Sakura, whose full name is Miyawaki Sakura, is a Japanese singer and one of the five current members of LE SSERAFIM. She performs under SOURCE MUSIC, a HYBE label, and has been part of the group since its May 2, 2022 debut. SOURCE MUSIC‘s current profile lists Sakura alongside Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha and Hong Eunchae.

What makes Sakura’s biography especially interesting is that LE SSERAFIM was not her first debut. She entered the entertainment industry in Japan in 2011 as a member of HKT48, later became active with AKB48, joined the Korean-Japanese project group IZ*ONE through Produce 48, and then returned to the Korean idol scene with LE SSERAFIM. Her Japanese agency says she began her activities in 2011, while her HKT48 graduation announcement describes roughly ten years of work with the group.

This profile looks at Sakura’s verified career history, personal profile, group activities, music releases, achievements, Japanese work and current status in 2026.

Quick Facts About Sakura

The official LE SSERAFIM Japanese profile confirms Sakura’s March 19, 1998 birth date. A.M.Entertainment lists her age as 28, height at 163 cm and blood type as A. Historical AKB48 material confirms her Kagoshima birthplace and the same birth date.

Who Is Sakura From LE SSERAFIM?

Sakura is a Japanese member of LE SSERAFIM with a professional history stretching back to 2011. She is one of the group’s five current members and is the oldest member by birth year. The group’s current SOURCE MUSIC profile identifies Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha and Hong Eunchae as the current lineup.

Her career is notable because she has successfully worked across the Japanese and Korean idol systems rather than staying within one market. Her first major group was HKT48, where she joined as a first-generation member. She later participated in AKB48 activities and became one of the most visible Japanese contestants on Produce 48.

Produce 48 changed the direction of her career. Sakura finished second in the final vote and became one of the 12 members chosen for IZ*ONE.

After IZ*ONE ended its scheduled activities in 2021, Sakura completed her HKT48 career and soon began a new chapter under SOURCE MUSIC. In March 2022, HYBE Japan announced her exclusive contract with SOURCE MUSIC together with Kim Chaewon. Two months later, LE SSERAFIM debuted with FEARLESS.

That makes Sakura’s LE SSERAFIM career the latest stage in a much longer professional history.

Sakura’s Early Career in Japan

Sakura’s entertainment career began in Japan during her early teens.

HKT48 was established as the Fukuoka-based fourth major branch of the AKB48 project. Sakura was among its first-generation members. HKT48 later described her as joining the group at age 13 and remaining part of the organization for approximately ten years.

An early HKT48 theater schedule from November 2011 already lists Miyawaki Sakura among the performers for the group’s first theater-stage activities.

Her early years therefore came during HKT48’s formation rather than after the group was already established.

This matters when looking at Sakura’s later career. She did not enter Korean entertainment as a complete newcomer. By the time she participated in Produce 48 in 2018, she already had years of stage experience and a substantial Japanese idol career behind her.

HKT48 and AKB48

During her HKT48 years, Sakura also became active within the wider AKB48 system.

An official AKB48 profile lists her as an HKT48 Team KIV member and AKB48 Team A member, reflecting the dual-group arrangements common within the AKB48 family at the time. The same official profile records several of her AKB48 election results, including 47th place in 2012, 26th in 2013, 11th in 2014, and seventh in 2015.

A later official AKB48 profile records her as sixth in the 2016 election, showing how her standing developed during the period.

Her Japanese group career also included acting work. Nippon Television’s official material for Majisuka Gakuen 4 identifies Sakura as one of the drama’s lead performers alongside Shimazaki Haruka.

This period helped broaden Sakura’s work beyond conventional idol-group performances. Her activities included music, television and entertainment appearances.

Produce 48: The Career Turning Point

In 2018, Sakura joined Produce 48, the Korea-Japan idol survival project that combined trainees from Korean agencies with members of the AKB48 group system.

At the final episode, 20 finalists competed for 12 debut places. Sakura ranked second, placing her in the newly formed IZ*ONE lineup. The official AKB48 announcement published the complete final ranking and lists Miyawaki Sakura at No. 2.

For Sakura, the result created a new professional environment.

Instead of continuing only within the Japanese idol system, she moved into a temporary Korea-based project group whose activities were designed for both Korean and international audiences.

