ANNA Profile
ANNA (안나), born Tanaka Anna (田中杏奈), is a Japanese singer, model, and member of MEOVV under THEBLACKLABEL. She was born on November 17, 2005, in Japan and became the group’s Japanese member.
ANNA Basic Facts
- Stage Name: ANNA
- Birth Name: Tanaka Anna (田中杏奈)
- Birthday: November 17, 2005
- Birthplace: Toyama, Japan
- Nationality: Japanese
- Group: MEOVV
- Agency: THEBLACKLABEL
- Debut Date: September 6, 2024
- Group Debut Song: “MEOW”
- Fandom: PAWMPAWM
ANNA Early Life & Background
ANNA was born in Toyama, Japan, on November 17, 2005.
Before entering the K-pop industry, she developed a career as a Japanese child model and later became known through Japanese fashion and modeling activities.
Her experience in the Japanese entertainment industry became an important part of her background before joining MEOVV.
ANNA Pre-Debut Modeling Career
ANNA began working as a model in Japan at a young age.
She participated in Japanese modeling competitions and later became associated with Japanese youth-fashion media. She was selected as a Miss Seventeen 2019 and subsequently became an exclusive model for Seventeen Japan.
Her pre-debut modeling experience gave her years of experience in fashion, photography, and public appearances before she transitioned into K-pop.
ANNA’s Debut With MEOVV
ANNA was revealed as the fourth member of MEOVV on August 27, 2024.
She officially debuted with the group on September 6, 2024, with “MEOW.”
Her addition gave MEOVV a Japanese member and strengthened the group’s multinational identity.
ANNA’s Role in MEOVV
ANNA is a member of MEOVV‘s five-member lineup and contributes to the group’s vocals, performances, music videos, promotional activities, and fashion-related appearances.
ANNA Modeling & Fashion Career
ANNA’s modeling background is one of the most distinctive parts of her pre-debut career.
Before MEOVV, she worked as a Japanese youth model and was associated with Seventeen Japan. She also participated in Japanese fashion events and modeling activities.
Her fashion experience has continued alongside her MEOVV career through magazine features, fashion events, and promotional appearances.
ANNA Acting Activities
ANNA has also been associated with acting activities in Japan before her MEOVV debut.
Her pre-debut entertainment experience extended beyond modeling and included Japanese media and acting-related work.
ANNA Discography
With MEOVV
- MEOW — Single — September 6, 2024
- TOXIC — Single — November 18, 2024
- MY EYES OPEN VVIDE — EP — May 12, 2025
- HANDS UP — Single — April 28, 2025
- BURNING UP — Single — October 14, 2025
- BITE NOW — EP — June 1, 2026
BITE NOW
ANNA is featured on MEOVV‘s second EP, BITE NOW, released June 1, 2026.
The EP contains:
- “Hit ‘Em”
- “DDI RO RI”
- “In my hands”
- “Favorite song”
- “Revenge”
ANNA Music Video Appearances
ANNA appears in MEOVV‘s official music videos and visual content, including:
- “MEOW”
- “BODY”
- “TOXIC”
- “HANDS UP”
- “DROP TOP”
- “BURNING UP”
- “Hit ‘Em”
- Other official MEOVV visual content
ANNA Performances & Major Appearances
ANNA has performed with MEOVV at music programs, showcases, festivals, award ceremonies, and promotional events.
MEOVV‘s major early performance included the group’s appearance at the 2024 MAMA Awards in Osaka, Japan.
The group performed “MEOW” and “BODY” and won Favorite Rising Artist at the ceremony.
ANNA Awards & Achievements
Group Awards With MEOVV
2024
- MAMA Awards — Favorite Rising Artist
2025
- Asia Artist Awards — Best Music Video
- Asia Artist Awards — Best Musician (Group)
- KGMA — IS Rookie
- TikTok Awards — Best Impact
- The Fact Music Awards — Global Hot Trend
ANNA Magazine & Fashion Features
ANNA has continued to appear in fashion and entertainment publications because of her background as a Japanese model.
Her Japanese modeling experience, including her time with Seventeen Japan, is an important part of her individual career history and should be included on her Artist Profile.
She has also participated in interviews discussing MEOVV’s music, group chemistry, Japanese activities, and life as a member of the multinational group.
ANNA Latest Activities
ANNA continued her activities with MEOVV throughout 2026, including promotions for BITE NOW, released June 1, 2026.
MEOVV is scheduled to release the single album GO HARD on October 12, 2026.
THEBLACKLABEL also released ANNA-specific second-anniversary merchandise in September 2026.
ANNA Fun Facts
- ANNA was born in Toyama, Japan.
- She is MEOVV‘s Japanese member.
- She began modeling in Japan before her K-pop debut.
- She became an exclusive model for Seventeen Japan after winning Miss Seventeen 2019.
- She was the fourth MEOVV member revealed.
- She has a background in both modeling and entertainment activities.
