Haruka Kudo

I've got a real soft spot for the idol-who-becomes-an-actor arc, and Haruka Kudo is exactly that story. She put in her years singing and dancing in a major group, then walked away from all that glitter to start over and actually act, which to me takes way more guts than people give it credit for. Anyone who writes her off as "just an idol grad" is missing it. Born in 1999 in Saitama City, she's got this quietly grounded vibe, and there's something behind the smile, a Scorpio sort of slow-burning intensity, that makes me think she's playing the long game. I don't see her chasing flashy moments so much as steadily growing into a sturdier, more interesting performer. Honestly, she's the kind of person I just find myself rooting for.

Haruka Kudo is a Japanese actress and singer born on October 27, 1999, in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. She stands 160 cm tall and is affiliated with Gate Agency. After her career as an idol, she transitioned to pursuing acting as a primary focus. She maintains an active presence on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Name (English)

Haruka Kudo

Name (Japanese)

工藤遥

Reading

くどう はるか

Born

October 27, 1999 (age 26)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Scorpio / Rabbit (卯)

Origin

Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Height

160cm

Occupation

Actress / Singer

Motto

Private

• Official sitehttps://gateagency.jp/talent/%E5%B7%A5%E8%97%A4%E9%81%A5/
• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/haruka_kudo.official/
• Xhttps://x.com/Haruka_Kudo1027
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B7%A5%E8%97%A4%E9%81%A5

Tags

• From Saitama Prefecture
• Actress
• Singer

Last updated

2026-06-02

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