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+ | |name = Coconuts Musume (ココナッツ娘。) |
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| − | |caption = Coconuts Musume promoting "[[Halation Summer / Summer Night Town (English Version)]]" |
+ | |caption = Coconuts Musume promoting "[[Halation Summer / Summer Night Town (English Version)]]" |
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| + | |former = Coconuts Musume (ココナッツ娘) (1999-2000) |
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| + | |anniversary = July 27 |
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| − | |label = [[:Category:Sony Music Entertainment Japan|Sony Music Entertainment Japan]]<br />[[zetima]] |
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|agency = {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} |
|agency = {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} |
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|associated = [[Morning Musume]], [[Country Musume]], [[Ice Creamusume]], [[Minimoni]], [[Petitmoni]], [[ROMANS]], [[10nin Matsuri]], [[11WATER]], [[7AIR]], [[7nin Matsuri]], [[Akagumi 4]], [[Aoiro 7]], [[Happy♡7]], [[H.P. All Stars]], [[Kiiro 5]], [[Sexy 8]], [[Hello! Project Shirogumi]], [[Elder Club]] |
|associated = [[Morning Musume]], [[Country Musume]], [[Ice Creamusume]], [[Minimoni]], [[Petitmoni]], [[ROMANS]], [[10nin Matsuri]], [[11WATER]], [[7AIR]], [[7nin Matsuri]], [[Akagumi 4]], [[Aoiro 7]], [[Happy♡7]], [[H.P. All Stars]], [[Kiiro 5]], [[Sexy 8]], [[Hello! Project Shirogumi]], [[Elder Club]] |
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[[File:mco2logo.png|thumb|M-CO²]] |
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| − | '''Coconuts Musume''' (ココナッツ娘。; ''Coconuts Girls, ''also known as ''M-CO²'' (pronounced em ko ko)) is a former [[Hello! Project]] unit, promoted as the "girls from Hawaii". |
+ | '''Coconuts Musume''' (ココナッツ娘。; ''Coconuts Girls, ''also known as ''M-CO²'' (pronounced em ko ko)) is a former [[Hello! Project]] unit, promoted as the "girls from Hawaii". They were produced by [[Tsunku]] and presented by [[Makoto]]. |
| + | The group disbanded on April 30, 2008, when [[Ayaka]] left Hello! Project. She had been the only remaining member in the group since 2004. |
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==Members== |
==Members== |
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[[File:150px-Coconutsmusume_2008.jpg|thumb|Final Line-up (Coconuts Musume Ayaka)]] |
[[File:150px-Coconutsmusume_2008.jpg|thumb|Final Line-up (Coconuts Musume Ayaka)]] |
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| − | [[File:150px-Coconutsmusume_2004.jpg|thumb|4th Line-up (Ayaka and Mika)]] |
+ | [[File:150px-Coconutsmusume_2004.jpg|thumb|4th Line-up (Ayaka and Mika)]][[File:150px-Coconutsmusume_2001.jpg|thumb|3rd Line-up (Mika, Ayaka, and Lehua)]] |
| − | [[File:150px-Coconutsmusume_2001.jpg|thumb|3rd Line-up (Mika, Ayaka, and Lehua)]] |
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[[File:150px-Coconutsmusume_2000.jpg|thumb|2nd Line-up (Mika, Ayaka, Danielle, and Lehua)]] |
[[File:150px-Coconutsmusume_2000.jpg|thumb|2nd Line-up (Mika, Ayaka, Danielle, and Lehua)]] |
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[[File:150px-Coconutsmusume_1999.jpg|thumb|1st Line-up (April, Chelsea, Mika, Ayaka, and Danielle)]] |
[[File:150px-Coconutsmusume_1999.jpg|thumb|1st Line-up (April, Chelsea, Mika, Ayaka, and Danielle)]] |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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===1998=== |
===1998=== |
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| − | In November, a series of auditions called the [[Hello! Project Auditions|Pacific Dream Pop Singer Competition]] was held in Hawaii, USA. 1500 applicants signed up, and [[Makoto]] |
+ | In November, a series of auditions called the [[Hello! Project Auditions|Pacific Dream Pop Singer Competition]] was held in Hawaii, USA. 1500 applicants signed up, and [[Makoto]] was allegedly the one choosing five girls out of the 1,500 becoming the group's presenter. Tsunku was assigned as producer. |
===1999=== |
===1999=== |
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+ | In March, [[Kimura Ayaka|Ayaka]], [[Chelsea Ching|Chelsea]], [[April Barbaran|April]], [[Danielle Delaunay|Danielle]], and [[Mika Todd|Mika]] was the winners. |
On June 27, Coconuts Musume were first introduced on an episode of [[ASAYAN]] (a talent show aiming to produce new music talents), to a baffled Morning Musume who were in the studio at the same time. Morning Musume, not happy with the competition and how mature and beautiful they thought the Coconuts Musume members looked, were even more shocked when an English version of Morning Musume's second single [[Summer Night Town]] was announced to be Coconuts Musume's debut single.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tsB6KS7dWQ]</ref> |
On June 27, Coconuts Musume were first introduced on an episode of [[ASAYAN]] (a talent show aiming to produce new music talents), to a baffled Morning Musume who were in the studio at the same time. Morning Musume, not happy with the competition and how mature and beautiful they thought the Coconuts Musume members looked, were even more shocked when an English version of Morning Musume's second single [[Summer Night Town]] was announced to be Coconuts Musume's debut single.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tsB6KS7dWQ]</ref> |
