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|name = Maeda Yuki |
|name = Maeda Yuki |
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|jpname = {{Kana|前田|まえだ}}{{Kana|有紀|ゆき}} |
|jpname = {{Kana|前田|まえだ}}{{Kana|有紀|ゆき}} |
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+ | |caption = Maeda Yuki promoting "[[Busan Hatsu]]" |
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|nickname = Yukidon |
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|active = 2000–2012 |
|active = 2000–2012 |
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|agency = {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} (2000-2012) |
|agency = {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} (2000-2012) |
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| − | |label = Teichiku |
+ | |label = {{wiki|Teichiku Records}} (1994-2002)<br>[[zetima]] (2003-2004)<br>{{ufg|Rice Music}} (2004-2012) |
|bloodtype = A |
|bloodtype = A |
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|zodiac = {{Zodiac|08|28}} |
|zodiac = {{Zodiac|08|28}} |
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| − | |acts = [[Akagumi 4]], [[SALT5]], [[H.P. All Stars]], [[Elder Club]] |
+ | |acts = [[Akagumi 4]], [[SALT5]], [[H.P. All Stars]], [[Elder Club]], [[Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers]] |
|twitter = {{Twitter|yuki_maeda_}} |
|twitter = {{Twitter|yuki_maeda_}} |
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| + | '''Maeda Yuki''' (前田有紀) is a former Japanese singer. |
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| + | She began her career under the management of enka singer {{wiki|Hiroshi Itsuki|Itsuki Hiroshi}} in 1994,<ref name="yukidon-biography">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20080324191058/http://www.yukidon.com/biography.html 前田有紀 バイオグラフィー]" (in Japanese).</ref> before joining [[Hello! Project]] as a soloist in 2000, debuting her first single "[[Naki Usagi]]" under the renowned enka label {{wiki|Teichiku Records}}. |
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| − | '''Maeda Yuki''' (前田有紀) is a former Japanese singer. |
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| + | She was part of the Hello! Project [[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit|shuffle units]] [[SALT5]] and [[Akagumi 4]] (as [[Danielle Delaunay|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. |
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| − | She started her career under the management of Enka singer [[Itsuki Hirosh]]i in 1994<sup><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080324191058/http://www.yukidon.com/biography.html]</ref></sup>, before joining [[Hello! Project]] as a soloist in 2000, debuting her first single "[[Naki Usagi]]" under the renowned enka label Teichiku. |
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| + | 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. |
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| − | She was part of the Hello! Project [[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit|shuffle units]]: [[SALT5]], [[Akagumi 4]] (as [[Danielle Delaunay|Danielle]]'s replacement), and [[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. |
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| − | In June of 2012, she announced on her twitter account that she was five months pregnant, and that she would retire from the music industry to focus on being a mother. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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+ | [[File:Yukimaeda02ny7.jpg|thumb|Maeda Yuki, 2007]] |
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+ | [[File:Img20110112092859752.jpg|thumb|Maeda Yuki, [[Ai Ai Daiko|September 2007]]]] |
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+ | [[File:180px-yukimaeda.jpg|thumb|Maeda Yuki, [[Nishi Shinjuku de Atta Hito|September 2004]]]] |
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+ | [[File:Yuki-maeda.jpg|thumb|Maeda Yuki, [[Sarasara no Kawa|January 2004]]]] |
| + | [[File:Maeda_Yuki_1115.jpg|thumb|Maeda Yuki, [[Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!|July 2003]]]] |
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| − | [[File:Maeda_Yuki_1115.jpg|thumb|2003, (Salt5)]]Before starting a 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). <sup><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080324191058/http://www.yukidon.com/biography.html]</ref></sup> |
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| + | [[File:IMG 20191208 223833.jpg|thumb|Maeda Yuki in 2000 on Idol wo Sagase, receiving her nickname Yukidon by Iida Kaori]] |
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| + | ===Early Life=== |
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| + | Maeda Yuki's parents ran a tavern in Kochi prefecture, and she used to listen to people singing karaoke in the izakaya in the story below ever since she was a child. |
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| + | Her father had recommended that she participated in the "Karaoke Tournament" during her second year of elementary school. Her name quickly became known throughout the Shikoku region. In her fifth year of elementary school, she moved from the Shikoku Karaoke Tournament of the Amateur Kayo Festival to the Tokyo Finals Tournament and received a special jury prize. In her second year of junior high school, she received a special award at the Columbia Newcomer Audition National Convention. She advanced to the final round of the Nagasaki Kayo Festival in her third year of junior high school. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010816020445/http://www.helloproject.com/maedayuki/ Official Site (archived)]</ref> |
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| + | In 1993, she participated in a talent search for Columbia Records who were looking for new members for their label.<ref name="yukidon-biography" /> |
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| − | In 1994, she was a finalist at the 18th Nagasaki Song Festival, and later that year she won the |
+ | In 1994, she was a finalist at the 18th Nagasaki Song Festival, and later that year she won the Itsuki Hiroshi '94 POPULAR SINGER'S CONTEST, singing the song "Hana Banka". The judges included Itsuki Hiroshi, Harumi Miyako, Toyohisa Araki, Kazuma Tomizawa, and others. They said that all the judges had goose bumps from the singing voice of 15-year-old Maeda Yuki. A few days later, she was in a television show called NHK BS Tournament Song Championship, where she sang the song "Kamome… Kamome". She came in second place, and was only beaten by Kondo Kaori with one point.<ref name="yukidon-biography" /> |
| + | Itsuki Hiroshi told her, "From now on, you don't have to listen to Enka. Go to Tokyo, do full-fledged voice training, and concentrate on improving yourself."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010816020445/http://www.helloproject.com/maedayuki/ Official Site (archived)]</ref> |
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| − | 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 [[Hiroshi Itsuki]]’s duet album [[Itsuki Hiroshi Duet Special Selection 14]], credited as ゆき (Yuki). |
