Profile
- Birth name
- Miyawaki Sakura
- Birthday
- 1998-03-19
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Height
- 163 cm
- Blood type
- A
- MBTI
- INTP
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Position
- —
- Groups
- LE SSERAFIM
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About
Short bio
Sakura (Miyawaki Sakura) of LE SSERAFIM profile: age, height, career history, IZ*ONE & HKT48 background, and 20+ verified fun facts about the Japanese K-pop idol.
Background
Miyawaki Sakura is a Japanese singer, actress, and idol best known as a member of LE SSERAFIM under Source Music. She first gained recognition in Japan as a top member of HKT48 and AKB48, where she became one of the most popular figures in the 48-group system. Her international fame grew after competing on Produce 48, where she ranked 2nd and debuted in IZONE. Following IZONE’s disbandment, Sakura returned to Korea and re-debuted in LE SSERAFIM in 2022, continuing her career as a global K-pop idol. In addition to music, she has experience in acting, writing, and beauty entrepreneurship.
Fun facts
- Sakura was born in Kagoshima City, Japan.
- Her full name is Miyawaki Sakura (宮脇 咲良).
- She has a younger brother who was born in 2010.
- Her parents were in their early 20s when she was born.
- Sakura attended Shigakukan Junior & Senior High School in Kagoshima.
- She later went to Fukuoka Prefectural Kurume High School but did not complete her studies there.
- She eventually graduated through a correspondence high school program.
- Sakura revealed that her Korean name is Kim Yoonah (김윤아).
- She joined HKT48 as a trainee in July 2011.
- In March 2012, she was promoted to Team H.
- Sakura later transferred to Team KIV in 2014.
- She also held a concurrent position in AKB48’s Team A from 2014 to 2017.
- Her highest ranking in the AKB48 Senbatsu elections was 3rd place.
- Sakura officially graduated from HKT48 on June 19, 2021.
- She competed on Produce 48 and ranked 2nd overall.
- During Produce 48, she served as the center for the theme song "NEKKOYA (Pick Me)".
- Sakura re-debuted in LE SSERAFIM in May 2022.
- On March 14, 2022, she signed a contract with Source Music.
- Before becoming an idol, she worked as a child actress.
- She appeared in the drama "Majisuka Gakuen 4".
- Sakura also acted in the horror miniseries "Crow’s Blood".
- She attended a musical school starting in 3rd grade.
- Listening to opera with her mother inspired her to pursue singing.
- Sakura is known for her strong writing skills and thoughtful self-expression.
- Drawing is one of her special talents.
- She has said that she can fall asleep almost anywhere.
- Sakura enjoys gaming and has shared this hobby with fans multiple times.
- During IZ*ONE promotions, fans gifted her a PlayStation 4 and a Nintendo Switch.
- She has mentioned that sushi is one of her favorite foods.
- Sakura often drinks green tea lattes.
- She has shared that she dislikes red bean paste.
- Sakura has a pet cat.
- Her ears are considered one of her unique charm points.
- Fellow HKT48 members have commented on her unusual way of running.
- She is known to be close with Murashige Anna from HKT48.
- Sakura helped write the Japanese version of "Secret Story of the Swan" with Yabuki Nako.
- She also participated in writing the song "Love Bubble" with Kim Minju.
- On December 8, 2021, Sakura launched her cosmetic brand CRAN BY MOLAK.
- Sakura is a fan of BLACKPINK, and she has said her bias is Rosé.
- She has also expressed admiration for Irene from Red Velvet.
- Karina from aespa is another idol she has mentioned liking.
- Sakura has said that Yeji from ITZY is her bias.
- She has mentioned Sullyoon from NMIXX as a favorite.
- Nicole from KARA is another idol she looks up to.
- Sakura has shared that Haerin from NewJeans is her bias.
- She has also said that Minnie from (G)I-DLE is one of her favorite idols.
- Sakura has mentioned that her favorite Disney princess is Rapunzel.
- Sakura was born in Kagoshima City, Japan.
