Hitomi Honda | |
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![]() Honda in December 2023 at the 2023 Melon Music Awards | |
Born | Tochigi Prefecture, Japan | 6 October 2001
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Years active | 2014–present |
Musical career | |
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Instrument | Vocals |
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Formerly of | |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 혼다 히토미 |
Revised Romanization | Honda Hitomi |
McCune–Reischauer | Honda Hit'omi |
Japanese name | |
Kanji | 本田 仁美 |
Hiragana | ほんだ ひとみ |
Romanization | Honda Hitomi |
Hitomi Honda (本田 仁美, Honda Hitomi, born 6 October 2001) is a Japanese singer and actress. She is a former member of the Japanese girl group AKB48. From 2018 to 2021, she was a member of the South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One.
Career
2012–2017: Early career and debut in AKB48
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From 2012 to 2014, when Honda was in elementary school, she appeared on Kodomojikan, a local program in her hometown.[1]
Honda auditioned for AKB48's Team 8 in 2014 and was accepted into the group at the age of 12, representing Tochigi Prefecture.[2] On 4 December, she was appointed the Tochigi Future Ambassador by the Governor of Tochigi Prefecture.[3]
In 2017, she was the main reporter for a local program on Tochigi Television, introducing information about Tochigi Prefecture.[4]
2018–2021: Breakthrough, Produce 48 and Iz*One
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In April 2018, she hosted a radio program, Toyota Rental Lease Presents: Honda Hitomi Heat Is On, on Radio Berry.[5]
In the 2018 AKB48 General Election from May to June, she ranked 82nd, entering the rankings for the first time.[6] In August, Honda placed 9th on the reality girl group survival show, Produce 48, becoming a member of the Korean-Japanese idol group Iz*One.[7] In September, it was announced that Honda would be appearing on an AKB48 title track for the first time with the release of "No Way Man" in November.[8] On the same day, she announced that she would be taking a 2.5-year-long hiatus from AKB48 to focus on her activities with Iz*One.[9] In October, she debuted as a member of Iz*One with the release of "La Vie en Rose".[10]
In October 2020, Hitomi was the model for the Japanese brand titty&co for their Winter 2020 Collection; she later became the brand's exclusive model in 2021.[citation needed]
On 29 April 2021, Honda concluded activities with Iz*One with the expiration of her contract.[11][12] In May, she appeared in the final performance for the AKB48 Team 8 national tour, her first appearance as a member of the group after her hiatus.[13] On 8 October, she launched her own cosmetic beauty brand named NOTONE.[14] Honda ended her management contract with Vernalossom on 31 December, transferring to DH a day later.[15]
2022–present: Post-Iz*One activities, graduation from AKB48
On 23 February 2022, it was announced that Honda would serve as the A-side lead singer and the choreographic center for AKB48's 59th single, Moto Kare desu (元カレです), which marks her first time in both positions.[16] She was appointed as the brand muse for Utena's haircare product Matomage in March.[17] On 1 July, it was announced that DH was transferred to Mama & Son, affiliated with Production Ogi.[18] Honda made her acting debut later that month with a cameo in the third episode of Octo: Kanjou Sousakan Shinno Akari.[19] In October, she starred in Hokuo Kojirase Nikki, her first leading role.[20]
Due to the suspension of AKB48 Team 8 activities in April 2023, Honda became a member of Team A starting 1 May.[21] In July, she played the supporting role of Enami Misato in the show The Greatest Teacher.[22] On 30 August 2023, Honda announced that she would be graduating from AKB48.[23] Her last single with the group was "Idol Nanka Janakattara", AKB48's 62nd single which released on 27 September.[24] In December, she hosted the pre-ceremony red carpet event for the 2023 Melon Music Awards with fellow former Iz*One member Nako Yabuki and Ha Ji-young.[25] Her graduation concert was held on 26 January 2024, at Pacifico Yokohama, and she held her graduation and last theater live performance at the AKB48 Theater on 28 January 2024.[26] Honda left Mama & Son entertainment on May 1, 2024.[27]
Personal life
Honda's family consists of her mother, father, and an elder brother and sister.[28] She is a fan of the Utsunomiya Brex basketball team, and from 4th to 6th grade she took part in their cheerleading school.[29]
AKB48 General Election Placements
Since her debut in 2014, Honda has taken part in sixth edition of AKB48's annual general election. This is her ranking placement :
Edition | Year | Final rank | Number of votes | Position on single | Single |
