INTRODUCTION
Naco Miyase is a Japanese actress, gravure model, television personality, and former idol whose career has expanded across entertainment, print media, television drama, digital publishing, and music-related activities in both Japan and Korea. Known for combining elegant facial features, strong stage presence, and versatile media skills, she has built a steady profile through gravure work, idol activities, acting roles, and recent promotional appearances in major Japanese entertainment projects. Her popularity comes from a balance of classic gravure appeal, approachable personality, polished public communication, and an ability to move comfortably between modeling, variety shows, drama appearances, and event-based entertainment.
She first attracted attention through gravure debut activities under an earlier stage identity before later becoming widely recognized as Naco Miyase, the name now most associated with her television work, photobooks, and social media branding. Her visual identity is often described by fans as soft yet refined, with a combination of bright smile, elegant proportions, and strong camera adaptability that works equally well in editorial photography, stage events, and television appearances.
Her profile also gained international curiosity because of her participation in both Japanese idol culture and Korean-connected pop activity through the girl unit HONEY POPCORN, where she appeared under the name NAKO. That cross-market exposure introduced her to audiences beyond Japan and helped establish broader search visibility.
In recent years she has strengthened her image through photobooks, digital photo releases, television guest appearances, film roles, and ring-related event promotions such as RIZIN Girl selection, while maintaining a carefully curated online presence that supports long-term recognition in Japanese entertainment media. Her content remains commercial and mainstream, centered on fashion, swimwear editorial work, magazine photography, and entertainment appearances rather than controversial positioning, making her an interesting figure for beauty-focused profile blogs.
PROFILE / BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name : Naco Miyase (宮瀬なこ)
Stage Name : Naco Miyase (宮瀬なこ), NAKO (ナコ)
Also Known As : Miyase Aina (宮瀬葵菜), NAKO, Nacorin
AKA : Miyase Aina (宮瀬葵菜), NAKO
Nationality : Japanese
Ethnicity : East Asian, Japanese
Profession : Actress, Gravure Model, Talent, Singer, Former Idol
Industry Category : Japanese Entertainment, Gravure, Television, Idol, Commercial Modeling
Industry : Japanese Entertainment Industry
Years Active : 2017-present
Basic Information : Public entertainment figure active across gravure, drama, variety television, digital publishing, event promotion, and social media branding
Date of Birth : March 11, 1997
Age : 29 (as of 2026)
Birthplace : Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Current Residence : Japan, Private
Height : 165 cm
Weight : 49 kg
Measurements : B89-W60-H88 cm, some later profiles list B92-W60-H88 cm
Hair & Eye Color : Dark Brown Hair, Dark Brown Eyes
Zodiac Sign : Pisces
Blood Type : O
Agency / Management : Office One Two Three (2026-present), TRUSTAR (2022-2024), FIT (2020-2021), Shining Will (2017-2019)
Debut : Gravure debut in 2017 under Miyase Aina (宮瀬葵菜)
LATEST NEWS
Latest News : In early 2026 she announced an exclusive management contract with Office One Two Three, marking a new phase after completing her previous TRUSTAR contract period. This agency transition is significant because it often signals renewed television casting, commercial scheduling, and media positioning for Japanese talent entering a new career cycle.
Her 2025 and 2026 visibility also increased after notable television drama appearances and continued circulation of her 2024-2025 photobook projects. Entertainment watchers expect more drama guest roles, variety appearances, and commercial media collaborations under her current management direction.
Recent fan attention also continues around her post-RIZIN visibility, where athletic presentation and event-stage confidence helped reinforce her broader media image.
Rumors within fan communities frequently mention possible expansion into larger acting projects because her recent drama appearances show steady movement beyond gravure-centered recognition, though no major lead series has yet been officially confirmed.
CAREER
Career Overview : She entered entertainment through gravure publishing in 2017, initially under the name Miyase Aina, later rebranding as Naco Miyase during idol activity and expanding toward acting, variety television, and publishing.
Career & Achievements : Her career includes gravure DVDs, digital photobooks, mainstream photobook publication, television drama roles, short films, variety appearances, idol group participation, Korean-linked music promotions, and RIZIN Girl selection.
Career Highlights : Stage name transition in 2018, sherbet participation, university graduation, HONEY POPCORN entry, Miss iD finalist selection, TRUSTAR transfer, RIZIN Girl 2023 selection, 2026 agency renewal.
Awards & Recognition : Miss iD 2022 Finalist, RIZIN Girl 2023 Member Selection
Notable Works : soufflé photobook, chiffon digital release, COMEBACK digital photobook, Radiation House II, Dream Sauna, God Tongue appearance
Acting : Television dramas, short film roles, supporting roles in anthology and entertainment-based productions
Gravure : Core recognition built through image DVDs, magazine photography, digital photo books, and mainstream photobook publishing
Music Videos : Appeared in "Chakka Ryoran Bin Bin Bin" music video by Ome de Tai Atama de Nani Yori
Publications : Physical photobook, multiple digital photo collections, DVD releases
EARLY LIFE / BACKGROUND
Early Life : Born in Aichi Prefecture, she later pursued higher education while building entertainment activities.
