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Sakura
- Stage name
- Sakura
- Birth name
- Miyawaki Sakura
- Position
- One of the two eldest members; formerly in IZ*ONE and a long-time idol in Japan
- Agency
- SOURCE MUSIC
- Fandom
- FEARNOT
- Debut
- 2022
- Generation
- 4th gen
Sakura is the eldest member of the five-piece girl group LE SSERAFIM, which is run by Source Music under HYBE. She built her career first as an idol in Japan, then in Korea with the temporary group IZ*ONE, and later signed with HYBE in 2022 alongside Chaewon. She is known for a relaxed, quick-witted variety presence and for a positive attitude toward challenges. In late 2026 she was part of the group's PUREFLOW world tour, though a sudden high fever kept her out of the Paris show.
Where they grew up
Sakura comes from Japan, where she had a long career as an idol before her time in Korea. As an elementary school student she spent about two weeks in New York at a musical workshop, which she describes as the time of being an ordinary girl with a dream. She later joined IZ*ONE, the Korean-Japanese project group, and had a hard time learning Korean at first. By her own account, she has now spent about half her life as an idol.
Birth details: bbc.com
Sakura: quick answers
- What is Sakura's real name?
- Sakura's birth name is Miyawaki Sakura. bbc.com
- What is Sakura's position in LE SSERAFIM?
- Sakura's position in LE SSERAFIM: One of the two eldest members; formerly in IZ*ONE and a long-time idol in Japan.
- When did Sakura debut?
- Sakura debuted with LE SSERAFIM in 2022.
- What agency is Sakura with?
- Sakura is with SOURCE MUSIC.
- What is LE SSERAFIM's fandom called?
- LE SSERAFIM's fans are called FEARNOT.
- Who else is in LE SSERAFIM?
- Sakura's bandmates in LE SSERAFIM are Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha and Hong Eunchae.
In their own words
“When the world presents a challenge, that's when I start to feel exhilarated”
“When it comes to language, all you really need is time.”
“It gives me hope that LE SSERAFIM can become an even more influential group in the future.”
Timeline
- 2021IZ*ONE disbands
The Korean-Japanese project group IZ*ONE, which Sakura belonged to, ended in April 2021 after about two and a half years together.
- 2022Signs with HYBE and debuts with LE SSERAFIM
On March 14 the label confirmed Sakura and Chaewon had signed on as the first two members of the new Source Music girl group, which debuted that year with the EP FEARLESS.
- 2023UNFORGIVEN reaches the top 10
The group's debut studio album peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 in May. Their second EP, ANTIFRAGILE, had earlier peaked at No. 14.
- 2024Coachella and the EASY era
LE SSERAFIM performed at Coachella in 2024. Sakura also gave a Weverse Magazine interview for the EASY comeback, discussing her U.S. promotions and her Psick Show appearance.
- 2025"SPAGHETTI" with j-hope
The group released the single "SPAGHETTI" featuring j-hope of BTS, and ended the year at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in Times Square.
- 2026PUREFLOW pt. 1 and world tour
Second studio album PUREFLOW pt. 1 arrived on May 22, followed by the PUREFLOW world tour including a European leg in October.
Latest
- Missed the Paris PUREFLOW tour show due to illness
Source Music said local medical staff advised rest after a sudden high fever, so Sakura sat out the group's first solo concert in Paris, held at Accor Arena. It was one stop in a five-city European run that also covered London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Berlin.
starnewskorea.com - 2026 LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'PUREFLOW'
Interview ahead of the tour, in which the group described a narrative-led show about growing closer as a team. Sakura singled out the "Need Your Company" video presentation as a favorite moment.
interviewmagazine.com - PUREFLOW pt. 1 album with "BOOMPALA"
The group's second studio album came out in May 2026, with the pre-release single "Celebration" and the main single "Boompala". They also prepared a collaboration with ILLIT and KATSEYE called "Iconic By Mistake".
hollywoodreporter.com
Our coverage of Sakura
LE SSERAFIM's Sakura Misses Paris 'PUREFLOW' Stop on Doctors' Advice
SOURCE MUSIC says local medical professionals told Sakura to rest on the morning of the group's first solo concert in Paris.
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- interviewmagazine.com: K-Pop's LE SSERAFIM Are Ready for World Domination
- magazine.weverse.io: SAKURA: “When the world presents a challenge, that's ...
- billboard.com: LE SSERAFIM’s Sophomore Album ‘PUREFLOW’ pt. 1 Is on Its Way: Here’s When It Arrives
- nolae.eu: Would you like to meet LE SSERAFIM?
- hollywoodreporter.com: Girl Group Le Sserafim Aims to Redefine Themselves on ...
- starnewskorea.com: [Full Text] LE SSERAFIM's Sakura to Miss Paris Show Due to High Fever; "We Will Do Our Best for a Quick Recovery"
- kprofiles.com: SAKURA (LE SSERAFIM) Profile (Updated!)
- mk.co.kr: Le Sserafim’s Sakura to Miss Paris Concert Due to High Fever: “Needs Rest for the Time Being”
- oppastore.com: LE SSERAFIM's Sakura Sits Out Paris 'PUREFLOW ...
Fan sites
- Kprofiles: SAKURA (LE SSERAFIM) ProfileFan-run reference profile
Last researched Nov. 5, 2026