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Maeda Irori (前田彩里) is a former Japanese pop singer. She is a former member of Hello Pro Egg, Hello Pro Kansai and Shugo Chara Egg! under Hello! Project, having left in November 2010.
In 2011, she joined AKBN 0 as a fifth generation member, and was also a member of their sub-unit Chance. Since leaving both groups at the end of March 2012, she had been active as a soloist.
She retired from the entertainment business on December 28, 2019.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Maeda Irori was born on May 7, 1997 in Hyogo, Japan to a couple whose names are undisclosed.
2004-2006[]
In 2004, Maeda Irori successfully passed the Hello Pro Egg Audition 2004 along with 31 other girls. Unlike the other members, she did not start activities right away. This was because she had trouble traveling to Tokyo, and as such she worked through Hello Pro Kansai until 2006.
On August 25, 2006, Maeda Irori made her first appearance as a member of Hello Pro Egg at a public recording of the Hello! Project radio show Hello Pro Yanen! featuring ℃-ute as the hosts. There, she was introduced to the fans alongside SI☆NA. As with all other Eggs, she received free dance and vocal lessons in order to prepare her for potential debut and had performed as a backup dancer at Hello! Project concerts.
In November 2006, she finished training under Hello Pro Kansai, and began activities under Hello Pro Egg.
2007-2008[]
In 2007, all of the members of Hello Pro Egg, including Maeda, officially debuted in concert at the Dai Ikkai Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen ~Saru no Koku~ / ~Tori no Koku~.
On March 30, 2008, she joined the new group HAPPY! STYLE under UP-FRONT STYLE.
In September 2008, Maeda performed at the Happy! Style Communication Circuit 003.
2009-2010[]
In 2009, she was added to Shugo Chara Egg! as a second generation Amulet Clover, and participated in two Shugo Chara Egg! songs, Watashi no Tamago and Arigato Ookiku Kansha.
After spending several years in Hello Pro Egg, Maeda withdrew in November 2010. Her last performance as a member was on November 28, 2010 at 2010 Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen 11gatsu ~Yokohama JUMP!~.
2011[]
After withdrawing from Hello Pro Kansai and Hello Pro Egg, Maeda auditioned for AKBN 0, and passed. She attended her first event as a member of AKBN0, and was introduced via AKBNGO, a show AKBN0 airs. She became an official 5th generation member of AKBN0 alongside Oosumi Riyon, and changed her stage name to Maeda Clover Irori (前田クローバー彩里) during her time in the group.
2012[]
Maeda announced that she would be retiring from AKBN0 and their sub unit Chance at the end of March 2012, not long after she posted a blog entry saying that she saw a Hello! Project concert, and missed being on the stage. The official reason for her graduation was that she wanted to gain experience in different environments. She closed her blog that was associated with AKBN0, and later opened her own new blog. During her time in AKBN0, Maeda participated in two singles, "Gomen ne, My Way" and "Junjou Satellite", although Junjou Satellite was released after her departure.
On July 17, she participated in a live event at Shibuya Deseo, marking her return to activities and the start of her solo career.
2013[]
On March 3, Maeda opened her own YouTube channel.
Maeda announced and performed her first original song titled "Yakusoku".
2014[]
On January 12, Maeda joined the idol dance unit Teen's☆Heaven.[1][2]
On February 20, it was announced that Maeda would release her first single, Yakusoku / Kimi Tokidoki Heart, on March 5.
2015[]
In December 2015, Maeda graduated from Teen's☆Heaven.
2019[]
On December 12, Maeda announced her 2nd one-man live on December 28, would be her last live, and would retire from the entertainment business on the same day.[3]
Personal Life[]
When Irori joined Hello Pro Egg, she was a first year elementary school student. As of April 2014, she is currently attending her second year of high school.
Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Maeda Irori:
- Irorin (いろりん): Official nickname, given her since Hello Pro Egg.