Education : Komazawa University
Languages : Japanese, Korean
Special Skills : Korean language, singing, dance, classical ballet, Japanese traditional dance, action performance, cooking
Hobbies : Sauna, movie watching, piano
Personal Interests : Film culture, wellness, stage performance, food-related interests
She is known for continuing academic study while developing entertainment work, which is often highlighted positively by Japanese media because it suggests discipline beyond visual entertainment activity.
FILMOGRAPHY / WORKS / PUBLICATIONS
Filmography : Moja (2022), Horror Channel Urban Legends (2022), Dream Sauna (2023)
TV Shows : Radiation House II (2021), Shiromeshi Shugyozo Episode 5 (2022), Jashin no Tenbin (2022), God Tongue (2023), Kimyona Kotae related appearances, Mahjong Survival Battle Kiwame Season 44 (2024)
Television Drama Roles : Shop Clerk role, Waitress role, Reporter role, Kaho role in later episodic television appearances
Web Appearances : My AI Prince, ABEMA dating-related variety appearance, Nobrock TV YouTube appearance
Filmography / Works : Sweet (2017), Lucu (2018), Cutie (2018), soufflé (2024), chiffon (2024), COMEBACK (2025)
DVD : Sweet, Lucu, Cutie
Photobook : soufflé
Digital Publications : Beauty and Autumn Sweets, Monday Nako, Soko Koko Nako, Weekly GIRLS-PEDIA 021, chiffon, COMEBACK
MAGAZINE FEATURES / VISUAL WORK
Magazine Features : Weekly gravure publications, digital editorial appearances, photobook-centered magazine coverage, gravure campaign features
Visual Signature : Balanced facial symmetry, bright smile, refined jawline, soft but athletic silhouette, elegant editorial expression
Fashion Style : Feminine Japanese casual, soft monochrome styling, idol-stage styling, editorial swimwear presentation, modern commercial beauty styling
Runway Appearances : Limited public runway exposure, stronger concentration on editorial and promotional stage work
Brand Collaborations : Entertainment-linked promotional collaborations, event appearances, photo campaigns, agency promotional campaigns
Endorsements : Media-linked promotions rather than long-term large-scale consumer brand ambassador contracts
Brand Collaborations / Endorsements : Most collaborations remain tied to publishing, event visibility, and entertainment campaign support rather than luxury label exclusives
TV / MEDIA APPEARANCES
TV / Media Appearances : Variety programs, entertainment challenge shows, drama guest appearances, talk-format appearances, sports-related event promotion
Media Presence : Her television profile has increased because producers often cast visually recognizable talent with flexible speaking ability and stage composure.
Public Image : Friendly, polished, camera-comfortable, adaptable between gravure and television environments
Cultural Influence : She represents a modern Japanese entertainment path where gravure talent increasingly expands into acting and structured media branding.
Fans often describe her appeal as combining traditional gravure elegance with current digital-era accessibility through frequent SNS interaction and approachable tone.
PERSONAL LIFE / HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Languages : Japanese, Korean
Hobbies : Sauna, Piano, Movie Watching
Special Skills : Singing, Dance (12 years), Classical Ballet (10 years), Action, Japanese Dance, Cooking
Personal Interests : Wellness culture, performance arts, cinema, food
Fun Facts : She holds a cheese-related qualification and has mentioned strong interest in food culture.
Behind-the-scenes Notes : Staff and fans frequently note her professional adaptability during photo sessions because she transitions quickly between soft editorial expressions and energetic promotional shooting.
Lesser-known Details : Her Korean language ability helped during HONEY POPCORN activities and distinguishes her among gravure-centered performers.
IDOL / MUSIC BACKGROUND
Former Group Activity : sherbet, HONEY POPCORN
Stage Name in Korean-linked Activity : NAKO
K-pop Related Activity : Joined HONEY POPCORN as a new member in 2019
International Representation : Participated in Japanese-Korean crossover idol promotion through HONEY POPCORN
This period remains one of the most internationally searchable phases of her career because overseas fans discovered her through multilingual fan communities.
PUBLIC IMAGE / CULTURAL INFLUENCE
Public Image : Elegant, soft-spoken, camera-friendly, versatile across idol and gravure presentation
Cultural Influence : Frequently referenced as part of the generation of gravure talents successfully crossing into wider media exposure
Visual Signature : Bright smile, symmetrical features, balanced classic gravure proportions
Fashion observers note that she photographs especially well in minimal styling because facial expression becomes the main visual focus rather than heavy styling.
SNS / SOCIAL MEDIA / ONLINE PRESENCE
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nacorin_official
X (Twitter) : https://x.com/nacomiyase
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@naco0311
Official Website : Agency profile currently managed through Office One Two Three talent page
YouTube : Private / No major official standalone channel publicly prioritized
Other Platforms : Former Ameba Blog, fan repost circulation, event promotion channels
Social Media Links : Instagram, X, TikTok, former Ameba Blog
SNS : Her Instagram is currently the strongest platform for visual updates, while X remains important for career announcements and agency notices.