(TREASURE) Haruto Biography: Background, Net Worth 2025, Career, Acting and Sister

Profile: 

Full Name: Watanabe Haruto (渡辺春虎)

Stage Name: Haruto (하루토)

English Name: Travis Watanabe

Date of Birth: April 5, 2004

Age (as of 2025): 21 years

Nationality: Japanese

Height: 184 cm (6'0.4")

Haruto's ISFP personality comes through in his laid-back attitude and artistic songs. He often describes himself as "Handsome," "Youngest rapper," and "Physical." People love how he moves and how he says "nice" in response to things. As the first Japanese artist signed by YG Entertainment, Haruto broke down walls early on and was given the title "Treasure Box's Number 1 Visual" during his time on the survival program.

Education and Background:

Haruto's journey starts in the busy Hakata-ku neighborhood of Fukuoka, Japan, a city famous for its lively street cuisine and rich cultural history. Haruto was born on April 5, 2004, into a loving family. K-pop was more than just music in his house; it was a way of life. His mother, a huge admirer of YG's famous group BIGBANG, decorated their house with things from the group, which got Haruto interested in the genre early on. Going on family trips, like going to Seungri's concert together, made his fantasies even bigger.
Haruto went to a middle school in Fukuoka for his education before his life changed in a big way. He joined a dance academy to improve his skills and then auditioned for YG Entertainment's Japanese branch in 2017, the year he started middle school. He impressed scouts with his performance of Justin Bieber's "Baby" and passed the audition. He then moved to Seoul to train. This transfer meant the end of Haruto's formal schooling in Japan. As a full-time trainee, he had to balance tough training with self-study and online classes, which is a standard path for K-pop idols. His dance experience helped him have a strong stage presence, and growing up with K-pop gave him a natural love for the industry.

Haruto's early years were not very good, but they did inspire him. He says that his family's support, notably his mother's love of music, pushed him to pursue it. Before he became famous, he was merely a child who wanted to be a "stylish rapper." He often practiced songs that came to him from movies and his own ideas.
Haruto, now 21, thinks of his roots in Fukuoka as a way to stay grounded in the midst of all the fame.

Family Ties:

Haruto's family is still his emotional anchor, even though they are not in the spotlight. He comes from a traditional Japanese family with his mother, father, and younger sister. His parents' names are not public, however it is known that his mother was a big part in his K-pop career. As a huge fan of BIGBANG, she not only exposed Haruto to their music, but she also cheered him on as he auditioned and trained with all her might. Haruto has told pleasant stories, such how he used to dye his hair like G-Dragon's famous seaweed style as a child, which shows how happy and music-filled his family life was.

Sister:

Haruto's younger sister, Watanabe Airi, is very important to him and is a great example of the sibling love that fans find so adorable. Airi is a few years younger than Haruto and was born after him. Their relationship is the stuff of fanfiction: protective, playful, and very sweet. Haruto regularly calls her his "number one treasure," which is a play on the name of his group. He has given her things like his beloved Shinchan doll, Ruru, which she proudly clutches in family photos.

People love celebrating Airi's birthday on social media, and Haruto's well-wishes are always popular. Airi drew a birthday present for Jihoon from TREASURE, which was a wonderful gesture that showed how close Haruto's family is to his groupmates.
Even though Haruto is in Seoul and Airi is in Japan, they stay in touch by calling and visiting each other. Haruto says that Airi's encouragement keeps him going. Airi's presence gives Haruto's idol image a more personal touch, reminding viewers that behind the stage lights is a loving older brother.

Career:

From Trainee to TREASURE's Main Rapper:

Haruto's professional path, from trainee to TREASURE's main rapper, is a great example of how K-pop has changed over time. He joined YG in January 2017 when he was 12 years old and trained for more than three years, which is one of the longest times any TREASURE member has trained (7.5 years total by debut).
In 2018, he got his big break on YG Treasure Box, a survival show that looked for talent from all over the world. Haruto came in first in rap, which made him the first member of the group to be introduced on the finale. This confirmed his reputation as a prodigy.

The group was supposed to have 13 members at first (TREASURE 13, which combined the groups TREASURE and MAGNUM), but lineup adjustments led to a 12-member debut in 2020. On August 7, 2020, TREASURE officially started with The First Step: Chapter One, which included Haruto's co-written songs "BOY" and "Come to Me." The album went platinum and reached the top of the charts, making TREASURE the "fastest-growing K-pop act."
In 2025, TREASURE put out a number of EPs, such as Pleasure (March 2025, lead song "Yellow"). They also worked with Columbia Records to reach a wider audience (2023) and had Japanese hits like "Reverse" for the TV show Densetsu no Atama Sho.
Haruto also writes lyrics; he wrote rap parts for "MMM" and takes ideas from Travis Scott and Seventeen. In 2025, Junkyu and Asahi took over as leaders, which let Haruto focus on his rap skills.
Haruto has faced controversies, such as a middle-finger gesture in 2021 that was described as cultural and a homophobic comment clip in 2023, but his growth and fan love have won out.

Acting Ventures:

Going Beyond the Mic Haruto is mostly a musician, but he has also tried acting, which shows how flexible he is. As part of their group activities, TREASURE made the short film It's Okay, That's Friendship (episode 36 of Treasure Map) in 2021. It was a funny acting experiment that showed how well the members got along.
His best role was in the 2021 web series The Mysterious Class (also called Namgogoedam), which was a horror-mystery show with all the TREASURE members, even the ones who had left. Haruto played the ghostly Haruto, a sickly former student who haunts Class 4 at Boseok Boys' High School. His performances were creepy and combined the intensity of his rap with the depth of his acting. The series, which was linked to TREASURE's The Second Step: Chapter One, was Haruto's first full-fledged acting role, and his character was at the center of the plot's mystical turns.

Other credits include music videos like Treasure: King Kong (2024) and TREASURE: BOY (2020). As of 2025, there are no big solo acting projects planned, but admirers think that Haruto's looks and charm could get him additional screen time, maybe in Japanese-Korean collaborations.

Haruto's Net Worth in 2025:

Haruto's growing fame is reflected in his growing wealth. His projected net worth is between $2 million and $3 million as of 2025. This number is based on his several sources of income, including royalties and endorsements. Haruto became the youngest artist to join the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) at the age of 16. He made money from co-writing singles including "BOY," "Come to Me," and others.
Most of TREASURE's work comes from group activities like albums, tours, and the 2023 Columbia deal. He also gets brand sponsorships in fashion and cosmetics since he looks good. Expansions into the Japanese market, like King Kong/Reverse, bring in more money. Investments and possible solo projects might make this number go up by the end of the year, which shows that Haruto is smart off of the stage.