Sakura

Miyawaki Sakura (宮脇咲良, born March 19, 1998) brought a decade of Japanese idol experience to K-pop when she joined LE SSERAFIM in 2022. Her journey from Kagoshima to Seoul reads like a masterclass in idol reinvention.

Sakura joined HKT48 as a first-generation trainee in 2011 at age 13, becoming one of the 48 Group system's most decorated members. She held center positions on AKB48's "Kimi wa Melody" and "No Way Man," achievements that marked her as the franchise's future. In 2018, she entered Produce 48 and finished second, joining project group IZ*ONE alongside fellow future LE SSERAFIM member Kim Chaewon.

After IZ*ONE's disbandment in April 2021, Sakura graduated from HKT48 two months later, ending a 10-year chapter. Source Music signed her in March 2022, positioning her as LE SSERAFIM's international anchor.

Within the group, Sakura's experience shows. She debuted on May 2, 2022, and has since helped LE SSERAFIM achieve the Billboard 200 debut record (at the time), six-week Circle Digital Chart reign with "Perfect Night," and their first Hot 100 entry with "Easy." Her fluency in Japanese content creation has expanded the group's reach across East Asia.