Meet ME:I: The 11-member Japanese girl group making waves in the music scene
The 11 members in the group: Momona, Ran, Cocoro, Miu, Shizuku, Ayane, Keiko, Kokona, Rinon, Suzu, and Tsuzumi - released their song "MIRAI" on April 17, 2024.
ME:I
ME:I is an 11-member Japanese girl group formed through the reality competition show 'Produce 101 Japan The Girls' from auditions involving 14,000 participants aged 15 to 25, who were not linked with any talent agency. Viewers decided the final lineup from among the original 101 trainees by online voting, announced during a live broadcast on TBS.
The 11 members of the group: Momona, Ran, Cocoro, Miu, Shizuku, Ayane, Keiko, Kokona, Rinon, Suzu, and Tsuzumi - released their song "MIRAI" on April 17, 2024, marking their debut. Let's introduce the members.
More about ME:I
Their official fandom name is "YOU: ME". 'YOU' represents the fans while 'ME' symbolizes the group itself. The group aims to inspire dreams among their fans, signifying a journey of walking together.
Momona
Birth Name: Kasahara Momona
Position: Leader, Vocalist
Rank: 1 (received 1,116,716 votes in the final episode)
She was born on October 22, 2003, in Kanagawa, Japan, and began her journey as a member of "Hello Pro Kenshuusei" on May 4, 2015. On July 16, 2016, she later became a member of the group "ANGERME". She's studied ballet for nine years, and "Young Forever" by BTS is her all-time favourite song.
Rinon
Birth Name: Murakami Rinon
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Rank: 2 (received 700,305 votes in the final episode)
She was born in Okayama, Japan, on September 30, 2006. In 2017 she won an award at the 8th Okayama Children's Bizen Pottery Exhibition. The song "Tomboy" by (G)I-DLE is her favourite.
Ayane
Birth Name: Takami Ayane
Position: Vocalist
Rank: 3 (received 686,868 votes in the final episode)
She was born in Iwate, Japan, on May 15, 2005. She performed as the lead vocalist in the band of her high school music club. Meghan Trainor's "Me Too" is one of her favourite songs.
Miu
Birth Name: Sakurai Miu
Position: Vocalist
Rank: 4 (received 655,210 votes in the final episode)
She was born on January 11, 2002, in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. She competed in the JYP survival show 'Nizi Project'. In addition, she appeared on the survival show "Girls Planet 999" but was eliminated in episode 8, ranking J-11. She is a huge fan of Kwon Eunbi, and her favourite song is "Connect" by ClariS.
Suzu
Birth Name: Yamamoto Suzu
Position: Vocalist
Rank: 5 (received 631,708 votes in the final episode)
She was born on December 16, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan. In 2022, she spent about six months receiving training at Source Music Entertainment. "You Raise Me Up" by Celtic Woman is her all-time favourite song.
Kokona
Birth Name: Sasaki Kokona
Position: Vocalist
Rank: 6 (received 593,913 votes in the final episode)
She was born in Mie, Japan, on January 30, 2006, and her favourite memory from the program is when she was allowed to have doughnuts following the "LEAP HIGH!" reevaluation. "Event Horizon" by Younha is her favourite song.
Shizuku
Birth Name: Iida Shizuku
Position: Vocalist
Rank: 7 (received 593,457 votes in the final episode)
She was born in Tokyo, Japan, on December 4, 2004. She studied music after passing the Takarazuka Music entrance exam. The songs "Moonlight Densetsu" and "Feel Special" by TWICE are her favourites.
Keiko
Birth Name: Shimizu Keiko
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Rank: 8 (received 591,650 votes in the final episode)
Her birthplace was Aichi, Japan, on November 27, 2005. She was enrolled in the KPOP ART SCHOOL, a K-Pop-focused Japanese music institution.
Ran
Birth Name: Ishii Ran
Position: Sub-Leader, Vocalist
Rank: 9 (received 588,173 votes in the final episode)
July 7, 2004, in Saitama, Japan, was her birthdate. She was a temporary idol group member of "mirage²" and played Kureha Seira in "Secret x Heroine Phantomirage!" She made her stage debut with the group "Girls²" on June 26, 2019. "Going In" by RIEHATA is one of her favorite songs.
Tsuzumi
Birth Name: Ebihara Tsuzumi
Position: Vocalist, Youngest
Rank: 10 (received 577,903 votes in the final episode)
She was born in Kanagawa, Japan on January 22, 2007. Tsuzumi is an avid follower of Jo Yuri and was able to recognize her at one point simply by looking at her back during the show. "Someday" by EXILE is her favourite song.
Cocoro
Birth Name: Kato Cocoro
Position: Vocalist
Rank: 11 (received 552,603 votes in the final episode)
She was born in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan on November 1, 2000. On January 21, 2019, she made her stage debut with the group "Cherry Bullet" under the label of FNC Entertainment. On December 13, 2019, she ended her contract and departed the group. Yorushika's "That's Why I gave up on Music" is her favourite song.
Updated: July 24, 2024 05:51 PM IST
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