Geneki Kao ~Utahime~ Contestants Profile and Facts
Geneki Kao ~Utahime~ (ゲンエキカオウ ～歌姫～) is an upcoming Japanese survival show. The top 7 will get to compete as the Japanese representatives in the upcoming show Korea-Japan King of Singers 2026. The first episode aired on March 29, 2026.
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Instagram: @genekikao_utahime
YouTube: @trotking_01
Geneki Kao ~Utahime~ Contestant Profiles:
Haruta Mizuki
Birth Name: Haruta Mizuki (治田みずき / 하루타 미즈키)
Birthday: June 30, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @miju120
Threads: @miju120
Haruta Mizuki Facts:
– She was born in Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan.
– Mizuki also goes by Miju.
– She is a model and actress based in Korea.
– Mizuki studied abroad in Korea for six months in 2012.
– She moved to Korea in 2015 and began her modelling career there.
– In 2016 and 2017, she served as an interpreter, assistant editor, and coordinator for BLACKPINK when she was a blogger at NYLON JAPAN.
– Mizuki was on the Netflix show Terrace House: Opening New Doors.
– She was scouted at a model audition when she was 14 years old.
– Mizuki was under LDH Japan.
– She took lessons as a special vocal student at LDH‘s training center “EXPG”.
– In 2010, she appeared as a backup dancer on EXILE‘s stadium tour “EXILE LIVE TOUR 2010 FANTASY”
– Mizuki taught herself Korean after getting into K-pop.
BON.INOUE
Stage Name: BON.INOUE (BON.井上/본 이노우에)
Birth Name: Inoue Kana (井上 華那)
Birthday: April 30, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @bonchan.kana
TikTok: @inouesan.0430
X: @bon_inouekana
YouTube: @ch-lp3ss
BON.INOUE Facts:
– She was born in Hyogo, Japan.
– BON. speaks the Kansai dialect.
– Her hobbies are dancing, singing, swimming, surfing, video editing, improvising, and making people laugh.
– She began dancing as a child and attended an entertainment-focused high school where she was encouraged by her principal to start singing and musical theater.
Sanghee
Stage Name: Sanghee (さんひ/상희)
Birth Name: N/A
Birthday: February 26, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @sanghee_official_
X: @SangheeOfficial
YouTube: @Sanghee_Official_
Sanghee Facts:
– She was born in South Korea.
– Sanghee is a singer-songwriter based in Tokyo.
– She gained popularity on TikTok for turning negative comments into original music.
– Sanghee made her debut on January 15, 2020 with the song I Know.
Nagai Manami
Birth Name: Nagai Manami (永井愛実/나가이 마나미)
Birthday: September 21, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 159 cm (5’2″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP/ESFP
Nationality: Japanese
Official Instagram: @_nagai_manami_
Personal Instagram: @m002_mi
TikTok: @__ngi_ma__
Nagai Manami Facts:
– She was born in Fukuoka, Japan.
– She was a contestant on Girls Planet 999.
– Manami was eliminated from Girls Planet 999 in episode 11 at rank #21.
– She was a member of the pre-debut J-Pop group KISS GIRLS.
– Her idol friends include MADEIN‘s MiU, MilMoon‘s Fuka, and tripleS‘ Kotone.
– Manami was on the Japanese dating show Don’t be Fooled by the Bouquet and the Wolf!.
– She has two older sisters, Ayaka and Ryouka.
– Manami attended Fukuoka Daiichi High School, in the Department of Performing Arts.
– Her nickname is Man-chan.
– She was a member of her Nowadaiko, a drum band led by her father, from 2009-2021.
– Her hobbies are doing nail art, eating, and taking pictures of pets & flowers & the sky.
– She auditioned for WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE.
– Manami regularly posts her illustrations and doodles on her personal Instagram.
– Recently, she’s been listening to ILLIT, BÉBE YANA, Denise Julia, and Emerson Azarian.
– She began learning wakaido drums at age 6 and played for 12 years.
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Misaka Saki
Birth Name: Misaka Saki (三阪咲/미사카 사키)
Birthday: April 23, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ/ESFJ
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @misaka_saki
TikTok: @saki_misaka423
X: @saki_misaka0423
Weibo: @misakadesu
Misaka Saki Facts:
– She was born in Osaka, Japan.
