≒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
edit2021–present: Formation and debut
editIn 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
editCurrent
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
editExtended plays
edit| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | |
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| JPN Oricon [8] |
Billboard [9] | ||
| Kitto, Zettai, Zettai (きっと、絶対、絶対) |
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1 | 1 |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
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| JPN Oricon [8] |
JPN Billboard [10] | |||
| "Taiikukan Disco" (体育館ディスコ) | 2024 | 1 | 2 |
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| "Hatsukoi Cinderella" (初恋シンデレラ) | 1 | 4 |
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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.
- ^ a b "≒Joy | Oricon Style". Oricon. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ Peaks on the Japan Hot 100:
- "Taiikukan Disco". Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- "Hatsukoi Cinderella". Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2024年06月10日～2024年06月16日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking June 10, 2024 – June 16, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2024年10月14日～2024年10月20日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking October 14, 2024 – October 20, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved October 23, 2024.