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On July 26, they released their fourth single, [[Watashi mo "I LOVE YOU"]], another poppy and cute song with a fun, bubbly video to accompany it. |
On July 26, they released their fourth single, [[Watashi mo "I LOVE YOU"]], another poppy and cute song with a fun, bubbly video to accompany it. |
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| − | In 2000, all members participated in what was called [[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit|the summer shuffles]]. In the fall, enka singer [[Maeda Yuki]] took Danielle’s place in the group [[Akagumi 4]], as she had had an injury. |
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===2001=== |
===2001=== |
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| − | In April, it was announced on [[Idol wo Sagase]] that Danielle would graduate from Coconuts Musume on May 8th to complete her university education.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010703092008/http://www.helloproject.com/coconuts/news.html]Official site</ref> Rumors were spread among fans saying that she had had a nervous break-down, and had to take her time recovering. |
+ | In April, it was announced on [[Idol wo Sagase]] that Danielle would graduate from Coconuts Musume on May 8th to complete her university education.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010703092008/http://www.helloproject.com/coconuts/news.html]Official site</ref> Rumors were spread among fans saying that she had had a nervous break-down, and had to take her time recovering. Danielle later pursued model and acting, and would later start her own music school. After Danielle's departure, the group switched labels from Sony Music Entertainment Japan to [[Zetima]]. |
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| − | After Danielle's departure, the group switched from the Sony Music Entertainment Japan label to the [[Zetima]] label. Danielle pursued model and acting, and would later start her own music school. |
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In August, the group released their fifth single, [[Jounetsu Yuki Miraisen]]. The song was described as a blend of their previous images, and would become their second best-selling single. |
In August, the group released their fifth single, [[Jounetsu Yuki Miraisen]]. The song was described as a blend of their previous images, and would become their second best-selling single. |
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===2004=== |
===2004=== |
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| − | In Spring, the group made its final performance during [[Morning Musume CONCERT TOUR 2004 Haru The BEST of Japan]]. |
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| − | [[Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!|BE ALL RIGHT!]] by the shuffle group [[11WATER]] was her last song with Ayaka as Coconuts Musume. With Mika gone, Ayaka was the only member, and she continued to be introduced as "Coconuts Musume Ayaka". |
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In 2004, Coconuts Musume's 2001 radio show called ''KISS THE COCONUTS!'' came to an end. |
In 2004, Coconuts Musume's 2001 radio show called ''KISS THE COCONUTS!'' came to an end. |
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===2008=== |
===2008=== |
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| − | + | On April 30, Ayaka suddenly graduated from Coconuts Musume and Hello! Project without a graduation ceremony, stating that she was going to pursue her dreams of a career in acting. One day later, it had been announced that she had signed with a new agency. With Ayaka's departure, there were no remaining members of Coconuts Musume and the group had officially disbanded. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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* [[Country Musume]] and Coconuts Musume are the only groups to have been reduced to just one member. |
* [[Country Musume]] and Coconuts Musume are the only groups to have been reduced to just one member. |
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* Hawaiian cover version in English of Coconuts Musume's "[[Watashi mo "I LOVE YOU"|Watashi mo 'I Love You']]" can be found on the obscure omnibus album "Aloha no Okurimono Hawaiian Style de Kiku J-Pops" released in 2003. |
* Hawaiian cover version in English of Coconuts Musume's "[[Watashi mo "I LOVE YOU"|Watashi mo 'I Love You']]" can be found on the obscure omnibus album "Aloha no Okurimono Hawaiian Style de Kiku J-Pops" released in 2003. |
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| + | * There were rumors that {{ufg|Makoto}} discovered the first generation performing together at a bar in Hawaii, and he was so mesmerized he had requested that Tsunku pick up the act. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 01:09, 26 February 2020
Template:Unit infobox
M-CO²
Coconuts Musume (ココナッツ娘。; Coconuts Girls, also known as M-CO² (pronounced em ko ko)) is a former Hello! Project unit, promoted as the "girls from Hawaii". They were produced by Tsunku and presented by Makoto.
