Yokoyama Reina (横山玲奈) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as a 13th generation member of Morning Musume. She first joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei on August 17, 2016,[2] and was formally introduced at the Kenshuusei recital on September 4, 2016.
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Biography[]
Yokoyama Reina, December 2020
Yokoyama Reina, January 2020
Yokoyama Reina, June 2019
Yokoyama Reina, February 2019
Yokoyama Reina, October 2018
Yokoyama Reina, June 2018
Yokoyama Reina, December 2017
Yokoyama Reina, October 2017
Yokoyama Reina, June 2017
Yokoyama Reina, March 2017
Yokoyama Reina, December 2016
Yokoyama Reina, September 2016
Early Life[]
Yokoyama Reina was born February 22, 2001 in Saitama, Japan (22:16).
2016[]
Yokoyama participated in the first Morning Musume '16 Shinseiki Audition, but failed in the third round.[3][4]
On August 17, it was announced on the Hello! Project website that Yokoyama had joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei, alongside Kawamura Ayano, Yoshida Marie, Nishida Shiori, Yamazaki Yuhane, Hashisako Rin.[2] She was introduced at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2016 9gatsu ~SINGING!~ on September 4.
From November 3 to November 30, Yokoyama participated in the Engeki Joshibu musical Nega Poji Poji.
On December 12, during the finale of Morning Musume '16's fall tour, she was announced as a member of the 13th generation alongside Kaga Kaede.[5][6][7] She and Kaga had their last performance as Hello Pro Kenshuusei members at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2016 12gatsu ~EXCITING!~ on December 23.
2017[]
On February 18, Yokoyama realesed a DVD titled Morning Musume '17 Yokoyama Reina Birthday DVD 2017 to celebrate her 16th birthday.
On February 21, Yokoyama and Kaga Kaede held their debut fanclub event with her mentor Kudo Haruka, Morning Musume '17 13ki Member FC Event, at Differ Ariake.
On March 2, Kaga and Yokoyama began a web talk show exclusive to fanclub members, titled Reversible Radio.[8] They also began a radio show with the 12th generation members on April 6, titled Morning Musume '17 no Morning Diary.[9]
On July 28, Yokoyama released a digital song with Funaki Musubu titled "Minmin Rock 'n' Roll!".
On December 9, she was announced as the new regular on the radio show Young Town Doyoubi, taking over Kudo Haruka's position after she graduated.[10]
2018[]
On February 22, Yokoyama celebrated her 17th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '18 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event, which featured two shows at Shinjuku ReNY.
On April 21, she announced that she would release her first solo photobook on June 27, titled THIS IS REINA.[11][12] Then on July 4, she released her first solo image Blu-ray First REINA YOKOYAMA.[13]
On July 27, Yokoyama joined the UP-FRONT esports club.[14]
On September 23, Yokoyama was appointed with eight other OG and active Hello! Project members from Saitama Prefecture as Host City Special Supporters for Kumagaya during the Rugby World Cup 2019 hosted by Japan.[15][16]
On October 15, former Berryz Koubou member Kumai Yurina released Complex ni Sayounara!, a joint book with four of the shortest current members in Hello! Project: Yokoyama, Morito Chisaki, Kamikokuryo Moe, and Funaki Musubu who have been named Minis?.[17]
2019[]
On February 22, Yokoyama celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '19 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Mynavi BLITZ Akasaka.
On April 27, the Fami Hello! PHOTOBOOK② was released, which includes Yokoyama's gravure that was originally published in a May 2018 issue of Weekly Famitsu.[18]
On August 22, Yokoyama and Kaga Kaede's fanclub-exclusive web talk show Reversible Radio ended with a total of 122 episodes.[19]
On August 27, Yokoyama released her second solo photobook, titled REINA is eighteen ~N to S~.[20]
On November 21, Yokoyama held a solo talk event Senya Ichiya The 66th Night ~Morning Musume.'19 Yokoyama Reina~ Talk Event at Hello Shop Akihabara.
On December, Yokoyama presented the Hello! Project Digital Books vol.186 in which some offshot from her first photobook were revealed.
2020[]
On January, Yokoyama presented the Hello! Project Digital Books vol.187 in which some offshot from her first photobook were revealed.
On February 25, Yokoyama celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '20 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Yamano Hall.
On July 12, she opened up an official Instagram account.
On December 25, it was announced that Fukumura Mizuki and Yokoyama Reina had both come into contact with Iikubo Haruna, who had tested positive for coronavirus a day prior, at a radio program. Fukumura and Yokoyama had both taken an antigen test and a PCR test, and were complying with quarantine measures as they awaited the results.[21]
On December 27, it was announced that Fukumura and Yokoyama had both tested negative for coronavirus, but continued to individually quarantine at home as a precaution. Both of them showed no signs of symptoms, and were in good health.[22] They later announced they would return to activities on December 30 after consulting with the health center.[23]
2021[]
On February 22, Yokoyama celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '21 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Zepp Tokyo.
