Shimakawa Hana

(島川波菜)

Name: Shimakawa Hana (島川波菜)

Nicknames: Hana (はな), Shima-chan (しまちゃん)

Birthdate: April 18, 2008 (age 16)

Birthplace: Kanagawa, Japan

Blood Type: A

Height: TBA

Western Zodiac: Aries

Eastern Zodiac: Rat

Member Color : Bright Green

 

FAMILY

She has an older sister.

 

EDUCATION

When Shimakawa joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was in her third year of secondary school.

 

FRIENDSHIPS

Shimakawa notably gets along best with Rosy Chronicle member Kamimura Rena. Their pairing name is Hanarena (はなれな). She also gets along well with her Hello Pro Kenshuusei generation-mates Soma Yume and Yoshida Hikari.

 

NICKNAMES

Hana (はな): One of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.

Shima-chan (しまちゃん): One of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.

Gabyou-chan (がびょうちゃん): Used for Sashihara Rino's audition.

 

Hobbies: Theater, singing, watching idols

Favorite Music Genre: Idol songs, J-pop

Favorite Sport: Roller skating

Favorite Food: Iekei ramen, strawberry daifuku

Favorite Colors: Pink and green 

Motto: "Suki koso chikara suki nara tsudzuku" (好きこそ力 好きなら続く; Love is power, continue to do it if you like it)

Looks Up To: Fukumura Mizuki, Sato Masaki

 

TRIVIA

• She is fast at saying 10 different tongue twisters in a row.

• She loves cosmetics. Her favorites are eye shadow and lipstick.

• Her favorite Sanrio character is Pompompurin.

• She is a big fan of sunscreen. She loves Biore Aquarich.

 

BIOGRAPHY

Early Life

Shimakawa Hana was born on April 18, 2008 in Kanagawa, Japan.

 

2022

In January 2022, Shimakawa participated in the audition for Sashihara Rino's produced group ≒JOY (Nearly Equal Joy), but failed to pass.

 

2024

On February 7, it was announced that Shimakawa had joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei alongside Asano Yurika, Miyakoshi Chihiro, Nishimura Itsuki, Soma Yume, Otsubo Mano, Yoshida Hikari, Sugihara Meisa, and Hattori Rua.

On June 16, it was announced that Shimakawa was added to the line-up of the new Hello! Project group Rosy Chronicle along with Soma Yume, which are scheduled to start activities at the Hello! Project 2024 Summer ALL OF US tour on July 13.

 

Matsubara Yulia

(松原ユリヤ)

Name: Matsubara Yulia (松原ユリヤ)

Nicknames: Yuriya-chan (ゆりやちゃん), Yuriyan (ゆりやん)

Birthdate: February 26, 2008 (age 16)

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Blood Type: A

Height: 149 cm (4 ft 10.6 in)?

Western Zodiac: Pisces

Eastern Zodiac: Rat

 

FAMILY

Her father is Japanese, and her mother is Belarusian. She is being raised bilingually, speaking both Japanese and Russian respectively. She is the eldest daughter in her family, and has a younger sister born in December 2018.

Her maternal grandfather is Ukrainian, while her maternal grandmother is Belarusian. Her grandfather is an artist who paints, sculpts and restores paintings in Ukraine. 

 

EDUCATION

When Matsubara joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was in her fourth year of elementary school.

 

FRIENDSHIPS

Matsubara gets along best with Onoda Karin in Rosy Chronicle, as the two are close in age and often played together during their time in Hello Pro Kenshuusei.

 

NAME MEANING

Initially, her name was romanized as "Yuriya", but a notice posted to the goods list of the June 2019 recital announced her name will now be officially romanized as "Yulia".

"Yulia” (Cyrillic: Юлия) is a feminine name of East Slavic origin meaning "Youthful".

 

NICKNAMES

Yuriya-chan (ゆりやちゃん): One of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.

Yuriyan (ゆりやん): Used by Ono Kotomi and Kiyono Momohime.

 

Special Skill: Comedy

Hobbies: Drawing and writing manga, collecting plush toys

Favorite Music Genre: J-pop

Favorite Foods: Strawberry, curry

Favorite Sports: Billiards, table football

Favorite Animal: Cat

Favorite color: Light blue

Charm Point: Her cheeks

Motto: "Good things come to those who wait" (果報は寝て待て; Kahou wa nete mate)

Favorite Hello! Project songs: Shunrenka, SEXY SEXY, Are you Happy?, Megane no Otoko no Ko

Looks Up To: Sasaki Rikako, Akiyama Mao

 

• During the audition she didn't like Mitsubachi Maki and thought she was scary, but she will do her best to face her.

