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During HKT48’s concert, AKB48 showed up as a surprise guest during the performance of “Heavy Rotation”. AKB48 center Honda Hitomi and HKT48 center Yabuki Nako, who were both previously with IZ*ONE, have not performed together on stage since their final performance as IZ*ONE members. But Read More …
In the latest news in regards former IZ*ONE members, today’s announcement was that Kim Minju has tested positive for COVID-19. The former IZ*ONE member turned actress, felt slight symptoms of a cold last weekend and did a self-test kit which was positive. Kim Minju then Read More …
Former IZ*ONE members and current AKB48 member Honda Hitomi and HKT48 member Yabuki Nako have achieved popularity since their return from South Korea. The two have been active on television and magazines. But whenever the two reunite (especially on TikTok), they always delight their fans. Read More …
The last time we saw former IZ*ONE member Lee Chaeyeon talking with a former J-Line member was with Miyawaki Sakura not long after she graduated from HKT48. Now she and HKT48 member Yabuki Nako chat about the recent award which came nearly a year after Read More …
Fans of IZ*ONE have always loved how the members continue to support each other, even though the group has disbanded. With YENA’s single “SMILEY (Feat. BIBI)” released last week, we have seen numerous members doing the dance. Now, Honda Hitomi has posted her video on Read More …
HKT48 member and former IZ*ONE member Yabuki Nako is known for showing her love to her former IZ*ONE members who have gone on to release their solo (or group) singles on her TikTok and with the release of Choi Yena’s “SMILEY”, Nako showed her SMILEY Read More …
The music video for HKT48’s “Totsuzen Do love me!” has been released on YouTube and features Yabuki Nako as the center for the song which is the kickoff lead song for HKT48’s second album “Outstanding”. The former IZ*ONE member, along with Honda Hitomi have gained Read More …
Yabuki Nako is featured as the center for HKT48’s second album “Outstanding”. The former IZ*ONE member, along with Honda Hitomi have gained popularity after being part of the global girl group and as Honda Hitomi is now one of the primary faces of AKB48 and Read More …
Former IZ*ONE member Kang Hyewon is featured in a new commercial for SODA CAMERA app: And she released a new video of her reading YouTube comments (with English closed captions): For those who missed Honda Hitomi’s appearance on “Love It!”, here is her second with Read More …
It is well-known that it’s been tough for all 12 members of IZ*ONE that they had to disband, despite having a successful career as a group and topping sales charts. But its also tough when strict agencies would not allow certain members to discuss IZ*ONE Read More …
While IZ*ONE may have disbanded back in April 29, 2021, fans continue to support each member on their individual careers. And on October 29th, fans all over the world took to social media to wish IZ*ONE a happy third anniversary through the hashtags: #AlwaysWithIIIZONE and Read More …
Former IZ*ONE member Yabuki Nako (and currently a member of HKT48) was recently interviewed by Yahoo! News Voice about her activities as a member of IZ*ONE. As the group is approaching its third anniversary on October 29th, Yabuki Nako talked about the challenges she had Read More …
Former IZ*ONE members Yabuki Nako (currently a member of HKT48) and Honda Hitomi (currently a member of AKB48) have done well since returning back to Japan, as both can be seen on television and magazines (both did a photoshoot with AR Magazine released this month). Read More …
Jo Yuri’s first week sales for her debut solo mini album “Glassy” have been doing very well, with an estimated 75,000 copies sold. For 2021, Jo Yuri has the #5 spot for female solo artist first week album sales on the Hanteo 2021 charts. Jo Read More …
Jo Yuri’s 1st single album tracklist for “GLASSY” was released and a “1st Look” photo shoot video was released: 조유리 (JO YURI) | Track List The 1st Single Album 'GLASSY'💿 Title 【GLASSY】 2021. 10. 07 PM 06:00 (KST)#조유리 #JOYURI #チョユリ#조유리_GLASSY#JOYURI_GLASSY#チョユリ_GLASSY#지금은_몇시_조유리의_GLASSY✨ pic.twitter.com/8Q36Xul0WS — 조유리 JO YURI Read More …