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| + | 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 {{wiki|Hiroshi Itsuki|Itsuki Hiroshi}}'s duet album [[Itsuki Hiroshi Duet Special Selection 14]], credited as Yuki in hiragana. |
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| − | She graduated from Meiji Nakano High School in 1998.<sup><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080324191058/http://www.yukidon.com/biography.html]</ref></sup> |
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| + | She graduated from Meiji Nakano High School in 1998.<ref name="yukidon-biography" /> |
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===2000=== |
===2000=== |
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| − | On April |
+ | 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.<ref name="yukidon-biography" /> |
| − | In April |
+ | 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.<ref>http://yukidon.com/event_history2000.html</ref> |
| − | In July she participated in her first Hello! Project concert, performing in 12 cities, with an audience up to 200.000 people. |
+ | In July she participated in her first Hello! Project concert, performing in 12 cities, with an audience up to 200.000 people.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20060620052757/http://yukidon.com/concert_history2000.html 前田有紀 コンサート情報(2000年)]" (in Japanese).</ref> |
===2001=== |
===2001=== |
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On January 1, she released her second single "[[Tokyo You Turn]]". |
On January 1, she released her second single "[[Tokyo You Turn]]". |
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| − | On January 20, she presented songs at three events in Nagoya. |
+ | On January 20, she presented songs at three events in Nagoya.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20060620052627/http://yukidon.com/event_history2001.html 前田有紀 イベント情報(2001年)]" (in Japanese).</ref> |
| + | [[Danielle Delaunay|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. |
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| − | On March 31, she was part of "FamilyMart presents! Hello! Project Athletes" event at Saitama Super Arena.<sup><ref>[http://www.family.co.jp/company/news_releases/2000/20001226_01.html ファミリーマート2001スーパーキャンペーン Hello! Project大運動会 観戦ご招待！]</ref></sup> |
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| + | Teichuki released a compilation album featuring Maeda’s single released earlier this year.<ref name="yukidon-album">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20101009014228/http://www.yukidon.com/release_album.html 前田有紀 参加 プッチベスト情報]" (in Japanese).</ref> |
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| − | [[Danielle Delaunay|Danielle]] from [[Coconuts Musume]] became sick, and Maeda took her place in the shuffle group [[Akagumi 4]]. She only performed [[Akai Nikkichou|their song]] once at one concert. <sup><ref>[https://helloproject.fandom.com/wiki/Hello!_Project_2001_Sugoi_zo!_21seiki]</ref></sup> |
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| − | Teichuki released a compilation album featuring Maeda’s single released earlier this year.<sup><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101009014228/http://www.yukidon.com/release_album.html]</ref></sup> |
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===2002=== |
===2002=== |
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| − | On February 21, she released her third single "[[Tokyo, Yoimachigusa.]]". She also participated on |
+ | On February 21, she released her third single "[[Tokyo, Yoimachigusa.]]". She also participated on Itsuki Hiroshi'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.<ref name="yukidon-itsukiconcert">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20060617022814/http://yukidon.com/itsuki_concert.html 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).</ref> |
| − | In the Hello! Project concert that year, she performed not her own song, but Itsuki’s song |
+ | In the Hello! Project concert that year, she performed not her own song, but Itsuki’s song "Chigiri".<ref name="yukidon-itsukiconcert" /> This song would later be released as a single by Itsuki the following year.<ref>"[http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/FKDX-1009 Chigiri / Semishigure Hiroshi Itsuki 8cm CD]" (in English). CDJapan.</ref> |
| − | + | 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.<ref name="yukidon-album" /> |
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| − | + | {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} started releasing a series of albums called [[:Category:Douyou Pops|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". |
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===2003=== |
===2003=== |
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| − | In 2003, she joined |
+ | In 2003, she joined her first shuffle unit, [[SALT5]]. In the group she sang her first rap song, "[[Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!|GET UP! Rapper]]". |
| − | In 2003, Maeda switched record labels and signed with |
+ | In 2003, Maeda switched record labels and signed with {{ufg|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 Itsuki Hiroshi's 55sei Happy Birthday Concert in Yokohama Arena, alongside several other members from Hello! Project. |
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| − | She also joined the shuffles for the first time this year. She became a part of [[SALT5]].. They released a song called [[Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!|GET UP! Rapper]] with a video to accompany it. In the video the girls rap, and it is the first time we get to see Maeda do a dance routine. |
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| − | She was also a guest at Hiroshi Itsuki’s ''55sei Happy Birthday Concert in Yokohama Arena'', alongside several other members from Hello! Project. |
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===2004=== |
===2004=== |
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On January 1, she released her fifth single "[[Sarasara no Kawa]]". |
On January 1, she released her fifth single "[[Sarasara no Kawa]]". |
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| − | In mid-2004 she was transferred to another |
+ | In mid-2004 she was transferred to another {{ufg|UP-FRONT WORKS}} label, [[:Category:Rice Music|Rice Music]], and on September 29, she released her sixth single "[[Nishi Shinjuku de Atta Hito]]". |
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| − | She was part of [[H.P. All Stars]] which was a [[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit]]. Unlike other years, where there had been three separate units, H.P. All Stars was the only shuffle unit of the year, and consisted of members from all of Hello! Project that year. |
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===2006=== |
===2006=== |
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| − | In 2006, it was announced that Maeda would release her sixth single, entitled |
