Mori Ren (森蓮, born May 11, 2007), known professionally as REN (レン), is a Japanese singer, dancer and trainee of Japanese management company BMSG. He is currently pursuing various activities to prepare him for his eventual debut.
Prior to joining BMSG, REN trained at EXPG Nagoya and was active as a competitive dancer.
Biography[]
Main article: REN/Biography
Early Life[]
REN, 2018
REN started dancing during his elementary school years at dance studio FORCE in Nagoya[1], where he was part of the dance crew rezist®︎, with whom he won various titles.
In February 2020, he started attending EXPG Nagoya[2].
2023[]
In February, REN was featured as one of the dancers in SKY-HI's D.U.N.K. music video[3]
In April, REN joined the BMSG Trainees, but his status remained undisclosed[4].
On September 29, he appeared on TV Asahi's Music Station as one of the backdancers for BE:FIRST's Mainstream performance[5].
2024[]
On July 7, he was revealed to be a member of BMSG Trainees.
Personal Life[]
REN has a big sister, named Sora, who is older by around 3 years[6].
His mother's name is Miho[6].
As of April 2024, REN is a 2nd year high school student.
- TAIKI: he's close to fellow BMSG Trainees member TAIKI
- RUI: he's close to fellow BMSG Trainees member RUI
REN's given name, "蓮", means "lotus flower"
Profile[]
- Birth Name: Mori Ren (森蓮) [N 1]
- Stage Name: REN (レン)
- Nicknames: RenRen (れんれん)?
- Birth Date: May 11, 2007
- Birth Place: Aichi, Japan
- Blood Type: O
- Height:
- Western Zodiac:
Taurus - Eastern Zodiac:
Pig (Boar in Japan) - Emoji: ?
- BMSG Status:
- 2023-04-01: Joined
- 2023-04-01: BMSG Trainees member
- MBTI: ENFP [7]
- Looks up to: His seniors in BMSG. Everyone is cool in their own way and he loves them all. [7]
- Special skill: Has a big appetite, can eat a lot [9] [10]
- Hobby: sauna[11]
- Favorite food: ebi (shrimp) sushi [9], dorayaki [10]
- Favorite snack: Pure Ring gummies [7]
- Favorite fruit(s): Golden kiwifruit, banana, pineapple, mango [7]
- Favorite color(s): Black, red [7]
- Motto: Chototsumoushin (猪突猛進: Single-minded pursuit or rushing in recklessly) [7]
- Favorite MAZZEL song: Parade (Song) [10]
- Favorite emoji: 🦖🔥 [7]
- Something he's into recently: Body building! [7]
- Something he wants to challenge: making songs with different kinds of people[11]
- Routine before a live: Listen to songs unrelated to what he will perform so he forgets everything [9]
- Daily routine: A cold shower [9]
- His go-to song at karaoke: BE:FIRST's Brave Generation [7]
- His suitcase before he leaves on a trip...: It depends on the amount, but he's the type to put everything in his pockets. If he can't fit it all, he'll use a backpack. [7]
- Something he's challenging himself to do in dance right now: Training so he can up his skills all around [7]
- Something he's challenging himself to do vocally right now: Being aware of the consonants when his singing increases in speed. [7]
- Something he does to relax: Take a deep breath and then jump really high a number of times [7]
- A song he's listening to lately: Aile The Shota's Odorimasen ka? and Novel Core's SORRY, I'M A GENIUS [7]
- People often say: He is a weird person; that he seems scary but also not scary at the same time [7]
- His non-negotiable: Washing his head first when he's in the bath! [7]
- A habit he doesn't realize he does: If music plays, he'll start dancing. [7]
- Something about him only he knows: His hands are ridiculously big [7]
- A hairstyle or color hair dye he wants to try next: A shortcut and white! [7]
- Something he always has in his bag: Toothbrush, perfume, contact lenses, and a pouch where he puts all his essentials. [7]
- His smartphone background: The default screen showing the weather forecast of the day [7]
- His favorite spot: The loft in his house [7]
- If he was reborn, he wants to be: A human. [7]
- A recent best buy: Denim pants that was very cute, he really likes it. [7]
- Something he always does before he leaves the house: Check that the air-con, stove, and electronics are switched off [7]
- Something he really wants right now: Accessories [7]
- First thing he does when he gets home: Take a breather [7]
- How he sleeps: Face down [7]
- What he wears to sleep: Pants and no shirt [7]
- His favorite manga: One Piece, Naruto, Seven Deadly Sins, My Hero Academia, Kaiju No. 8, Dan Da Dan. [7]
- Dog or cats?: Definitely dogs! [7]
- Sweet or spicy?: Sweet [7]
- Do you like your accessories in gold or silver?: Absolutely silver! [7]
- What will you watch at the movies?: Anime [7]
- Where would you go for leisure?: River! [7]
- If you want to hang out with friends, do you initiate it?: YES [7]
- If he had a superpower: The ability to sleep and be completely exhausted. He sleeps well, but he's not tired often... [7]
- If he wins 1 million yen: He will go to Korea. He wants to buy a lot of clothes and eat lots of food. [9]
- If he could spoil himself for a day: Eat a loootttt of his favorite food [7]
- Something great people in common: Smiles and laughs a lot [7]
- A compliment that makes him happy: "Your dance is good", "You're cool!" [7]
- Does he believe in fate?: No, because he believes everything he does comes back to him as "inevitability". [7]
Other Works[]
- [2023.09.29] Music Station / TV Asahi [12]
Awards[]
- [2019] DANCE★DYNAMITE 2019 - Kids Class Qualifier - 1st Place (rezist®︎)[13][14]
- [2019] NEXT LEGEND STAGE 1 - Elementary School Division - 1st Place (rezist®︎)[15]
- [2019] STARZ - Elementary School Division - 3rd Place (rezist®︎)[16]
- [2019] Izumi Company 2019 - Kids Division - 3rd Place (rezist®︎)[17]
- [2019] DREAM STAGE CUP 2019 - Elementary School Division - 1st Place (rezist®︎)[18]
- [2019] All Japan Super Kids Dance Contest 2019 - Chubu Regional - 1st Place (rezist®︎)[19]
- [2019] Dance Matsuri 2019 - Elementary School Division - 2nd Place (rezist®︎)[20]
- [2019] Lake Biwa Kids Dance Festival 2019 - Elementary School Division - 2nd Place (rezist®︎)[21]
- [2019] NEXT LEGEND Final 2019 - Elementary School Division 1st Place (rezist®︎)[22]
Trivia[]
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Notes[]
- ↑ It has not been yet confirmed that this is the correct way of spelling REN's name, but it is an educated guess
References[]
- ↑ REN's Instagram
- ↑ KAIRI's Instagram
- ↑ REN's Instagram
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Miho's Instagram
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 7.32 7.33 7.34 7.35 7.36 7.37 7.38 7.39 7.40 7.41 7.42 7.43 7.44 7.45 7.46 7.47 ar HOMME vol. 2 BMSG Trainee
- ↑ REN's Instagram
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 ar HOMME vol. 2 BMSG Trainees Talk Event (Part 1), 2024.10.04
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 BMSG Trainee Instagram Live 26/08/2024
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 BMSG TRAINEE Instagram
- ↑ REN's Instagram
- ↑ ryotamen1224 Instagram
- ↑ DD関連情報 : 【ダンスダイナマイト2019予選5/11[土曜日結果速報