Who is Kana Osawa? All you need to know about the Japanese actress set to star in BTS’ RM's upcoming MV for Domodachi

Kana Osawa and Domodachi poster (Image via X/@BIGHIT_MUSIC)
Kana Osawa and Domodachi poster (Image via X/@BIGHIT_MUSIC)

On Thursday, May 30, it was revealed that the Japanese actress, Kana Osawa, will be starring in BTS RM's upcoming music video for Domodachi. In the teaser posters, it was announced that two Japanese actors, Kana Osawa and Hiromu Sugita will star in it. The song is a b-side track to the idol's latest second studio album release, Right Place Wrong Person.

The Japanese actress, who's speculated to take on the main role in the music video, previously garnered attention for her role in a Japanese film, Amiko, released in 2022.

Amiko is a story that revolves around a young girl who is quite different from the children around her. The slice-of-life movie follows Amiko's journey, she's not only an outcast at her school but is also pained by her family circumstances.

When she eventually loses all her family, she falls into a pit of loneliness and isolation. However, she still stays optimistic about inviting people into her life. Kana Osawa was commended for her role as Amiko.

Therefore, since it was announced that she will be starring in BTS RM's Domodachi music video, netizens are thrilled to see the child actress' performance.


All about the Japanese actress Kana Osawa

Kana Osawa is a 12-year-old Japanese actress who was born on June 16, 2011. She kickstarted her career as a child actress in 2022 with the Japanese film, Amiko or This is Amiko. Following her succesful role in the film, she took part in a couple of other projects.

In 2023, she played a small role as a homeless person's son in the Japanese series, Kisetsu no Nai Machi. Following that, she played the main roles in two Japanese series, Mei no Mei in 2023 and Mei no Mei: Fuyu Camp Hen in 2024. Most recently, she played the lead role in the film, Route 29, released in 2024.

While she's starred in a handful of projects, her fame has been largely limited to the Japanese audience. Therefore, after it was announced that she's set to star in BTS RM's upcoming music video for his b-side track, Domodachi, netizens seem to be looking forward to the music video and Kana Osawa's role in the same.

On the other hand, Domodachi also features the British rapper, Little Simz. Previously, BigHit Entertainment revealed that the track revolves around the concept of happiness that buds out of dancing with friends. While fans loved listening to the track, the premise has generated excitement among fans to view the music video soon.


The music video, starring Kana Osawa and Hiromu Sugita is slated for release on May 30, 11 AM ET or May 31, 12 AM KST. Previously, the music video for the track Groin was released, which showed BTS' RM rapping along in a neighborhood of the UK.

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