Haruto (musician) Biography: Songs, Record Label, Girlfriend, Awards, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, TV Series

Haruto, whose full name is Watanabe Haruto, is a Japanese rapper, singer, and dancer, celebrated as a member of the K-pop boy group TREASURE under YG Entertainment.

Rising to prominence through the survival show YG Treasure Box (2018), he has captivated fans with his sharp rap skills, charismatic stage presence, and striking visuals, contributing significantly to TREASURE’s global success.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Watanabe Haruto
• Stage Name: Haruto
• Born: April 5, 2004
• Age: 21 years old
• Birthplace: Fukuoka, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Dancer
• Height: 183 cm
• Religion: Buddhism
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Watanabe
• Siblings: Watanabe Airi
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1 million

Early Life and Education

Watanabe Haruto was born on April 5, 2004, in Fukuoka, Japan, to Mr. and Mrs. Watanabe. Raised alongside a younger sister, Watanabe Airi, he grew up in a household influenced by his mother’s love for K-pop, particularly the boy band BIGBANG, which sparked his interest in the genre.

His ethnicity is Japanese, and he reportedly practices Buddhism. Information about his formal education is limited, but he attended school in Fukuoka before moving to South Korea in 2018 to train with YG Entertainment. His childhood dream was to become a dance instructor, reflecting his early passion for performance.

Career

Haruto joined YG Entertainment as a trainee in 2018 and participated in YG Treasure Box, where he was announced as the first member of TREASURE. Initially planned as part of a 13-member group, TREASURE 13, he debuted with the 12-member TREASURE on August 7, 2020, with the single album The First Step: Chapter One, featuring the hit “Boy.”

As the main rapper and vocalist, he contributed to albums like The First Step: Treasure Effect (2021), The Second Step: Chapter One (2022), and Reboot (2023). Haruto is also a lyricist, co-writing tracks like “Boy.”

He starred in the web dramas The Mysterious Class (2021) and It’s Okay, That’s Friendship (2021). As part of TREASURE’s project unit Volkno, he has showcased his rap prowess. Recent activities include TREASURE’s King Kong (2024) and world tours.

Awards & Nominations

• Mnet Asian Music Awards (2020): Won Best New Male Artist for TREASURE
• Seoul Music Awards (2021): Won Rookie of the Year for TREASURE
• Asia Artist Awards (2020): Nominated for Rookie Award for TREASURE

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @haruto_trsr

Personal Life

Haruto, 21, stands at 183 cm and is single with no spouse or children. Known for his ISFP personality, he is honest and reserved, and has a quirky pre-show ritual of making strange noises to warm up his vocal cords. His English name is Travis, and he enjoys playing games, working on music, and sleeping.

A BIGBANG fan, particularly Taeyang, he shares a room with bandmate Junkyu and considers Hyunsuk a visual rival. Haruto’s favorite film is The Notebook (2004), and he loves chocolate ice cream and the phrase “I love you” (사랑해). He aspires to be a stylish rapper with a global influence.

Net Worth

Haruto’s estimated net worth ranges from $500,000 to $1 million, derived from his music career with TREASURE, lyric writing, and group endorsements like T-Card.

Discography

Selected Discography (with TREASURE):

• The First Step: Chapter One (2020) – Single Album (“Boy”)
• The First Step: Treasure Effect (2021) – Studio Album
• The Second Step: Chapter One (2022) – Mini Album (“Jikjin”)
• The Second Step: Chapter Two (2022) – Mini Album (“Hello”)
• Reboot (2023) – Studio Album (“Bona Bona”)
• King Kong (2024) – Single

Selected Filmography:

• The Mysterious Class (2021) – Haruto (Main Role)
• It’s Okay, That’s Friendship (2021) – Main Role

Selected Television:

• The K-Star Next Door Show (2025) – Guest (Ep. 18)