Kaede
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Kaede

카에데 · 山田 楓 (Yamada Kaede)
Yamada Kaede — Main Dancer · Lead Vocalist · Sub-Rapper
tripleS Main Dancer Lead Vocalist Sub-Rapper Visual
🎂 December 20, 2005 🌍 Japanese 📏 160 cm ⚖️ Not publicly disclosed 🩸 Type A 🧠 INFP ♐ Sagittarius
Kaede is a Japanese idol and the ninth member revealed of tripleS, the 24-member decentralized girl group under MODHAUS built around fan-voted Gravity events and rotating sub-units. Born Yamada Kaede on December 20, 2005, in Toyama, Japan, she began her career as a teenage fashion model before training at Japan's Fancy Academy and passing MODHAUS's auditions. She was revealed as tripleS's S9 in November 2022 and made her official debut on February 13, 2023, with the group's first mini album ASSEMBLE and its title track "Rising." As a main dancer, lead vocalist, and sub-rapper, Kaede has since been active across several tripleS sub-units, including LOVElution, Aria, Visionary Vision, and moon, contributing standout performances on releases like MUHAN, Performante, and Beyond Beauty. A TWICE and BLACKPINK fan whose idol dreams were shaped by both groups, Kaede brings bright energy and sharp choreography to every comeback. This profile covers Kaede's biography, real name, birthday, height, blood type, MBTI, tripleS discography, sub-unit history, awards, and fun facts for fans looking for accurate, up-to-date information about the beloved tripleS member.
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Biography

Who Is Kaede of tripleS?

Kaede is a Japanese idol and the ninth revealed member of tripleS, MODHAUS’s 24-member, fan-participatory girl group famous for letting fans vote on sub-units through its Gravity system. Born Yamada Kaede on December 20, 2005, in Toyama, Japan, she was officially introduced to fans on November 9, 2022, and made her musical debut on February 13, 2023, with tripleS’s first mini album ASSEMBLE and its title track “Rising.”

Early Life and Modeling Career

Long before joining MODHAUS, Kaede was already a familiar face in Japan’s fashion industry. At just thirteen years old she became an exclusive model for the youth magazine Nico☆Petit, later modeling for the Japanese fashion labels Lindiha and LIZLISA. She trained at Japan’s Fancy Academy, an agency known for producing K-pop trainees, before passing MODHAUS’s auditions and relocating to South Korea to chase her idol dreams.

Debut and Sub-Unit Journey

Kaede quickly proved her versatility as a main dancer, lead vocalist, and sub-rapper. In August 2023 she debuted in tripleS’s third sub-unit, LOVElution, with the mini album MUHAN and the title track “Girls’ Capitalism,” later touring the United States with the unit. She went on to join the ballad-focused unit Aria in January 2024, and the twelve-member dance unit Visionary Vision that October for the studio album Performante.

2025 Activities and moon Debut

Kaede promoted tripleS’s second full-group studio album, ASSEMBLE25, in May 2025, and later joined the newly formed sub-unit moon through the msnz Grand Gravity, debuting with the single “Cameo Love” from the mini album Beyond Beauty in November 2025.

Personality and Fan Appeal

Kaede is known for her playful, warm personality — an avid fan of TWICE and BLACKPINK who cites both as her inspirations for becoming an idol. She loves Minecraft, Animal Crossing, and ASMR content, and her charm points are her dimples and distinctive laugh. Within tripleS she is represented by the color Sunglow Yellow and a maple leaf emoji — a nod to the meaning of her name — and fans, known as WAV, affectionately call her Kaekae or Kae.

Profile

Basic Information

Stage NameKaede
Full Birth NameYamada Kaede (山田楓)
Date of BirthDecember 20, 2005
BirthplaceToyama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
HometownToyama, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Height160 cm (5'3")
WeightNot publicly disclosed
Blood TypeA
Zodiac SignSagittarius
MBTIINFP
EducationNSP Izumi Music School
AgencyMODHAUS
DebutFebruary 13, 2023 (tripleS, "ASSEMBLE")
LanguagesJapanese, Korean
NicknamesKaekae, Kaepyon, Kae, Kaenosuke
HobbiesPlaying games, watching scary clips, dancing
Favorite ColorBlue
Ideal TypeNot publicly disclosed
Membership

Groups & Positions

tripleS
MODHAUS
Main Dancer Lead Vocalist Sub-Rapper Visual
February 2023 – Present
Journey