The group disbanded on April 30, 2008, when Ayaka left Hello! Project. She had been the only remaining member in the group since 2004.
Members
Template:Portal/Coconuts Musume
Final Line-up (Coconuts Musume Ayaka)
4th Line-up (Ayaka and Mika)
3rd Line-up (Mika, Ayaka, and Lehua)
2nd Line-up (Mika, Ayaka, Danielle, and Lehua)
1st Line-up (April, Chelsea, Mika, Ayaka, and Danielle)
1st Generation
- Ayaka (アヤカ) (graduated April 30, 2008; Leader 2000.01 - 2008.04.30)
- Chelsea (チェルシー) (graduated January 2000; Leader 1999.06.27 - 2000.01)
- April (エイプリル) (graduated January 2000)
- Danielle (ダニエル) (graduated May 2001)
- Mika (ミカ) (graduated May 9, 2004)
2nd Generation
- Lehua (レフア) (graduated February 2002)
Biography
1998
In November, a series of auditions called the Pacific Dream Pop Singer Competition was held in Hawaii, USA. 1500 applicants signed up, and Makoto was allegedly the one choosing five girls out of the 1,500 becoming the group's presenter. Tsunku was assigned as producer.
1999
In March, Ayaka, Chelsea, April, Danielle, and Mika was the winners.
On June 27, Coconuts Musume were first introduced on an episode of ASAYAN (a talent show aiming to produce new music talents), to a baffled Morning Musume who were in the studio at the same time. Morning Musume, not happy with the competition and how mature and beautiful they thought the Coconuts Musume members looked, were even more shocked when an English version of Morning Musume's second single Summer Night Town was announced to be Coconuts Musume's debut single.[1]
On July 23, they released their debut single, Halation Summer / Summer Night Town (English Version). "Halation Summer" was the theme song to the anime Kyoro-chan, and was described by music magazines as a song with Latin beat and brings up images of summer. "Summer Night Town (English Version)" was described as an English version of the Morning Musume song, but with a very fresh sound. Chelsea described Halation Summer as, "I think 'Halation Summer' was a really cute song. But our real nature isn't comical and cute."[2]
In August, the group made their debut in Taiwan and released the Taiwanese edition of their first single. The music videos for both "Halation Summer" and "Summer Night Town (English Version)" were shot there. Ahead of the release, the members held release events and handshake events with fans in Taiwan as well.[3]
On August 25, Coconuts Musume released their second single, DANCE & CHANCE. Mika compared the title track of the single to the songs on their previous single, saying "It's like 'Halation Summer' was a song for me, and the coupling song 'Summer Night Town (English Version)' was a song for the sexy Chelsea, Danielle, and April. So maybe 'DANCE & CHANCE' will be a blend of everybody?"[4]
In October, the group released a collection of their music videos on VHS and DVD titled Coconuts Musume.
In November, it was announced that they were searching for a sixth member of the group.[5]
2000
In January, it was announced that Chelsea and April had graduated from the group to continue their education back in Hawaii. Rumors were spread about how the girls had problems adjusting to life and culture in Japan as they spoke no Japanese, and had wished to go back home permanently. Chelsea pursued a modeling career after she returned back to Hawaii, and April never returned to the entertainment industry.
Also in January, Lehua Sandbo officially joined the group after making it to the finals of the new member auditions (impressing the judges by singing in Japanese).
In April, the group name changed from Coconuts Musume (ココナッツ娘) to Coconuts Musume. (ココナッツ娘。).[6]
On May 17, they released their third single, Tokonatsu Musume. It was described as a bubbly dance tune with an early summer feel, and it had a colorful video to go with it. This was a departure in image from their earlier sexy and mature vibe.
On July 26, they released their fourth single, Watashi mo "I LOVE YOU", another poppy and cute song with a fun, bubbly video to accompany it.
2001
In April, it was announced on Idol wo Sagase that Danielle would graduate from Coconuts Musume on May 8th to complete her university education.[7] Rumors were spread among fans saying that she had had a nervous break-down, and had to take her time recovering. Danielle later pursued model and acting, and would later start her own music school. After Danielle's departure, the group switched labels from Sony Music Entertainment Japan to Zetima.
In August, the group released their fifth single, Jounetsu Yuki Miraisen. The song was described as a blend of their previous images, and would become their second best-selling single.
