Former Melon Kinenbi idol Otani Masae wrote about the hardships of trying to survive financially

It has been well documented that Melon Kinenbi idol Otani Masae has had challenges of finding employment and had received welfare to stay afloat. But now trying to focus on getting a job and survive. In a post on April 22, Otani reported that she Read More …

Ota Haruka to leave ANGERME but will continue as a Hello! Project member

It was revealed on October 13th that Ota Haruka (16), a member of the idol group ANGERME and a member who belongs to Hello! Proiject will be leaving the group. The announcement was made on the official website of Hello! Project and also that while Read More …

Hello! Project announced that 52 concerts and live house events scheduled have been canceled

Hello! Project has announced on April 14th that they will be canceling 52 concerts and live house performances scheduled through the end of May. Hello! Project’s statements are as follows, “In view of damage caused by the novel coronavirus disease, after discussion, we decided to Read More …

Hello! Project idol group Kobushi Factory is ending on March 30th

The Hello! Project idol group Kobushi Factory announced they are ending activity after their Tokyo Dome City performance on March 30th and the group will be breaking up. The members have discussed about their future plans after graduating from school and wanting to choose a Read More …

Hello! Project bans jumping during concerts and events

Hello! Project announced on their website on October 24th that they are banning jumping during their concerts and events. According to staff, there have been many trouble caused by people who are excessively jumping and despite warnings, the situation has not improved and so it Read More …

Mano Erina posts a two-shot with Miyazawa Sae, writes a heartfelt message to her best friend

Former Hello! Project solo singer Mano Erina posted a two-shot with former AKB48 member, Miyazawa Sae on Instagram. Many people are unaware that the two are best friends, because Mano was on Hello! Project and Miyazawa was from AKB48, from two rival companies.  Back in Read More …

[Updated] Japanese footballer Shibasaki Gaku and former Hello! Project artist Mano Erina are now married

Japanese footballer Shibasaki Gaku  (25) (midfielder for Spanish club Getafe CF and plays for Team Japan) and former Hello! Project artist, Mano Erina (27) are now married. There was a lot of confusion of when they will get married but Mano clarified on her blog Read More …