On July 29, it was announced through Twitter that Yokoyama had gotten vaccinated for COVID-19 the day before, and would be subsequently absent from the July 31 broadcast of MBS Radio show Young Town Doyoubi due to a fever from its side effects. Haga Akane took her place for the broadcast.[24]
Personal Life[]
Yokoyama has a younger brother.[25]
On June 20, 2018, after the conclusion of Ogata Haruna's graduation concert, it was announced on the official Hello! Project site that a funeral was held earlier that day for Yokoyama's father who had passed away on June 17.[26] He was 55 years old.[27] Yokoyama learned of his passing after the last performance of the Pharaoh no Haka ~Hebi Ou Sneferu~ musical in Osaka.[28] She was excused from the "Are you Happy? / A gonna" release event in Hyogo right after the musical (at the time, "poor health" was reported as the reason for her absence)[29] and another release event on June 24.[26]When she joined Morning Musume in December 2016, she was a first year high school student.[30] She graduated in March 2019.[31]
The following list are notable friendships Yokoyama Reina has acquired:
- Kaga Kaede: She is good friends with her gen-mate Kaga Kaede in Morning Musume.
- Morito Chisaki: She is close friends with Morito Chisaki.
- Haga Akane: She gets along well with Haga Akane in Morning Musume.
- Oda Sakura: She also gets along well with Oda Sakura in Morning Musume.
- Kawamura Ayano: Yokoyama and Kawamura get along well and often hang out together since they joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei.[32][33]
Yokoyama's given name, Reina, is said to be taken from the phrase "kirei na houseki" (きれいな宝石; beautiful jewel).[33]
Here is a list of nicknames that are used to refer to Yokoyama Reina:
- Reina (れいな): Her nickname when she was a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.[34] Used by her fellow 26th generation Hello Pro Kenshuusei members.[35]
- Yokoyan (よこやん): Her official nickname as a Morning Musume member given to her by Kudo Haruka during a LINE LIVE broadcast.[35] Used by most fans.
- Yokoyoko (よこよこ): Given to her by Wada Ayaka.[36] Used by some members and fans.[37]
- Yoko-chan (よこちゃん): Used by Miyamoto Karin.[38]
Profile[]
- Name: Yokoyama Reina (横山玲奈)
- Birthdate: February 22, 2001
- Birthplace: Saitama, Japan
- Blood Type: O
- Height: 152.7 cm (5 ft 0.1 in)?[1]
- Western Zodiac:
Pisces - Eastern Zodiac: Snake
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2016-08-17: Hello Pro Kenshuusei member
- 2016-12-12: Morning Musume member
- UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
- 2016-08-17: Member
- Years in Morning Musume: 2 Years
- Morning Musume Member Color: Golden Yellow
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2016)
- Morning Musume (2016-present)
- Morning Musume 20th (2017-2018)
- Minis? (2018-2020)
- Shuffle Units:
- Other Groups:
- UP-FRONT esports club (2018)
- UP-FRONT GROUP Telework Gasshou (2020)
Golden Yellow
Discography[]
Solo Blu-rays[]
- [2017.02.18] Morning Musume '17 Yokoyama Reina Birthday DVD 2017
- [2018.07.04] First REINA YOKOYAMA
Publications[]
Solo Photobooks[]
- [2018.06.27] THIS IS REINA
- [2019.08.27] REINA is eighteen ~N to S~
Works[]
Theater[]
- [2016] Nega Poji Poji
- [2017] Pharaoh no Haka
- [2018] Pharaoh no Haka ~Hebi Ou Sneferu~
TV Programs[]
- [2016–2019] The Girls Live
- [2019–2020] AI・DOL PROJECT (AI・DOL プロジェクト)
- [2020] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes!"
- [2021] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes! 2"
Internet[]
- [2016–] Hello! Project Station
- [2016–] Upcoming
- [2017–] tiny tiny
- [2018–] OMAKE CHANNEL
- [2018] Hello Pro no Monohon!
- [2019–2020] Hello Pro no Oshigoto Challenge
- [2019–2020] Hello Pro Kouhaku Taiko THE☆BATTLE
- [2020] Hello Pro ONE×ONE
Radio[]
- [2017–2019] Reversible Radio (リバーシブルラジオ) (fanclub exclusive)
- [2017–] Morning Musume '19 no Morning Diary (モーニング娘。'19のモーニングダイアリー)
- [2017–] Young Town Doyoubi (ヤングタウン土曜日)
- [2018-] Morning Musume '19 no Morning Jogakuin ~Houkago Meeting~ (モーニング娘。'19のモーニング女学院〜放課後ミーティング〜)
Trivia[]
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See Also[]
- Gallery:Yokoyama Reina
- Gallery:Morning Musume 13th Generation
- List:Yokoyama Reina Discography Featured In
- List:Yokoyama Reina Publications Featured In
- List:Yokoyama Reina Concert & Event Appearances
- List:Yokoyama Reina Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A
References[]
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External Links[]
- Morning Musume Profile
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei Profile (archived)
- Morning Musume 13ki・14ki Official Blog
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