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| − | '''FLOWER''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] group signed to the [[Sony Music]] record label. Originally a four member dance unit serving as backup dancers for [[EXILE]], FLOWER has added two more dancers and three vocalists. The new members were selected through a nationwide talent search by LDH titled EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 | + | '''FLOWER''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] group signed to the [[Sony Music]] record label. Originally a four member dance unit serving as backup dancers for [[EXILE]], FLOWER has added two more dancers and three vocalists. The new members were selected through a nationwide talent search by LDH titled ''EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 ~For Girls~''. They made their debut on October 12, 2011 with the single "[[Still (FLOWER)|Still]]". |
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==Members== | ==Members== | ||
* [[Mizuno Erina]] (Dancer/Leader) | * [[Mizuno Erina]] (Dancer/Leader) | ||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===As four=== | ===As four=== | ||
| − | [[File:FLOWER4.jpg| | + | [[File:FLOWER4.jpg|400px|thumb|FLOWER as four (2009). Left to right: [[Shigetome Manami]], [[Fujii Shuuka]], [[Mizuno Erina]], and [[Nakajima Mio]]]] |
| − | In 2009, EXPG ([[EXILE]] Professional Gym) recruited four girls to form a new dance unit. The four members, [[Mizuno Erina]] ( | + | In 2009, EXPG ([[EXILE]] Professional Gym) recruited four girls to form a new dance unit. The four members, [[Mizuno Erina]] (leader), [[Fujii Shuuka]], [[Shigetome Manami]] and [[Nakajima Mio]] became known as FLOWER, and they participated in [[EXILE]] [[PV|music videos]] in addition to doing modeling work. Most notably, they served as backup dancers during ''[[EXILE Live Tour 2010 Fantasy|EXILE LIVE TOUR 2010 FANTASY]]'', alongside groups like [[Happiness (group)|Happiness]] and [[Dream (group)|Dream]] who are also under the LDH agency. Little was actually known about the group when they mysteriously appeared on the LDH website under the category of "Artist". |
In 2011, [[E-Girls]] ([[EXILE]] Girls) was formed as a joint project featuring [[Dream (group)|Dream]], [[Happiness (group)|Happiness]], and FLOWER. While the other two groups had vocalists, FLOWER only performed as a dance act at E-Girls' shows. | In 2011, [[E-Girls]] ([[EXILE]] Girls) was formed as a joint project featuring [[Dream (group)|Dream]], [[Happiness (group)|Happiness]], and FLOWER. While the other two groups had vocalists, FLOWER only performed as a dance act at E-Girls' shows. | ||
| − | ===EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 | + | ===EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 ~For Girls~=== |
| − | In February of 2011, it was announced that [[EXILE]] would be sponsoring a nationwide talent search, titled EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 | + | In February of 2011, it was announced that [[EXILE]] would be sponsoring a nationwide talent search, titled ''EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 ~For Girls~'', specifically aimed at young girls, ages 12-25. Thousands auditioned through three stages of initial screening. In the end, two dancers (otherwise noted as "performers") were selected to join FLOWER. They were [[Bando Nozomi]] and [[Sato Harumi]]. However, the winners of the vocalist audition would not be announced until an E-girls show on May 14, 2011 held at SHIBUYA-AX. There, it was announced that [[Washio Reina]], [[Muto Chiharu]] and [[Ichiki Kyoka]] would be the vocalists of FLOWER. The new FLOWER performed their audition song, "[[Still (FLOWER)|Still]]" and also revealed that "[[Still (FLOWER)|Still]]" would be their debut single. |
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==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
====Singles==== | ====Singles==== | ||
Revision as of 20:38, 22 October 2011
FLOWER is a Japanese pop group signed to the Sony Music record label. Originally a four member dance unit serving as backup dancers for EXILE, FLOWER has added two more dancers and three vocalists. The new members were selected through a nationwide talent search by LDH titled EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 ~For Girls~. They made their debut on October 12, 2011 with the single "Still".
Contents
Members
- Mizuno Erina (Dancer/Leader)
- Nakajima Mio (Dancer)
- Fujii Shuuka (Dancer)
- Shigetome Manami (Dancer)
- Washio Reina (Vocalist)
- Muto Chiharu (Vocalist)
- Ichiki Kyoka (Dancer/Vocalist)
- Bando Nozomi (Dancer)
- Sato Harumi (Dancer)
Biography
As four
In 2009, EXPG (EXILE Professional Gym) recruited four girls to form a new dance unit. The four members, Mizuno Erina (leader), Fujii Shuuka, Shigetome Manami and Nakajima Mio became known as FLOWER, and they participated in EXILE music videos in addition to doing modeling work. Most notably, they served as backup dancers during EXILE LIVE TOUR 2010 FANTASY, alongside groups like Happiness and Dream who are also under the LDH agency. Little was actually known about the group when they mysteriously appeared on the LDH website under the category of "Artist".
In 2011, E-Girls (EXILE Girls) was formed as a joint project featuring Dream, Happiness, and FLOWER. While the other two groups had vocalists, FLOWER only performed as a dance act at E-Girls' shows.
EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 ~For Girls~
In February of 2011, it was announced that EXILE would be sponsoring a nationwide talent search, titled EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3 ~For Girls~, specifically aimed at young girls, ages 12-25. Thousands auditioned through three stages of initial screening. In the end, two dancers (otherwise noted as "performers") were selected to join FLOWER. They were Bando Nozomi and Sato Harumi. However, the winners of the vocalist audition would not be announced until an E-girls show on May 14, 2011 held at SHIBUYA-AX. There, it was announced that Washio Reina, Muto Chiharu and Ichiki Kyoka would be the vocalists of FLOWER. The new FLOWER performed their audition song, "Still" and also revealed that "Still" would be their debut single.
Discography
Singles
- [2011.10.12] Still
