Final member of the audition show ' No No Girls' got announced for the debut group

Source

The eagerly awaited debut members of the girl group born from the collaboration between BMSG and CHANMINA for the "No No Girls" audition were revealed on January 12, following a thrilling final event held on January 11 at K Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa. The "No No Girls" audition received an overwhelming response, with over 7,000 applications from around the world, including Japan, South Korea, and the United States. The final round of the audition saw an impressive turnout, with ticket applications reaching over 50,000, prompting the addition of a one-time live stream of the event.

The seven girls selected for the group are CHIKA, NAOKO, JISOO, YURI, MOMOKA, KOHARU, and MAHINA. Their group has been named HANA, a title chosen by CHANMINA, who explained that the name symbolizes a flower that blooms after enduring hardships. She added, "They are all like flowers that worked hard to bloom, and I’ll make sure to create a flower that will never fade with them."

In addition to their group’s debut, several important announcements were made during the event. HANA will perform the song "Drop" as part of their pre-debut activities. Their major debut under Sony Music Labels is set for spring 2025. They will also hold debut events in Osaka and Saitama in March, with tickets for these events available for pre-order until January 23.

Each of the new members shared heartfelt comments about their journey in the audition. CHIKA spoke about overcoming life's rejections and how the experience has fueled her desire to share her story through music. NAOKO expressed excitement about her new dream of bringing happiness to others. JISOO, reflecting on her growth, emphasized that perseverance and effort led her to this moment. YURI, MOMOKA, KOHARU, and MAHINA all shared similarly passionate thoughts about how the audition helped them face themselves and embrace their future as artists.

HANA's debut events will take place on:

• March 23, 2025, at Grand Cube Osaka (Osaka Prefectural International Conference Center)
• March 31, 2025, at Omiya Sonic City (Saitama)

Quote from crystalblues

I am actually happy with the final lineup

And I was not even expecting that there will be a Korean girl

Quote from crystalblues

I was not either but Japan does have a long history of bringing in not only Korean artists but all ethnicities of performers to their idol groups. They were the first Asian music industry to introduce mixed idols into their groups, so it does not shock me too much. Also there is an entire suburb in Japan that is full of Korean families who defected during the Korean wars.

Makes me think of Rung Hyang, she is a 3rd gen Korean in Japan. (her real name is Lee Ayaka), she is the only fully Korean artist I can think of who is from Japan