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[News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change: ANGERME
« on: September 24, 2014, 04:34:46 PM »

http://helloproject.com/news/2047/

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[EN] Concerning S/mileage
September 24, 2014 at 6:17am

S/mileage made their major debut for more than 4 years and a half.

We began as 4 members but on 2011 Ogawa and Maeda successively graduated and the group had to surpass a crisis.

During this crisis 2nd generation members have been added and 6 members composed the group since then. We, as 6 members, had to overcome many things and this year, we have been able to successfully perform at the Budokan, a dream for us.

For S/mileage, it was something really big and we have been able to get more self-confidence by ourselves.

We feel really gratitude towards the 4 members of the 2nd generation.

With the successful Budokan's live, we have reached the point of thinking that S/mileage can do things bigger and bigger.

Then during some habitual discussion with the 2nd generation, we sometimes felt anxiety from them about what will happen to the group if we, the original members, would graduate from S/mileage.

We discussed with our staff, and we will add members from Hello! Pro Kenshuusei. We think that adding new members would be a good stimulus for everyone.

With this new group' start, our name will change as well. We are currently taking applications for this new name.

It was "the first chapter" of S/mileage until now. We think that with the new group's name, we, as 6 members plus the new members will start "the second chapter".

To be able to do what we couldn't do until now, we would like to challenge new things in order to reach this potentiality.

Please continue to support us from now as well.

S/mileage Ayaka Wada, Kanon Fukuda

https://www.facebook.com/notes/up-front-link/en-concerning-smileage/755467431178843


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Iya~ I'm surprised.

Those girls have grown up before I knew it.

That they'd plan something like this by themselves!

Eh!? Adding new members!

What!? A name change!

...I was surprised.

But since there's significance in them thinking hard about this themselves,
a forward-looking action like this makes me think they're nearing success.

I can only support them, right!

But I wonder what kind of name they'll have...
Do something like "S/mileーーーage". (lol)

*Thx to Ro-kun


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Kana: very surprised, couldn't believe it. I think it's a good thing, very happy. want to create good environment for the 3rd gen. want members from different areas of the country. Happy for every day, thankful for 1st gen for accepting 2nd gen!

Meimei: Mei: expected 3rd gen but surprised about the name just like you. want to welcome 3rd gen. plz support the 3rd gen

Rina: took time for the 2nd gens to get accepted, want to make everyone accept 3rd gen asap! excited for new members now! sad about the name b/c I loved it. group name is important. excited to hear your ideas! we'll work hard so we can see your happy faces

Akari: it's true that we were kinda slacking. can't be like the youngest forever, we'll be senpai. We need to teach what we learned. Thankful that 1st gen didn't disband & accepted 2nd gen, and the 6 of us were able to hold Budokan concert successfully...

https://twitter.com/namasma_eng

« Last Edit: December 17, 2014, 04:35:54 PM by shirenu '14 »

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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2014, 10:53:24 PM »
Such huge news...

Happy for the trainees, sad for S/mileage because this is the brand they've been building and now they have to sort of start fresh under the new name.

Weird as fuck that this was somehow Ayacho & Kanyon's idea. It definitely sounds like preparation for an exit plan.
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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2014, 01:13:39 AM »
Such huge news...

Happy for the trainees, sad for S/mileage because this is the brand they've been building and now they have to sort of start fresh under the new name.

Weird as fuck that this was somehow Ayacho & Kanyon's idea. It definitely sounds like preparation for an exit plan.

Well that's saddening for them as they may look forward for their next chapter of their lives... although my thoughts are like... S/mileage v.2
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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2014, 09:49:28 PM »
I'm hoping the name change isn't too drastic. Maybe lose the / or copy momusu's number name thing or something. But since it says they're taking applications for the new name, it'll probably be a completely new name :( I agree with shirenu that this'll probably make things difficult for the group since it'll completely get rid of any name recognition they had.

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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2014, 12:33:10 PM »
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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2014, 04:36:57 AM »
It was heartening to read the 2nd generation members'
thoughts on welcoming and supporting the new generation.

As for a new name, I really made fun (regretfully) of the name of the last new
group, but have realized that

Juice=Juice is a mathematically correct statement, and the beauty and simplicity
of the equation is stunning.

Have great faith in
Ayaka san & Kanon chan in
their abilities and attitudes-

What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
- W. Shakespeare

« Last Edit: October 01, 2014, 12:37:49 PM by muppet »

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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2014, 11:09:13 AM »


]
 :O

New member profiles
http://www.helloproject.com/news/2076/

Murota Mizuki

Sasaki Rikako

Aikawa Maho




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★New members of Smielage!
Smileage new members has been announced
◆ Murota Mizuki (Age:16 Born: Chiba)
◆ Sasaki Rikako (Age:13,Born:Miyagi)
◆ Aikawa Maho(Age:15 Born: Kanagawa)

■Murota said she was good at mimic.
She mimicked Elsa of "Frozen"
But it's not good However, she smiled as if she did it perfectly.
"I was surprised when I heard I'd join in Smileage.
I was so happy!"

