Ren Kawashiri Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, JO1, Career, Family, Wiki, Songs, Girlfriend

Ren Kawashiri is a talented Japanese idol singer, dancer, rapper, and performer known for his exceptional dance skills and leadership presence.

As a member of the boy group JO1, formed through the survival show Produce 101 Japan, he ranked second overall and became a key figure in the group’s success, contributing to their music, choreography, and performances with his strong stage charisma and freestyle dancing ability.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Kawashiri Ren
• Stage Name: Ren
• Born: March 2, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Occupation: Idol Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Height: 173 cm
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Kawashiri
• Siblings: Three brothers
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Ren Kawashiri is a talented idol singer and dancer. He was born on March 2, 1997, in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Raised by Mr and Mrs Kawashiri in a single-parent household where his mother raised four siblings alone after family challenges, he grew up in a modest environment that shaped his resilience and determination. His ethnicity is Japanese. His religion is not publicly known.

From a young age, Ren showed a strong passion for dance, eventually becoming a professional backup dancer and dance instructor. He worked as a backup dancer for artists like Yamashita Tomohisa, SMAP, Pentagon, and Wanna One, and taught dance at middle schools before entering the idol world. Details about his formal education are limited in public sources, as his career focused on practical training through dance studios and the EXPG academy system affiliated with LDH.

Career

Ren Kawashiri first rose to prominence in 2019 when he participated in Produce 101 Japan as part of the group UNBackers. He received an A grade in evaluations and consistently showcased his freestyle dancing and leadership, finishing second with 256,527 votes in the finale. This secured his debut in JO1 under Lapone Entertainment on March 4, 2020, with the single Protostar.

As JO1’s performance leader, he has been central to the group’s choreography and energetic stages, contributing to albums like The Star (2020), Star Gazer (2020), and later releases including Give me your day. (EP, 2025). He has filled center positions in promotions and led initiatives like dance tutorials promised during Produce 101.

Beyond music, he has appeared in variety shows, radio programs, and brand campaigns, while also exploring production and creative direction in projects like LAPOSTA 2025 SHOW PRODUCED by KAWASHIRI REN. His background as a backup dancer and instructor has made him a respected figure in Japan’s idol and dance scene.

Social Media

• YouTube Handle: JO1 official channels (group-focused)

Personal Life

Ren Kawashiri, 28, is a talented idol singer and dancer. He keeps his private life very private, with no public details on relationships or marriage.

He has expressed deep gratitude to his mother for raising him and his three brothers alone, highlighting family as a source of motivation.

Known for his serious yet warm personality, with a gap between his cool stage image and shy off-stage demeanor, he enjoys hobbies like watching games, comedy, and magic tricks. Standing at 173 cm, he maintains a disciplined lifestyle centered on dance practice, mental health, and group activities. Living in Japan, he balances his demanding idol schedule with personal reflection and family support.

Net Worth

Ren Kawashiri is a talented idol singer and dancer. Net worth is estimated at around $500,000 to $1.5 million USD.

His income comes mainly from JO1 group activities (music sales, streams, concerts, tours), individual endorsements and brand deals, performance fees, variety show appearances, and possible creative production work.