≒Joy (ニアリーイコールジョイ; pronounced "Nearly Equal Joy", stylized as ≒JOY), is a Japanese idol girl group that formed in 2022. The twelve-person group is produced by former AKB48 and HKT48 member Rino Sashihara and is the second sister group of =Love.
≒Joy | |
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| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Yoyogi Animation Academy |
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| Website | nearly-equal-joy |
History edit
2021–present: Formation and debut edit
In October 2021, it was announced that Rino Sashihara would produce a third girl group.[1]
On March 29, 2022, the group's name, ≒Joy, and the initial twelve member line-up were unveiled.[2] On June 25, Aimi Ozawa joined the group as the thirteenth and final member.[3] On July 2, their eponymous debut song was released on YouTube. On December 4, Moeka Fukuyama suspended her activities with the group to focus on her studies.[4]
On March 29, 2023, Moeka Fukuyama left the group to continue her studies.[5] On December 16, Aoi Onishi went on hiatus due to poor physical health.[6]
On January 17, 2024, they released their debut EP, Kitto, Zettai, Zettai.[7]
Members edit
Current edit
- Jurī Aida (逢田珠里依)
- Konoa Amano (天野香乃愛)
- Ayumi Ichihara (市原愛弓)
- Renon Esumi (江角怜音)
- Mitsuki Oshida (大信田美月)
- Aoi Onishi (大西葵)
- Aimi Ozawa (小澤愛実)
- Mai Takahashi (髙橋舞)
- Riko Fujisawa (藤沢莉子)
- Yūka Murayama (村山結香)
- Momoka Yamada (山田杏佳)
- Arisu Yamano (山野愛月)
Former edit
- Moeka Fukuyama (福山萌叶)
Discography edit
Extended plays edit
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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| Oricon[8] | Billboard[9] | ||
| Kitto, Zettai, Zettai (きっと、絶対、絶対) |
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1 | 1 |
References edit
- ^ "指原莉乃プロデュース"第3のグループ"募集開始「とても楽しみにしています」". Oricon (in Japanese). October 15, 2021.
- ^ "指原莉乃プロデュースの第3のグループ「≒JOY」お披露目会を開催！「優しくて、強い、最強の女性になれるように、＝LOVEメンバー、≠MEメンバーと一緒にこれから頑張っていきましょう！」". PR Times (in Japanese). March 29, 2022.
- ^ "指原莉乃プロデュース≒JOYに元ラストアイドル小澤愛実が新加入「少しでもプラスになれるよう」". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). June 25, 2022.
- ^ "≒JOY、13人で踏み締めたスタートライン 各メンバーの立ち位置や特色が示された特別公演". Real Sound (in Japanese). December 13, 2022.
- ^ "休養中の≒JOY福山萌叶、グループ卒業を発表 プロデューサー・指原莉乃もエール". Model Press (in Japanese). March 15, 2023.
- ^ "指原莉乃、≒JOYデビュー会見で休養中・大西葵への思い語る「全員でビックなアイドルになってくれると信じています」". Model Press (in Japanese). January 23, 2024.
- ^ "1/29付週間アルバムランキング 1位は≒JOY『きっと、絶対、絶対』". Oricon (in Japanese). January 26, 2024.
- ^ "≒Joy | Oricon Style". Oricon. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan. Retrieved June 13, 2020.