Real name: Katou Karen (加藤カレン)

Karen (歌恋) is an enka singer signed to Sun Music Group, releasing through the Nippon Crown record label. She was formerly a member of Nice Girl Project, but graduated in the fall of 2010. On December 30th, 2015, an official announcement was made on her blog stating that she would take a break from her activities as a singer. Her planned single, set for release in January, was subsequently cancelled.