Kawana Rin (川名凜) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as a 9th generation member of ANGERME.
Biography[]
Kawana Rin, October 2025
Kawana Rin, March 2025
Kawana Rin, September 2024
Kawana Rin, April 2024
Kawana Rin, October 2023
Kawana Rin, May 2023
Kawana Rin, March 2023
Kawana Rin, September 2022
Kawana Rin, April 2022
Kawana Rin, November 2021
Kawana Rin, June 2021
Kawana Rin, November 2020
2020[]
On November 2, it was announced on ANGERME's YouTube Channel that Kawana had joined ANGERME as a 9th generation member, alongside Matsumoto Wakana and Tamenaga Shion. She and the rest of the 9th generation started performing with the group on December 9, at the ANGERME Concert 2020 ~Kishotenketsu~ Funaki Musubu Sotsugyou Special concert. [1]
2021[]
On December 7, she celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Kawana Rin Birthday Event 2021 with two shows at LANDMARK HALL.[2] In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks were required to enter.
2022[]
On December 9, she celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Kawana Rin Birthday Event 2022 with two shows at LANDMARK HALL.
2023[]
On December 5, she celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Kawana Rin Birthday Event 2023 with two shows at HIKOSEN Theater.
On December 7, she took part in Hello! Project 25 Shunnen Kinen Special FC Event Vol.3 alongside Oda Sakura, Haga Akane, Yokoyama Reina, Ise Layla, Niinuma Kisora, Yamazaki Yuhane, Saito Madoka and Tsutsui Roko at Yamano Hall. This event covered the 2011-2016 era of Hello! Project's history.
2024[]
On March 28, it was announced that she would appear as a guest for four performances of Taiyou to Ciscomoon 25 Shuunen Special Tour! ~Reiwa de La Ta Ta~.
On December 5, she celebrated her 21st birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Kawana Rin Birthday Event 2024 with two shows at Hikifune Culture Center.
2025[]
On July 28, it was announced that Kawana would be restricted to singing-only performances for at least a month, after being diagnosed with a right fifth metatarsal bone contusion.[3]
On December 3, she celebrated her 22nd birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Kawana Rin Birthday Event 2025 with two shows at Hitotsubashi Hall.
Personal Life[]
She has an older sister.
She graduated from high school in March 2022.
Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Kawana Rin:
- Narin-chan (なりんちゃん): Nickname used by members.
- Keronnu (ケロンヌ): She got it when they shot ANGERME DVD Magazine Vol.29. On the part where they decide nicknames for the new members, she revealed that she likes frogs. There, the senior members started thinking for a nickname that starts with 'Kero' (the equivalent of 'ribbit' in Japanese). Immediately, they thought of affixing 'nnu' at the end just like Hashisako Rin's nickname to Tamenaga Shion, 'Shionnu'. They found it funny and settled for it.
- Kero or Kero-chan (ケロ or ケロちゃん): Nickname used by members.
- Keroppi (ケロッピ or けろっぴ): From the Sanrio character. Used by Takeuchi Akari.
Profile[]
- Name: Kawana Rin (川名凜)
- Nicknames: Narin-chan (なりんちゃん)
- Birthdate: December 6, 2003
- Birthplace: Chiba, Japan
- Blood Type: B
- Western Zodiac:
Sagittarius - Eastern Zodiac: Goat
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2020-11-02: ANGERME member
- UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
- 2020-11-02: Member
- ANGERME Color:
- Green
- Hello! Project Groups:
- ANGERME (2020-present)
- Hobbies: Listening to music, dancing, making hanko stamps
- Favorite Music Genre: Classical, rock, Western music
- Favorite Sports: Soccer, ball games in general
- Motto: Jinsokukadan (迅速果断; Quick and decisive)
- Favorite Hello! Project Song: "Kimi no Kawari wa Iyashinai"
- Looks Up To: Ishida Ayumi [4]
Works[]
TV Programs[]
- [2021] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes! 2"
- [2021–2024] ANGERME no Hello Pro! TOKYO Sanpo (アンジュルムのハロプロ！TOKYO散歩)
Internet[]
- [2020–] Hello! Project Station
- [2020–2025] Upcoming
- [2020–2021] tiny tiny
- [2020–] OMAKE CHANNEL
Trivia[]
- She shares the same birthday with former Morning Musume 2nd generation member Yasuda Kei.
- She plays the violin.
- She's left-handed
- She and Matsumoto Wakana already knew who fellow 9th generation member Tamenaga Shion was, because they both followed Hello! Project and Hello Pro Kenshuusei.
- She loves frogs.
- She and her fellow ANGERME 9th generation members are collectively referred to as the "Sanshoku Dango" (三色団子; Tri-Color Dango) due to their member colors resembling the colors of the sanshoku dango or hanami dango traditionally made during the cherry blossom viewing season.[5]
References[]
- ↑ "アンジュルム 新メンバー決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2020-11-02.
- ↑ "★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「アンジュルム 川名凜バースデーイベント2021」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2021-10-26. (archived)
- ↑ https://www.helloproject.com/news/19206/
- ↑ BLT magazine January 2021 issue.
- ↑ Matsumoto Wakana. "24時間だけだからね！？松本わかな" (in Japanese). ANGERME Shin Member Official Blog. 2021-03-06.
Honorary Titles[]
| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kamikokuryo Moe |
Oldest member of ANGERME June 19, 2025 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |