BABYMONSTER's Ruka not only stops ordinary people in their tracks but also the YG casting staff! We pry into the 10-year career of BABYMONSTER's first member Ruka!
"When Ruka walked right past me during a break, I whipped my head around to admire her visuals!" — YG casting staff
Picked as the first member of BABYMONSTER to be revealed, Ruka was picked by the YG casting staff because of her stunning visuals. Not only did she impress the YG casting staff during her audition, but she also made them turn their heads in the hallways as well! They said her sharp yet cute features "resembled that of a cat or a fox".
An experienced idol
Ruka was only 16 when she auditioned for YG she confidently stated that she had been dancing for 10 years! This is likely due to the well-developed dance education system in Japan as well as her strong enthusiasm for dance. Even YG choreographer and expert dancer, Lee Jung, praised Ruka saying she "has a solid foundation, a wealth of experience in dance, and a deep understanding of hip-hop."
Amazing rapping skills
Not only does Ruka kill it on the dance floor, but she slays with her rapping skills as well! She delivers her lyrics with precision and with correct Korean pronunciation. She is also skilled at writing lyrics in Korean! During a monthly audition, Ruka sang her self-written lyrics Korean lyrics to Justin Bieber's "Peaches" to express her emotions during her trainee life.
Long training period
Although Ruka has cute and stunning visuals, she was born in 2002 (22 years old), making her the oldest member of BABYMONSTER. This means that since her first audition for YG in 2018, she's had five years of training under her belt!
A former Japanese idol
First, Kawai Ruka (her full name) wasn't a popular idol in Japan. In 2017, she was part of Blue Class, a sub-unit of a large girl group called "Shibu3 Project". But Ruka, who loves hip-hop dance was not satisfied with the "bouncy style" of Shibu3 Project. She moved on from Shibu3 Project after a year and auditioned for YG, that is known for its expertise in hip-hop.
So now that you've learned more about BABYMONSTER's Ruka, what do you think about her determination and story? Let us know in the comments below with your favorite BABYMONSTER member and why!
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