Kaede (born September 15 1991 in Niigata, Japan) is a J‑pop singer and the youngest member of the idol group Negicco, known for her pink member color and radio affinity. She entered the music scene through the Negicco audition in 2003 and debuted with the group in 2003, later launching a solo career in February 2019. Her first solo single, "Remember You", was released on October 15 2019, followed by the mini‑album Shinya. Anatawa kyouwo furikaeri, mata atarashii asadane. on June 18 2019. In 2020, she issued the full‑length album Imano Watashiwa Kawaritsuzukete Anokorono Watashide Irareteru. (January 1, 2020) and the single "CYCLES" (September 15 2021). The 2022 release of "Leave It To Shining a Light" added to her catalog of introspective pop tracks. Kaede has performed acoustic tours across Japan, collaborated with artists such as Sakura and Shima Da Boy-providing vocals on "GLOMOROUS LIFE" (2017)-and appeared in radio specials as a host and composer. She continues to release digital singles like "Ikenai" (September 2024) and "Rushmore" (March 2025). In 2026, she released the single "Caroline / Bye Bye Love".