– Saki ranked #1 in the audition show BLACK & WHITE and became a member of VINII.
– She debuted as a soloist on December 4, 2019, with the EP Every day, Every night.
– Saki attended Caless Vocal & Dance School Osaka.
– She performed the cheer song for the 98th National High School Soccer Championship (“Tsunagu”).
– Her hobby is watching soccer.
– She was the runner up on the 2019 singing competition Ongaku Champ ~Utauma Nihon Ichi Ketteisen~.
– Saki was a member of the third iteration of the’ performance group CUTE×BEAT.
– She was signed under the agency AMUSE from 2021 to 2024.
Ruan
Stage Name: Ruan (琉杏/루안)
Birth Name: Ikema Ruan (池間 琉杏)
Birthday: March 16, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 160.5 cm (5’3″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESFJ
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @ruan_go_love
TikTok: @go_go_ruan
X: @i_ruan_official
Weibo: 创造营亚洲-RUAN
Ruan Facts:
– She was born in Fukuoka, Japan.
– Ruan was raised in and spent a lot of time living in Okinawa.
– She was a contestant on Girls Planet 999.
– Ruan was eliminated from Girls Planet 999 in episode 11 at rank #20.
– She was a contestant on Chuang Asia Thailand.
– Ruan was the center for the Chuang Asia theme song “Summer Dream”.
– She ranked #2 in Chuang Asia Thailand and became a member of Gen1es until their disbandment in 2026.
– Ruan was a member of the pre-debut J-Pop group KISS GIRLS.
– Her favorite idol is LE SSERAFIM‘s Sakura.
– She is great friends with Kotone from tripleS.
– Her charming point is her winking skills.
– Ruan’s hobbies are sleeping and making something with full attention.
– Her favorite colors are light purple and light blue.
– Ruan was a child actress in Japan, she debuted as an actress in 2013.
– She is great at playing volleyball.
See more facts about Ruan…
Shimokita Hina
Birth Name: Shimokita Hina (下北 姫菜 / 시모키타 히나)
Birthday: October 23, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @hina_shimokita
TikTok: @hina_shimokita
X: @hina_shimokita
YouTube: @shimokita.hina
Shimokita Hina Facts:
– She was born in Osaka, Japan.
– Hina appeared on THE Karaoke ★ Battle when she was in junior high school.
– She started her music activities in the fifth grade of elementary school.
– Hina was a finalist in Apollo Amateur Night JAPAN, the Gospel Koshien Encouragement Award, and the JAPANMODELS VOCAL CONTEST Grand Prix.
Erina
Stage Name: Erina (絵莉菜/에리나)
Birth Name: Kariya Erina (假屋絵莉菜)
Birthday: July 29, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @erina_il29
TikTok: @erina_07.29
X: @k_erina_offcl
Erina Facts:
– She was born in Japan.
– Erina was a member of the pre-debut J-Pop group KISS GIRLS.
– She joined the company Kiss Entertainment when she was 14 years old.
Azuma Aki
Birth Name: Azuma Aki (東亜樹/아즈마 아키)
Birthday: October 10, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @_azumaaki_
TikTok: @_azumaaki_
YouTube: @_azumaaki_
Azuma Aki Facts:
– She was born in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan.
– Her hobbies are singing, reading, and playing golf.
– She loves large dogs, especially golden retrievers.
– Her specialty is her ability to sing in multiple languages, including Chinese.
– She has toured all 47 prefectures.
– Her agency is A&A Music, a private agency.
– Her titles are Okawa City Music Goodwill Ambassador No. 5 and Special Ambassador for the Cabinet Office NPO Future Japan Promotion Organization.
– She began performing nursing homes at the age of 4 and continues to do so today.
– Azuma ranked 3rd in TROT GIRLS JAPAN, and went on to compete in Korea VS Japan Trot for Team Japan.
Kotona
Stage Name: Kotona (코토나 / 琴那)
Birth Name: Kishida Kotona (岸田 琴那)
Birthday: April 17, 2009
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
X: @kotomama11 (Private)
Kotona Facts:
– She was born in Japan.
– Kotona is in her first year of high school.
