About JO1 Part 2
- Ayus Wijaya
- May 24, 2020
- 8 min read
As I have mentioned in my previous post, I would continue to post about JO1 from time to time. While the last post was an introduction to the group and its members, this post will go deeper to compile more personal and interesting points about each member. It includes everything from their nicknames to their special skills, from their special emojis to their catchphrases, and from their favorite foods to their official colors. Their more comprehensive profile is listed below, this time ordered based on their final rank at Produce 101 Japan.
豆原 一成
Mamehara Issei
His nickname is Mamechan (豆ちゃん).
His special emoji, as assigned by the fans, is shiba inu dog.
His catchphrase is "let's play game!"
His special skills are hip hop dance, baseball, swimming, and performing Kamen Rider impersonation.
His favorite food is pork soup made by his mother.
He likes dancing, singing, making TikTok video, and checking the clothes on Mercari.
He hates insect.
In his own description, his personality is hard-working.
Before joining Produce 101 Japan, he was a high school student and a dance instructor for kids.
At the start of Produce 101 Japan, he made a pledge that he would undergo a waterfall spiritual training if he's selected as a member of the debut group.
In the costume version of their debut title song practice video, his character is a shiba inu dog.
His official color is red, and I pick this color palette picture of fresh berries to represent his color.
川尻 蓮
Kawashiri Ren
His nickname is Renren (れんれん).
His special emoji, as assigned by the fans, is fox.
His catchphrase is "really?"
His special skill is freestyle dance.
His favorite foods are chocolate and fruits.
He likes making his body move, watching games, comedy, and magic tricks.
He hates cow milk, eggs, and pumpkin.
In his own description, his personality is hard-working.
Before joining Produce 101 Japan, he was a dance instructor and a back-up dancer who has performed for SMAP, FT Island, Yamapi, Wanna One, and Pentagon.
At the start of Produce 101 Japan, he made a pledge that he would release a dance tutorial for the debut title song if he's selected as a member of the debut group.
In the costume version of their debut title song practice video, his character is a fox.
His official color is blue, and I pick this color palette picture of floating jellyfish to represent his color.
川西 拓実
Kawanishi Takumi
His nickname is Takkun (たっくん).
His special emoji, as assigned by the fans, is strawberry.
His catchphrase is "baka!" (Japanese for 'stupid').
His special skills are baseball, beat boxing, and handspring.
His favorite food is hamburger.
He likes watching movies.
He hates insect.
In his own description, his personality is solemn.
Before joining Produce 101 Japan, he was working as a test engineer for a 4-wheel all-terrain vehicle manufacturing company where he was in charge of performing experiments at the company's laboratory division.
At the start of Produce 101 Japan, he made a pledge that he would hold a large-scale karaoke event with all the fans if he's selected as a member of the debut group.
In the costume version of their debut title song practice video, his character is a squirrel.
His official color is pink, and I pick this color palette picture of dreamy cityscape to represent his color.
大平祥生
Ohira Shosei
His nickname is Shose (しょせ).
His special emoji, as assigned by the fans, is pudding.
His catchphrase is "really?"
His special skill is performing hand trick.
His favorite food is yuzupong.
He likes watching movies, walking, camera, editing video, and making beat.
He hates natto.
In his own description, his personality is calm.
Before joining Produce 101 Japan, he was a graduate of the Kyoto branch of EXPG Studio talent school and has also worked as a back up dancer for artists managed by LDH Japan.
At the start of Produce 101 Japan, he made a pledge that he would undergo physical training to get a six-pack abs if he's selected as a member of the debut group.
In the costume version of their debut title song practice video, his character is an angel.
His official color is yellow, and I pick this color palette picture of lemon slices to represent his color.
鶴房 汐恩
Tsurubo Shion
His nickname is Bonbon (ぼんぼん).
His special emoji, as assigned by the fans, is alien.
His catchphrase is "kaiju!" (Japanese for 'monster').
His special skills are dancing, singing, and speaking basic Korean.
His favorite food is potato salad.
He likes dancing, singing, playing video games, and listening music.
He hates spirit and demon.
In his own description, his personality is nature.
Before joining Produce 101 Japan, he quit high school to train to become an idol under FNC Entertainment in South Korea, but after failing at the debut evaluation, he returned to Japan.
At the start of Produce 101 Japan, he made a pledge that he would read a self-composed letter in front of the fans if he's selected as a member of the debut group.
In the costume version of their debut title song practice video, his character is a man abducted by an alien.
His official color is gray, and I pick this color palette picture of frozen pines to represent his color.
白岩 瑠姫
Shiroiwa Ruki
His nickname is Prince (プリンス).
His special emoji, as assigned by the fans, is crown.
He doesn't have any special sentence as a catchphrase.
His special skills are playing guitar and soccer.
His favorite foods are barbecue, hamburger, and korokke.
He likes writing songs.
He hates insect and demon.
In his own description, his personality is inconsistent.
Before joining Produce 101 Japan, he was a member of a now-defunct band called YsR as well as a second generation member of a voice actor idol group called Tsukicro.
At the start of Produce 101 Japan, he made a pledge that he would compose a new song and perform it in front of the fans if he's selected as a member of the debut group.
In the costume version of their debut title song practice video, his character is a prince.
His official color is white, and I pick this color palette picture of winter decors to represent his color.
佐藤 景瑚
Sato Keigo
His nickname is K-5.
His special emoji, as assigned by the fans, is ghost.
