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Kiyono Momohime (清野桃々姫) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as a member of Ame no Mori Kawa Umi and the combined group BEYOOOOONDS. She first joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei in January 2016. Prior to joining Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was a member of the idol groups amorecarina and Juri♡Puri.

Biography

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Early Life

Kiyono Momohime was born on December 22, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan.

2014-2015

She was enrolled in Avex Artist Academy's dance program in Tokyo and was also a junior fashion model for a magazine.

In 2015, she graduated from the local idol group amorecarina, which she had been a member of the Tokyo branch since 2014. She then became a member of the Avex Artist Academy duo Juri♡Puri, but the unit was short-lived and disbanded shortly after its formation.

In 2015, during the summer, she participated in the 2015 ANGERME Shin Member Audition, but did not pass. [2]

2016

On January 15, Kiyono joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei alongside Noguchi Kurumi, Ono Kotomi, Kodama Sakiko and Yonemura Kirara. She was introduced at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2016 2gatsu・3gatsu ~SINGING!~ on February 13.[3]

Kiyono participated in the opening act of the Morning Musume '16 Concert Tour Haru ~EMOTION IN MOTION~.

On May 5, she was awarded the public vote for best performance alongside Kasahara Momona at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2016 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ for her performance of "Tsumetai Kaze to Kataomoi".

2017

On March 25 and 26, she participated in the Asobu. Kurasu. Sodateru. SATOYAMA & SATOUMI e Ikou 2017 event.

In April, Kiyono was featured in Juice=Juice's "Jidanda Dance" music video as a back dancer.

On May 5, at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2017 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~, it was announced that she was selected to debut in a new section focused on theater, different from Engeki Joshibu, alongside Takase Kurumi.[4]

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

On July 10, in an article on the Hello! Project official site announcing the release of the Hello Pro Maruwakari BOOK 2017 SUMMER, it was stated that Takase and Kiyono were promoted as official members of Hello! Project.[5] However, their profiles remain under Hello Pro Kenshuusei at this time.

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

From November 27 to December 3, Kiyono participated in the Engeki Joshibu musical Ichimai no Ticket ~Beatles ga Yattekuru!~.

2018

On March 30, it was announced that Kiyono and Takase Kurumi would form a new group with the image of a "small theater troupe" that uses expressive power in their singing and dancing. They would begin activities between the summer and fall together with Ichioka Reina's own new group.[6]

An audition for new members to join either of the two groups was planned to begin in late April,[7] but the date on which further audition details would be announced and applications would start being accepted was changed to May 11.[8] On May 11, the Hello! Project "ONLY YOU" Audition" began.[9]

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 October 19, the name of her group was revealed as Ame no Mori Kawa Umi. It was also announced that it would be part of the combined group BEYOOOOONDS alongside the group led by Ichioka named CHICA#TETSU and the Hello! Project "ONLY YOU" Audition winners.[10][11]

On December 18, Kiyono celebrated her 14th birthday at a fanclub event titled Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Kiyono Momohime Birthday Event 2018, with two shows at TOKYO FM HALL.

2019

On December 12, Kiyono celebrated her 15th birthday at a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Kiyono Momohime Birthday Event 2019, with two shows at TOKYO FM HALL.

Personal Life

When Kiyono joined Ame no Mori Kawa Umi, she was a first year middle school student. As of April 2020, Kiyono is currently in first year of high school.

The following list are notable friendships Kiyono Momohime has acquired:

Kiyono's given name, "Momohime", means peach (桃々; momo) and princess (姫; hime).

Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Kiyono Momohime:

  • Momohime (ももひめ)[1]
  • Hime (姫): A nickname given to her by Suzuki Keita.[12]
  • Purin (プリン): Momohime calls herself "Purin-chan". Purin is short form of "purinsesu", which is the Japanese pronunciation of the English word princess).
  • Supreme Commander Marshal Momohime (モモヒメ元帥最高司令官; Momohime-gensui Saiko Shirei-ken): Sometimes used by fans. When Kiyono gave instructions to members for the Hello! Project Hina Fest 2017 lottery, she marched into the room wearing an army cap and called herself "Momohime-gensui Saiko Shirei-ken".

