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Maeda Yuki (前田有紀) is a former Japanese singer.

She began her career under the management of enka singer Itsuki Hiroshi in 1994,[1] before joining Hello! Project as a soloist in 2000, debuting her first single "Naki Usagi" under the renowned enka label Teichiku Records.

She was part of the Hello! Project shuffle units SALT5 and Akagumi 4 (as Danielle's replacement), and in the special unit H.P. All Stars. She graduated with the rest of the Elder Club in 2009, but continued her singing career as part of the agency.

In June 2012, she announced on her Twitter account that she was five months pregnant and would retire from the music industry to focus on being a mother.

Biography

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1991-1998

Before beginning her singing career, Maeda participated in several song contests. In March 1991, she joined a nationwide karaoke contest, and in 1993 she participated in a talent search for Columbia Records who were looking for new members (for their label).[1]

In 1994, she was a finalist at the 18th Nagasaki Song Festival, and later that year she won the Hiroshi Itsuki '94 POPULAR SINGER’S CONTEST, singing the song Hana Banka. A few days later, she was in a television show called NHK BS Tournament Song Championship, where she sung the song Kamome… Kamome. She came in second place, only beaten by Kondo Kaori with one point.[1]

In 1995, she went to Tokyo to study at Meiji Nakano High School, taking vocal lessons at the same time. The same year she was featured as one of the female singers in Itsuki Hiroshi's duet album Itsuki Hiroshi Duet Special Selection 14, credited as Yuki in hiragana.

She graduated from Meiji Nakano High School in 1998.[1]

2000

On April 4, Maeda apperaed on national television for the first time, on the show Idol wo Sagase!. Iida Kaori from Morning Musume became a manager for Itsuki Hiroshi for a while and later on was given the opportunity to become Maeda's manager.[1]

In April 2000, Maeda became a member of Hello! Project and started her career under the renowned enka record label Teichiku Records with her debut single Naki Usagi. For the summer months, Maeda went on a tour promoting the single, singing at different arenas in five cities.[2]

In July she participated in her first Hello! Project concert, performing in 12 cities, with an audience up to 200.000 people.[3]

2001

On January 1, she released her second single "Tokyo You Turn".

On January 20, she presented songs at three events in Nagoya.[4]

Danielle from Coconuts Musume became sick, and Maeda took her place in the shuffle group Akagumi 4. She only performed their song, "Akai Nikkichou", once with the unit in concert.

Teichuki released a compilation album featuring Maeda’s single released earlier this year.[5]

2002

On February 21, she released her third single "Tokyo, Yoimachigusa.". She also participated on Hiroshi Itsuki's album Nagoya Misonoza Koen Live 2002 "Uta Mai Sou", where she sang the songs "Hana" and "Shimauta". The live performances were taken form the concert of the same name where Maeda was a special guest.[6]

In the Hello! Project concert that year, she performed not her own song, but Itsuki’s song "Chigiri".[6] This song would later be released as a single by Itsuki the following year.[7]

In 2002, Teichiku Records released a compilation album featuring Maeda's single. It also features the track "Anata to Ikiru", originally by Teresa Teng, covered by Maeda.[5]

UP-FRONT AGENCY started releasing a series of albums called Douyou Pops in 2002, in which different Hello! Project members would sing different well known and new childrens' songs. Six albums, some themed according to the four seasons, and two DVDs with promotional videos were released. Maeda sung several of the songs and is featured in the promotional video for "Oomakiba wa Midori".

2003

In 2003, she joined her first shuffle unit, SALT5. In the group she sang her first rap song, "GET UP! Rapper".

In 2003, Maeda switched record labels and signed with UP-FRONT WORKS and their label zetima, releasing her fourth single "Tokyo Kirigirisu". Starting this year, Oricon changed how they count single releases. Earlier they only counted the top 100 singles, but from now they started counting the top 200 singles. As a result, there are sales figures for "Tokyo Kirigirisu", which sold 1,661 copies and charted for two weeks.

She was also a guest at Hiroshi Itsuki's 55sei Happy Birthday Concert in Yokohama Arena, alongside several other members from Hello! Project.

2004

On January 1, she released her fifth single "Sarasara no Kawa".

