ArtistYG Entertainment
Haruto
Watanabe Haruto (渡辺温斗), known as Haruto (하루토), is the main rapper and vocalist of YG Entertainment group TREASURE. Born April 5, 2004 in Osaka, Japan, Haruto joined YG Entertainment in 2018 after being cast through YG Treasure Box at just 14 years old. Standing at an impressive 185cm, Haruto is the tallest member of TREASURE and one of the youngest. His MBTI is INTP.
Debuting on August 7, 2020 with Boy, Haruto quickly became known for his deep voice, powerful rap delivery, and songwriting abilities. He has contributed lyrics to several TREASURE tracks including BOY, MMM, COME TO ME, and MY TREASURE. The group achieved commercial success with JIKJIN (2022), Bona Bona (2023), and King Kong (2024). TREASURE discography includes studio albums The First Step: Treasure Effect (2021) and Reboot (2023), plus 2025 releases Love Pulse and Paradise.
In 2022, Haruto formed a unit with Choi Hyunsuk and Yoshi for the track VolKno from THE SECOND STEP: CHAPTER TWO. On March 4, 2026, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk announced that Choi Hyun Suk, Haruto, and Yoshi would debut as an official unit, expanding TREASURE sub-unit activities. Haruto younger sister, Watanabe Airi, has also gained attention among fans.
1 articles8 creditsDebut: August 7, 2020Japanese
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Discography
Other Credits
2021
MY TREASUREDiscography
LyricistTREASURE
2021
Stack It Up (Cover)Discography
Featured ArtistPark Jeong-woo
2020
BOYDiscography
LyricistTREASURE
2020
MMMDiscography
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2020
COME TO MEDiscography
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Fans Also Ask
Who is Haruto in TREASURE?
Watanabe Haruto (渡辺温斗) is the main rapper of TREASURE, a 10-member boy group under YG Entertainment. Born April 5, 2004 in Osaka, Japan, he is the tallest member at 185 cm and one of the youngest. He joined YG through the YG Treasure Box selection program in 2018-2019 and debuted with the group on August 7, 2020.
What solo music has Haruto released?
Haruto released his solo single "FLASH" in 2025, his first official release outside of TREASURE group activities. The release expanded on his individual artistic identity after years of contributing as TREASURE's main rapper and one of the group's most active lyricists.
What songs did Haruto write for TREASURE?
Haruto has lyricist credits on multiple TREASURE tracks including BOY, MMM, and COME TO ME from the 2020 debut, MY TREASURE from their 2021 album, and collaborations with other members. His early songwriting involvement from debut made him one of the group's most consistent creative contributors.
Is Haruto Japanese or Korean?
Haruto is Japanese, born in Osaka on April 5, 2004. His full name is Watanabe Haruto. He is one of three Japanese members in TREASURE alongside Yoshi and Asahi. Despite his Japanese nationality, he joined YG Entertainment and debuted in Seoul as part of the Korean idol industry.
What are TREASURE's biggest hits?
TREASURE's most commercially successful releases include JIKJIN (2022), which earned them their first major music show win, BONA BONA (2023), and KING KONG (2024). The group debuted in 2020 with The First Step tetralogy, which collectively sold over one million copies in five months.