• She originally presented herself as not knowing or particularly liking anything about Hello! Project, but later revealed Sasaki Rikako as a member she likes.

• She was born one day before the release of ℃-ute's 4th major single LALALA Shiawase no Uta.

• First Hello! Project member of Eastern European descent.

• Michishige Sayumi said she is interested in Yulia during a SAYUMINGLANDOLL MC.

• Her favorite BEYOOOOONDS members are Yamazaki Yuhane and Kiyono Momohime.

• She shares a birthday with Morning Musume former member Fujimoto Miki.

• She would like to visit Hawaii.

• She wanted to get into a fun, tight-knit group.

• She admires Akiyama Mao's skilled dancing in Tsubaki Factory's videos.

• She learned to snowboard.

• She can't eat spicy foods.

• Her mother helped her with her preparations for Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2021 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~. Yulia thanked her by giving her a massage.

• She stated in January 2022 in an episode of Hello Dream, that she really wants to debut this year.

• She once told Onoda Karin that she was thinking about quitting being a kenshuusei. Onoda answered that if Yulia quits she'll quit as well.

• She has the longest tenure as a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei that successfully debuted in Hello! Project.

 

BIOGRAPHY

Early Life

Matsubara Yulia was born on February 26, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan to a Japanese father, and a Belarusian mother.

Prior to joining Hello! Project, she was a member of Toyosu Idol Star Gakuen, a Koto-based organization that provides dance and vocal lessons for children. She was enrolled from approximately December 2016 to October 2017.

 

2017

In June, Matsubara auditioned for Ciao Girl.

In late 2017, Matsubara took part in the Hello! Project Shin Member Audition and made it to the finals before it was ultimately decided that no one would pass the audition. Following the audition, Matsubara accepted an invitation to join Hello Pro Kenshuusei.

Matsubara and the other finalists who accepted their invitations were introduced, and performed in the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2017 12gatsu ~Conti→New!~ concert on December 10.

 

2018

On May 6, Matsubara performed "Shunrenka" at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2018 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event, stating she chose the song because it was "simple".

On September 29, she attended the first round of Nippon TV's comedy competition Onna Geinin No.1 Ketteisen THE W at the Kinkero Theater in Tokyo, under the supervision of Hello Pro Kenshuusei's manager.However, she wasn't selected to continue to the second round.

 

2019

On February 5, she participated in a fanclub event titled Hello Pro Kenshuusei Special Event in Nagoya ~Hajimemashite! 6~ at Midland Square Cinema 2 alongside Kubota Nanami, Saito Madoka, and Onoda Karin.

On May 4, Matsubara won the judge's healing award at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2019 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "SEXY SEXY".

 

2020

In spring, Matsubara entered her first year of middle school.

On July 26, she won the Katsuta Rina award at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2020 ~Natsu no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Akai Earphone".

 

2021

On May 29th, Matsubara performed "Are you Happy?" at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2021 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event.

 

2022

On May 3, Matsubara won the Best Performance Award by public vote as well as the Singing Award for performing "Teenage Solution" and "Potsuri to" at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2022 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event.

On May 21, it was revealed that Matsubara Yulia, Onoda Karin, Hashida Honoka, and Murakoshi Ayana had appeared as background dancers in the Nantettatte I Love You music video.

On June 29, it was revealed that Matsubara Yulia joined the new lineup of Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '22 alongside Onoda Karin, Hashida Honoka, Murakoshi Ayana, and Uemura Hasumi.

From July 5 to August 9, Matsubara Yulia and Hashida Honoka appeared as cast members in STAGE VANGUARD "Akujou Tensei".

 

2023

On May 23, it was announced that Matsubara would debut in a new group in 2024.

 

2024

On June 16, it was announced at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2024 6gatsu "Lily" that the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit's new group would be named Rosy Chronicle, and that the unit will start their activities as Rosy Chronicle at the Hello! Project 2024 Summer ALL OF US tour on July 13. Two days later, on June 18, she was promoted from Hello Pro Kenshuusei.

 

Uemura Hasumi

(植村葉純)

Name: Uemura Hasumi (植村葉純)

Nicknames: Hassu (はっすー), Haa-chan (はーちゃん)

Birthdate: February 25, 2008 (age 16)

Birthplace: Osaka, Japan

Blood Type: AB

Height: 140 cm (4 ft 7.1 in)?

Western Zodiac: Pisces

Eastern Zodiac: Rat

Member Color : Orange

 

FAMILY

She is an only child.

 

EDUCATION

When Uemura joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was in her last year of elementary school.

 

NICKNAMES

Hassu (はっすー): One of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.

Haa-chan (はーちゃん): One of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.

