Origin Japan Genres J-pop, Electropop | Years active 2005 (2005)–present | |
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Website 9nine-fan.lespros.co.jp Past members Umika Kawashima
Azusa Matsuzawa
Miwako Wagatsuma
Rubi Katō
Marie Ashida
Mai Yoshida
Midori Yamaoka
Madoka Shimogaki
Moe Miura Albums BEST9, MAGI9 PLAYLAND, CUE, [first 9], 9nine, second 9 Record labels Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., JVC Kenwood Victor Entertainment, Sony Music Members Umika Kawashima, Uki Satake, Sayaka Nishiwaki, Hirona Murata, Kanae Yoshii Profiles | ||
9nine (pronounced simply "nine") is a Japanese idol group formed of Uki Satake, Sayaka Nishiwaki, Kanae Yoshii, and Hirona Murata. Formed in 2005, they are managed by LesPros Entertainment and signed to SME Records.
Contents
- 2005 10 Origin and debut
- 2010 present Restart and popularity
- Current members
- Former members
- Songs
- References
2005-10: Origin and debut
In September 2005, 9nine was formed of Sayaka Nishiwaki, Uki Satake, Azusa Matsuzawa, Miwako Wagatsuma, Rubi Katō, Marie Ashida, Mai Yoshida, Midori Yamaoka, and Moe Miura. They released their debut single "Sweet Snow" in 2006.
2010-present: Restart and popularity
The band changed its music style from typical idol pop to electropop. The group's 2012 single "Shōjo Traveller" became its first to reach the top 10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. The self-titled album 9nine, that soon followed, debuted at number 8.
Current members
Former members
Songs
Cross Over9nine · 2012
SHINING☆STAR9nine · 2012
With You / With MeMAGI9 PLAYLAND · 2014