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Ichioka Reina (一岡伶奈) is a Japanese pop singer. She is a former idol under Hello! Project as the leader of the sub-group CHICA#TETSU and a member of the combined group BEYOOOOONDS. She first joined as a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei and was introduced in December 2012 at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2012 ~12gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~.[2]

She graduated from BEYOOOOONDS and Hello! Project on March 1, 2024 due to ongoing health conditions.[3] On April 1, 2024, she also terminated her contract with UP-FRONT PROMOTION to focus on her treatment.[4]

She returned to the entertainment industry in September 2024 as a founding member of a new idol group, Reve Pocket.

Biography[]

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Early Life[]

Ichioka Reina was born on February 25, 1999 in Tokyo, Japan to a couple whose names are undisclosed.

During her middle school years, Ichioka participated in her school's acting club. She also began to take singing and dancing lessons during that time. In 2011, she participated in the EXILE audition.

Prior to auditioning for the Morning Musume 11ki Member "Suppin Utahime" Audition, she was a model under JS Girl.

2012[]

She auditioned for Morning Musume's 11th generation and made it to the finals as contestant #61, but was not chosen to enter the group.

On November 20, it was announced that Ichioka would be joining Hello Pro Kenshuusei alongside five other girls. She was officially introduced at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2012 ~12gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~ alongside Kanazawa TomokoKaga KaedeWada SakurakoKishimoto Yumeno and Makino Maria.[5][2]

2013[]

In January, Ichioka Reina began her activities as an Hello Pro Kenshuusei by participating in the Hello! Project Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Live 2013 Fuyu concerts.

She appeared in ℃-ute's stage play Sakura no Hanataba alongside Nomura Minami which ran from March 14 to March 24.

On March 6, there was a fanclub event held for Ichioka and Makino Maria.

From April 4 to April 9, Ichioka participated in the stage play Ikinuku Kiseki ~Juu Nenme no Negai~.

On May 5, she participated in Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2013 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ and sang "Samui ne.". On May 19, she participated in the Hello! Project Yaon Premium Live ~Soto Fest~ event.

Ichioka participated as a backup dancer in the Morning Musume Concert Tour 2013 Aki ~CHANCE!~.

2014[]

Ichioka participated as a backup dancer in the Berryz Koubou Debut 10th Anniversary Concert Tour 2014 ~Real Berryz Koubou~.

2015[]

In 2015, Ichioka was featured in the music video for ℃-ute's 27th single "Tsugi no Kado wo Magare," released on April 1, alongside Kaga Kaede, Yamagishi Riko and Horie Kizuki as backdancers.

On May 4, Ichioka won the judge's dance award at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2015 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Nakimushi Shounen".

2016[]

Ichioka participated as opening act in the ℃-ute Concert Tour 2016 Haru ~℃ONCERTO~, ℃-ute 12 Nenme Totsunyuu Kinen ~℃-Fes! Part 1 9gatsu 5ka mo ℃-ute no Hi at Nippon Budokan~, and ℃-ute Concert Tour 2016 Aki ~℃OMPASS~.

2017[]

From January 5 to January 9, Ichioka participated as opening act in the ℃-ute Shinshun Concert 2017 ~℃OMPASS~.

Ichioka was featured in ℃-ute's "To Tomorrow" and Juice=Juice's "Jidanda Dance" music videos as a back dancer.

On May 5, at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2017 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~, there was a surprise announcement that she would debut alongside Dambara Ruru and Kawamura Ayano in the near future.[6][7]

From June 2 to June 11, Ichioka participated in Pharaoh no Haka, an Engeki Joshibu musical starring selected Morning Musume '17 members.

On June 26, it was announced in a special episode of Hello! Project Station that she would be debuting as the leader of a new group, although details and other members have yet to be decided.[8][9][10]

On August 11, Ichioka and the four other members promoted from Hello Pro Kenshuusei released a digital song titled "Gobaku ~We Can't Go Back~".

2018[]

On March 30, an update on Ichioka's new group was posted on the official Hello! Project website, nine months after the initial announcement. It was stated that she would form a "performance group" that uses physical expression to elevate their singing and dancing. The group will begin activities between the summer and fall, together with a second new group formed by Takase Kurumi and Kiyono Momohime.[11]

An audition for new members to join either of the two groups was planned to begin in late April,[12] but the date on which further audition details would be announced and applications would start being accepted was changed to May 11.[13] On May 11, the Hello! Project "ONLY YOU" Audition" began.[14]

On July 14, she debuted in Hello! Project, and subsequently left Hello Pro Kenshuusei, with the start of the Hello! Project 2018 SUMMER concerts.