 

Hobbies: Drinking milk, zeni daiko (classic Japanese music instrument), shogi (Japanese chess)

Favorite Music Genres: Hello! Project, J-pop, western music

Favorite Sports: Dancing, marathon

Favorite Food: Sweets

Favorite Drink: Milk

Favorite Animal: Axolotl

Favorite Color: Orange

Motto: Medatsu, doryoku (目立つ、努力; Stand out, effort)

Favorite Hello! Project song: Maji Desu ka Ska!

Looks Up To: Ishida Ayumi, Morning Musume

 

TRIVIA

• She has the same last name as Juice=Juice member Uemura Akari.

• She likes to drink hot milk on a cold day.

• Her favorite manga is "Spice to Custard" (スパイスとカスタード).

• She would like to visit New York.

• She did dancing between 4th to 6th grade.

• She has confidence in her dance, but she thinks that she needs to improve on singing.

• She likes Jazz dance and sexy dance.

• Former Juice=Juice member Uemura Akari had her eyes on Hasumi because they have the same surname.

• She and Matsubara Yulia are born one day apart.

• She was the first Kenshuusei not in OCHA NORMA to participate in the ONE PLUS ONE corner of Hello Dream.

• She always liked Hello! Project since she was small and always admired them.

 

BIOGRAPHY

Early Life

Uemura Hasumi was born on February 25, 2008 in Osaka, Japan.

 

2019

Uemura participated in Morning Musume '19 LOVE Audition, but failed.

On August 2, it was announced that Uemura had joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei alongside eight other girls. They were introduced on September 8 at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2019 9gatsu ~Kirameki~.

 

2021

On May 29, Uemura won the judge's dance award at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2021 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Otona na no yo!".

 

2022

On June 29, it was revealed that Uemura Hasumi joined the new line up of Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '22 alongside Matsubara Yulia, Onoda Karin, Hashida Honoka, and Murakoshi Ayana.

 

2023

On May 23, it was announced that Uemura would debut in a new group in 2024.

 

2024

On June 16, it was announced at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2024 6gatsu "Lily" that the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit's new group would be named Rosy Chronicle, and that the unit will start their activities as Rosy Chronicle at the Hello! Project 2024 Summer ALL OF US tour on July 13. Two days later, on June 18, she and the other Rosy Chronicle members were promoted from Hello Pro Kenshuusei, and her profile was removed from the website.

 

Murakoshi Ayana

(村越彩菜)

Name: Murakoshi Ayana (村越彩菜)

Nicknames: Ayana (あやな), Aya-chan (あやちゃん), Ayacchi (あやっち):

Birthdate: February 11, 2008 (age 16)

Birthplace: Chiba, Japan

Blood Type: B

Height: 148 cm (4 ft 10.2 in)?

Western Zodiac: Aquarius

Eastern Zodiac: Rat

Member Color : Light Purple

 

FAMILY

She has two younger brothers.

 

EDUCATION

When Murakoshi joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was in her last year of elementary school.

 

NICKNAMES

Ayana (あやな): One of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.

Aya-chan (あやちゃん): One of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.

Ayacchi (あやっち): Used by Matsubara Yulia.

 

Hobby: Dancing

Favorite Music Genres: K-pop, J-pop

Favorite Sport: Sprinting

Favorite Colors: Purple, pink

Charm Point: Smiling a lot

Motto: Ichigo ichie (座右の銘; One time, one meeting)

Favorite Hello! Project song: "Y Jiro no Tochuu"

Looks Up To: Makino Maria

 

BIOGRAPHY

Early Life

Murakoshi Ayana was born on February 11, 2008 in Chiba, Japan.

 

2019

Murakoshi participated in Morning Musume '19 LOVE Audition, but failed.

On August 2, it was announced that Murakoshi had joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei alongside eight other girls. They were introduced on September 8 at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2019 9gatsu ~Kirameki~.

On October 8, she will participate in a fanclub event titled Hello Pro Kenshuusei Special Event in Nagoya ~Hajimemashite! 7~ at Midland Square Cinema 2 alongside Yonemura Kirara, Kubota Nanami and Hashida Honoka.

 

2021

On December 7, she participated in a ENPLEX × Hello! Project Nagoya Teiki Event with Yonemura Kirara and Ishiyama Sakura.

 

2022

On May 3, Murakoshi won a guest judge's award at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2022 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Jealousy Jealousy" and "Chotto Guchoku ni! Chototsumoushin".

On May 21, it was revealed that Matsubara Yulia, Onoda Karin, Hashida Honoka, and Murakoshi Ayana had appeared as background dancers in the Nantettatte I Love You music video.

On June 29, it was revealed that Murakoshi Ayana joined the new line up of Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '22 alongside Matsubara Yulia, Onoda Karin, Hashida Honoka, and Uemura Hasumi.

