The Hoopers are a Japanese pop group. They assume a tomboy style, inspired by the Takarazuka Revue. In 2015 they held the Ikemen Audition, where they selected 6 people to become members of Little Hoop (they are described as apprentice members for The Hoopers).
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History
2013 Autumn - 2014 Winter, Fudanjuku announced an audition for their younger group. 12 people from among the 5,000 candidates were chosen. Seven among those became the members of The HOOPERS (and the remaining five became Axell ).
May 2, 2014, they were first unveiled in the Internet TV "Ikesuta".
March 4, 2015, Universal sigma released the 1st single "Itoshi Koishi Kimi Koishi," leading to them their major debut.
April 2015, as a major debut the first month and simultaneously start two unusual crown program.
July 6, 2015, Yuhi announced that she would rest for a while due to the poor physical condition (stress-induced gastroenteritis). Meanwhile, Axell member, Cecil will serve as the understudy.
September 29, 2015, it was announced that they were to hold their first one-man LIVE in Amesuta's "Harajuku Kyun Kyun STATION of THE HOOPERS". In addition, the live will serve as Yuhi's return to the group.
November 15, 2015, Nicofest held the first one-man live. Yuhi, who had been on hiatus from July, rejoined and performed with the group. Cecil also joined the group permanently, making the seven to an eight-member group. (Cecil is still in Axell)