– She won the 2021 Kawai Song Contest, and was the runner-up of the 2022 Asahi Music Champ.
aika
Stage Name: aika (아이카 / あいか)
Birth Name: N/A
Birthday: N/A
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @aika_song
aika Facts:
– She was born in Japan.
– aika is a singer-songwriter who tours nationwide.
– She is married and has a son.
– aika is a member of the duo HALEMOON with SEPTENGER‘s YOSSY.
– In 2025, aika began her project of travelling around Japan with her newborn son to train in music.
– She has been hitchhiking on the streets of Kyushu.
– aika has wandered through Southeast and South Asia.
– She has walked through all 47 prefectures.
– Her original songs have been used in numerous commercials.
– aika’s dream is to make people all over the world happy through music and travel.
Arakawa Karen
Birth Name: Arakawa Karen (荒川夏蓮/아라카와 카렌)
Birthday: N/A
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @ara_karen_songs
Arakawa Karen Facts:
– She was born in Kashihara, Nara, Japan.
– Karen competed on THE Karaoke ★ Battle.
– She attended the music school “Soul Create Music”.
Ichika Hikari
Birth Name: Ichika Hikari (一華ひかり/이치카 히카리)
Birthday: N/A
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @ichikahikari
TikTok: @ichikahikari_
X: @ichikahikari
YouTube: @ichikahikari
Ichika Hikari Facts:
– She was born in Japan.
– Hikari is a member of the co-ed trio PHALUX.
– She is based in Tokyo.
Ishida Towako
Birth Name: Ishida Towako (石田十和子/이시다 토와코)
Birthday: N/A
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @towako.ishida
Ishida Towako Facts:
– She was born in Japan.
– Towako won the top prizes at the 2025 National Folk Song Competition.
– She began studying Min’yo (traditional Japanese folk music) at the age of 4.
– Towako was named the National Elementary School Min’yo Champion.
– She was the overall winner of the 9th Oto-no-Ichi Karaoke Concert (A-Class SP division) in March 2025.
– Towako was a featured guest singer for the 10th anniversary of the Oto-no-Ichi Karaoke Concert.
– She achieved a rare “Double Crown” in 2025 by winning two major national Min’yo competitions.
– Towako holds the record as the youngest winner in the Oto-no-Ichi competition’s history, achieved as a 5th grader.
– She also received the highest judging scores ever recorded for the Oto-no-Ichi competition.
mahina
Stage Name: mahina (マヒナ/마히나)
Birth Name: N/A
Birthday: N/A
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Personal Instagram: @mahina___official
Staff Instagram: @mahina_info
X: @mahina_sound
YouTube: @mahina_sound
mahina Facts:
– She was born in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan.
– mahina is under Buzzer Entertainment.
– She made her debut in 2018, but did not show her face until 2021.
– mahina publishes work as an illustrator.
Natalia D
Stage Name: Natalia D (ナタリア D/나탈리아 D)
Birth Name: Natalia Danae
Birthday: N/A
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Mexican
Instagram: @nataliad_official
TikTok: @nataliad_official
X: @nataliad_music
YouTube: @nataliad_music
Natalia D Facts:
– She was born in Mexico.
– Natalia grew up loving Japanese anime and music, eventually moving to Japan after visiting as a university student.
– She is a frequent winner on Japanese television competitions, most notably winning THE Karaoke ★ Battle twice.
– Natalia debuted in Japan in 2021.
– She served as the Tourism Ambassador for Saitama City from 2023 to 2024.
– She is trilingual and often performs in Spanish, Japanese, and English.
– Her first visit to Japan was funded by her own savings while she was still a university student.
– She has performed as a live street performer and at prestigious hotels such as the Aman and Four Seasons in Japan.
– In 2024, she performed at the Apollo Amateur Night and reached the semifinals in late 2024.
TAE LEE
Stage Name: TAE LEE (타에 리)
Birth Name: Tokuyama Taeko (徳山 たえこ)
Birthday: N/A
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean-Japanese
Instagram: @taelee.official
Threads: @taelee.official
TAE LEE Facts:
– She was born in Osaka, Japan.
– TAE LEE is under RISING PRODUCTION.
– She is based in Tokyo.
– TAE LEE debuted as a soloist in 2025.
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