+ | 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.<ref>"[https://www.hmv.co.jp/artist_%E5%89%8D%E7%94%B0%E6%9C%89%E7%B4%80_000000000156253/item_%E3%81%8A%E5%89%8D%E3%81%AE%E6%B6%99%E3%82%92%E4%BF%BA%E3%81%AB%E3%81%8F%E3%82%8C_1288728 お前の涙を俺にくれ : 前田有紀]" (in Japanese). HMV&BOOKS online.</ref> 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, {{ufg|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]]''. |
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| − | On the same day her single was released, UFA also released a radio drama show on CD, in which Maeda had a role. |
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| + | 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. |
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| − | 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]]. |
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| − | In the summer, a fan club tour with Iida Kaori called ''Otona no Nouryousai Fan Club Tour 2006''. Clips from this concert was released on a fan club DVD called ''Hello! Days vol. 7''. |
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===2007=== |
===2007=== |
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| − | From June 9 |
+ | From June 9 to June 17, Maeda appeared in the stage play ''Tokyo'' alongside [[Shibata Ayumi]].<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20170704040633/http://gekijyo.net/Gekipro/stage/2013/12/-5.html 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)</ref> |
On September 26, she released her eighth single "[[Ai Ai Daiko]]". |
On September 26, she released her eighth single "[[Ai Ai Daiko]]". |
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| − | From November 28 to December 2, she appeared in the stage play |
+ | From November 28 to December 2, she appeared in the stage play ''Olivia wo Ki Kinagara'' alongside [[Yoshizawa Hitomi]] and [[Kimura Ayaka]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170704040205/http://gekijyo.net:80/Gekipro/stage/2013/12/-7.html 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)</ref> |
===2008=== |
===2008=== |
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| − | In May and June |
+ | 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 |
+ | In October, the [[Hello! Project]] website announced that the [[Elder Club]] would graduate from in 2009, including Maeda. She would remain with {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} and continue on as a solo singer. |
===2009=== |
===2009=== |
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| + | On February 25, she released her ninth single "[[Gwaenchanha ~Daijoubu~]]". |
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| + | 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.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20090425150820/http://blog.oricon.co.jp/maeda-yuki 前田有紀オフィシャルブログ -Yuki☆Style-]" (in Japanese).</ref> |
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| − | On February 25, she released her ninth single "[[Kenchana ~Daijoubu~]]". |
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| − | 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 blog after her graduation, called Yuki Style.<sup><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150907030923/http://blog.oricon.co.jp/maeda-yuki]</ref></sup> This was closed in 2012. |
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| − | On September 9, she released her first album, [[Maeda Yuki Zenkyoku Shuu ~ |
+ | On September 9, she released her first album, [[Maeda Yuki Zenkyoku Shuu ~Gwaenchanha~]]. |
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+ | From September 27 to September 30, she appeared in the stage play ''FAR AWAY'' alongside [[Abe Natsumi]] and [[Kimura Ayaka]].<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20170704033749/http://gekijyo.net:80/Gekipro/stage/2013/12/-far-away.html 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)</ref> |
===2010=== |
===2010=== |
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| − | On April 4, she released her |
+ | 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 |
+ | 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 |
+ | 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.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62mRZ3st0po イベント（釜山発）前田有紀]" (in Japanese). yukidon don (via ''YouTube''). 2015-07-10.</ref> |
===2011=== |
===2011=== |
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| − | + | 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. |
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| − | Shortly after the release of the single, it was announced that Maeda would release her first mini |
+ | 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=== |
===2012=== |
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| − | + | 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. |
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| − | "'''Yuki Maeda's blog June 22nd'''<sup><ref>[http://blog.oricon.co.jp/maeda-yuki/archive/744/0]</ref></sup> |
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"I have a very important announcement to make. |
"I have a very important announcement to make. |
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I’ve been dating a man who I always wished to spend my future with. |
I’ve been dating a man who I always wished to spend my future with. |
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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. |
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. |
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+ | 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. |
As for my future plan, I’d like to focus on delivering a healthy baby and raising my child. |
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| − | In late November, she gave birth to a baby girl |
+ | In late November, she gave birth to a baby girl and announced her retirement as a singer in order to focus on her family.<ref>https://twitter.com/yuki_maeda_/status/271011201096491008</ref> Several Hello! Project acts, including [[Heike Michiyo]], [[Nakazawa Yuko]], [[Iida Kaori]], and [[Saito Hitomi]], congratulated Maeda when she posted the news.<ref>http://blog.oricon.co.jp/iikaori/archive/1249/0</ref><ref>"[http://ameblo.jp/nakazawa-yuko/entry-11284650660.html おめでとう！おめでとう！]" (in Japanese). Nakazawa Yuko Official Blog. 2012-06-22.</ref><ref>"[http://personarity.fmniigata.com/hitomisaito.php?itemid=9457 大切な親友。]" (in Japanese). Saito Hitomi Blog. 2012-06-22.</ref> |
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| − | Several Hello! Project acts congratulated Maeda when she posted the news: |
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| + | 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!~]]. |
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| − | ☆祝・おめでとう☆ |
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| − | Congratulations! |
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| − | I apologize for the delayed response. |
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| − | Yuki Maeda, congratulations on your marriage and pregnancy! J |
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| − | Back then, when I was going through the toughest or the second toughest time of my life, She, Acchu (Atsuko Inaba), and HITO (Hitomi Saito) gave me words of encouragement. |
