Risa Niigaki, a former member of the iconic Japanese idol group Morning Musume, has announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy. The 37-year-old shared the news in a video posted to her YouTube channel on July 18.
In the video, Niigaki told fans that “the other day, a healthy baby boy came into this world,” according to entertainment outlet ENCOUNT. She also reflected on the delivery, saying, “Well… that’s good. He arrived safely,” expressing relief that the birth had gone smoothly. Niigaki did not share further details about the baby’s birth date or name in the portion of the announcement covered by the report.
Who is Risa Niigaki?
Risa Niigaki (新垣里沙) is a Japanese singer and television personality best known as a member of Morning Musume, one of Japan’s most influential idol groups, which she joined in 2001 as part of the group’s fifth generation. During her time with the group, she became known as one of its longest-serving members before graduating in 2012. Since then, she has continued her career as a solo artist and TV personality, and she also runs a YouTube channel where she shares updates on her personal life and activities with fans.
The announcement has been met with congratulatory messages from fans and fellow entertainers following the news of her growing family.