Career Timeline

2005
Born in Toyama, Japan
Yamada Kaede was born on December 20, 2005, in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, and began modeling as a child for magazines like Nico☆Petit.
2022 (October)
Passed MODHAUS auditions
Trained at Japan's Fancy Academy before passing MODHAUS's auditions and relocating to South Korea to join tripleS.
2022 (November)
Revealed as tripleS's 9th member
Officially introduced as S9 of tripleS through her reveal teaser and moved into the group's dormitory.
2023 (February)
Debuted with ASSEMBLE
Made her tripleS debut with the group's first mini album ASSEMBLE and the title track "Rising."
2023 (August)
Debuted with LOVElution
Joined sub-unit LOVElution for their mini album MUHAN and the title track "Girls' Capitalism," followed by a US tour.
2024
Aria and Visionary Vision
Promoted with ballad unit Aria on "Structure of Sadness," then joined dance unit Visionary Vision for "Hit the Floor."
2025
ASSEMBLE25 comeback
Returned with tripleS's full-group comeback ASSEMBLE25 and the title track "Wake Up (Are You Alive)."
2025 (November)
Debuted with sub-unit moon
Joined sub-unit moon through the msnz Grand Gravity, debuting with "Cameo Love" from Beyond Beauty.
Recognition

Awards & Achievements

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Best New Female Artist (with tripleS)
MAMA Awards
2023
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1st Music Show Win – "Girls Never Die" (with tripleS)
The Show
2024
Did You Know?

Trivia & Fun Facts ✨

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Kaede was born Yamada Kaede in Toyama, Japan, on December 20, 2005.
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She began modeling at age 13, becoming an exclusive model for the Japanese magazine Nico☆Petit.
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She later modeled for Japanese fashion brands Lindiha and LIZLISA.
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Kaede trained at Japan's Fancy Academy before passing MODHAUS's auditions and moving to South Korea.
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She was the ninth member revealed in tripleS's pre-debut project, officially introduced as S9 in November 2022.
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Kaede attended NSP Izumi Music School in Japan.
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She started learning Korean in late 2021 to early 2022.
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Her nicknames include Kaekae, Kaepyon, Kae, and Kaenosuke.
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She has a pet chihuahua named Shou.
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Her charm points are her dimples and ears.
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Her special skills include the "serikomi choroku" butterfly dance, hip-hop dance, and backbends.
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She can imitate the voice of Sunflower from the anime Crayon Shin-chan.
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Kaede is a big fan of the girl group TWICE, who inspired her to become an idol; BLACKPINK also influenced her.
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Her favorite anime is Attack on Titan, and her favorite character from it is Mikasa.
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Her favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry, and her favorite color is blue.
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Kaede enjoys Minecraft and Animal Crossing in her free time.
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She loves ASMR content and horror or zombie movies.
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Her favorite foods include samgyeopsal, bossam, sashimi, peppers, and vegetable soup, plus nattō and mint back home in Japan.
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She is a member of sub-units LOVElution, Aria, Visionary Vision, and moon.
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Kaede lives in the Cookie HAUS dormitory's "Ultimate Foreignerz' Room" with members Nien, Mayu, and Kim ChaeWon.
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Her representative color within tripleS is Sunglow Yellow, and her representative emoji is a maple leaf, fitting her Japanese name's meaning.
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She has said what attracted her most to tripleS was how new sub-units are formed democratically through Gravity every season.
The Fandom

Fan Club & Fan Name 💜

Official Fan Name
WAV
WAV (웨이브, “Wave”) is the official fandom name of tripleS, chosen by fans through a Gravity vote held between April 8-10, 2023. The name reflects the idea of fans and members moving forward together in one continuous wave of support.
Official Fan Color
Not officially designated
Unlike most K-pop acts, tripleS has not designated a single official fandom color, in keeping with the group's decentralized, ever-rotating concept.
Official Light Stick
heartS
heartS is tripleS's official lightstick, built around a heart-and-‘S’ motif that echoes the group's “idol of all possibilities” branding and its rotating sub-unit system.
Fan Community Platform
Cosmo: the Gate
Cosmo is tripleS's official fan-engagement app. Fans collect digital photocards called Objekts, which generate Como tokens used to vote in Gravity events that decide sub-unit lineups, title tracks, and more.
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