YG Entertainment has revealed its second Japanese idol, Ruka! In the announcement, it offered fans a look on the BABYMONSTER member.
Read on to know more about the idol!
YG Entertainment Presents Ruka, BABYMONSTER's 2nd Japanese Member
On February 8, BABYMONSTER uploaded a video on YouTube, introducing Japanese member Kawai Ruka.
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Meanwhile, Ruka was also interviewed, where she shared her struggles in getting left behind, since a lot of her friends already went to college. The video ended on a good note, when Ruka's mother comforted her during her hardship.
In the end, Ruka assured everyone with her resolve on becoming an idol.
"My mom will be waiting for my debut more than anyone else. I want to work even harder from now to pay back her love. I want to have my debut at YG and become an artist that can show my very own performance."
Watch the full video here!
How Did The Community React To Ruka's Intro? K-pop Community Shares Thoughts on Japanese Idol
Fans who were anticipating BABYMONSTER's debut expressed their excitement on Ruka. They noticed that even though Ruka came off as a little shy, fans felt like a new bias will also be making a debut.
Others praised Ruka for her solid rap and dance skills. Some complimented her resemblance to LOONA YeoJin and former 2NE1 Minzy. Meanwhile, other netizens claimed that the "YG vibe" feels outdated these days.
See their comments below:
"Ruka seems a bit shy and it's so cute. I feel like I'll become a fan already."
"For a Japanese person to speak in this accent means that she really worked hard."
"Ah she's seriously too cute, the coffee since was the killing point."
"She's cute and she's indeed a baby."
"The YG-vibe now kind of feels outdated."
"I'm surprised by her accent. Why does she sound so natural? Her diction in her rapping was good too."
"She looks like LOONA's YeoJin and I can kind of see Minzy in her lower face too."
"I like the composition of this video. It gives her a friendly vibe. YG is always good at making self-made contents."
"Yang Hyunsuk has so many scenes. Please cut him out."
"I thought that she looked like Lee Jung, and I was shocked when Lee Jung showed up. BAMON's team energy looks good. I think I'll become a fan."
Are you excited for Ruka's debut? Who among BABYMONSTER is your favorite?
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