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 * May 5, 2016 - Hello Pro Kenshuusei Public Ability Diagnosis Test results
 * The fourth public on-stage test, Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2016 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~, took place on May 5, 2016 at Nakano Sun Plaza.
 * The winners of the public vote are 24th generation member Kasahara Momona and 25th generation member Kiyono Momohime (each with 228 votes).
 * Awarded by judges were: 23rd generation member Takase Kurumi (Singing Award), 24th generation members Akiyama Mao (Dance Award) and 19th generation member Inoue Hikaru (Special Award). Takase Kurumi is also runner-up to Kasahara Momona and Kiyono Momohime (receiving 225 fan votes).


 * April 28, 2016 - Inaba Manaka on Hiatus for Health Reasons
 * Inaba Manaka has announced she will be taking an extended hiatus from Country Girls through at least the summer, due to complications from her asthma becoming an increasing problem in her recent activities. When she will return will be determined in the future, but she is expected to at least miss being a part of Country Girls Live Tour 2016 Haru Natsu running from May to June, as well as the Hello! Project 2016 SUMMER concerts scheduled for July through September.


 * Source: Hello! Project


 * February 7, 2016 - Suzuki Kanon to Graduate from Morning Musume '16 and Hello! Project
 * Suzuki Kanon has announced she will be graduating from Morning Musume '16 and Hello! Project, in order to continue her studies toward a life where she can help people. She will graduate at the end of Morning Musume '16's spring tour. Kanon joined Morning Musume in early 2011 as part of the 9th generation.


 * English translations of full statements from her and the director of UP-FRONT PROMOTION can be found at UP-FRONT LINK using the link below.


 * Source: UP-FRONT LINK, Hello! Project