In late 2001, new auditions called "Coconut Musume Project" were announced. Application deadlines were December 31, and selected applicants would be contacted early January 2002. Open interviews were also held in the first weeks of January 2002 in Kauai, Big Island, Maui and Oahu. An online site provided an application form that was to be sent in.[8]
2002
In February, Lehua left Hello! Project and went back to Hawaii. According to her agency, she left to focus on her school education. Later, she said she wanted to go back home because of the big impact September 11 had on the US, and that made her want to be closer to her family. Lehua pursued modeling and was quite succesfull participating in beauty pageants. She later withdrew completely from showbusiness and social media.
In June, the website for "Coconuts Musume Project" announced the auditions had come to a close. No one passed, and the group instead became a duo in August. For the remainder of their time under Hello! Project, Mika and Ayaka would never release anything else under the Coconuts Musume name, though they contributed to various Hello! Project releases and concerts, as well as became the Japanese spokespersons for Dole pineapples. They also appeared on and hosted various radio and television shows separately.
2004
In early 2004, Mika graduated from the group and Hello! Project to study singing in California. She pursued a solo career, but this was short lived. She returned to a normal life. With Mika gone, Ayaka was the only member, and she continued to be introduced as "Coconuts Musume Ayaka".
In 2004, Coconuts Musume's 2001 radio show called KISS THE COCONUTS! came to an end.
2008
On April 30, Ayaka suddenly graduated from Coconuts Musume and Hello! Project without a graduation ceremony, stating that she was going to pursue her dreams of a career in acting. One day later, it had been announced that she had signed with a new agency. With Ayaka's departure, there were no remaining members of Coconuts Musume and the group had officially disbanded.
Discography
- [1999.07.23] Halation Summer / Summer Night Town (English Version)
- [1999.08.25] DANCE & CHANCE
- [2000.05.17] Tokonatsu Musume
- [2000.07.26] Watashi mo "I LOVE YOU"
- [2001.08.22] Jounetsu Yuki Miraisen
Works
Events
- [2000.06.24] Happyoukai & Akushu-kai at HMV Shinjuku South-ten
Television
- [xxxx] Friday Night wa Onegai! TV Iiwate Seisaku Nihon TV Keiretsu (フライデーナイトはお願い!モーニング (テレビ岩手製作日本テレビ系列))
- [2001] Bishoujo Kyouiku (Ayaka's Surprise English Lessons)
- [2001] Bishoujo Kyouiku II (Ayaka's Surprise English Lessons II)
Commercials
Theater & Musicals
- [2001] LOVE Century ~Yume wa Minakerya Hajimaranai~ - (without Lehua Sandbo)
- [2002] Morning Town
- [2003] Morning Musume Shuen Musical Edokko Chuushingura
- [2003] Ken & Mary no Merikenko On Stage! (けん&メリーのメリケン粉オンステージ!)
- [2003] Morning Musume Shuen Musical Edokko Chuushingura
- [2004] Sayonara no Love Song (サヨナラのLOVE SONG)
- [2005] Fushigi Shōjo Tantei Kara & Mel (ふしぎ少女探偵 キャラ＆メル)
Radio
- Hello! Fun Sun Yo! M-CO2
- [2001-2004] Kiss the Coconuts (Mika and Ayaka)
- Blend Kiss (Ayaka with Country Musume's Satoda Mai)
Promotions
- [2002] Dole pineapples
Publications
Essay Books
- [2002-05-01] Mika no Iketeru Eikaiwa (Mikaのイケてる英会話?)
- [2002-08-05] Coconuts Musume no Tanoshii Hawaii Ryūgaku (ココナッツ娘。の楽しいハワイ留学?)
Trivia
- "Coconuts" refers to the group's origin in Hawaii, and "Musume" refers to its sister relationship with Morning Musume.
- Country Musume and Coconuts Musume are the only groups to have been reduced to just one member.
- Hawaiian cover version in English of Coconuts Musume's "Watashi mo 'I Love You'" can be found on the obscure omnibus album "Aloha no Okurimono Hawaiian Style de Kiku J-Pops" released in 2003.
- Coconuts Musume's highest selling single is Halation Summer / Summer Night Town (English Version) with 9,730 copies sold. Their lowest selling single is Watashi mo "I LOVE YOU" with 2,540 copies sold.
- There were rumors that Makoto discovered the first generation performing together at a bar in Hawaii, and he was so mesmerized he had requested that Tsunku pick up the act.
References
External Links
- Sony Music's Coconuts Musume site
- Official Thread
- Coconuts Musume lyrics
- English Fan Site
- Official site (archived)
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