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Satoyoshi Utano (里吉うたの) is a Japanese pop singer and dancer under Hello! Project as a member of the sub-group SeasoningS and a member of the combined group BEYOOOOONDS.

Biography[]

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Satoyoshi Utano, April 2023

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Satoyoshi Utano, September 2022

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Satoyoshi Utano, March 2022

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Satoyoshi Utano, March 2021

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Satoyoshi Utano, November 2019

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Satoyoshi Utano, August 2019

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Satoyoshi Utano, August 2019

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Satoyoshi Utano, April 2019

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Satoyoshi Utano, December 2018

Early Life[]

Satoyoshi Utano was born on September 22, 2000 in Tokyo, Japan.

Before joining Hello! Project, Satoyoshi was enrolled in the dance studio ARKSTAR.[1][2]

2014[]

In March, Satoyoshi and her crew Cheerful were declared as overall champion in the 'POP CORN KIDS DANCE CONTEST' Junior High School Division. It was organized by iCECREAM inc.[3]

2015[]

In June, Satoyoshi and her crew minnatomodachi finished 5th in the Soulm8 CREW BATTLE, a dance contest organized by Soulm8.[4]

In December, Satoyoshi finished 7th in iCECREAM inc.'s POP CORN KIDS DANCE CONTEST U-15 SOLO Division.[5]

2017[]

In August, Satoyoshi joined the Kichijoji Theatre drama club and performed in the 15-minute play Harumachi Sumire, which was her first time ever doing theater.[6][7]

2018[]

Through ARKSTAR she was cast as a dancer in the Miyakono Buyou Gakuen theatrical production of Brothers Scream which was held on March 21 at Kameari Lirio Hall.[8][9]

On December 3, during the BEYOOOOONDS Ouen Kikaku FC Event 2018 ~Fuyu no Jin ZIN~ at Yamano Hall, Satoyoshi was revealed alongside Hirai Miyo and Kobayashi Honoka as the three winners of the Hello! Project "ONLY YOU" Audition.[10] They would be part of BEYOOOOONDS together with CHICA#TETSU and Ame no Mori Kawa Umi.[11]

2019[]

In the middle of the Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project 2019 WINTER concert on February 23, Satoyoshi suffered an ankle sprain. She was examined by a doctor the next day and was instructed to take a break from all scheduled activities up to March 5 in order to rest.[12] As of March 8, she has started dancing again.[13]

In June, Satoyoshi joined the Hello! Project Dance Club alongside Hirai Miyo.[14]

On September 20, she celebrated her 19th birthday in a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS Satoyoshi Utano Birthday Event 2019 at Square Ebara Hiratsuka Hall.

2020[]

On September 22, she celebrated her 20th birthday in a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS Satoyoshi Utano Birthday Event 2020 with two shows at Square Ebara Hiratsuka Hall.[15] In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks were required to enter.

On October 22, she made a guest appearance in the first episode of the drama Kasouken no Onna season 20. She played the role of a high school girl who died while hiking in the mountains.[16] The drama is a personal favorite of hers, and she became a trending topic on Twitter in Japan when her appearance was announced.[17]

2021[]

On September 24, she celebrated her 21st birthday in a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / SeasoningS Satoyoshi Utano Birthday Event 2021 with two shows at LANDMARK HALL.[18] In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks were required to enter.

2022[]

On August 8, it was announced that Tsubaki Factory and BEYOOOOONDS members Yamagishi Riko, Tanimoto Ami, Asakura Kiki, Akiyama Mao, Nishida Shiori, Eguchi Saya, Maeda Kokoro, Yamazaki Yuhane, and Satoyoshi Utano would be appearing in the NHK special drama Idol, which aired on August 11. The drama is about the aspiring idols who performed at the theater Moulin Rouge Shinjukuza during the World War II era.[19]

On September 21, she celebrated her 22nd birthday in a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / SeasoningS Satoyoshi Utano Birthday Event 2022 with two shows at LANDMARK HALL.

2023[]

On September 21, she celebrated her 23rd birthday in a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / SeasoningS Satoyoshi Utano Birthday Event 2023 with two shows at HIKOSEN Theater.

