genuine connection and understanding. Ruka supports Kazuya’s dream of becoming a movie producer and helps him with his crowdfunding project. Kazuya appreciates her kindness and enthusiasm and tries to make her happy. They also share some hobbies and interests, such as watching movies and playing video games.
Interest & Hobbies
She is fluent in Japanese, Korean, and English. She enjoys doing pilates and drinking milk as part of her morning routine. She has dimples and can reach very high octaves easily. She is a person with many charms and is very invested in dance. She dances in her dorm in her free time. One of the dance instructors, LEEJUNG, praised her for her long experience and understanding of dance. YG Entertainment’s former CEO even claimed that she was so good that he had never critiqued her dancing.
Ruka is close friends with Asa, the other Japanese member of BABYMONSTER. They often communicate in Japanese and share their culture with the other members. She is also close with Pharita, the Thai member of the group. They share a room in the dorm and have similar tastes in music and fashion.
She has not publicly revealed any information about her family or boyfriend. She is currently focused on her career and group activities. She has expressed her gratitude to her fans for their support and love.
Net Worth
Her net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, as of 2023. She earns money from her activities as a member of BABYMONSTER, as well as from endorsements, appearances, and royalties. She has endorsed brands such as Adidas, Samsung, and Moonshot.
Achievements
She has achieved many milestones with BABYMONSTER, such as:
- Debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200 with The Album, the highest-charting female Korean album and the highest-charting album by an all-female group since Danity Kane’s Welcome to the Dollhouse (2008).
- Selling over one million copies of The Album in South Korea, becoming the best-selling album by a female act in the country at the time and the first in the chart’s history to surpass one million sales.
- Becoming the fifth best-selling album worldwide in pure sales in 2020, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
- Winning several awards, such as the Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Female Group, the Melon Music Award for Artist of the Year, and the Golden Disc Award for Album of the Year.
Ruka is a member of the Korean girl group BABYMONSTER, under YG Entertainment. She is the main dancer and main rapper of the group, as well as one of the first female Japanese idols to debut under YG Entertainment. She debuted with the group on November 27, 2023, with their first studio album, The Album.
She is fluent in Japanese, Korean, and English, and has been dancing since she was six years old. She is close friends with Asa and Pharita, the other foreign members of the group. She has not publicly revealed any information about her family or boyfriend.
She has a net worth of around $1 million, and has achieved many milestones with BABYMONSTER, such as debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200, selling over one million copies of The Album in South Korea, and becoming the fifth best-selling album worldwide in pure sales in 2020.