 

2023

On May 23, it was announced that Murakoshi would debut in a new group in 2024.

 

2024

On June 16, it was announced at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2024 6gatsu "Lily" that the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit's new group would be named Rosy Chronicle, and that the unit will start their activities as Rosy Chronicle at the Hello! Project 2024 Summer ALL OF US tour on July 13.

 

Onoda Karin

(小野田華凛)

Name: Onoda Karin (小野田華凛)

Former Stage Name: Karin (華凜)

Nicknames: Karin-chan (かりんちゃん), Onoda-chan (おのだちゃん)

Birthdate: January 23, 2008 (age 16)

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Blood Type: Unknown

Height: 140 cm (4 ft 7.1 in)?

Western Zodiac: Aquarius

Eastern Zodiac: Pig (Boar in Japan)

Member Color : Pink

 

FAMILY

Onoda is the younger sister of former Engeki Joshibu member Onoda Ayasa, who was also a member of Hanayashiki Shoujo Kageki until March 2017. She also has an older brother.

 

EDUCATION

When Onoda joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was in her fifth year of elementary school.

 

FRIENDSHIPS

Onoda gets along best with Matsubara Yulia in Rosy Chronicle, as the two are close in age and often played together during their time in Hello Pro Kenshuusei.

 

NICKNAMES

Karin-chan (かりんちゃん): One of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.

Onoda-chan (おのだちゃん): One of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.

 

Special Skills: Swimming, jump rope, unicycle, tap dance

Hobbies: Guitar, collecting cute stationary

Favorite Music Genre: J-pop

Favorite Sport: Swimming

Favorite School Subject: Mathematics

Favorite foods: Cucumber, chocolate ice cream

Favorite Color: Purple, pink

Charm Point: Eyes that get thin as she laughs

Motto: "Ichiisenshi" (一意専心; With all one's heart)

Favorite Hello! Project song: Ashita Tenki ni Naare

Looks Up To: Miyazaki Yuka, Nonaka Miki, Inaba Manaka

 

BIOGRAPHY

Early Life

Onoda Karin was born on January 23, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan.

 

2009-2015

Onoda has been a child model as early as 2009.

 

2016-2017

In 2016, Onoda joined the theater troupe Hanayashiki Shoujo Kageki.

In 2017, Onoda participated in Hello! Project Shin Member Audition, but failed.

 

2018

Onoda participated in Hello! Project "ONLY YOU" Audition, but failed.

In September, Onoda graduated from the theater troupe Hanayashiki Shoujo Kageki.

On November 1, it was announced that Onoda had joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei alongside Saito Madoka and Kusunoki Mei. They were introduced in the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2018 12gatsu ~Mikan~ show on December 2.

 

2019

On February 5, she participated in a fanclub event, titled Hello Pro Kenshuusei Special Event in Nagoya ~Hajimemashite! 6~, at Midland Square Cinema 2 alongside Kubota Nanami, Matsubara Yulia, and Saito Madoka.

From July 19 to July 29, Onoda performed in the stage play Daihi [story B Daihi 37m] by the theater troupe Innocent Sphere.

 

2020

On July 26, Onoda won the judge's character award at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2020 ~Natsu no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Hitori de Ikiraresou" tte Sore tte Nee, Homete Iru no?".

 

2021

On May 29, Onoda won the judge's singing award at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2021 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Do it! Now".

 

2022

On May 3, Onoda won the Best Performance Award by public vote aswell as the Dance Award for performing "Mugen Climax" and "Kimagure Princess" at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2022 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event.

On May 21, it was revealed that Matsubara Yulia, Onoda Karin, Hashida Honoka, and Murakoshi Ayana had appeared as background dancers in the Nantettatte I Love You music video.

On June 29, it was revealed that Onoda Karin joined the new line up of Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit '22 alongside Matsubara Yulia, Hashida Honoka, Murakoshi Ayana, and Uemura Hasumi.

 

2023

On May 23, it was announced that Onoda would debut in a new group in 2024.

On June 2, it was announced that Onoda had undergone a PCR test after feeling unwell, and had thusly tested positive for COVID-19. The June 3 Hello! Project Kenshuusei Recital was cancelled as a result of Onoda, as well as several other Kenshuusei, testing positive. 

 

2024

On June 16, it was announced at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2024 6gatsu "Lily" that the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit's new group would be named Rosy Chronicle, and that the unit will start their activities as Rosy Chronicle at the Hello! Project 2024 Summer ALL OF US tour on July 13. Two days later, on June 18, she and the other Rosy Chronicle members were promoted from Hello Pro Kenshuusei.