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| − | She was always a quiet, patient and a great listener for me. |
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| − | Although we are the same age, I was always relying on her. |
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| − | She totally deserves awesome news like this! |
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| − | And I am genuinely happy for her. |
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| − | Her husband seems like a nice, kind guy. |
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| − | They seem like a perfect couple and watching them together makes my heart melt. |
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| − | I think kindness is the must-have quality in a husband! |
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| − | She’ll soon be delivering and nurturing her baby. |
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| − | Becoming a mother involves a lot of hard work, so I hope her husband can help her out in raising a child whenever he has free time from his work. |
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| − | And finally, we’ll be mommy-friends! This is another wonderful news! |
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| − | Let’s get together more often! |
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| − | Also, Yu-chan (Yuko Nakazawa), congratulations on your marriage and pregnancy! |
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| − | I welcome great news from my big sister at any time. |
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| − | She’s worked so hard since her debut. It’s time for her to enjoy happiness to her heart’s content! |
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| − | by Michiyo, Thursday, June 28<sup>th</sup>, 2012. |
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| − | '''Kaori Iida's congratulations'''<sup><ref>[http://blog.oricon.co.jp/iikaori/archive/1249/0]</ref></sup> |
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| − | "I received the important announcement from Yuki Maeda, a.k.a. Yukidon about her wedding and her pregnancy! Congratulations! |
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| − | I remember when she met this wonderful man, she told me about him and I was so excited for her. I'm so happy for you!! |
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| − | Once you have a family of your own, you'll be busy and we may not be able to meet as often as we'd like. |
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| − | But when you told me, "I'd like to stay in touch with you as a good friend forever", I was so happy! |
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| − | Of course, we'll be good friends forever! |
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| − | Yuki-don, congratulations!" |
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| − | '''Yuko Nakazawa's gratulations'''<sup><ref>[http://ameblo.jp/nakazawa-yuko/entry-11284650660.html]</ref></sup> |
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| − | Kago-chan had a baby girl! Congratulations to her! |
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| − | I am so happy! |
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| − | Her baby and mine will be in the same grade. |
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| − | I never expected my future would turn out this way 12 years ago… |
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| − | To me, both Tsuji-chan and Kago-chan were like baby monsters that exploded with excessive energy. Every day was chaotic. Ah, good times… |
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| − | In terms of parenting, those two are my “senpai” since they have more experience than I do. |
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| − | Also, I heard Yuki Maeda’s news about her marriage & pregnancy. Her baby and mine will be in the same grade as well. |
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| − | Yuichi Yamadera got married the other day as well. As you can see, I am surrounded by a series of wonderful news!! |
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| − | I wish there would be more great news like this waiting for me in the future. |
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| − | Oops, I guess I shouldn’t be so greedy. |
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| − | In any case, congratulations, everybody! |
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| − | | text = '''Hitomi Saito's congratulations'''<sup><ref>[http://personarity.fmniigata.com/hitomisaito.php?itemid=9457]</ref></sup> |
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| − | Please let me take a break from the posts about my Guam trip, and write a few things about my best friend. |
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| − | Yuki Maeda, who is a great friend from Hello!Project and my best friend, has announced her marriage!! |
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| − | She is very important to me, and I’m happy to see her happy like this! |
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| − | She’s also expecting, so essentially, I’ve received two wonderful news at the same time! |
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| − | Yuki-chan, congratulations! |
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| − | She has tried so hard to make her dream come true since she was a little girl. |
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| − | I really admire her talent. I get goose bumps when I hear her sing. She has been a huge inspiration to me. |
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| − | She will take a break from her career in order to focus on delivering and raising her baby. |
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| − | I believe she’s going to come back as a singer some day. |
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| − | Everyone, please send her best wishes on her new journey. |
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| − | Let’s hope that she’ll come back and let us hear her beautiful voice once again! |
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| − | Lately, many of my friends from Hello!Project are having babies. |
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| − | Best wishes to all! |
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| − | === 2013 === |
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| − | In 2013, Hello! Project held a concert called [[Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2013 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~|Hello! Project Countdown 2013 ~Hello & Good Bye~]], Maeda was one of the acts performing on stage along with several other graduated members. |
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| − | === |
+ | ===2014=== |
| − | In November, Maeda |
+ | In November, Maeda gave birth to a son.<ref>https://twitter.com/yuki_maeda_/status/537724825842642945</ref> |
===2016=== |
===2016=== |
