The Pulse of K-Entertainment

Haru (XLOV)
ArtistWM Entertainment

Haru (XLOV)

Haru (하루), born Kato Haru (加藤暖琉), is the youngest member of XLOV and one of the faces most responsible for the group's lighter edge. Born in Hyogo, Japan, he entered K-pop with a different background from the standard long-trainee route, which is part of why his onstage energy reads looser and less locked into industry polish.

Before debuting, Haru appeared on Boys Planet in 2023 and built early visibility through dance and cover performance work. XLOV announced him as its final member in December 2024, then introduced the full group with I'mma Be on January 7, 2025 under 257 Entertainment. That debut cycle gave him a fast education inside one of the more concept-forward rookie rollouts of the period.

After WM Entertainment absorbed 257 Entertainment in March 2026, Haru carried forward as part of XLOV's next phase rather than getting lost in the transition. He remains key to the group's visual contrast and performance flexibility across I One, UXLXVE, and the releases that followed their debut year.

Xlov
Maknae, Performer of Xlov
0 articles4 creditsDebut: January 7, 2025Japanese

Gallery

XLOV official b.stage image.

Discography

2025
UXLXVE (XLOV)Mini Album
Group Member

Other Credits

2025
I'mma Be (XLOV)Single Album
Group Member
2025
I One (XLOV)Single Album
Group Member
2023
Boys PlanetTV Show
Contestant

Fans Also Ask

Who is Haru from XLOV?
Haru (하루), real name Kato Haru (加藤暖琉), is a Japanese singer and the maknae (youngest member) of XLOV. Born February 18, 2006, in Hyogo, Japan, he debuted with XLOV on January 7, 2025. He previously competed on Mnet’s Boys Planet in 2023.
What pronouns does Haru use?
Haru uses all pronouns. As part of XLOV’s genderless concept, Haru embraces androgynous presentation and fluid gender expression, which aligns with the group’s mission to challenge traditional K-pop gender norms.
Was Haru on Boys Planet?
Yes. Haru competed on Mnet’s Boys Planet in 2023 without prior formal training. He was eliminated in episode 5, finishing 66th. After the show, he pursued solo activities in Japan before being announced as XLOV’s fourth and final member in December 2024.
What company is XLOV under?
XLOV debuted under 257 Entertainment in January 2025. In March 2026, RBW acquired 257 Entertainment and XLOV moved to WM Entertainment. 257 Entertainment CEO Park Jae-yong became co-CEO of WM Entertainment alongside Kim Jin-woo.
When did XLOV debut?
XLOV debuted on January 7, 2025, with their first single I’mma Be under 257 Entertainment. The group consists of four members: Rui, Haru, Wumuti, and Hyun, pursuing a genderless K-pop concept.

Latest Articles

No articles about Haru (XLOV) yet

Check back soon for the latest coverage.