Personal Life[]

She has an older sister.[20] Her family has a male dog named Omochi (おもち) who is 3 years old as of January 2019.[21]

When Satoyoshi joined BEYOOOOONDS, she was in her third year of high school.[22] She graduated from high school on March 9, 2019.[23]

The following list are notable friendships Satoyoshi Utano has acquired:

Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Satoyoshi Utano:

Profile[]

  • Special Skills: Dance, tea ceremony
  • Hobbies: Making accessories, watching animal videos, dance improvisation such as coming up with original choreography
  • Favorite Music Genres: Pop, Western, Disney show music
  • Favorite Sport: Watching figure skating
  • Motto: "Yumemiru koto ga dekireba, sore wa jitsugen dekiru" (夢見ることができれば、それは実現できる; If you can dream it, you can do it)
  • Favorite Hello! Project songs: Fuwari, Koi Dokei, Borderline, Maji Good Chance Summer
  • Looks Up To: Nakanishi Kana, Oda Sakura[28]

  • Discography[]

    Main article: Satoyoshi Utano/Discography

    Fanclub DVDs[]

    Publications[]

    Main article: Satoyoshi Utano/Publications

    Solo Photobooks[]

    Works[]

    Theater[]

    TV Dramas[]

    • [2020] Kasouken no Onna season 20 (科捜研の女season20) (1 episode)
    • [2022] Mayonaka ni Hello!
    • [2022] Idol (アイドル)[29]

    TV Programs[]

    Internet[]

    Trivia[]

    Honorary Titles[]

    Honorary Titles
    Preceded by
    First
    Youngest member of SeasoningS
    January 24, 2021 – Present
    Succeeded by
    Incumbent

    References[]

    1. "ARKSTAR@ 2014.05.03 ARTERICTIVE" (in Japanese). ARK MANIA (via YouTube). 2014-06-05.
    2. "第7回ARKSTAR公演 『愛香の選択』" (in Japanese). Dews.
    3. "2014.3.28 東京 POP CORN KIDS CONTEST  中学生部門 結果" (in Japanese). ICECREAM. 2014-03-28.
    4. "【結果】6/7クルーバトル" (in Japanese). Soulm8 Official Blog. 2015-06-07.
    5. "2015/12/13  POP CORN【結果】U-15 SOLO部門" (in Japanese). ICECREAM. 2015-12-13.
    6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 "【部員紹介】里吉 うたの" (in Japanese). Kichijoji Theatre Engekibu. 2017-08-12.
    7. "Mrs. fictions『15 Minutes Made Anniversary』" (in Japanese). Kichijoji Theatre.
    8. "情報リリース第二弾!" (in Japanese). Brothers Scream Ameba Blog. 2017-10-16.
    9. "キャスト紹介 〜里吉うたの〜" (in Japanese). Brothers Scream Ameba Blog. 2017-11-02. (Archived)
    10. "BEYOOOOONDS 加入メンバー決定!" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-12-03.
    11. "新グループ、グループ名決定のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-10-19.
    12. "BEYOOOOONDS 里吉うたのに関してのお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-02-25.
    13. Satoyoshi Utano. "66*ダンスレッスン!! 里吉うたの" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS Official Blog. 2019-03-08.
    14. Satoyoshi Utano. "243*終わっちゃった~!!!!!里吉うたの" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS Official Blog. 2019-09-01.
    15. "★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「BEYOOOOONDS 里吉うたのバースデーイベント2020」開催決定!" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2020-08-20.
    16. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2174490/full/
    17. https://twitter.com/beyooooonds_/status/1316981321751617536?s=21
    18. "★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「BEYOOOOONDS/SeasoningS 里吉うたのバースデーイベント2021」開催決定!" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2021-08-12.
    19. https://twitter.com/nhk_dramas/status/1556843806963781633?s=20
    20. https://hotarutranslations.tumblr.com/post/184716264955/satoyoshi-utano-20-questions-20-answers-haro
    21. Satoyoshi Utano. "2*NEW AGE! 里吉うたの" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS Official Blog. 2019-01-03.
    22. Nishida Shiori. "12人のBEYOOOOONDS!西田汐里" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS / CHICA#TETSU Official Blog. 2018-12-03.
    23. Satoyoshi Utano. "67*卒業しました!! 里吉うたの" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS Official Blog. 2019-03-09.
    24. 24.0 24.1 "3*ニックネーム♪ 里吉うたの" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS Official Blog. 2019-01-03.
    25. Hirai Miyo. "2人について✨ 平井美葉" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS Official Blog. 2019-01-04.
    26. 26.0 26.1 Ichioka Reina. "加入メンバー紹介last♡ 一岡伶奈" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS / CHICA#TETSU. 2018-12-13.
    27. 27.0 27.1 "BEYOOOOONDS FCイベント2018 ~冬の陣ZIN ~" (in Japanese). Suzuki Keita Official Blog. 2018-12-03.
    28. 28.0 28.1 Nishida Shiori. "尊敬する先輩。西田汐里" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS / CHICA#TETSU Official Blog. 2018-12-13.
    29. https://twitter.com/nhk_dramas/status/1555101229931528192
    30. Satoyoshi Utano. "416*共感覚って知っていますか?? 里吉うたの" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS Official Blog. 2020-02-21.
    31. Track 10 Disc 2 from Hello! Project Visual Commentary ~Member Osusume Live Eizou~

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