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| − | On April 20, she announced that she was pregnant with her third child. |
+ | On April 20, she announced that she was pregnant with her third child.<ref>https://twitter.com/yuki_maeda_/status/722963690585096192</ref> She gave birth to a son on August 8.<ref>https://twitter.com/yuki_maeda_/status/763593005315952640</ref><ref>"[http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2076668/full/ 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.</ref> |
| − | === |
+ | ===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.<ref>https://twitter.com/yuki_maeda_/status/1119967751865430016</ref> |
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==Profile== |
==Profile== |
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*'''Name''': Maeda Yuki (前田有紀) |
*'''Name''': Maeda Yuki (前田有紀) |
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*'''Nicknames:''' Yukidon |
*'''Nicknames:''' Yukidon |
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*'''Birthdate''': {{Birthday|1979|08|28}} |
*'''Birthdate''': {{Birthday|1979|08|28}} |
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*'''Birthplace''': Ehime Prefecture, Japan |
*'''Birthplace''': Ehime Prefecture, Japan |
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| − | *'''Raised''': Kochi, |
+ | *'''Raised''': Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan |
*'''Blood Type''': A |
*'''Blood Type''': A |
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| − | *''' |
+ | *'''Western Zodiac:''' Virgo |
| + | *'''Eastern Zodiac:''' Goat |
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| + | *'''Shuffle Units''': |
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| + | **2000: [[Akagumi 4]] (Second Generation) |
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| + | **2003: [[SALT5]] |
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| + | **2004: [[H.P. All Stars]] |
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| + | **2009: [[Elder Club]] |
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| + | *'''Other Groups:''' |
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| + | **[[Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers]] (2011) |
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| + | |-|Q&A= |
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*'''Hobbies:''' Watching movies, taking pictures, listening to favorite CDs |
*'''Hobbies:''' Watching movies, taking pictures, listening to favorite CDs |
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*'''Favorite colors:''' Light blue, black, red |
*'''Favorite colors:''' Light blue, black, red |
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*'''Favorite food:''' Chicken, fruits |
*'''Favorite food:''' Chicken, fruits |
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*'''Disliked food:''' Salmon roe |
*'''Disliked food:''' Salmon roe |
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| + | </tabber> |
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| − | *'''Moto:''' "Ring Angel Hair" (laughs) |
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| − | *'''Shuffle Units''': |
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| − | **2000: [[Akagumi 4]] (Second Generation) |
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| − | **2003: [[SALT5]] |
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| − | **2004: [[H.P. All Stars]] |
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| − | **2009: [[Elder Club]] |
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| − | *'''UP-FRONT PROMOTION:''' |
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| − | **[[Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers]] (2011) |
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| − | ==Singles Featured In== |
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| − | === SALT5=== |
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| − | *[[Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!|GET UP! Rapper]] |
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| − | ===H.P. ALL STARS=== |
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| − | *[[ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!]] |
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| − | ===Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers=== |
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| − | *[[Ai wa Katsu]] |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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;Best Albums |
;Best Albums |
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| − | #[2009.09.09] [[Maeda Yuki Zenkyoku Shuu ~ |
+ | #[2009.09.09] [[Maeda Yuki Zenkyoku Shuu ~Gwaenchanha~]] |
;Collaboration Albums |
;Collaboration Albums |
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#[2006.07.26] [[Omae no Namida wo Ore ni Kure]] |
#[2006.07.26] [[Omae no Namida wo Ore ni Kure]] |
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#[2007.07.26] [[Ai Ai Daiko]] |
#[2007.07.26] [[Ai Ai Daiko]] |
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| − | #[2009.02.25] [[ |
+ | #[2009.02.25] [[Gwaenchanha ~Daijoubu~]] |
| − | #[2010.04.04] [[ |
+ | #[2010.04.04] [[Mianhaeyo ~Gomennasai~]] |
#[2011.05.25] [[Busan Hatsu]] |
#[2011.05.25] [[Busan Hatsu]] |
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| + | |||
| + | |-|Other Songs= |
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| + | *[2002] [[Hello! Project 2002 ~Kotoshi mo Sugoizo!~|Chigiri]] (契り; Eternal Promise) (from DVD Hello! Project 2002 ~Kotoshi mo Sugoizo!~) |
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| + | *[2003] [[Hello! Project 2003 Winter ~Tanoshin Jattemasu!~|Yosakoi-bushi]] (よさこい節) |
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| + | </tabber> |
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| + | |||
| + | ==Discography Featured In== |
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| + | <tabber>Albums= |
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| + | ;SALT5 |
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| + | *[2003.12.17] [[Petit Best 4]] |
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| + | *[2008.12.10] [[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit Mega Best]] |
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| + | |||
| + | ;H.P. ALL STARS |
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| + | *[2004.12.22] [[Petit Best 5]] |
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| + | *[2008.12.10] [[Hello! Project Special Unit Mega Best]] |
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| + | |||
| + | |-|Singles= |
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| + | ;SALT5 |
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| + | *[[Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!|GET UP! Rapper]] |
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| + | |||
| + | ;H.P. ALL STARS |
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| + | *[[ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!]] |
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| + | |||
| + | ;Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers |
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| + | *[[Ai wa Katsu]] |
