Acting
Miyu Kaneko
August 13, 2003 (age 23)Munakata, Fukuoka, Japan
Miyu Kaneko (金子 みゆ, Kaneko Miyu, born August 13, 2003) is a Japanese entertainer from Munakata, Fukuoka, active as a talent, singer, model, actress, TikToker, influencer, and YouTuber. She is affiliated with Uniiique and has a business partnership with STARBASE. She is a former member of LinQ. She began her career in 2018 after being scouted at a local fashion event and subsequently joined the idol group LinQ, where she debuted as a ninth‑generation member. Her social media presence expanded rapidly, surpassing one million TikTok followers during the 2020–2021 pandemic period and exceeding two million in 2022, establishing her as one of the most followed active idols on the platform. Kaneko transitioned to solo activities in 2023, relocating to Tokyo and releasing her first solo digital single in 2024, followed by a major‑label debut in 2025. Her work spans music, fashion, television drama, film, and advertising, and she continues to expand her presence across entertainment sectors in Japan and abroad.