Soompi’s coverage of LE SSERAFIM’s 2022 debut later quoted Sakura explaining that after her previous promotions ended, she wanted to continue group activities and perform on stages around the world. She said her ideas aligned with SOURCE MUSIC, leading to her joining the company.

Sakura in IZ*ONE

IZ*ONE officially debuted in Korea on October 29, 2018.

The group’s 12-member lineup came from Produce 48, and Sakura was one of its three Japanese members. Mnet’s final results and later official material identify her as the second-ranked finalist.

IZ*ONE operated under a predetermined project-group structure. Its Korean activities ended in April 2021 after the planned contract period. Sakura returned to Japan on April 29, 2021, one day after the scheduled end of the group’s activities.

Her time in IZ*ONE gave her direct experience with Korean music programs, Korean-language content, large-scale promotions and an international fan base. It also connected her professionally with Kim Chaewon, who later became her LE SSERAFIM groupmate.

HKT48 Graduation in 2021

After IZ*ONE’s conclusion, Sakura returned to HKT48 briefly.

On May 15, 2021, HKT48 officially announced that Sakura would leave the group after a graduation concert scheduled for June 19. The announcement specifically described her as a first-generation member who had been active from 2011 for approximately ten years, including her IZ*ONE period.

Her HKT48 Graduation Concert ~Bouquet~ was held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on June 19, 2021. HKT48’s official site and official YouTube archive document the event.

Oricon reported that the concert brought her roughly decade-long HKT48 career to a close.

The end of HKT48 marked a clean transition into the next stage of Sakura’s career.

Joining SOURCE MUSIC

On March 14, 2022, HYBE Japan announced that Sakura and Kim Chaewon had signed exclusive contracts with SOURCE MUSIC. The company said they were expected to debut as members of a new girl group and described it as the first girl group to be released through collaboration between HYBE and SOURCE MUSIC.

A.M.Entertainment separately announced on March 21, 2022 that Sakura had joined the company for her individual activities in Japan.

The two arrangements are important to distinguish. SOURCE MUSIC is Sakura’s group agency in Korea, while A.M.Entertainment handles her Japanese individual activities.

LE SSERAFIM Debut

LE SSERAFIM debuted on May 2, 2022, with the mini album FEARLESS.

SOURCE MUSIC describes LE SSERAFIM as a five-member girl group under its label and identifies its members as Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha and Hong Eunchae. The agency also explains that the group name is an anagram of “I’M FEARLESS.”

The debut album contained five songs: “The World Is My Oyster,” “FEARLESS,” “Blue Flame,” “The Great Mermaid” and “Sour Grapes.”

Sakura’s arrival gave LE SSERAFIM an experienced member who had already worked in both Japanese and Korean idol environments.

Sakura’s Role in LE SSERAFIM

SOURCE MUSIC’s current profile does not publish a detailed formal position list such as “main vocalist” or “main dancer” for each member. For that reason, this article does not assign unofficial positions as though they were official.

Sakura is, however, a consistent performing member of the group’s vocal, choreography and visual presentations.

Her broader experience has also meant that she is frequently involved in Japanese media and promotional work. The group’s official Japanese news page continues to list Sakura in Japanese broadcasts and events, including a Fuji TV appearance scheduled for September 16, 2026.

Sakura’s Music Career With LE SSERAFIM

Sakura’s LE SSERAFIM discography sits within a steady series of Korean albums and Japanese releases.

The group’s debut FEARLESS introduced its early musical identity, while ANTIFRAGILE followed in October 2022. The group’s first studio album UNFORGIVEN arrived in May 2023, followed by the mini albums EASY, CRAZY and HOT. In 2026, LE SSERAFIM entered another phase with PUREFLOW pt.1 and the single Made My Night.

The official Japanese discography confirms the group’s Japanese releases as well, including the January 2023 Japanese debut single FEARLESS, the 2024 Japanese single CRAZY and 2025’s DIFFERENT.

Key LE SSERAFIM Discography

The current official Japanese discography confirms the 2026 releases and lists the 2025 and earlier Japanese/Korean catalogue entries.

Japanese Releases

Sakura’s Japanese-market work has remained an important part of LE SSERAFIM’s international strategy.

The group released its Japanese debut single FEARLESS on January 25, 2023. It included Japanese versions of “FEARLESS” and “Blue Flame” plus a Japanese-original track.