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|-|DVDs= |
|-|DVDs= |
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| − | + | ;Hello! Project Concerts |
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| + | *[2000.xx.xx] [[Hello! Project 2000 Atsumare! Summer Party]] (VHS Only) |
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| − | #[[Atarashii Douyou]] |
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| + | *[2001.xx.xx] [[Hello! Project 2001 Sugoizo! 21seiki]] (VHS Only) |
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| − | #[[Itsuki Hiroshi 55sei Happy Birthday Concert in Yokohama Arena]] |
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| + | *[2001.11.xx] [[Hello! Project 2001 TOGETHER! SUMMER PARTY]] (VHS Only) |
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| − | #Showa Kayou Teater Shyuuchakueki |
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| + | *[2002.10.17] [[Hello! Project 2002 ~One Happy Summer Day~]] |
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| − | #Gekidan Senior Graffiti Yokosuka Story |
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| + | *[2003.03.19] [[Hello! Project 2003 Winter ~Tanoshin Jattemasu!~]] |
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| − | #Gekidan Senior Graffiti Showa Kayo Theater - Far Away |
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| + | *[2003.10.08] [[Hello! Project 2003 Natsu ~Yossha! Bikkuri Summer!!~]] |
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| + | *[2004.03.17] [[Hello! Project 2004 Winter ~C'MON! Dance World~]] |
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| + | *[2004.10.06] [[Hello! Project 2004 summer ~Natsu no Doon!~]] |
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| + | *[2005.10.05] [[Hello! Project 2005 Natsu no Kayou Show -'05 Selection! Collection!-]] |
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| + | *[2005.03.16] [[Hello! Project 2005 Winter ~A HAPPY NEW POWER!~|Hello! Project 2005 Winter ~A HAPPY NEW POWER!~ (All-Stars Dairanbu)]] |
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| + | *[2005.04.xx] [[Hello! Project 2005 Winter ~A HAPPY NEW POWER!~|Hello! Project 2005 Winter ~A HAPPY NEW POWER!~ (Akagumi, Shirogumi)]] |
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| + | *[2007.03.28] [[Hello! Project 2007 Winter|Hello! Project 2007 Winter ~Elder Club The Celebration~]] |
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| + | *[2007.03.28] [[Hello! Project 2007 Winter|Hello! Project 2007 Winter ~Shuuketsu! 10th Anniversary~ DVD]] |
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| + | *[2008.03.26] [[Hello! Project 2008 Winter|Hello! Project 2008 Winter ~Kashimashi Elder Club~]] |
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| + | *[2008.03.26] [[Hello! Project 2008 Winter|Hello! Project 2008 Winter ~Kettei! Hello☆Pro Award '08~]] |
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| + | *[2009.03.25] [[Hello! Project 2009 Winter|Hello! Project 2009 Winter Elder Club Kouen ~Thank you for your LOVE!~ ]] |
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| + | *[2009.04.15] [[Hello! Project 2009 Winter|Hello! Project 2009 Winter Kettei! Hello☆Pro Award '09 ~Elder Club Sotsugyou Kinen Special~]] |
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| + | *[2014.05.14] [[Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2013 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~]] |
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| + | |||
| + | ;PV Collections |
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| + | *[2000.04.21] [[Laser Karaoke Onta Station (22DK-572)]] |
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| + | *[2000.10.25] [[Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 102|Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 #102]] |
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| + | *[2001.01.01] [[Laser Karaoke Onta Station (22DK-60)]] |
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| + | *[2001.01.24] [[Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 107|Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 #107]] |
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| + | *[2002.03.21] [[Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 142|Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 #142]] |
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| + | *[2002.12.04] [[Hello! Project Douyou Eizou Shuu ~Ponkikies21~]] |
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| + | *[2003.05.01] [[Atarashii Douyou]] |
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| + | *[2003.12.17] [[Petit Best 4|Petit Best 4 DVD]] |
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| + | *[2004.12.22] [[Petit Best 5|Petit Best 5 DVD]] |
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| + | *[2005.12.21] [[Petit Best 6|Petit Best 6 DVD]] |
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| + | *[2006.12.20] [[Petit Best 7|Petit Best 7 DVD]] |
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| + | *[2007.12.12] [[Petit Best 8|Petit Best 8 DVD]] |
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| + | *[2010.05.26] [[Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 375]] |
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| + | *[2011.06.22] [[Teichiku DVD Karaoke Onta Station Vol. 329]] |
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| + | |||
| + | ;As A Guest Performer |
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| + | *[2003.07.02] [[Itsuki Hiroshi 55sei Happy Birthday Concert in Yokohama Arena]] |
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| + | |||
| + | ;As a Stage Actress |
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| + | *[2006.08.30] [[Showa Kayou Teater Shyuuchakueki|Showa Kayou Teater Shuuchakueki]] |
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| + | *[2007.09.18] Showa Kayou Teater Tokyo |
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| + | *[2007.06.27] Gekidan Senior Graffiti Yokosuka Story |
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| + | *[2007.12.19] [[Gekidan Senior Graffiti Showa Kayo Theater "FAR AWAY"|Gekidan Senior Graffiti Showa Kayo Theater - Far Away]] |
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| + | *[2008.02.15] Shouwa Kayou Theater Olivia wo Kikinagara |
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| + | |||
| + | ;Other |
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| + | *[2006.10.26] [[Hello! Days Vol. 7]] |
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|-|Compilations= |
|-|Compilations= |
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| + | ;Hello! Project |
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*[2001.03.23] [[Saishin Enka! Hayari Uta Best 16]] |
*[2001.03.23] [[Saishin Enka! Hayari Uta Best 16]] |
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*[2002.02.20] [[The Douyou Pops 2 Haru no Uta Shuu]] |
*[2002.02.20] [[The Douyou Pops 2 Haru no Uta Shuu]] |
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*[2006.12.20] [[Petit Best 7]] |
*[2006.12.20] [[Petit Best 7]] |
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*[2007.12.12] [[Petit Best 8]] |
