Origins & Roots Born in Seattle, Washington, to an American father and a Japanese mother, Nina Hillman grew up surrounded by a multicultural environment that shaped her artistic inclinations from an early age. Early Training & Trials Long before her…
Origins & Roots Born Nishimura Riki in Okayama, Japan, Ni-ki exhibited an extraordinary affinity for movement from toddlerhood. Fascinated by Michael Jackson performance DVDs at just three years old, he began teaching himself complex choreography before enrolling in a professional…
Origins & Roots Emergent from the global phenomenon that is TWICE, NaMoChae represents an electrifying amalgamation of star power, consisting of members Nayeon, Momo, and Chaeyoung. Formed as part of TWICE’s third full-length studio album, ‘Formula of Love: O+T=
Origins & Roots Born Hirai Momo in Kyotanabe, Kyoto, Japan, her journey into the performing arts began at a remarkably young age. Inspired by her older sister, Momo started taking professional dance lessons when she was just three years old,…
Origins & Roots Sakurai Miu was born on January 11, 2002, in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Growing up in a culturally vibrant environment, her early artistic aspirations were deeply kindled by hearing BoA’s Japanese debut tracks in her kindergarten car rides…
Origins & Roots Born on January 9, 2003, in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Ito Miyu cultivated a vibrant creative spirit from an early age, drawing inspiration from Japanese pop culture and fashion while dreaming of becoming both a singer and a…
Origins & Roots Born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Kobe, Japan, Myoui Mina grew up in a supportive academic household. Her early years were defined by meticulous discipline and an artistic disposition, highlighted by eleven dedicated years of…
Origins & Roots Born on August 12, 2004, in Kyoto City, Japan, Suzuno Miihi displayed a natural affinity for performance and music from a very young age. Growing up in the cultural heart of Japan, she attended the Tinkerbell Music…
Origins & Roots Born Ogou Mayuka in Kyōtanabe-shi, Kyoto, Japan, Mayuka grew up with a deep appreciation for the arts, attending Tanabe Junior High School where she developed early creative pursuits including piano performance and a fascination with cinema. The…
Origins & Early Roots Katsumura Maya was born on April 8, 2002, in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Growing up with a deep appreciation for the arts, she spent her formative school years deeply engaged in creative hobbies and physical…