Profile[]
- Name: Maeda Irori (前田彩里)
- Stage Name: Amulet Clover ♣Irori♣ (アミュレットクローバー ♣イロリ♣) (in Shugo Chara Egg!), Maeda Clover Irori (前田クローバー彩里) (in AKBN0)
- Nickname: Irorin (いろりん)
- Birthdate: May 7, 1997
- Birthplace: Hyogo, Japan
- Blood Type: O
- Height: 151 cm (4 ft 11.4 in)?
- Western Zodiac: Taurus
- Eastern Zodiac: Ox
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2004-06-20: Hello Pro Egg member
- 2006-08-25: Hello Pro Kansai member
- 2006-11: Graduated from Hello Pro Kansai
- 2010-11-28: Left
- UP-FRONT GROUP Status:
- 2004-06-20: Joined UP-FRONT AGENCY
- 2008-03-30: Joined UP-FRONT STYLE
- 2010-11-28: Left
- Chance Color:
- Light Blue
- Teen's☆Heaven Color:
- Green
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Hello Pro Egg (2004–2010)
- Shugo Chara Egg! (2009–2010)
- Tomoiki Ki wo Uetai (2009)
- Concert Units:
- Wonderful Hearts (2007-2010)
- Other Groups:
- AKBN 0 (2011–2012)
- Chance (2011–2012)
- Teen's☆Heaven (2014–2015)
- Special Skill: Karate, badminton
- Favorite Foods: Apples, Ice Cream, Sushi, Yakiniku, Baked sweet potato
- Least Favorite Food: Eggplant
- Favorite Colors: Green, Yellow
- Favorite Manga/Anime: One Piece
- Dislikes: Cockroaches
- Looks up to: Wada Ayaka, Tsuji Nozomi, Suzuki Airi
Discography[]
- Main article: Maeda Irori/Discography
Albums[]
- Mini Albums
- [2016.08.23] Arigatou (ありがとう)
- Compilation Albums
- [2019.11.30] Greatest Hits of Maeda Irori ~ Memories ~ (Greatest Hits of 前田彩里 ~ Memories ~)
Singles[]
- Major Singles
- [2014.03.05] Yakusoku / Kimi Tokidoki Heart (やくそく/きみ時々ハート)
- [2015.01.14] Twinkle Star Light / Himitsu (Twinkle Star Light/秘密)
- [2018.11.01] Teppen / Dramatic 1・2・3♪ (てっぺん/ドラマティック 1・2・3♪)
- [2019.05.10] Lyrical Love
Works[]
Anime[]
- [2009.10.03-2010.03.27] Shugo Chara Party! (しゅごキャラ パーティー!) (as host Amulet Clover)
TV Programs[]
- [2011.03.31] AKBNGO (as Maeda Clover Irori)
Trivia[]
- She has owned a hamster.
- Debuted on August 25, 2006 with the winners of the Hello! Project Kansai Audition 2005.
- She performed at several HAPPY! STYLE Communication Circuits in 2008.
- She blogged about Maeda Yuuka's graduation from S/mileage.
- For her AKBN 0 audition, she sung ℃-ute's "Tsuugaku Vector".
- While in AKBN0, She performed Arigatou ~Ookiku Kansha!~ at a live event.
- At her live events, she mainly sings Hello! Project songs.
- She admires ℃-ute the most in Hello! Project and wanted to join the group.
- On November 8, 2016 she attended Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari)'s Budokan concert alongside several other former Hello! Pro Egg members.
- Maeda Irori's full name is spelled with the exact same kanji as long distance runner Maeda Sairi, who is most known for competing in the marathon event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China.
- She shares the same last name as original S/mileage member Maeda Yuuka, former Hello! Project soloist Maeda Yuki, and BEYOOOOONDS member Maeda Kokoro.
References[]
External Links[]
- Official Blog
- YouTube
- Staff Twitter
- Official Website (archived)
- Maeda Irori on the Japanese Music Wiki
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