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Japan (1997 – present)

Morning Musume (モーニング娘。) is a Japanese all female group and the core group under the more expansive Hello! Project (H!P for short). Formed in 1997 when the producer of the band, Tsunku, challenged the 5 runner-ups of a TV competition, where they competed to become the lead singer of Sharan Q, to sell 50,000 copies of their demo single “Ai no Tane” in 5 days. They were successful and the reward was to be fully produced as their own act by producer Tsunku.

In a year, their popularity had surpassed the winner of the original competition (Michiyo Heike); in three they had surpassed the popularity of Sharan Q, who had broken up to become full time producers. The reach of MM and H!P extends to music, TV, radio, film, modeling, commercials, their own PS2 and GBA games, as well as their own indoor futsal and kickball teams, though their popularity has been waning in recent years. They also quickly became, and still remain, one of Japan’s top all girl groups with a number of hit records and albums. They have sold over 17,746,446 copies in Japan alone. (dated figure)

The members of Morning Musume change often. Every year or two, auditions are held to add new members. The last audition held for the group was in 2010. Morning Musume’s current line-up has 9 members, none of which are the original five or the three generations that followed. Risa Niigaki is the current leader of Morning Musume and Hello! Project.

Morning Musume Generations (bolded names are part of the current line-up):
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  • wiiild_rose

    I think that it's from The Matenrou Show. I love their outfits and the name of the A-sides. :3

    8 hours ago

  • Chimaii

    Outfit previews for one of the A-sides from HPT! Not sure if they're for One Two Three or The Matenrou Show. Guessing the profile pics will be updated in the next few days. They look awesome and EVERYONE's makeup and hair is fantastic, rare for MM these days lol. http://i.imgur.com/pyppal.jpg http://i.imgur.com/1R9iLl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/80bZjl.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5PksN.jpg

    10 hours ago

  • Adephagos

    Omame, my sugary... I'm sure we'll see you pretty soon to delight us with your new projects. You gave us eleven years of airiness, and I've always supported you, from Mr. Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~ to Renai Hunter. Continues to achieve your dreams, congratulations for everything! (◜◡‾)

    Wednesday evening

  • nickblitz

    Goodbye Aika & Gaki! May you find happiness in whatever you pursue....love you guys.~! ♥[8]

    Wednesday morning

  • Meomancer

    Goodbye Aika & Gaki! May you find happiness in whatever you pursue....love you guys.~! ♥[7]

    Tuesday morning

  • Meomancer

    One・Two・Three / The Matenrou Show

    Tuesday morning

  • TakaGaki

    vvv I could've sworn that was the 9/10th gen...or is it the same each gen audition?

    Sunday morning

  • TakaGaki

    T^T. Just realized how much Charice's song fits in with this situation: "I cannot stop thinking of you, since you've been gone away from here. Shedding the tears, crying out loud for once 'Cause you are such a precious part of me and there's no one who'll fill my broken heart".

    Saturday afternoon
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モーニング娘。新垣里沙　卒業に関するお知らせ／Risa Niigaki Graduation Announcement

10 Jan 2012 | from blog.myspace.com/morningmusumeofficial

いつも応援いただきまして、ありがとうございます。 本日はモーニング娘。の５期メンバー「新垣里沙」に関してのお知らせです。 新垣里沙は2012年2月18日から始まります春ツアー「モーニング娘。コンサートツアー2012春～ウルトラスマート～」の最終公演をもちまして、モーニング娘。を卒業いたします。 モーニング娘。大好き小学生として第5期『モーニング娘。LOVEオーデション２１』に合格し、迎え...

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