Its third Japanese single, CRAZY, was released on December 11, 2024 and included “CRAZY -Japanese ver.-,” “EASY -Japanese ver.-” and “Star Signs.”

The fourth Japanese single, DIFFERENT, arrived on June 24, 2025.

These releases are particularly relevant to Sakura because she has a separate Japanese individual-management arrangement and regularly participates in Japanese television, advertising and magazine activities.

Music Show and Career Milestones

LE SSERAFIM won its first music-show trophy with FEARLESS on SBS MTV’s The Show on May 10, 2022, only days after debut.

The debut album also posted an early sales milestone. HYBE Japan said FEARLESS sold 176,861 copies on Hanteo on its first day and passed the previously stated first-week record for a girl-group debut album within two days.

In December 2022, “ANTIFRAGILE” earned its fourth music-show trophy on Music Core.

In May 2023, “UNFORGIVEN” collected six music-show wins in one week, including victories across The Show, Show Champion, M Countdown, Music Bank, Music Core and Inkigayo, according to contemporary Soompi coverage.

These are group achievements rather than individual Sakura awards, but they form an important part of the professional environment in which she has worked since 2022.

Sakura’s 2026 Career

2026 has been an active year for Sakura.

A.M.Entertainment’s current archive records her involvement in Japanese commercial and media activities, including SK-II in July and a Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2026 listing.

Maybelline Japan also announced Sakura as the ambassador for its new Body Mascara campaign in June 2026. The brand’s official announcement describes her as the campaign ambassador and publishes a profile noting that she has worked in entertainment since 2011.

On the group side, LE SSERAFIM released PUREFLOW pt.1 on May 22, 2026. SOURCE MUSIC described it as the opening of a new chapter for the group and said the record explores changes and growth associated with facing fears.

The group’s next major release was Made My Night, released September 11, 2026. SOURCE MUSIC described it as a single centered on the special chemistry created by sharing a memorable night.

The official Japanese site also shows ongoing Sakura-specific media appearances during the same period.

Sakura’s Career Timeline

PUREFLOW Tour and Sakura’s Stage Career

LE SSERAFIM’s 2026 touring schedule expanded under the PUREFLOW name.

The official schedule includes the group’s Korean opening concerts in Incheon in July, Japanese dates across major arenas from July through September, United States dates in September and additional European and Asian dates.

The Japanese leg includes Osaka, Yokohama, Shizuoka, Miyagi and Fukuoka dates. A separate Kyocera Dome Osaka show is scheduled for December 19 and 20, 2026.

For Sakura, touring represents another continuation of the stage-focused career she started with HKT48. Her professional history now covers Japanese theater performances, AKB-family concerts, IZ*ONE promotions and large-scale LE SSERAFIM tours.

Sakura Profile: Personal Information

Date of Birth and Age

Sakura was born on March 19, 1998. Her official LE SSERAFIM Japanese profile displays this date, while A.M.Entertainment currently lists her as 28.

As of September 18, 2026, she is 28.

Birthplace

Historical AKB48 material lists Sakura’s birthplace as Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, and profile material identifies Kagoshima City.

Height

A.M.Entertainment lists Sakura’s height as 163 cm. This is preferred over the differing figures that appear on some older profile websites.

Blood Type

A.M.Entertainment lists her blood type as A, which also matches historical official AKB48 profile information.

MBTI

Sakura’s MBTI should be handled carefully.

KProfiles lists INTP, while Kpopping currently lists INFP. Because the current official SOURCE MUSIC profile does not publish an MBTI and public databases disagree, this article does not present either type as a definitive current fact.

Education and Family Background

Sakura has publicly discussed aspects of her childhood and career development over the years, but complete contemporary education records are not maintained in the current official agency biographies reviewed for this article.

For that reason, KpopBio does not present a detailed school history as confirmed fact.

The same approach applies to her family. Some profile sites publish claims about siblings and parents, but the current reliable primary sources reviewed here do not provide enough information for KpopBio to build a detailed family biography.

Detailed family information is not publicly available from the primary sources used for this profile.

Sakura as an Actress

Before becoming a permanent member of LE SSERAFIM, Sakura had already accumulated acting experience in Japan.

