9th Generation Morning Musume

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The 9th Generation Morning Musume members joined the group on January 2, 2011. Three new members joined after passing the Morning Musume 9ki Audition, while Fukumura Mizuki was added as a surprise addition from Hello Pro Egg.

This generation consists of 4 members:

• Fukumura Mizuki (譜久村聖)
• Ikuta Erina (生田衣梨奈)
• Sayashi Riho (鞘師里保)
• Suzuki Kanon (鈴木香音)

Timeline[]

• January 2, 2011: Joined.
• May 21, 2013: Fukumura Mizuki is appointed as one of the joint sub-leaders of Morning Musume.
• November 27, 2014: Fukumura Mizuki becomes the new leader of Morning Musume, while Ikuta Erina becomes one of the joint sub-leaders.
• December 31, 2015: Sayashi Riho graduates from Morning Musume.
• May 31, 2016: Suzuki Kanon graduates from Morning Musume and Hello! Project, and retires from entertainment.
• November 29, 2023: Fukumura Mizuki graduates from Morning Musume and Hello! Project.
• November 30, 2023: Ikuta Erina becomes the new leader of Morning Musume.
• July 8, 2025: Ikuta Erina graduates from Morning Musume and Hello! Project.