As a top idol, she shaped an era during her AKB48 days.

As an actress, she has starred in NHK morning dramas, numerous films, and TV series.

Rina Kawaei, whose acting is highly praised, finally reveals her life story, which she had never spoken about before.

Her resolve to quit idol life and aim for an acting career,

And her decision this year to embark on a new path alone.

In a total of 4 installments, she finally speaks out.

"I cried every day," "How should I live, what should be my goal, how can I feel happiness..."

"I might die tomorrow..."

Please witness her hidden strong feelings, revealed in her own words.

YouTube Program "Short Hope"

https://www.youtube.com/@ShortHope

<Rina Kawaei Special Feature / 4 Installments Total, Updated Every Tuesday>

Part 1: June 30, 2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM onwards

Part 2: July 7, 2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM onwards

Part 3: July 14, 2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM onwards

Part 4: July 21, 2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM onwards

<The Light and Shadow of Her Top Idol AKB48 Days, Her Struggles...

"I cried every day," "It was the toughest time of my life.">

During her AKB48 days, she was selected as a senbatsu member.

Her remarks on variety shows were also immensely popular across generations.

Rina Kawaei, who truly shaped an era as a top idol.

However, looking back on those times,

She said, "I cried every day," "It was like training," "It was the toughest time of my life..."

What were the light and shadow, and the struggles that Rina Kawaei faced?

<What Liberated Her...

"I was a child who couldn't express emotions," "I was quiet.">

During her idol days, she showed a bright smile on variety shows.

However, she was actually shy since childhood

And had difficulty talking to people.

What was it that liberated Rina Kawaei?

And what world unfolded before her?

<The Resolve That Was Born...

"I might die tomorrow..." "I definitely want to live.">

An unprecedented event occurred to Rina Kawaei, who was a top idol...

But from that, a new resolve was born.

She finally spoke in her own words about those feelings she had never revealed before.

<Embarking on a New Path Alone...

"I made many decisions," "I want to cherish my own heart.">

And this year, she became independent from her agency.

She has embarked on a new path alone.

Beneath the words, "I want to meet my own expectations, not others',"

There lay a hidden feeling.

<The Styling Theme Given by Rina Kawaei is, of all things... "To Live">

In this program, guests receive a styling theme based on their life story and undergo a dramatic transformation.

Rina Kawaei's styling theme is

Surprisingly... "To Live."

How will her resolve to "live" alone, as she steps into a new world, be expressed through styling?

Witness Rina Kawaei reborn into an unseen beautiful form, with a unique approach unlike any other fashion media.

<The one who dramatically styles and transforms based on the theme of life story is...

Veteran Stylist Keisuke Baba>

He has worked with many artists and actors, including Fumiya Fujii, Kyoko Koizumi, and Masahiro Motoki.

Active in fashion magazines such as BRUTAS, GQ, and POPEYE, as well as advertising, collections, and television.

He is a legend in the fashion industry who is immensely popular among young people

And has created much culture.

The transformed Rina Kawaei, styled by Baba's overwhelming skill, is a must-see.

Don't miss the "Short Hope" Rina Kawaei special feature, with 4 installments in total (updated weekly).

YouTube Program "Short Hope"

https://www.youtube.com/@ShortHope

<Rina Kawaei Special Feature / 4 Installments Total, Updated Every Tuesday>

[Scheduled Release Dates]

Part 1: June 30, 2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM onwards

Part 2: July 7, 2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM onwards

Part 3: July 14, 2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM onwards

Part 4: July 21, 2026 (Tue) 6:00 PM onwards

Program Official Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/short.hope.i

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: エンタメ
  • Organizations: AKB48 / NHK / Short Hope