Karen Iwata

Karen Iwata first took the stage as a J-pop idol in 2011, when she was just 13 years old. Now 28, she has spent 15 years performing and building a career in Japan's music scene. Iwata was born in Sendai, Miyagi, and remains Japanese to her core. She stands 5'3" with a petite, slim frame, and her natural black hair and brown eyes are part of her classic look. On Instagram, she has gathered a following of 25k fans who keep up with her daily life and projects. Her career has spanned nearly half her life, a rare longevity in the fast-paced world of idol music. She continues to work as a musician, focusing on her craft and connecting with her audience.