Nationality American-Japanese

232 PROJECT

Origins & Roots 232 PROJECT emerged as an intriguing pre-debut girl group initiative under the management of 232 Entertainment, helmed by CEO Lee Sangmin. Designed to captivate global audiences, the project combines diverse international backgrounds with intensive training frameworks. Training…

22U

Origins & Roots 22U emerged as one of the most captivating temporary cell formations during Mnet’s landmark global survival reality show, Girls Planet 999. Comprising contestants from China, South Korea, and Japan, the trio represented the cross-cultural harmony that the…

22/7

Origins & Roots 22/7 (Nana Bunno Nijūni) emerged as a groundbreaking multimedia project conceived by Yasushi Akimoto in collaboration with Aniplex and Sony Music Records. Named after the mathematical approximation of Pi, the group was designed to unite real-life vocal…

20SI.

Origins & Roots 20SI. emerged onto the Japanese music scene as a refreshing 7-member boy group, uniting diverse talents with a shared passion for performance. Training & Formation The members—Itsuki, Souichiro, Yuhi, Ibuki, Yuto, Hidenobu, and Atsuya—underwent rigorous preparation before…

+2 (Girls Planet 999)

Origins & Roots Formed during the intense second cell formation round of Mnet’s blockbuster reality survival program Girls Planet 999, the trio known as +2 brought together three distinct cultural backgrounds and explosive performance potentials. Training & Formation Consisting of…

1TYM

Origins & Roots Formed under the visionary leadership of Yang Hyun-suk at YG Entertainment, 1TYM emerged during a transformative era for South Korean popular music. Blending underground American hip-hop sensibilities with melodic Korean song structures, the quartet brought an authentic…

1Nm8

Origins & Roots Emerging from the acclaimed multimedia hip-hop project Paradox Live, 1Nm8 stands as a hauntingly unique trio defined by their stark emotional introspection and sharp lyrical delivery. Comprising Kei Miyama, Itsuki, and Rokuta, the unit carries a signature…

143z

Origins & Roots 143z, affectionately known by fans as ‘YeShiro’, emerged as a special collaborative bond between two exceptionally talented artists, Mashiro and Yeseo. Hailing from different cultural backgrounds—Mashiro from the bustling streets of Tokyo, Japan, and Yeseo from Incheon,…

1/2Diary

Origins & Roots Formed under the visionary guidance of producer and member Yuzuriha Miyuu, 1/2Diary emerged as a refreshing presence in the Japanese underground idol scene. The Debut Journey The group officially launched their musical journey on July 8, 2023,…

0TNS

Origins & Roots 0TNS (ゼロテンション), meaning ‘Zero Tension’, emerged under DEF MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT as a fresh force in the Japanese music scene. Bringing together seven diverse and talented young artists, the group was forged from ambitious trainee roots, with several…