QUICK FACTS
Age
21
Birthday
April 11, 2005
Zodiac
Aries
Position
Vocalist
Birthplace
Illinois, USA
Korean Name
라라
BIOGRAPHY
Lara Raj is one of K-pop's most distinctive vocal colours — her Indian-American upbringing in the Chicago area gave her an ear for both Western pop and South Asian melodic traditions. She was discovered through an online posting and quickly became a fan favourite in Dream Academy for the emotional depth she brings to every performance.
Writing poetry and short prose, yoga and meditation, and cooking traditional Indian dishes.
DID YOU KNOW
- 01
First Indian-American member of a major K-pop group
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Writes poetry and lyrics in her free time
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Brings a distinctive vocal colour to KATSEYE arrangements
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