Yokoyama Reina (横山玲奈) is a former 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,[1] and was formally introduced at the Kenshuusei recital on September 4, 2016.
She graduated from Morning Musume and Hello! Project along with Haga Akane at the end of the group's 2025 autumn tour on December 5, 2025.[2] Following her graduation, she retired from the entertainment industry.
Biography[]
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Early Life[]
Yokoyama Reina was born on February 22, 2001 at 22:16 in Saitama, Japan.
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, and Hashisako Rin.[1] 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 released 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.
In December, Yokoyama presented the Hello! Project Digital Books vol.186 in which some offshot from her first photobook were revealed.
2020[]
In 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 COVID-19 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 COVID-19, 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]
On October 13, it was announced that Yokoyama was appointed as a support ambassador for the Urawa Reds Ladies, a professional women's soccer team in the WE League.[25]
2022[]
On January 27, it was announced that Yokoyama Reina had tested positive for COVID-19 by PCR test. As a result, the January 29 and 30 shows of the Hello! Project 2022 Winter ~LOVE & PEACE~ tour was canceled, and Yokoyama Reina's appearance on the radio show Young Town Douyoubi was replaced by Nonaka Miki.[26][27]
On February 22, Yokoyama celebrated her 21st birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '22 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Citizen Hall Omiya.
2023[]
On February 20, Yokoyama celebrated her 22nd birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '23 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Hitotsubashi Hall.
On September 22, she attended MBS Radio's Young Town Exhibition in Tokyo held at Yurakucho Marui alongside former Morning Musume member Iikubo Haruna.[28]
On December 7, she took part in Hello! Project 25 Shunnen Kinen Special FC Event Vol.3 alongside Oda Sakura, Haga Akane, Ise Layla, Kawana Rin, Niinuma Kisora, Yamazaki Yuhane, Saito Madoka and Tsutsui Roko at Yamano Hall. This event covered the 2011-2016 era of Hello! Project's history.
2024[]
On February 21, Yokoyama celebrated her 23rd birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '24 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Hitotsubashi Hall.
2025[]
On February 25, Yokoyama celebrated her 24th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '25 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Hikifune Culture Center.
On July 10, it was announced that she would graduate from Morning Musume '25 and Hello! Project along with Haga Akane at the end of the group's 2025 autumn tour. She would also retire from the entertainment industry following her departure from the group.[2]
Statement from Yokoyama Reina[29]
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| To everyone who has always supported us:
It's been about eight and a half years since I joined Morning Musume。, and during that time I've had countless precious experiences. I've made it this far thanks to the warm love and support from the members and all of you. Thank you so much for always being there for me. Morning Musume。is a group that continues to evolve through the graduations and additions of its members. As I watched my seniors graduate one by one, I began to think more deeply about my own future over the past few years. I've always been the type of person who gets curious about many things and immediately thinks "I want to give it a try!" So the vision of a fun future in my mind kept expanding. As a person, I want to open the door to freedom! I want to live true to myself and pursue what I truly want to do! That feeling is now stronger than ever, and I'm truly excited and looking forward to it. After graduation, I will be ending my entertainment activities and starting a new path. I'm really looking forward to what lies ahead for me and my future! From the 15-year-old me back then to the 24-year-old me now, I'm filled with gratitude to everyone who has supported me, and to all the people I've met along the way. Those encounters are lifelong treasures to me! Although there isn't much time left, I will continue to express my gratitude as Yokoyama Reina of Morning Musume。If you could stay with me until the end, I would be so happy. Morning Musume。'25 |
On September 23, it was announced at the Morning Musume '25 Concert Tour Aki ~Movin' Forward~ concert in Nagano that Yokoyama and Haga Akane would be graduating on December 5 with their graduation concert taking place at Yokohama Arena as the final concert of the autumn tour.[30]
On September 25, it was announced that Yokoyama was diagnosed with Meniere's disease. Prior to that, she was initially diagnosed with hearing loss since the beginning of August until symptoms like dizziness appeared causing the result. Therefore, she would be absent from Morning Musume overseas concerts in Shanghai and Taipei.[31]
On October 3, it was announced that she would also be absent from the October 4 and 5 concerts of the Morning Musume '25 Concert Tour Aki ~Movin' Forward~ tour due to still being diagnosed with Meniere's disease. However, she is on her way to recovery.[32]
On November 2, she held a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '25 Yokoyama Reina FC Event ~Princess of Saitama~.
