Rei (레이) is a Japanese singer and rapper, and a member of the South Korean girl group IVE under Starship Entertainment. The only non-Korean member of IVE, she writes her own raps and debuted with the group on December 1, 2021.
Biography
Rei
레이 / Naoi Rei
Currently in IVE
Rei (레이) is a Japanese singer and rapper, and a member of the South Korean girl group IVE under Starship Entertainment. The only non-Korean member of IVE, she writes her own raps and debuted with the group on December 1, 2021.
- Singer
- Rapper
- Dancer
Profile
Facts
- She is the only Japanese member of IVE (real name Naoi Rei, from Nagoya) and debuted with the group on December 1, 2021. Wikipedia — Rei
- She was featured on Joohoney's single "Push" (December 2025) and released her solo track "In Your Heart" in February 2026. Wikipedia — Rei
- She won "Best Trend Leader" at the TikTok Awards Korea 2025. Wikipedia — Rei
FAQ
Is IVE's Rei Japanese?
Yes. Rei (Naoi Rei) is from Nagoya, Japan, and is the only non-Korean member of IVE.