His catchphrase is "wanna go home!"
His special skills are dancing, soccer, and billiards.
His favorite food is beef tongue.
He likes dancing, playing soccer, and bowling.
He hates insect.
In his own description, his personality is stupid.
Before joining Produce 101 Japan, he was a graduate of the Nagoya branch of EXPG Studio talent school and has also worked as a hairdresser apprentice at a beauty parlor.
At the start of Produce 101 Japan, he made a pledge that he would visit a place famous for being haunted by the ghosts if he's selected as a member of the debut group.
In the costume version of their debut title song practice video, his character is a clown.
His official color is camel, and I pick this color palette picture of wood trunks to represent his color.
木全 翔也
Kimata Syoya
His nickname is Syoya (しょーや).
His special emoji, as assigned by the fans, is rabbit.
His catchphrase is "excuse me!"
His special skills are swimming, soccer, performing impersonation, and putting on his pants without using hands.
His favorite foods are sushi, beefsteak, and gummy.
He likes dancing, singing, fashion, painting, eating, riding motorcycle, and watching movies.
He hates insect.
In his own description, his personality is voracious.
Before joining Produce 101 Japan, he was a fashion design student.
At the start of Produce 101 Japan, he made a pledge that he would train to make his muscles more prominent and show them off to the fans if he's selected as a member of the debut group.
In the costume version of their debut title song practice video, his character is a rabbit.
His official color is light purple, and I pick this color palette picture of blooming flowers to represent his color.
河野純喜
Kono Junki
His nickname is Junki (ジュンキ).
His special emoji, as assigned by the fans, is pasta carbonara.
His catchphrase is "really?"
His special skills are soccer, speaking English, and performing Disney impersonation.
His favorite food is pasta carbonara.
He likes muscle training, running, traveling, and shopping.
He hates pepper mountain.
In his own description, his personality is straightforward.
Before joining Produce 101 Japan, he was a final year university student majoring in political science who was in the middle of job hunting process.
At the start of Produce 101 Japan, he made a pledge that he would hold a pasta carbonara party and invite everyone to enjoy it with him if he's selected as a member of the debut group.
In the costume version of their debut title song practice video, his character is an Italian chef.
His official color is light blue, and I pick this color palette picture of icy branches to represent his color.
金城 碧海
Kinjo Sukai
His nickname is SKY.
His special emoji, as assigned by the fans, is airplane.
His catchphrase is "huh?"
His special skills are karate and soccer.
His favorite food is gyoza made by his grandmother.
He likes walking on the beach and appreciating movies and music.
He hates cow milk.
In his own description, his personality is sociable.
Before joining Produce 101 Japan, he was a freeter (Japanese term for people who lack full-time employment) who occasionally worked as a part-timer at demolition projects.
At the start of Produce 101 Japan, he made a pledge that he would fly anywhere for the fans who need him as he's the 'sky' if he's selected as a member of the debut group.
In the costume version of their debut title song practice video, his character is a pilot.
His official color is black, and I pick this color palette picture of stone mountains to represent his color.
與那城 奨
Yonashiro Sho
His nickname is Yona (ヨナ).
His special emoji, as assigned by the fans, is flexing bicep.
His catchphrase is "hasshe!" (Okinawan for 'surprise').
His special skills are playing guitar and speaking English.
His favorite food is apple.
He likes muscle training, playing guitar, and watching movies.
He hates high place.
In his own description, his personality is laidback.
Before joining Produce 101 Japan, he was a university graduate with a degree in business administration who had released several cover song videos on Youtube.
At the start of Produce 101 Japan, he made a pledge that he would compose a ballad song that would become a representative song of the group if he's selected as a member of the debut group.
In the costume version of their debut title song practice video, his character is a man wearing kappōgi.
His official color is green, and I pick this color palette picture of soaked leaves to represent his color.
As you have noticed, I purposely put an emphasis in their official colors by adding a color palette picture associated with each color. This is because, unlike for its South Korean counterpart, official member color is an important concept for Japanese idol group. It serves to give a personal identity for each member of the group and thus creates a personalized feeling between fans and their favorite member. These colors are mainly used for official merchandise design, most notably for the glow sticks of the group. It's almost like an unspoken tradition that in a Japanese idol group's concert, fans will wave the glow stick with the official color of their favorite member, and together, these multiple colors will create a beautiful rainbow of lights.
Conversely, I avoid to put their position here because, barring for several members, I get the feeling from their debut single that JO1 is composed of all-rounder members who will largely rotate their position from time to time. However there are some positions that are indeed fixed within the group. As the one to rank first at the final of Produce Japan 101, the Center position belongs to Mamehara Issei who is also the youngest member. Elected as the Leader of the group is Yonashiro Sho who is chosen, not only based on that fact that he is the eldest member, but also due to his wise and mature personality. The group also has two semi-official positions, the first is Dance Leader position assigned to Kawashiri Ren due to his extensive portfolio in dancing, and the second is Vocal Leader position assigned to Kono Junki due to his impressive vocal skill to hit even the most difficult note.
Lastly, I can gladly update that the group's debut single "PROTOSTAR" has been released with a huge commercial success, taking triple crowns by topping Oricon Weekly Single Chart, Billboard Japan Weekly Top Single Sales, and Billboard Japan Weekly Hot 100. If you haven't checked the single and its songs, you can check them all in the links that I put at the end of this post. Also I will surely write more about JO1, so see you in the next posts!
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