On September 23, it was revealed on overlace's Instagram that Ichioka had modeled for their 2019 spring&summer Collection.[15][16]

On October 19, the name of Ichioka's group was announced as CHICA#TETSU. It was also announced that it would be part of the combined group BEYOOOOONDS alongside the second group Ame no Mori Kawa Umi and a third group formed by the Hello! Project "ONLY YOU" Audition winners.[17][18]

2019[]

On February 25, Ichioka celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / CHICA#TETSU Ichioka Reina Birthday Event 2019, featuring two shows at Shinjuku ReNY.

On July 29, it was announced Ichioka would star in Canvas, SKY PerfecTV!'s 25th Twitter morning drama series that would be posted every day from August 5 to August 10.[19]

On December 11, it was announced that Ichioka would become an ambassador for the 90th anniversary of the Tokyu Oimachi Line. The inauguration ceremony took place on December 25.[20]

2020[]

On February 26, she celebrated her 21st birthday at a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / CHICA#TETSU Ichioka Reina Birthday Event 2020, featuring two shows at LANDMARK HALL.

On November 4, it was announced that she would appear on a new show titled "BEYOOOOONDS Ichioka Reina Hajimete no Tetsudo Tabi", where she would discuss her love for trains while riding them, accompanied by railroad enthusiast comedian Darling Honey Yoshikawa. The show began airing November 28. [21][22]

2021[]

On February 25, she celebrated her 22nd birthday at a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / CHICA#TETSU Ichioka Reina Birthday Event 2021, featuring two shows at LANDMARK HALL.

2022[]

On February 25, she celebrated her 23rd birthday at a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / CHICA#TETSU Ichioka Reina Birthday Event 2022, featuring two shows at LANDMARK HALL.

On June 18, she participated in M-line Special 2022 ~My Wish~ as a special daily guest alongside Takase Kurumi.

2023[]

On February 24, she celebrated her 24th birthday at a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / CHICA#TETSU Ichioka Reina Birthday Event 2023, featuring two shows at LANDMARK HALL.

On October 26, she and Yamagishi Riko held a joint fanclub event titled Tsubaki Factory Yamagishi Riko × BEYOOOOONDS Ichioka Reina FC Event 2023, featuring two shows at LANDMARK HALL.

On December 3, it was announced that Ichioka would be absent from the BEYOOOOONDS FC Event 2023 ~Christmas no Jin ZIN~ as she was feeling unwell since a few days ago and her symptoms have not improved.[23] On December 15, a new update announced that she would be also absent from the Garafes Hibi Yayaon Delicious Sunday event on December 17 and from the Hello! Project Year-End Party 2023 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ on December 30 and 31 as her health has not yet recovered.[24] On December 27, another update announced that she will be absent from the January 2 to January 27, 2024 concerts of the Hello! Project 2024 Winter ~THREE OF US~ tour as she is still with poor health issues.[25]

2024[]

On January 24, another update announced that Ichioka would continue her absence for the remainder of the Hello! Project 2024 Winter ~THREE OF US~ tour and all other activites through February due to poor health.[26]

On March 1, it was announced that Ichioka would be immediately graduating from Hello! Project due to her ongoing health conditions, which caused her hiatus from December 2023.

Statement from Ichioka Reina[3]
Thank you for always supporting me.

Hello everyone, it's been a long time. This is Ichioka Reina.

Since December, I've been on break from my activities due to poor health and I truly apologize for the inconvenience this has caused fans and everyone else.

Though there are times when my health is good, ultimately it's unstable and I have decided to graduate because returning under these circumstances will be very difficult.

To the members of BEYOOOOONDS who filled in for me at concerts and on the radio while I was on hiatus, I appreciate it so much. Thank you.

It's been 12 years since I entered Hello Project as a trainee, and this August will mark 5 years since BEYOOOOONDS' major debut.

I've known that this was something I want to do since I was little! I wasn't always thinking about it, but when I auditioned, even though I didn't pass, I decided "I definitely want to debut as an idol in Hello! Project!" A dream I found via my own will. All the happy and frustrating times in Hello! Pro Kenshuusei. Being able to work as a member of BEYOOOOONDS and CHICA#TETSU, there are so many memories that I can't put into words.

To everyone who found and watched over me, in this age of so many idols: truly, thank you so much. I'm sorry that I'm unable to express my gratitude to you directly.

Thank you for all the comments on my blog, even while I was on break. I still read all of them. If the memory of me lingers somewhere in your heart, that's enough to make me happy.

BEYOOOOONDS (and CHICA#TETSU, Ame no Mori Kawa Umi, and SeasoningS) is a group with an unusual approach compared to the rest of Hello! Project. They have so many good qualities! I'm sure they'll continue to bring you performances that grow your imagination and evoke a kinder world. Thank you for your continued support of BEYOOOOONDS, CHICA#TETSU, Ame no Mori Kawa Umi, and SeasoningS. I'm cheering for them right along with you.

To the members, staff, and everyone else, and to all the fans who have supported me: thank you for all of your love.