■ Thus, Youngest member has become age:13 Sasaki Rikako, and the tallest member has become 163cm Aikawa Naho.

Tamura Meimi, previous tallest member, told
"I was youngest and tallest and was mimic master in Smileage.
However, they have stolen all of my special characters.
I wonder what to do??"

Fukuda Kanon praised "All of them are HQ good looking !
They will steal my photo hooting jobs.,
I'll win with my spirits!"
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20141004-00000064-dal-ent

Quote from: H!O twitter
Fans can send in new group name suggestions for S/mileage
Deadline for the new name suggestions is October 31.

http://helloproject.com/news/2078/
http://www.up-front-works.jp/smileage_groupname
 


https://twitter.com/haro_wota/status/518350027031203841

um...S&M Bomber?  :lol:
« Last Edit: October 04, 2014, 01:26:49 PM by oaxiac »

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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2014, 02:24:07 PM »
What a qt collection :3

But Rikako's selection makes me almost certain that Ayacho or Kanyon or both are leaving; a trainee ace to fill up the void when the last original members leave...
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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2014, 08:29:22 PM »
Ah, this makes sense now I was wondering why Rikako wasn't in 12th gen momusu. Everything is right with the world now.

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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2014, 03:45:35 AM »





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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2014, 10:24:07 AM »
Fantastic new selection! All three girls
bring a lot to the party!

Have to laugh at Meimi chan's quote:

Tamura Meimi, previous tallest member, told
"I was youngest and tallest and was mimic master in Smileage.
However, they have stolen all of my special characters.
I wonder what to do??"


Don't think anyone is going to forget Meimi
anytime soon...




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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2014, 06:40:13 PM »
@8:10 3rd gen find out they're joining S/M






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New members were told that they're filming a new corner for Hello!Sta, AyaKanon surprised them by telling them that they're the new members!

Rikako: "Ehhhhh?! lol"
Murotan: "I'm happy T.T I didn't know which group I'll be in or if I could join any group at all.. because of my age.."
Aiai: "Why? Why...?! I've been telling my mom I want to join Smileage ever since I heard about the member addition. I said I want to join MM too but I really wanted to join Smileage. I was listening to Yuugure Koi no Jikan every day"

https://twitter.com/namasma_eng
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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2014, 05:32:02 PM »
All three new S/Mileage members reactions
To being told they were chosen were really nice... :otomerika: :yossi: :deco: :twothumbs

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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2014, 07:36:33 PM »
rikako  :rofl:

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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2014, 01:43:43 AM »
From smileage english's Twitter:
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Reminder: Today (10/31) is the last day you can submit your idea for Smileage new group name!
- https://secure3.xross.jp/?key=3104daf72a8508fa139f61dfc6b4e6ccf1c311
- https://twitter.com/namasma_eng/status/527840564054466560
- https://secure3.xross.jp/?key=3104daf72a8508fa139f61dfc6b4e6ccf1c311

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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2014, 05:35:17 PM »
HelloProjectWorld.com - Interview with the 3rd Gen Members of S/mileage
- http://www.helloprojectworld.com/2014/11/interview-with-3rd-gen-members-of.html

The three of them seem to have good chemistry together which is nice :)

Btw what did everyone suggest as a new group name? Or are we not supposed to say until a name is chosen?

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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2014, 06:16:07 AM »
Really looking forward to this trio joining

Mizuki Murota


Rikako Sasaki


Maho Aikawa



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Re: [News] S/MILEAGE to add 3rd Gen from KSS + Name Change
« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2014, 10:49:06 AM »
HelloProjectWorld.com - Interview with the 3rd Gen Members of S/mileage
- http://www.helloprojectworld.com/2014/11/interview-with-3rd-gen-members-of.html

The three of them seem to have good chemistry together which is nice :)

Btw what did everyone suggest as a new group name? Or are we not supposed to say until a name is chosen?

My favourite part was this, of course (on Maho's singing):
Sasaki: I have. I've heard her singing in a lesson.

Aikawa: (making a hush gesture)

-- How was it?

Sasaki: Sorry to be direct, but it was neither excellent nor so poor. It was just mediocre.

:lol: :lol: :lol:


I actually didn't suggest any names. Couldn't think of anything I was happy with.
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