In mid-2004 she was transferred to another UP-FRONT WORKS label, Rice Music, and on September 29, she released her sixth single "Nishi Shinjuku de Atta Hito".

2006

In 2006, it was announced that Maeda would release her sixth single, entitled "Nagai Tunnel". It was also announced that this would be her graduation single.[8] Eventually there was another announcement, after which the title changed to "Omae no Namida wo Ore ni Kure", and the graduation reference disappeared entirely. Therefore it is unknown if she was actually going to leave, or if she (or management) reconsidered. The single sold no more than 500 copies before falling out of the charts. On the same day her single was released, UP-FRONT AGENCY also released a radio drama show on CD, in which Maeda had a role.

She would also be part of a play later that year called Showa Kayou Teater Shyuuchaku Eki and she appeared regularly on the Hello! Project cover song show Uta Doki! Pop Classics.

In the summer, a fanclub tour with Iida Kaori called Otona no Nouryousai Fanclub Tour 2006. Clips from this concert was released in a fanclub DVD titled Hello! Days vol.7.

2007

From June 9 to June 17, Maeda appeared in the stage play Tokyo alongside Shibata Ayumi.[9]

On September 26, she released her eighth single "Ai Ai Daiko".

From November 28 to December 2, she appeared in the stage play Olivia wo Ki Kinagara alongside Yoshizawa Hitomi and Kimura Ayaka.[10]

2008

In May and June 2008, she started hosting a weekly radio show named Maeda Yuki no Yume Ongakukan. It ran for 30 minutes every Sunday night. After the show went off the air, Maeda became a regular at Music Bird hosting a weekly show named Maeda Yuki’s Music & Diary, which ended March 31, 2009. She also hosted NHK Radio's Uta no Sanpomichi, which was set in NHK studio park.

In October, the Hello! Project website announced that the Elder Club would graduate from in 2009, including Maeda. She would remain with UP-FRONT AGENCY and continue on as a solo singer.

2009

On February 25, she released her ninth single "Gwaenchanha ~Daijoubu~".

On March 31, she graduated from Hello! Project along with the rest of the Elder Club. After her graduation she was a regular at the radio shows Maeda Yuki no Ai no Uta Kokoro no Uta and Maeda Yuki no Hayaoki Banzai. She also started her own Oricon-hosted blog after graduating, titled Yuki Style, which eventually closed in 2012.[11]

On September 9, she released her first album, Maeda Yuki Zenkyoku Shuu ~Gwaenchanha~.

From September 27 to September 30, she appeared in the stage play FAR AWAY alongside Abe Natsumi and Kimura Ayaka.[12]

2010

On April 4, she released her 10th single "Mianhaeyo ~Gomennasai~". The release announcement also stated that this would be her second release in her South Korean series. For this series, she started collaborating with Korean lyricist, singer, composer and screen writer Yoo Hae-Joon. He composed all of the music, while Mori Chiyoko wrote most of the lyrics.

Maeda started hosting a new radio show named Maeda Yuki no Gift For You in early April, where she played song requests from listeners and interviewed guests active in the music industry. Around the same time she opened her official Twitter account.

Since the release of "Gwaenchanha ~Daijoubu~", Maeda starting taking language courses learning to speak Korean. At fanclub events she has held since this, her Korean has improved and she says herself she is now capable of every day lingo and basic greetings.[13]

2011

In May, she released "Busan Hatsu", her third Korean-themed single and 11th single overall. It contains five tracks, one of which is a Korean version of the title track. It charted for one week and sold 500 copies.

Shortly after the release of the single, it was announced that Maeda would release her first mini album in November, titled Busan Hatsu ~Kankoku Series Best~.

2012

On June 22, Maeda announced through her Twitter account and on her blog that she had married a man she met while studying Korean in South Korea. She also announced she was five months pregnant, and that she had made the decision to retire from the music industry to focus on being a wife and mother. She expressed that she hoped to return to the music industry in the future.

Statement from Maeda Yuki[14]
"I have a very important announcement to make.

I’ve been dating a man who I always wished to spend my future with. I am happy to announce that we are getting married this month. Also, I’m expecting as well: I’m 5 months pregnant. The reason I haven’t been able to update my blog was because my morning sickness has been quite serious. Also, at the beginning of my pregnancy, I almost miscarried my baby. That’s why I had to take some time and rest for a while.