Profile

  • Special Skills: Human beatbox, Dance, Unicycle
  • Hobbies: Ribbon, collected hair accessories, kite flying, skateboarding, guitar, create and edit videos
  • Favorite Music Genre: J-Pop, Dance music, and Western music
  • Favorite Food: Kyoto style pickled vegetables
  • Favorite Sport: Soccer, Ice Hockey
  • Favorite Color: Pink
  • Favorite School Subject: Art
  • Charm Points: Long eyelashes, double eyelids
  • Motto: "Tsuneni zenryoku" (常に全力; To always give my all)
  • Favorite Hello! Project songs: 21ji Made no Cinderella, Odore! Morning Curry, Tsumetai Kaze to Kataomoi, Uchuu de La Ta Ta
  • Looks Up To: Tsugunaga Momoko, Sayashi Riho[1]

  • Publications

    Books

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    Magazines

    • [2018.09] Top Yell NEO 2018 AUTUMN

    Works

    Theater

    MODENega Poji PojiPharaoh no HakaIchimai no TicketTime RepeatFushigi no Kuni no Alice TachiReborn ~13nin no Tamashii wa Kami-sama no Yume wo Miru~Arabeyooooonds Nights

    Movies

    JK Ninja Girls

    TV Programs

    Internet

    Music Videos

    Trivia

    • Her most happy moment is when she is eating cheese (she eats camembert and mozzarella almost everyday).
    • She is the first member to be born after Hello Pro Kenshuusei's formation (with the program being formed in June of 2004).
    • Her future goal is become a stage performer that can make everyone in the world happy.
    • Yaguchi Mari said that Momohime has a strong idol profile.[13]
    • She acted as a junior model for a fashion magazine prior to joining the Kenshuusei.
    • She is the first of her Hello Pro Kenshuusei generation to debut.
    • She knows how to beatbox, and also knows how to use a talk box with the keyboard.
    • She is good at juggling.

    See Also

    • Gallery:Kiyono Momohime
    • List:Kiyono Momohime Discography Featured In
    • List:Kiyono Momohime Concert & Event Appearances
    • List:Kiyono Momohime Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A

    Honorary Titles

    Honorary Titles

    Preceded by
    Kasahara Momona

    Youngest member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei
    2016

    Succeeded by
    Yamazaki Mei

    Preceded by
    Kasahara Momona

    Youngest member of Hello! Project
    2017 - 2019

    Succeeded by
    Matsunaga Riai

    Preceded by
    First

    Youngest member of Ame no Mori Kawa Umi
    2017 - present

    Succeeded by
    Incumbent

    Preceded by
    First

    Youngest member of BEYOOOOONDS
    2018 - present

    Succeeded by
    Incumbent

    Notes

    1. ^ May 5, 2017, the day it was decided Kiyono would debut as a member of Hello! Project, is listed as the official date she joined Ame no Mori Kawa Umi on her member profile, although the group was not announced until March 30, 2018.

    References

    1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "ハロプロ進化論の最新形態「超・令和型アイドル」BEYOOOOONDSインタビュー(1)" (in Japanese). ENTAME next. 2019-04-16.
    2. Kiyono Momohime. "♡鞘師里保さん♡清野桃々姫♡" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS / Ame on Mori Kawa Umi Official Blog. 2019-01-27.
    3. "ハロプロ研修生に新メンバーが加入!" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Official Web Site. 2016-01-15.
    4. Hirose Ayaka. "涙、涙に包まれて。、大好き♡広瀬彩海" (in Japanese). Kobushi Factory Official Blog. 2017-05-05.
    5. "「ハロプロまるわかりBOOK 2017 SUMMER」発売決定!!" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-07-10.
    6. "​「一岡伶奈がリーダーの新グループ」「高瀬くるみ・清野桃々姫の新セクション」について" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-03-30.
    7. "オーディション開催のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-03-30.
    8. "オーディション開催に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-05-01.
    9. "ハロー!プロジェクト“ONLY YOU”オーディション開催のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-05-11.
    10. "新グループ、グループ名決定のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-10-19.
    11. "ハロー!プロジェクト新グループ、グループ名決定のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Station (via YouTube). 2018-10-19.
    12. "BEYOOOOONDS FCイベント2018 ~冬の陣ZIN ~" (in Japanese). Suzuki Keita Official Blog. 2018-12-03.
    13. Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2017 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ MC.

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