Ichioka Reina (BEYOOOOONDS/CHICA#TETSU)

On April 1, she also terminated her contract with UP-FRONT PROMOTION to focus on her treatment.[4]

On September 5, she announced that she would be debuting in a new group called Reve Pocket (レーヴ ポケット). She and the other Reve Pocket members will be unveiled for the first time during MyNavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2024 A/4 at Saitama Super Arena on September 7.[27] She also opened new social media accounts.[28][29]

Personal Life[]

  • Family
  • Education
  • Friendships
  • Nicknames
Her older sister is Ichioka Anna (一岡杏奈), a member of the former dance and vocal group, ONE CHANCE.[30]
When Ichioka joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was a second year middle school student. She started high school in April 2014 and graduated in March 2017.
Ichioka gets along best with Maeda Kokoro in BEYOOOOONDS. She also is good friends with former Tsubaki Factory member Yamagishi Riko, former Kobushi Factory member Nomura Minami, former ANGERME member Sasaki Rikako, and former Hello Pro Kenshuusei member Horie Kizuki.

Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Ichioka Reina:

  • Icchan (いっちゃん): Official nickname, given to her since she was in Hello Pro Kenshuusei.[1]
  • Icchi (いっちー): A nickname given to her by Suzuki Keita.[31]

Profile[]

  • Stats
  • Q&A

Discography[]

Main article: Ichioka Reina/Discography

Fanclub DVDs[]

Publications[]

Main article: Ichioka Reina/Publications

Solo Photobooks[]

Works[]

Theater[]

Movies[]

TV Programs[]

Web Dramas[]

  • [2019] Canvas (キャンバス) (SKY PerfecTV! Twitter)

Internet[]

Radio[]

  • [2017–2019] HELLO! DRIVE! (HELLO! DRIVE! -ハロドラ-) (Thursdays)

Music Videos[]

Trivia[]

  • She was in acting club at her school, however she had little confidence in acting, so she wanted to become an idol instead.
  • She wanted to join Hello Pro Kenshuusei because she had been going to Morning Musume lives and wanted to join Hello! Project too.
  • She thinks she won't lose to any other member in her smile and power.
  • She wants to be an idol that makes people who come to see her say, "She has such a nice smile."
  • In the March 2014 issue of Gekkan Entame, she was ranked as the member who "eats the most" in Hello Pro Kenshuusei.[33]
  • For her, the hardest thing about being a Hello Pro Kenshuusei was when she wasn't chosen to perform at certain Hello! Project concerts.
  • She wants to try singing "Kimi Sae Ireba Nani mo Iranai" by Morning Musume.
  • Her rivals in Hello Pro Kenshuusei were her generation-mates, but also Sasaki Rikako and Murota Mizuki. Once they left or made their debut, her rival became her last remaining generation mate Kaga Kaede.
  • She wants to become an "adult" in her ways of thinking.
  • She's often told that she's very "my-pace", always doing things slowly and as she wants to, which isn't wrong, but she does hate to lose.
  • Being able to do live performances in Nama Tamago every few months has made her realize how much stronger and able she's gotten, and that makes her really glad she joined.
  • Tsunku's comments: "Let's go further with your dancing. But you do have some sensuality in your expressions. Don't give up halfway through, let's follow through decisively until the end. You're developing rapidly in that regard, so work on your dancing first, and then your singing."
  • She has said that the person she looks up to in Hello! Project is 9th generation Morning Musume member Suzuki Kanon. She gave Kanon special handmade chocolates on Valentine's Day.
  • She got praised by adviser Shimizu Saki for her harmonization skills.
  • Her future goal is modeling and acting in a drama.
  • It was her mother that cheered her on since she was a Kenshuusei, so she was told the debut news first.
  • It took over 14 months for her group to make its stage debut at the Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project 2018 SUMMER concert tour.


Honorary Titles[]

Honorary Titles
Preceded by
First
Leader of CHICA#TETSU
May 5, 2017 – March 1, 2024
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
First
Oldest Member of CHICA#TETSU
May 5, 2017 – March 1, 2024
Succeeded by
Shimakura Rika
Preceded by
First
Oldest Member of BEYOOOOONDS
October 19, 2018 – March 1, 2024
Succeeded by
Takase Kurumi

Notes[]

  1. ^ May 5, 2017, the day it was decided Ichioka would debut as a member of Hello! Project, is listed as the official date she joined CHICA#TETSU on her member profile, although the group was not announced until June 26, 2017.
  2. ^ ^ Said during the Hello Pro Kenshuusei corner at the November 16 afternoon show of Morning Musume Concert Tour 2013 Aki ~CHANCE!~.

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  2. 2.0 2.1 "新メンバー6人もお披露目。ハロプロ研修生、フレッシュなステージを披露" (in Japanese). DeView by Oricon. 2010.12.10.
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  32. BOMB. September 2018 Issue.
  33. Gekkan Entame. March 2014 Issue. Published 2014-01-30.

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