*[2007.12.12] [[Petit Best 8]] |
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| − | *[2008.12.10] [[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit Mega Best]] |
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| − | *[2008.12.10] [[Hello! Project Special Unit Mega Best]] |
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</tabber> |
</tabber> |
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| − | == |
+ | ==Events== |
| + | * [2001.01.20] Tokyo You Turn Release Event Mini Live & Handshake at Ikebukuro Sunshine City |
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| + | * [2001.02.17] Tokyo You Turn Release Event Mini Live & Handshake at Osaka Ootori Wings |
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| + | * [2001.03.03] Tokyo You Turn Release Event Mini Live & Handshake at Jusco Nagoya Minato Shop (World Court Special Stage) |
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| + | *[2006.07.29] [[Otona no Nouryousai Fan Club Tour 2006|Otona no Nouryousai Fanclub Tour 2006]] |
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| − | ===Fan Club Tours=== |
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| − | * |
+ | *[2007.07.07] [[Iida Kaori - Maeda Yuki no "Otona no Tanabata Matsuri" Higaeri Bus Ryoku]] |
| − | * [2007.07.07] [[Iida Kaori - Maeda Yuki no "Otona no Tanabata Matsuri" Higaeri Bus Ryoku]] (飯田圭織・前田有紀の"大人の七夕祭り"日帰りバス旅行) |
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| − | ===DVDs=== |
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| − | * [2002.12.04] [[Hello! Project Douyou Eizou Shuu ~Ponkikies21~]] |
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| − | * [2003.05.01] [[Atarashii Douyou]] |
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| − | * [2006.10.26] Hello! Days Vol. 7 |
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| − | * Itsuki Hiroshi 55sei Happy Birthday Concert in Yokohama Arena |
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| − | * Showa Kayou Teater Shyuuchakueki |
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| − | * Gekidan Senior Graffiti Yokosuka Story |
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| − | * Gekidan Senior Graffiti Showa Kayo Theater - Far Away |
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| − | * Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 #102 |
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| + | ==Works== |
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===Theater=== |
===Theater=== |
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| − | * |
+ | *[2006] Showa Kayou Teater "Shuuchakueki" (昭和歌謡シアター「 終着駅」; ''Terminal Station'') |
| − | *[2007] |
+ | *[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」) |
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| − | *[2007] Olivia wo Kikinagara (オリビアを聴きながら; ''While Listening to Olivia-Newton John'') |
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| + | *[2007] Gekidan Senior Graffiti "Yokosuka Story" (劇団シニアグラフティ「横須賀ストーリー」) |
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| − | *[2007] Yokosuka Story |
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| + | *[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'') |
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| − | *[2009] FAR AWAY |
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| − | *[2009] Nekome Kurabu |
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| − | === |
+ | ===TV=== |
| − | * |
+ | *[2006-2008] [[Uta Doki! Pop Classics]] |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*[[Iida Kaori]] is the main reason why Maeda became a part of Hello! Project. |
*[[Iida Kaori]] is the main reason why Maeda became a part of Hello! Project. |
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| − | * |
+ | *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]]". |
| + | *She shares the same last name as original [[S/mileage]] member [[Maeda Yuuka]], [[BEYOOOOONDS]] member [[Maeda Kokoro]], and former [[Hello Pro Egg]] member [[Maeda Irori]]. |
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| + | |||
| + | ==See Also== |
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| + | *[[Gallery:Maeda Yuki]] |
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| + | |||
==References== |
==References== |
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+ | {{Scrollbox2|{{Reflist}}}} |
==External Links== |
==External Links== |
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*[http://wayback.archive.org/web/20120712111818/http://blog.oricon.co.jp/maeda-yuki Official Oricon Blog (archived)] |
*[http://wayback.archive.org/web/20120712111818/http://blog.oricon.co.jp/maeda-yuki Official Oricon Blog (archived)] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150924040821/http://hpoldschool.com/yuki-maeda/ Hpoldschool] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150924040821/http://hpoldschool.com/yuki-maeda/ Hpoldschool] |
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| + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20010604230846/http://www.yukidon.com/ Yukidon.com (fan site)] (archived) |
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Revision as of 06:32, 14 December 2019
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
Maeda Yuki, 2007
Maeda Yuki, September 2007
Maeda Yuki, September 2004
Maeda Yuki, January 2004
Maeda Yuki, July 2003
Maeda Yuki in 2000 on Idol wo Sagase, receiving her nickname Yukidon by Iida Kaori
Early Life
Maeda Yuki's parents ran a tavern in Kochi prefecture, and she used to listen to people singing karaoke in the izakaya in the story below ever since she was a child.
Her father had recommended that she participated in the "Karaoke Tournament" during her second year of elementary school. Her name quickly became known throughout the Shikoku region. In her fifth year of elementary school, she moved from the Shikoku Karaoke Tournament of the Amateur Kayo Festival to the Tokyo Finals Tournament and received a special jury prize. In her second year of junior high school, she received a special award at the Columbia Newcomer Audition National Convention. She advanced to the final round of the Nagasaki Kayo Festival in her third year of junior high school. [2]
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 Itsuki Hiroshi '94 POPULAR SINGER'S CONTEST, singing the song "Hana Banka". The judges included Itsuki Hiroshi, Harumi Miyako, Toyohisa Araki, Kazuma Tomizawa, and others. They said that all the judges had goose bumps from the singing voice of 15-year-old Maeda Yuki. A few days later, she was in a television show called NHK BS Tournament Song Championship, where she sang the song "Kamome… Kamome". She came in second place, and was only beaten by Kondo Kaori with one point.[1]
Itsuki Hiroshi told her, "From now on, you don't have to listen to Enka. Go to Tokyo, do full-fledged voice training, and concentrate on improving yourself."[3]
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.[4]
In July she participated in her first Hello! Project concert, performing in 12 cities, with an audience up to 200.000 people.[5]
2001
On January 1, she released her second single "Tokyo You Turn".
