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Shojotai

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Shojotai (少女隊) was a Japanese pop idol group from 1984 to 1989.

Members

Information

The group was formed in 1983 after Miho, Reiko, and Chiiko passed an audition. They released their first single a year later with the single "FOREVER ~Gingham Check story~". They also released their first album, Shojotai PHOON, soon after, the same year with the help of Pink Lady's and Yamaguchi Momoe's composer Tokura Shunichi. For the album, Tokura hired an all American band and put production in Los Angeles.

A year later in 1985, Chiiko retired from the group after discovering that she had a spinal disc herniation. To replace her, the members scouted out Tomo to become the new member. The group also allowed producer and lyricist Akimoto Yasushi to help with the group's promotion and started to write the group's lyrics. With his help, the group landed their first number one hit in 1986 with the single "Motto Charleston".

With gaining popularity in Japan, Shojotai aimed their eyes to Asia. Between 1986 and 1987, they had a Asian tour in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Also, they released the single "Korea (Japanese Version)" for the 1988 Olympics in South Korea.

Sadly, the group disbanded in 1989 to let the members focus more on their solo careers. The original members of the group reunited ten years later to released the single, "Forever", an updated version of their first single.

Discography

Studio Albums

Best Albums

Singles

External Links

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