9nine (pronounced simply "nine") is a Japanese idol group formed of Uki Satake, Sayaka Nishiwaki, and Hirona Murata. Formed in 2005, they are managed by LesPros Entertainment and signed to SME Records.
History 2005-2010: Origin and debut In September 2005, 9nine was formed of Sayaka Nishiwaki, Uki Satake, Azusa Matsuzawa, Miwako Wagatsuma, Rubi Katō, Marie Ashida, Mai Yoshida, Midori Yamaoka, and Moe Miura. They released their debut single "Sweet Snow" in 2006.
2010-2019: Restart and popularity The band changed its music style from typical idol pop to electropop. The group's 2012 single "Shōjo Traveller" became its first to reach the top 10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. The self-titled album 9nine, that soon followed, debuted at number 8. On 27 February 2019, it was announced on their official website that the group would be pausing all activities and going on an indefinite hiatus. On 20 May 2019, Kanae Yoshii withdrew from the group and announced retirement from the entertainment industry, leaving only 3 members left in the lineup. On 21 July 2022, Sayaka Nishiwaki announced her withdrawal from the group and from LesPros Entertainment as she transferred to a new agency, but she revealed that she have intention to return to the group in the future. On 7 August 2022, Uki Satake announced that her contract with LesPros expired, but she would remain as a member of the group.
Members Current members Uki Satake Hirona Murata
Former members Sayaka Nishiwaki Kanae Yoshii Umika Kawashima Azusa Matsuzawa Miwako Wagatsuma Rubi Katō Marie Ashida Mai Yoshida Midori Yamaoka Madoka Shimogaki Moe Miura
Timeline
Discography
Singles Year Title Charts Album JP Gate Records 2006 "Sweet Snow" — — Victor Entertainment, Inc. 2008 "Show Time" 162 Second 9 2009 "Smile Again" 44 — 2010 28 SME Records 2010 "Cross Over" 259nine 2011 "Shining Star" 13 15 122012 9 10 Cue 11 "White Wishes" 112013 "Colorful" 13 "Evolution No. 9" 11 Magi9 Playland "Re:" 6 2014 "With You / With Me" 42015 "Happy 7 Days" 8 "My Only One" 10 2016 42017 "Why don't you RELAX?" 10 13
Albums Title Album details Charts JP Victor Entertainment, Inc First 9 Released: 2007 Format: CD — Second 9 Released: 2008 186 SME Records 9nine Released: 2012 Format(s): CD, CD+DVD, CD+photobook 8 Cue Released: 2013 Format(s): CD, 2CD+DVD, CD+DVD+photobook 15 Magi9 Playland Released: 2014 Format(s): CD, CD+DVD, CD+photobook 9 Best9 Released: 2016 Format(s): CD, CD+Blu-ray, CD+DVD, CD+photobook 11
DVDs / Blu-ray Discs Title Details Charts JP Victor Entertainment It's Show Time!! Ver: Sakura '09 Part 1 Released: 2009 Format(s): DVD — It's Show Time!! Ver: Sakura '09 Part 2 Released: 2009 Format(s): DVD — SME Records Released: 2013 Format(s): DVD, Blu-ray Disc 94 Released: 2014 Format(s): DVD, Blu-ray Disc 9 (DVD)2 (BD) 9nine Wonder Live in Sunplaza Released: 2014 Format(s): DVD, Blu-ray Disc 7 (BD) 9nine Dream Live in Budokan Released: 2015 Format(s): DVD+photobook, BD+photobook 14 (DVD)7 (BD) 9nine Live 2016 BEST9 Released: 2016 Format(s): DVD+photobook, BD+photobook
Digital singles Year Title Album 2006 "Shine" — 2007 First 9 2008 "Sky (CM Version)"Second 9 2009 "Smile Again" (Limited Edition A) "Smile Again" (Limited Edition B) "Happy×2 Eyes" "Hikari no Kage" (Limited Edition A)(Remix Ver.) 2018 —
Notes
References
External links
Profile at Sony Music Reviews: 9nine - Hotexpress