On January 20, she presented songs at three events in Nagoya.[6]
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.[7]
2002
On February 21, she released her third single "Tokyo, Yoimachigusa.". She also participated on Itsuki Hiroshi'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.[8]
In the Hello! Project concert that year, she performed not her own song, but Itsuki’s song "Chigiri".[8] This song would later be released as a single by Itsuki the following year.[9]
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.[7]
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 Itsuki Hiroshi'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.[10] 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.[11]
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.[12]
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.[13]
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.[14]
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.[15]
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[16]
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| "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.[17] Several Hello! Project acts, including Heike Michiyo, Nakazawa Yuko, Iida Kaori, and Saito Hitomi, congratulated Maeda when she posted the news.[18][19][20]
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.[21]
2016
On April 20, she announced that she was pregnant with her third child.[22] She gave birth to a son on August 8.[23][24]
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.[25]
Profile
- Name: Maeda Yuki (前田有紀)
- Nicknames: Yukidon
- Birthdate: August 28, 1979
- Birthplace: Ehime Prefecture, Japan
- Raised: Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
- Blood Type: A
- Western Zodiac: Virgo
- Eastern Zodiac: Goat
- Shuffle Units:
- 2000: Akagumi 4 (Second Generation)
- 2003: SALT5
- 2004: H.P. All Stars
- 2009: Elder Club
- Other Groups:
Discography
- Mini Albums
- [2011.11.23] Busan Hatsu ~Kankoku Series Best~
- Best Albums
- [2009.09.09] Maeda Yuki Zenkyoku Shuu ~Gwaenchanha~
- Collaboration Albums
- [1995.11.25] Itsuki Hiroshi Duet Special Selection 14
- [2002.09.04] Nagoya Misonoza Koen Live 2002 "Uta Mai Sou"
- Other Albums
- [2006.07.26] Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka Compilation Vol. 4
- [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
- [2003.12.17] Petit Best 4
- [2008.12.10] Hello! Project Shuffle Unit Mega Best
- H.P. ALL STARS
- [2004.12.22] Petit Best 5
- [2008.12.10] Hello! Project Special Unit Mega Best
- SALT5
- H.P. ALL STARS
- Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers
- Hello! Project Concerts
- [2000.xx.xx] Hello! Project 2000 Atsumare! Summer Party (VHS Only)
- [2001.xx.xx] Hello! Project 2001 Sugoizo! 21seiki (VHS Only)
- [2001.11.xx] Hello! Project 2001 TOGETHER! SUMMER PARTY (VHS Only)
- [2002.10.17] Hello! Project 2002 ~One Happy Summer Day~
- [2003.03.19] Hello! Project 2003 Winter ~Tanoshin Jattemasu!~
- [2003.10.08] Hello! Project 2003 Natsu ~Yossha! Bikkuri Summer!!~
- [2004.03.17] Hello! Project 2004 Winter ~C'MON! Dance World~
- [2004.10.06] Hello! Project 2004 summer ~Natsu no Doon!~
- [2005.10.05] Hello! Project 2005 Natsu no Kayou Show -'05 Selection! Collection!-
- [2005.03.16] Hello! Project 2005 Winter ~A HAPPY NEW POWER!~ (All-Stars Dairanbu)
- [2005.04.xx] Hello! Project 2005 Winter ~A HAPPY NEW POWER!~ (Akagumi, Shirogumi)
- [2007.03.28] Hello! Project 2007 Winter ~Elder Club The Celebration~
- [2007.03.28] Hello! Project 2007 Winter ~Shuuketsu! 10th Anniversary~ DVD
- [2008.03.26] Hello! Project 2008 Winter ~Kashimashi Elder Club~
- [2008.03.26] Hello! Project 2008 Winter ~Kettei! Hello☆Pro Award '08~
- [2009.03.25] Hello! Project 2009 Winter Elder Club Kouen ~Thank you for your LOVE!~
- [2009.04.15] Hello! Project 2009 Winter Kettei! Hello☆Pro Award '09 ~Elder Club Sotsugyou Kinen Special~
- [2014.05.14] Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2013 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~
- PV Collections
- [2000.04.21] Laser Karaoke Onta Station (22DK-572)
- [2000.10.25] Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 #102
- [2001.01.01] Laser Karaoke Onta Station (22DK-60)
- [2001.01.24] Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 #107
- [2002.03.21] Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 #142
- [2002.12.04] Hello! Project Douyou Eizou Shuu ~Ponkikies21~
- [2003.05.01] Atarashii Douyou
- [2003.12.17] Petit Best 4 DVD
- [2004.12.22] Petit Best 5 DVD
- [2005.12.21] Petit Best 6 DVD
- [2006.12.20] Petit Best 7 DVD
- [2007.12.12] Petit Best 8 DVD
- [2010.05.26] Teichiku DVD Karaoke Super 10 375
- [2011.06.22] Teichiku DVD Karaoke Onta Station Vol. 329
- As A Guest Performer
- As a Stage Actress
- [2006.08.30] Showa Kayou Teater Shuuchakueki
- [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
- [2001.03.23] Saishin Enka! Hayari Uta Best 16
- [2002.02.20] The Douyou Pops 2 Haru no Uta Shuu
- [2002.06.05] The Douyou Pops 3 Natsu no Uta Shuu
- [2002.06.21] Enka Kyouen! Saishin Hayari-uta
- [2002.09.04] The Douyou Pops 4 Aki no Uta Shuu
- [2002.12.04] Shinsaku Douyou Pops 1
- [2003.03.26] Shinsaku Douyou Pops 2
- [2003.12.17] Petit Best 4
- [2004.12.22] Petit Best 5
- [2005.12.21] Petit Best 6
- [2006.12.20] Petit Best 7
- [2007.12.12] Petit Best 8
Events
- [2001.01.20] Tokyo You Turn Release Event Mini Live & Handshake at Ikebukuro Sunshine City
- [2001.02.17] Tokyo You Turn Release Event Mini Live & Handshake at Osaka Ootori Wings
- [2001.03.03] Tokyo You Turn Release Event Mini Live & Handshake at Jusco Nagoya Minato Shop (World Court Special Stage)
- [2006.07.29] Otona no Nouryousai Fanclub Tour 2006
- [2007.07.07] Iida Kaori - Maeda Yuki no "Otona no Tanabata Matsuri" Higaeri Bus Ryoku
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
- [2006-2008] Uta Doki! Pop Classics
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".
- She shares the same last name as original S/mileage member Maeda Yuuka, BEYOOOOONDS member Maeda Kokoro, and former Hello Pro Egg member Maeda Irori.
See Also
- Gallery:Maeda Yuki
References
External Links
- UP-FRONT AGENCY Profile (archived)
- Official Oricon Blog (archived)
- Hpoldschool
- Yukidon.com (fan site) (archived)
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