On November 7, it was announced that her hiatus would continue until the end of November, leaving her absent from the remainder of the Morning Musume '25 Concert Tour Aki ~Movin' Forward~ tour and all remaining release events for the 76th single.[33]
On December 5, she officially graduated from Morning Musume and Hello! Project at the Morning Musume '25 Concert Tour Aki ~Movin' Forward with Hope~ Haga Akane ・ Yokoyama Reina Sotsugyou Special in Yokohama Arena.
Personal Life[]
She has a younger brother.[34]
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.[35] He was 55 years old.[36] Yokoyama learned of his passing after the last performance of the Pharaoh no Haka ~Hebi Ou Sneferu~ musical in Osaka.[37] 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)[38] and another release event on June 24.[35]
When she joined Morning Musume in December 2016, she was a first year high school student.[39] She graduated in March 2019.[40]
Yokoyama is good friends with former Morning Musume members Kaga Kaede and Morito Chisaki. She gets along best with Haga Akane and Oda Sakura in Morning Musume. She also is good friends with Kawamura Ayano and often hang out together since they joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei.[41][42]
Yokoyama's given name, Reina, is said to be taken from the phrase "kirei na houseki" (きれいな宝石; beautiful jewel).[42]
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.[43] Used by her fellow 26th generation Hello Pro Kenshuusei members.[44]
- Yokoyan (よこやん): Her official nickname as a Morning Musume member given to her by Kudo Haruka during a LINE LIVE broadcast.[44] Used by most fans.
- Yossan (よっさん): The official nickname on her profile given by Tsunku, as of mid-2023.[45]
- Yokoyoko (よこよこ): Given to her by Wada Ayaka.[46] Used by some members and fans.[47]
- Yoko-chan (よこちゃん): Used by Miyamoto Karin.[48]
- Bonita Queen
Profile[]
- Name: Yokoyama Reina (横山玲奈)
- Nicknames: Reina (れいな), Yokoyan (よこやん), Yossan (よっさん), Yokoyoko (よこよこ), Yoko-chan (よこちゃん)
- Birthdate: February 22, 2001
- Birthplace: Saitama, Japan
- Blood Type: O
- Height: 153.5 cm (5 ft 0.4 in)?
- Western Zodiac:
Pisces - Eastern Zodiac: Snake
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2016-08-17: Hello Pro Kenshuusei member
- 2016-12-12: Morning Musume member
- 2025-12-05: Graduated
- UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
- 2016-08-17: Member
- 2025-12-05: Retired
- Years in Morning Musume: 8 Years
- Morning Musume Member Color:
- Golden Yellow
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2016)
- Morning Musume (2016-2025)
- Morning Musume 20th (2017-2018)
- Minis? (2018-2020)
- Shuffle Units:
- Other Groups:
- UP-FRONT esports club (2018)
- UP-FRONT GROUP Telework Gasshou (2020)
- Special Skills: Playing various instruments such as the saxophone, jazz dance[5]
- Hobbies: Listening to music, dancing, singing[5]
- Favorite Music Genre: J-pop
- Favorite Food: Shougayaki, spring rolls[49]
- Favorite Sports: Dance, soccer
- Charm Points: Her bangs, her eyes, her loud laughing, sneezing, her smile[49]
- Motto: Jikan wo taisetsu ni! (時間を大切に！; Time is important!)
- Favorite Hello! Project Songs: "Osu! Kobushi Damashii," "The Vision", "Egao no Kimi wa Taiyou sa",[42] "Souda! We're ALIVE"[42]
- Looks Up To: Oda Sakura, Hirose Ayaka, Michishige Sayumi[42]
Discography[]
- Main article: Yokoyama Reina/Discography
Solo CDs[]
Solo Blu-rays[]
- [2017.02.18] Morning Musume '17 Yokoyama Reina Birthday DVD 2017
- [2018.07.04] First REINA YOKOYAMA
Publications[]
- Main article: Yokoyama Reina/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 Dramas[]
- [2022] Mayonaka ni Hello!
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"
- [2021] Manga Michi (まんが未知)
- [2021-2022] LOVE It! (ラヴィット！)
Internet[]
- [2016–] Hello! Project Station
- [2016–2025] Upcoming
- [2017–2021] 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)
- [2017.04.06–2021.03.11] Morning Musume '19 no Morning Diary (モーニング娘。'19のモーニングダイアリー)
- [2017.12.09–2025.10.25] Young Town Doyoubi (ヤングタウン土曜日)
- [2018.04.09-2025.09.13] 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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External Links[]
- Morning Musume Profile
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei Profile (archived)
- Morning Musume 13ki・14ki Official Blog
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