An official Nippon Television page for Majisuka Gakuen 4 identifies Miyawaki Sakura as the character “Sakura” and documents her central role in the 2015 series. VAP’s official release material describes the show as a double-lead production starring Sakura and Shimazaki Haruka.

This is useful context because Sakura’s entertainment career has never been limited strictly to recorded music. Acting, variety appearances and advertising have appeared at different stages of her career.

Her current public profile, however, is centered on LE SSERAFIM’s music, performances, Japanese media work and brand activities.

Sakura’s Brand and Fashion Work

Sakura’s Japanese management profile lists advertising and magazine work involving brands and publications including Louis Vuitton, LILY BROWN, CRAN BY MOLAK, &be HAIR, MOLAK, Numéro TOKYO, SPUR and Harper’s BAZAAR.

The wording is important: not every appearance should automatically be called an “ambassadorship.”

For example, Maybelline Japan specifically identifies Sakura as an ambassador for its 2026 Body Mascara campaign.

A.M.Entertainment’s 2026 archive also lists SK-II-related advertising activity.

In 2024, Numéro TOKYO featured Sakura in a fashion story centered on Louis Vuitton. The publication described her as a contemporary muse in the editorial context, but that wording should not automatically be converted into a formal brand-ambassador title without a separate brand announcement.

Sakura and Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30

A notable 2026 development is Sakura’s inclusion in Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2026.

The official Forbes JAPAN 2026 page lists SAKURA under its entertainment and sports category.

A.M.Entertainment also lists the Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 appearance in its Sakura archive on August 25, 2026.

This should be described as a Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 selection/honor, not as proof of financial success or net worth.

Sakura’s Official Agencies

Sakura’s professional arrangements involve two clearly documented organizations.

SOURCE MUSIC

SOURCE MUSIC is her group agency in Korea and the label behind LE SSERAFIM. The current official artist profile identifies LE SSERAFIM as a SOURCE MUSIC group under HYBE.

A.M.Entertainment

A.M.Entertainment announced Sakura’s affiliation on March 21, 2022 and specifically stated that it represents her for individual activities in Japan.

The distinction is useful because it prevents the common mistake of describing every part of Sakura’s career as being managed by one company.

LE SSERAFIM Fandom: FEARNOT

LE SSERAFIM’s official fandom name is FEARNOT.

SOURCE MUSIC announced FEARNOT as the official fandom name and explained that the name combines the ideas of “fear not” and blooming.

The official fandom color is FEARLESS BLUE, identified by SOURCE MUSIC as Pantone 7453 C.

This is the officially documented fandom color. It should not be confused with an official color for the group itself.

Music Style and Artistic Evolution

LE SSERAFIM’s music has moved through several distinct conceptual phases rather than staying with the sound of its debut.

The debut mini album FEARLESS introduced a concept built around confidence and refusing to be defined by expectations. SOURCE MUSIC’s official album description emphasizes moving forward instead of becoming trapped in the past.

ANTIFRAGILE then expanded the group’s identity through themes of strength under pressure.

UNFORGIVEN, EASY, CRAZY and HOT continued the group’s interest in self-definition, confidence, desire and personal growth.

The 2026 album PUREFLOW pt.1 represents another conceptual turn. SOURCE MUSIC describes it as a new chapter about confronting fears and recognizing change and growth.

Sakura’s career fits naturally into this evolution because her own public history involves repeated transitions: Japanese idol, Korean-Japanese project member and long-term K-pop group member.

That is an interpretive reading of her career rather than a claim about her private artistic intentions.

Awards and Achievements

The following table focuses on documented group milestones relevant to Sakura’s LE SSERAFIM career rather than attempting to treat every group trophy as Sakura’s individual award.

Produce 48’s official final result places Sakura second. LE SSERAFIM’s first music-show victory came with FEARLESS, while UNFORGIVEN later completed a six-win week.

Tours and Concerts

Sakura’s current group touring history includes major LE SSERAFIM touring projects.

2023 – FLAME RISES

LE SSERAFIM’s first major tour was FLAME RISES, including Korean and Japanese performances. The group’s Japanese official discography later documented the 2023 Japan tour release on Blu-ray and DVD.

2025–2026 – EASY CRAZY HOT

The group followed with the EASY CRAZY HOT tour, including its 2026 Seoul encore.

2026 – PUREFLOW

The current tour cycle is 2026 LE SSERAFIM TOUR ‘PUREFLOW’.

