Hello! Project announced on its official website on July 25th that Miyamoto Karin, a member of Juice=Juice, is suffering from functional dysphonia.
Miyamoto Karin is the lead singer and central member of the idol group, but because of this alteration on her vocal cords, she is no longer able to sing accordingly.
She has to suspend her activities with Juice=Juice, for an indefinite period, to follow a medical treatment.
Miyamoto Karin (宮本佳林) birthday is today and may all of her birthday wishes come true.
She is a Japanese pop singer, idol, actress and model who is signed to Hello! Project. Miyamoto Karin is a member of Juice=Juice since February 3, 2013 and her member colour is grape. She is a former member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei (November 24, 2008 – November 18, 2013) as part of the 5th generation. She was also a member of Shin Minimoni (2009 – 2011) and Satoyama Movement unit Jurin (2013 – 2016).
Miyamoto Karin‘s 1st photobook Karin (佳林) will be released on June 12.
The photos were taken in Okinawa. Miyamoto Karin is wearing various outfits such as swimsuit, yukata, school uniform… She is the center of Juice=Juice.
The photobook comes with a bonus DVD including making-of footage.
Miyamoto Karin (Juice=Juice) will release her 1st solo DVD Greeting ~Miyamoto Karin~ (～宮本佳林～) in April.
This DVD includes various scenes and interviews with the member of Hello! Project.
A trailer has been released.
Takahashi Ai will be starring in the stage play Moshimo Kokumin ga Shushou wo Erandara (もしも国民が首相を選んだら).
Hello! Project members Wada Ayaka (S/mileage), Fukuda Kanon (S/mileage), Miyamoto Karin (Juice=Juice), Uemura Akari (Juice=Juice), and Ishikawa Rika (ex Morning Musume) will also make an appearance.
The play will run from April 24 to 30 in Space Zero, Tokyo.
Tsunku♂ revealed that the name of the new Hello! Project unit is Juice=Juice (ジュースジュース).
This new idol group consists of 6 members. Miyamoto Karin, Kanazawa Tomoko, Uemura Akari, Takagi Sayuki, and Otsuka Aina are part of Hello! Pro Kenshuusei (ex Hello! Pro Egg). Miyazaki Yuka is a member of Green Fields, a unit from Satoyama Movement.