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Kim Raina (김레이나) is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a member of girl group LILYDIVA, and a former member of J-pop idol girl group Belladonna Hepburn.
Early life[]
Kim Raina was born in Seoul, South Korea on May 17, 2003, to a Zainichi Korean mother and a South Korean father. Her mother, Yukino, is a former member of Shōwa era all-female children's girl group Magma and a retired fashion model. On her mother's side, she is also a close cousin of Asuka Mitsui, a Golden Globe-winning actress who was best known for being a former member of teen girl group SSG (Super Saccharine Girls) and appearing in American historical drama The General (2021).
Raina lived in Japan during the first five years of her life. At an early age, Raina has been exposed to the world of music, joining regional singing and dancing competitions until she grew with the ambition to become a versatile star like her mother. At the age of 12, she had her first photoshoot as the model of a kids toy brand, and in 13, had her first acting role after appearing as a young supporting character in the South Korean action film Missing in Monaco.
Career[]
. . . 2017-2019[]
Belladonna Hepburn
In February 2017, Raina debuted as a second generation member of Japanese girl group Belladonna Hepburn, under talent management agency Diamond & Associations. During her time in the group, she had songwriting credits in several singles, including "Stop The World To Stop The Feeling" and "Overwhelmed in Obscurity", the former of which was used as a soundtrack for an anime series.
In October 2019, Belladonna Hepburn disbanded following discussions between the members and management which ended in a mutual decision to cease group activities. Raina retired from the Japanese entertainment industry and decided to continue her studies, but began applying for K-pop companies in 2022 in hopes of resuming her idol career.
. . . 2024[]
On October 14, 2024, Raina made her debut as a member of girl group LILYDIVA with the single album Lily Bomb, featuring the lead single "BTG (Been That Girl)".
Discography[]
Songwriting credits[]
| "Stop The World To Stop The Feeling" (Belladonna Hepburn) | |
| "Overwhelmed in Obscurity" (Belladonna Hepburn) |
Other information[]
- Kim Raina can fluently speak both Korean and Japanese. She is designated to be the group's spokesperson during their schedules in Japan.
- Raina's audition entry consisted of a dance cover of "Catch Me If You Can" by Girls Generation and a vocal cover of "Love by Coincidence" by Fei Fei and Geonu.