Sona
Origins & Roots Born on February 21, 2005, in Fukuoka, Japan, Sona discovered her passion for performance at a very young age. Growing up with an affinity for music and dance, she immersed herself in local training programs, setting the…
Nationality American-Japanese
Soma Saito
Origins & Roots Born in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, Soma Saito developed an early, profound affinity for literature, poetry, and storytelling that would ultimately underpin his entire artistic journey. Growing up alongside two younger sisters, his intellectual curiosity was nourished by…
softboiledegg
Origins & Roots Emerged from the legendary streets of Tokyo, softboiledegg (半熟卵っち) was conceived as a vibrant 5-membered hip-hop girl group rooted directly in the ethos of the revived iconic gyaru magazine, ‘egg’. Training & Formation Comprising exclusive models from…
SOE
Origins & Roots Formed under WEUS Entertainment, SOE initially captured public attention during their pre-debut phase as WEUS Girl. The group was built on a conceptual foundation signifying ‘Some Other Expression,’ aimed at delivering fresh artistic perspectives to the global…
SNUPER
Origins & Roots Formed under Widmay Entertainment, SNUPER burst onto the K-Pop landscape with a mission to bring refreshing, high-energy pop sensibilities to global fans. Comprising six talented members—Taewoong, Suhyun, Sangil, Woosung, Sangho, and Sebin—the group’s name is a clever…
Snow Man
Origins & Roots Snow Man’s journey began in the grueling trenches of Johnny’s Jr., evolving from early iterations like Mis Snow Man who performed relentlessly in theatrical staples like Takizawa Kabuki. Formed officially on May 3, 2012, the original six…
SMTR25
Origins & Roots SMTR25 emerges as a monumental pre-debut initiative crafted by SM Entertainment to publicly showcase the next generation of global superstars. Unveiled to international audiences during SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul, the collective immediately captured the imagination of…
SMNBG
Origins & Roots SMNBG (SM New Boy Group) represents the culmination of legendary scouting and rigorous trainee cultivation by South Korea’s premier music powerhouse, SM Entertainment. Scheduled for a monumental debut in 2026, the group gathers exceptional young talents from…
Smewthie (スミュウジー)
Origins & Roots Smewthie emerged on February 22, 2021, as a specialized five-member vocal unit created to breathe new life into the beloved magical girl franchise through the reboot anime Tokyo Mew Mew New. Auditions & Formation Brought together under…
SMAP
Origins & Roots SMAP, an acronym standing for ‘Sports Music Assemble People’, emerged under the powerhouse management of Johnny & Associates in 1988. Initially formed as a backup dancers group, the members possessed diverse backgrounds from across Tokyo and Kanagawa,…