Hashimoto Momoko (橋本桃呼) is a Japanese idol as a 2nd generation member of Last Idol.[1] She is a former member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei under Hello! Project.[2]
Hashimoto first joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei after failing the Hello! Project Shin Member Audition in December 2017 and left after only four months in the program.[3] She was later a challenger on the Last Idol season 3 in August 2018 and won the battle to become the No. 1 Temporary Member.[4] She became an official 2nd generation member on September 29, 2018.[1]
Biography
Hashimoto Momoko, March 2018
Early Life
Hashimoto Momoko was born on June 28, 2003 in Yamaguchi, Japan.
2017
Hashimoto took part in the Alice Project audition for Cerisier, a new unit under the same agency as Kamen Joshi, but failed.[verification overdue]
Over the summer, Hashimoto participated in the Hello! Project Shin Member Audition for a chance to join Hello! Project in commemoration of its 20th anniversary, and made it to the finals alongside seven others before it was ultimately decided that no one would pass the audition.[5][6]
Following the audition, Hashimoto accepted an invitation to join Hello Pro Kenshuusei and she was introduced alongside Goto Sayaka, Tamenaga Shion, Kubota Nanami, Shutto Anna, Kanemitsu Ruru and Matsubara Yuriya at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2017 12gatsu ~Conti→New!~ show on December 10,[2] where they performed a dance cover of "Jealousy Jealousy" together.
2018
On April 23, it was announced that Hashimoto had completed her training and therefore left Hello Pro Kenshuusei.[3]
On August 11, Hashimoto was revealed as a challenger in Last Idol season 3, in which 12 temporary members must defend their position from challengers to debut as 2nd generation members at the end.[7] Hashimoto came out as one of the top three challengers during a three-day and two-night training camp,[8] allowing her to challenge Shinohara Nozomi for her position as the No. 1 Temporary Member.
In episode 16 of Last Idol broadcasted on August 25,[9] Hashimoto choose to perform Kobushi Factory's "Ashita Tenki ni Naare" in her battle against Shinohara[10] and successfully replaced her as the No. 1 Temporary Member.[4]
On September 29, in the last episode of Last Idol season 3, the final challenger Shiraishi Mana chose to battle Hashimoto who won with her performance of Sashihara Rino's "Soredemo Suki da yo".[11] Hashimoto officially debuted as a 2nd generation member of Last Idol[12][1] and became double centers with No. 2 Member Mizuno Mai.[13] The next day she opened an official Twitter account.[14]
Personal Life
Hashimoto has five siblings, three sisters and two brothers.[7] Her older sister is named Rara,[7] who Hashimoto describes as an "idol otaku". Her youngest sister was a newborn when she joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei.[verification overdue]
She has a pet mantis named Sakura.[verification overdue]As of April 2018, Hashimoto is in her last year of middle school.
Profile
- Name: Hashimoto Momoko (橋本桃呼)
- Nicknames: Momo-chan (桃ちゃん), Hashimocchan (はしもっちゃん)
- Birthdate: June 28, 2003
- Birthplace: Yamaguchi, Japan
- Height: 157cm[4]
- Blood Type: AB[4]
- Western Zodiac: Cancer
- Eastern Zodiac: Goat
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2017-12-10: Joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei
- 2018-04-23: Left
- Groups:
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2017-2018)
- Last Idol (2018-)
Discography Featured In
Singles
- Last Idol
- [2018.12.05] Ai Shika Buki ga nai (愛しか武器がない)
Works
TV Programs
- [2018] Last Idol (season 3)
Internet
- [2017] Shoujotachi no Ketsudan ~Micchaku!! Hello! Project 20 Shuunen Audition~ (AbemaTV)
- [2017-2018] Hello! Project Station
- [2018-] SHOWROOM
Trivia
- She auditioned for Hello! Project because she wanted to get into show business. She kept failing auditions but never gave up and kept trying.
- Her older sister was a fan of S/mileage, and she learned about Hello! Project through her, but she didn't become a fan herself until relatively recently when she discovered Kobushi Factory.
- Her older sister lists Kudo Haruka, Oda Sakura, Makino Maria, Tamura Meimi, Katsuta Rina, Takeuchi Akari, Wada Ayaka, and Nakanishi Kana among her favorites.
- She likes her grandmother's dried squid snacks.
- Okai Chisato said Hashimoto Momoko reminds her of Murakami Megumi. She resembles the strong image that Megumi had.
- Her height to head ratio is 8.
See Also
- Gallery:Hashimoto Momoko
- List:Hashimoto Momoko Concert & Event Appearances
References
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