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6 | 2014 | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
7 | 2015 | ||||
8 | 2016 | ||||
9 | 2017 | ||||
10 | 2018 | 82 | 17,656 | First Row; Commemorative Category | "Nami ga Tsutaeru Mono"[30] |
Discography
Singles with AKB48
Year | Title | Notes |
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2014 | "47 no Suteki na Machi e" | B-Side |
"Seifuku no Hane" | B-Side | |
2015 | "Aisatsu Kara Hajimeyou" | B-Side |
"Kegarete Iru Shinjitsu" | B-Side | |
"Amanojaku Batta" | B-Side | |
2016 | "Yume e no Route" | B-Side |
"Hoshizora o Kimi ni" | B-Side | |
2017 | "Ikiru Koto Ni Nekkyou Wo!" | B-Side |
2018 | "Atarashii Chime" | B-Side |
"Nami ga Tsutaeru Mono" | B-Side; Ranked 82nd at AKB48 10th World General Election | |
"No Way Man" | A-Side; First senbatsu participation | |
2019 | "Hitsuzensei" | B-Side; Collaboration between selected members of AKB48, IZ*ONE, Nogizaka46, Keyakizaka 46, and Hiragana Keyakizaka46 (IZ4648); during this time Honda is positioned as IZ*ONE members even the song is released as AKB48 song with IZ4648 credited as the artist. |
2021 | "Nemohamo Rumor" | A-Side; First senbatsu participation since her return to AKB48. |
"Seikoutoutei" | B-Side | |
2022 | "Motokare Desu" | A-Side; First time as A-side lead singer and choreographic center position. |
"Hisashiburi no Lip Gloss" | A-Side | |
"Sugar Night" | B-Side; Lead singer and choreographic center position. | |
2023 | "Doushitemo Kimi ga Suki da" | A-Side; Lead singer and choreographic center position. |
"Sayonara Janai" | B-Side |
Studio album with AKB48
Year | Title | Notes |
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2015 | "Henachoko Support" | B-Side |
2015 | "Isshō no Aida ni Nannin to Deaeru no darou" | B-Side |
Songwriting credits
Year | Song | Album | With |
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2019 | "Really Like You" | Heart*Iz | YOSKE, Kim Min-ju, Alive Knoh |
2020 | "Merry-Go-Round" | Oneiric Diary | N/A |
"La Vie en Rose (Japanese Ver.)" | Twelve | MosPick |
Concerts
- AKB48グループ 東京ドームコンサート 〜するなよ? するなよ? 絶対卒業発表するなよ?〜 (AKB48 Group Tokyo Dome Concert 〜Suru na yo? Suru na yo? Zettai Sotsugyou Happyou Suru na yo?〜 (2014)
- AKB48 紅白対抗歌合戦 2014 (AKB48 Kouhaku Utagassen 2014) (2014)
- チーム8初の全国ツアー 〜47の素敵な街へ〜 (Team 8 National Tour 〜47 no Suteki na Machi e〜) (2014-2017)
- こじまつり~小嶋陽菜感謝祭~ (Kojimatsuri ~Kojima Haruna Kanshasai~) (2017)
- AKB48チーム8選抜コンサート〜僕たちは熱狂する〜 (AKB48 Team 8 Senbatsu Concert ~Bokutachi wa Nekkyou Suru~) (2018)
- Iz*One 1st Concert "Eyes On Me" (2019)
Filmography
Television series
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Ref. |
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2022 | Octo: Kanjou Sousakan Shinno Akari | Hinami Sumire | Guest (Ep. 3) | NTV, YTV | [19] |
Hokuo Kojirase Nikki | Ootori Shimako | Main lead | TV Tokyo | [20] | |
2023 | The Greatest Teacher | Enami Misato | Support Role | Nippon TV | [22] |
2024 | Patisserie Mon | Tsukahara Kiyomi | TV Tokyo |
Television shows
Year | Title | Notes | Network |
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2014 | AKBINGO! | Rotational | Nippon TV |
2015–2016 | AKB48 Team 8 no Anta, Roke! | Episode 4 & 14 | NOTTV |
2016–2017 | AKB48 Team 8 no Anta, Roke Roke! | Episode 10, 12 & 21 | TV Asahi |
2018 | Produce 48 | Placed 9th Survival show determining Iz*One members |
Mnet |
2022 | AKB48, Saikin Kiita? ~Issho ni Nanka Yatte Mimasen ka? | N/A | TV Tokyo, Paravi |
Radio show
Year | Title | Notes | Broadcaster |
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2018–2019 | Toyota Rental Lease Presents: Honda Hitomi Heat Is On | Solo DJ | Radio Berry |
2019 | NEZAS presents: IZ*ONE Honda Hitomi no World Get You | ||
2023-2024 | Idol Champ presents: POP-K Top 10 | Tokyo FM |
Notes
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- ^ AKB本田仁美が初センター「私もいつか引っ張りたいと思っていた」5・18最新シングル [AKB Honda Hitomi is the center for the first time "I also wanted to pull someday" May 18 latest single]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). 23 February 2022. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ まとめ髪スタイリング「マトメージュ」がリニューアル!ブランドミューズに本田仁美さんが就任 [Summary hair styling "Matomage" has been renewed! Hitomi Honda appointed as brand muse]. PR Times. 1 March 2022. Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "本田仁美、所属事務所との契約終了「新たなる道で活動していきたい」". ORICON NEWS. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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- ^ Utsunomiya Brex [@linktochigibrex] (16 May 2018). AKB48 Team8の本田仁美さんと。 本田さんはBREXのチアスクール出身です。 #BREX [With Hitomi Honda of AKB48 Team 8. Ms. Honda is from BREX's cheer school. #BREX] (Tweet) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "10th World Senbatsu General Election Commemorative Category". stage48. Archived from the original on 11 June 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
External links
- Hitomi Honda at IMDb