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Haru (XLOV)
Haru (하루; Japanese: 加藤暖琉, Kato Haru) is a Japanese singer and the maknae of XLOV, the genderless concept boy group now under WM Entertainment following RBW’s acquisition of 257 Entertainment in March 2026. Born February 18, 2006, in Hyogo, Japan, Haru uses all pronouns and brings a distinctive youthful energy to the group’s androgynous visual identity.
Haru entered the industry through Mnet’s Boys Planet in 2023 with no prior formal training, finishing 66th before pursuing solo activities in Japan. He was previously a member of K-pop dance cover group KIS-KPOP, graduating on February 3, 2024. On December 21, 2024, he was announced as XLOV’s fourth and final member.
At 168 cm, Haru is the shortest XLOV member but carries an outsized presence through his vocal mimicry skills and expressive performance style. His role model is NCT’s Jisung, and his favorite artists include BIGBANG and Taeyeon. He debuted with XLOV on January 7, 2025 with the single I’mma Be.
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Haru performing at XLOV fan event at Robinsons Las Pinas mall, Manila, Philippines, October 1, 2025. CC BY 3.0 Wikimedia Commons.
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.
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