| “ | Well, I don't have this much confidence concerning my dance and singing skills... I want to focus my efforts into improving on those two points.[2] | ” |
–Kamikokuryo Moe, May 2017 | ||
Kamikokuryo Moe (上國料萌衣) is a Japanese idol and singer under Hello! Project. She is the sole 4th generation member of ANGERME.
Biography
Kamikokuryo Moe, October 2016
Kamikokuryo Moe, April 2016
Kamikokuryo Moe, December 2015
Kamikokuryo Moe, 2015
Early Life
Kamikokuryo Moe was born on October 24, 1999 in Kagoshima, Japan. She moved to Kumamoto with her family at the age of 2
In mid 2014, Kamikokuryo participated in Morning Musume '14 (Golden) Audition!, made it to training camp, but failed.
2015
After failing the Morning Musume audition, she began to dislike Hello! Project songs until the release of "Taiki Bansei," which motivated her to be stronger and audition for the 2015 ANGERME Shin Member Audition in mid 2015. In the audition, she was assigned the number #119.
On November 11, 2015, during a "Desugita Kui wa Utarenai / Dondengaeshi / Watashi" release event, Kamikokuryo was announced as the sole winner of the ANGERME 4th generation audition.[3] She began activities as a member at the COUNTDOWN PARTY concert on December 31, 2015.
2016
On February 25, Kamikokuryo held her debut event titled ANGERME Shin Member Kamikokuryo Moe Ohirome Event ~Kamiko Shiren!? no 4-ban Shoubu~. The event had two shows, each featuring a different set of senior ANGERME members as guests.
On October 24, Kamikokuryo celebrated her 17th birthday at a special event titled ANGERME Kamikokuryo Moe Birthday Event 2016, which featured two shows at TOKYO FM HALL.
2017
On January 31, Kamikokuryo began a solo web talk show exclusive to fanclub members, titled Kamiko Biyori.[4]
On February 17, Kamikokuryo along with Takeuchi Akari held a talk event at the Hello! Project Official Shop in Osaka.[5]
On March 15, it was announced that Kamikokuryo had joined the new unit Kamiishinaka Kana alongside Nakajima Saki, Ishida Ayumi, and Kanazawa Tomoko.[6]
On July 12, it was announced that Kamikokuryo, Funaki Musubu, and Yamazaki Yuhane would star in a summer commercial campaign for PIZZA-LA's "Yokubari Quarter" menu item with Matsuko Deluxe.[7][8] It will begin being broadcast on July 15.
Personal Life
Kamikokuryo has 2 siblings: 2 older sisters Yui and Sae. She also has three pet cats named Oolong, Hana and Seira.
When Kamikokuryo joined ANGERME, she was a first year high school student. As of April 2016, she is currently attending her second year of high school.
Kamikokuryo was given the name Moe (萌衣) because of the meaning "budding plant", and so with that sense of vigor her parents wanted to raise her to always be energetic and healthy.[9]
The following list are nicknames that have been used to refer to Kamikokuryo Moe:
- Kamiko-chan (かみこちゃん): Nickname used by members.
- Kami-chan (かみちゃん): Nickname used by Takeuchi Akari.
Profile
- Name: Kamikokuryo Moe (上國料萌衣)
- Nicknames: Kamiko (かみこ)
- Birth Date: October 24, 1999
- Birth Place: Kumamoto, Japan
- Height: 150cm[1]
- Blood Type: O
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2015-11-11: ANGERME Member
- ANGERME Member Color:
- Aqua Blue (2016-)
- Hello! Project Groups:
- ANGERME (2015-)
- Kamiishinaka Kana (2017-)
Publications
Cover girl
- [2016.04.23] SOCCER GAME KING Vol.52
Featured on the cover
- [2016.05.10] Fresh Yanyan 2016 vol.2 (with Murota Mizuki, Aikawa Maho & Sasaki Rikako)
Works
TV Programs
- [2015–] The Girls Live
Theater
- [2016] MODE
- [2017] Yumemiru Television
Internet
- [2015–] Hello! Project Station
- [2017–] Kamiko Biyori (かみこ日和) (Fanclub exclusive)
Radio
- [2015–] AS1422 (アンジュルムステーション１４２２)
- [2016–] HELLO! DRIVE! (HELLO! DRIVE! -ハロドラ-) (Thursdays)
Commercials
- [2017] PIZZA-LA "Yokubari Quarter" (よくばりクォーター)
Trivia
- She is the first Hello! Project member from Kumamoto.
- Her favorite ANGERME member is Fukuda Kanon and her favorite Hello! Project member is Suzuki Kanon.
- She looks up to Suzuki Airi because "her way of showing so many expressions while singing is really cool."
- She said she feels so happy to hear there are fans from overseas already writing comments about her. Knowing this, she wants to improve her English with lessons and be able to perform for the foreign fans with ANGERME.[10]
- She is the first member who joined the group after the rename to ANGERME.
- She is the shortest member in ANGERME.
- Her favorite Hello! Project song is "Jishin Motte Yume wo Motte Tobitatsu Kara" because the lyrics give off a feeling of hope.
See Also
- Gallery:Kamikokuryo Moe
- List:Kamikokuryo Moe Discography Featured In
- List:Kamikokuryo Moe Concert & Event Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 3期 Blog "くび！ 上國料萌衣". 2017-04-11. http://ameblo.jp/angerme-ss-shin/entry-12264786523.html
- ↑ Kamikokuryo Moe. "[EN Interview of ANGERME members by UFL-Staff]." UP-FRONT LINK. 2017-05-21.
- ↑ "アンジュルム 新メンバー決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2015-11-11.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/angerme_upfront/status/826415670053068801
- ↑ http://www.helloproject.com/event/detail/2dc30f72e27394402784cb9e0705278d947678e2
- ↑ "℃-ute新曲MV2曲！モー娘。'17イベント、研修生新メンバー、CMメイキング、アンジュルムスポーツのお時間、新ユニットコメント、勝田ヘアアレンジ MC：野中美希、谷本安美【ハロ！ステ#211】" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Station (via YouTube). 2017-03-15.
- ↑ "上国料萌衣、船木結、山崎夢羽がマツコと夢のＣＭ" (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports. 2017-07-12.
- ↑ "アンジュルムの上國料 萌衣・船木 結、ハロプロ研修生の山﨑夢羽「PIZZA-LA」CM出演決定！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-07-13.
- ↑ Pocket Morning. 2016-10-12. (Translation by Ro-kun)
- ↑ "(EN) Short interview with ANGERME new member, Moe Kamikokuryo." UP-FRONT LINK. 2015-11-12.