The official schedule includes Korea, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom/Europe and Asian destinations.

As of September 18, 2026, the Japanese schedule also includes a Kyocera Dome Osaka stop on December 19 and 20.

Social Media Presence

For group-level official channels, the LE SSERAFIM Japanese site links to official Instagram, X accounts, YouTube, Weverse and the global official site.

Because individual social accounts can change or be renamed, KpopBio should verify the live account badge/profile immediately before publication rather than relying on an older database.

Revenue Sources

There is no reliable public document establishing Sakura’s personal income or total wealth.

Her documented professional revenue categories can include:

Group music: LE SSERAFIM albums, singles and digital music.

Concerts: Group tours, concerts and related event activity.

Merchandise: Official LE SSERAFIM merchandise and related releases.

Japanese individual work: Advertising, magazine, television and other activities handled in Japan through A.M.Entertainment.

Brand campaigns: Documented commercial partnerships, including Maybelline’s 2026 Body Mascara campaign.

These categories describe documented work, not a calculation of Sakura’s personal earnings.

Exact net worth: Not publicly available.

Interesting Facts About Sakura

1. Sakura began her professional idol career in 2011.

Her Japanese management profile says her entertainment activities began in 2011.

2. She was part of HKT48’s first generation.

HKT48 officially identifies her as a first-generation member.

3. She joined HKT48 at 13.

The group’s 2021 graduation announcement describes her as joining HKT48 at age 13.

4. She also belonged to AKB48’s Team A during the Japanese idol era.

An official AKB48 profile lists her as HKT48 Team KIV and AKB48 Team A.

5. She placed second on Produce 48.

The official AKB48 announcement records Sakura at No. 2 in the final ranking.

6. She became an IZ*ONE member through that result.

The final Produce 48 lineup contained 12 members, including Sakura.

7. LE SSERAFIM is her third major group debut.

Soompi’s 2022 debut coverage explicitly discussed the unusual fact that Sakura had previously debuted in Japan and with IZ*ONE before debuting again with LE SSERAFIM.

8. Her birthday is March 19, 1998.

The official LE SSERAFIM Japanese profile confirms the date.

9. Her height is officially listed by A.M.Entertainment as 163 cm.

This is preferred over inconsistent secondary profile figures.

10. Her blood type is A.

A.M.Entertainment’s current profile lists blood type A.

11. She has documented acting experience.

She co-starred in the Japanese television drama Majisuka Gakuen 4.

12. She completed roughly ten years with HKT48.

HKT48’s official graduation announcement describes her career with the group as approximately ten years.

13. Her HKT48 graduation concert took place in Fukuoka.

The June 19, 2021 concert was held at Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A.

14. She signed with SOURCE MUSIC in March 2022.

HYBE Japan formally announced her exclusive SOURCE MUSIC contract on March 14, 2022.

15. Her Japanese individual activities have a separate agency arrangement.

A.M.Entertainment formally announced her representation for individual activities in Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sakura

1. Who is Sakura from LE SSERAFIM?

Sakura is a Japanese singer and member of LE SSERAFIM under SOURCE MUSIC. She previously worked with HKT48, AKB48 and IZ*ONE before joining LE SSERAFIM in 2022.

2. What is Sakura’s real name?

Her full name is Miyawaki Sakura (宮脇咲良).

3. When was Sakura born?

Sakura was born on March 19, 1998.

4. How old is Sakura in 2026?

Sakura is 28 years old as of September 18, 2026. A.M.Entertainment currently lists her age as 28.

5. Where is Sakura from?

She is from Kagoshima, Japan.

6. What is Sakura’s nationality?

Sakura is Japanese. Her career began in Japan before she moved into Korean idol activities.

7. How tall is Sakura?

A.M.Entertainment lists Sakura as 163 cm tall.

8. What is Sakura’s blood type?

Her blood type is listed as A by A.M.Entertainment.

9. What is Sakura’s MBTI?

Public sources disagree. KProfiles lists INTP, while Kpopping currently lists INFP. Because the current official agency profile does not confirm an MBTI, it is safest to treat the result as unconfirmed.

10. When did Sakura debut with LE SSERAFIM?

Sakura debuted with LE SSERAFIM on May 2, 2022, with the mini album FEARLESS.