Abcho (typeset as ABCHO, meaning Abstract Chop), is a Japanese pop unit made up of two members from Japanese pop groups Morning Musume, their subgroup which includes Older/Graduated Members, Dream Morning Musume, and J-Pop Metal Group Hangry & Angry: Hitomi Yoshizawa and Rika Ishikawa. They formed in middle of February 2012, and released their first single on May 23, 2012.
Abcho | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Japan (Delicious Deli Records) |
| Spinoff of | Morning Musume |
| Members | |
| Website | www |
Members edit
| Name | Birth date | Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitomi Yoshizawa | April 12, 1985 | 39 | Former Morning Musume member |
| Rika Ishikawa | January 19, 1985 | 39 | Former Morning Musume member |
History edit
2008: Before Abcho edit
Hitomi Yoshizawa and Rika Ishikawa were in another duo called Hangry & Angry.
2012-present: Formation and debut single edit
In February 2012, Hitomi Yoshizawa and Rika Ishikawa announced that would form a new unit called Abcho.[1] Abcho's first single was released on May 23, 2012.[2] This was used as the opening theme song for Sengoku Collection.[3]
Discography edit
Singles edit
- "Me o Tojite Gyusshiyo" (目をとじてギュッしよ)
References edit
- ^ "Dream Morning Musume's Ishikawa Rika & Yoshizawa Hitomi form new unit". TokyoHive. February 21, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
- ^ "ABCHO holds release event for debut single". TokyoHive. May 23, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2012.
- ^ "ABCHO reveals the jacket cover and track list for debut single". TokyoHive. March 7, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
External links edit
- Official website (in Japanese)