Now that I’m in my second trimester, I can safely announce my pregnancy. Every day, I am enjoying the moment.

As for my future plan, I’d like to focus on delivering a healthy baby and raising my child. Therefore, I’ve decided to pause my career for a while.

To be honest, I’d like to do both. But I think it’s best for me to take some time away from my career for now.

Every day, I’m monitoring my health as well as my baby’s. 

This blog will be closed in June. Until then, you should still be able to access and view my entries.

As for my Twitter, I will still maintain that account. So please stay tuned.

I don’t like to say goodbyes, so let me say that I am looking forward to seeing all of you again.

If/when I return to the stage in the future, please welcome me back with your warm support.

Please keep thinking about me, as I’ll do the same for you.

I feel grateful to be surrounded by such wonderful people.

Thank you.

With love, Yuki Maeda."

In late November, she gave birth to a baby girl and announced her retirement as a singer in order to focus on her family.[15] Several Hello! Project acts, including Heike Michiyo, Nakazawa Yuko, Iida Kaori, and Saito Hitomi, congratulated Maeda when she posted the news.[16][17][18]

2013

At the end of 2013, Maeda was one of the Hello! Project OG members performing in the Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2013 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~.

2014

In November, Maeda gave birth to a son.[19]

2016

On April 20, she announced that she was pregnant with her third child.[20] She gave birth to a son on August 8.[21][22]

2019

On April 21, Debut Kinenbi Yes! Shiawase Issho ni Iwatte Kuremasu ka?, a live talk by Taiyou to Ciscomoon, was held at Dai Ani LIVEBASE Nishiazabu. Maeda, who also celebrated her 19th debut anniversary on the same day, was featured as one of the guests.[23]

Profile

  • Name: Maeda Yuki (前田有紀)
  • Nicknames: Yukidon
  • Birthdate: August 28, 1979 (1979-08-28) (age 44)
  • Birthplace: Ehime Prefecture, Japan
  • Raised: Kochi,  Kochi Prefecture, Japan
  • Blood Type: A
  • Western Zodiac: Virgo
  • Eastern Zodiac: Goat
  • Hobbies: Watching movies, taking pictures, listening to favorite CDs
  • Favorite colors: Light blue, black, red
  • Favorite flowers: Roses, baby's breaths
  • Favorite season: Summer
  • Favorite words: Effort, sympathy
  • Favorite food: Chicken, fruits
  • Disliked food: Salmon roe
  • Units:
  • UP-FRONT PROMOTION:

Discography

Mini Albums
  1. [2011.11.23] Busan Hatsu ~Kankoku Series Best~
Best Albums
  1. [2009.09.09] Maeda Yuki Zenkyoku Shuu ~Gwaenchanha~
Collaboration Albums
  1. [1995.11.25] Itsuki Hiroshi Duet Special Selection 14
  2. [2002.09.04] Nagoya Misonoza Koen Live 2002 "Uta Mai Sou"
Other Albums
  1. [2006.07.26] Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka Compilation Vol. 4

  • [2000.04.21] Naki Usagi
  • [2001.01.01] Tokyo You Turn
  • [2002.02.21] Tokyo, Yoimachigusa.
  • [2003.07.16] Tokyo Kirigirisu
  • [2004.01.01] Sarasara no Kawa
  • [2004.09.29] Nishi Shinjuku de Atta Hito
  • [2006.07.26] Omae no Namida wo Ore ni Kure
  • [2007.07.26] Ai Ai Daiko
  • [2009.02.25] Gwaenchanha ~Daijoubu~
  • [2010.04.04] Mianhaeyo ~Gomennasai~
  • [2011.05.25] Busan Hatsu

    • [2002] Chigiri (契り; Eternal Promise) (from DVD Hello! Project 2002 ~Kotoshi mo Sugoizo!~)
    • [2003] Yosakoi-bushi (よさこい節)

    Discography Featured In

    SALT5
    H.P. ALL STARS

    SALT5
    H.P. ALL STARS
    Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers

    Hello! Project Concerts
    PV Collections
    As A Guest Performer
    As a Stage Actress
    • [2006.08.30] Showa Kayou Teater Shyuuchakueki
    • [2007.09.18] Showa Kayou Teater Tokyo
    • [2007.06.27] Gekidan Senior Graffiti Yokosuka Story
    • [2007.12.19] Gekidan Senior Graffiti Showa Kayo Theater - Far Away
    • [2008.02.15] Shouwa Kayou Theater Olivia wo Kikinagara
    Other
    • [2006.10.26] Hello! Days vol.7

    Hello! Project

    Events Featured In

    Fanclub Tours

    Works

    Theater

    • [2006] Showa Kayou Teater "Shuuchakueki" (昭和歌謡シアター「 終着駅」; Terminal Station)
    • [2007] Showa Kayou Teater "Tokyo" (昭和歌謡シアター 「東京」)
    • [2007] Gekidan Senior Graffiti Showa Kayo Theater "FAR AWAY" (劇団シニアグラフティ 昭和歌謡シアター「FAR AWAY」)
    • [2007] Gekidan Senior Graffiti "Yokosuka Story" (劇団シニアグラフティ「横須賀ストーリー」)
    • [2008] Shouwa Kayou Theater "Olivia wo Kikinagara" (昭和歌謡シアター 「オリビアを聴きながら」; While Listening to Olivia-Newton John)

    TV

    Trivia

    • Iida Kaori is the main reason why Maeda became a part of Hello! Project.
    • She received the nickname Yukidon from Iida.
    • She was one of the few enka soloists under Hello! Project.
    • She did not have her first charting single until she signed with the UP-FRONT WORKS label, zetima in 2003 and released "Tokyo Kirigirisu".

    References

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "前田有紀 バイオグラフィー" (in Japanese).
    2. ↑ http://yukidon.com/event_history2000.html
    3. ↑ "前田有紀 コンサート情報(2000年)" (in Japanese).
    4. ↑ "前田有紀 イベント情報(2001年)" (in Japanese).
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "前田有紀 参加 プッチベスト情報" (in Japanese).
    6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "過去の五木ひろしコンサート情報 前田有紀ゲスト出演" (in Japanese).
    7. ↑ "Chigiri / Semishigure Hiroshi Itsuki 8cm CD" (in English). CDJapan.
    8. ↑ "お前の涙を俺にくれ : 前田有紀" (in Japanese). HMV&BOOKS online.
    9. ↑ "劇団シニア グラフィティ 第5回公演昭和歌謡シアター『東京』" (in Japanese). Gekijyo. (Archived)
    10. ↑ 全労済ホール/スペース・ゼロ 提携公演 劇団 シニアグラフィティ　第7回公演 〜昭和歌謡シアター『オリビアを聴きながら』〜" (in Japanese). Gekijyo. (Archived)
    11. ↑ "前田有紀オフィシャルブログ -Yuki☆Style-" (in Japanese).
    12. ↑ "劇団 シニアグラフィティ　第６回公演 〜昭和歌謡シアター『FAR AWAY』〜" (in Japanese). Gekijyo. (Archived)
    13. ↑ "イベント（釜山発）前田有紀" (in Japanese). yukidon don (via YouTube). 2015-07-10.
    14. ↑ "皆様へ大切なご報告。" (in Japanese). Maeda Yuki Official Blog. 2012-06-22. (Archived)
    15. ↑ https://twitter.com/yuki_maeda_/status/271011201096491008
    16. ↑ http://blog.oricon.co.jp/iikaori/archive/1249/0
    17. ↑ "おめでとう！おめでとう！" (in Japanese). Nakazawa Yuko Official Blog. 2012-06-22.
    18. ↑ "大切な親友。" (in Japanese). Saito Hitomi Blog. 2012-06-22.
    19. ↑ https://twitter.com/yuki_maeda_/status/537724825842642945
    20. ↑ https://twitter.com/yuki_maeda_/status/722963690585096192
    21. ↑ https://twitter.com/yuki_maeda_/status/763593005315952640
    22. ↑ "元ハロプロ演歌歌手・前田有紀、第3子男児出産「遂に3人の母となりました」" (in Japanese). ORICON STYLE. 2016-08-11.
    23. ↑ https://twitter.com/yuki_maeda_/status/1119967751865430016


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