Tamenaga Shion

Tamenaga Shion (為永幸音) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as a 9th generation member of ANGERME. She is a former member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei. Prior to joining Hello! Project, she was active as a Nagano local idol.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Tamenaga Shion was born on February 9, 2004 in Nagano, Japan.
===2015-2016===
In April 2015, Tamenaga joined the idol group Beem Idol School"はじめまして☆彡" (in Japanese). Beem Idol School Official Blog. 2015-05-02., and graduated from the group on November 22, 2015."みなさまへご報告" (in Japanese). Beem Idol School Official Blog. 2015-11-21.
In September 2015, Tamenaga made her acting debut in the Suguru Hi no Yamaneko film, portraying the childhood version of Tokiko.
On December 24, 2015 she joined the duo idol group ☆ARION☆, and stayed in the group until its disbandment on December 31, 2016. While in ☆ARION☆, she also began pursuing solo activities under the name OTO♡.
In 2016, Tamenaga participated in Morning Musume '16 Shinseiki Audition, but failed to pass the third round.
===2017===
On October 31, she ceased activities as OTO♡."感謝の気持ちを込めて…" (in Japanese). OTO Official Blog. 2017-10-31.
Over the summer, Tamenaga participated in the Hello! Project Shin Member Audition for a chance to join Hello! Project in commemoration of its 20th anniversary, and made it to the finals alongside seven others before it was ultimately decided that no one would pass the audition.Shoujotachi no Ketsudan ~Micchaku!! Hello! Project 20 Shuunen Audition~ Episode #1. AbemaTV. 2017-11-13.
Following the audition, Tamenaga accepted an invitation to join Hello Pro Kenshuusei.Shoujotachi no Ketsudan ~Micchaku!! Hello! Project 20 Shuunen Audition~ Episode #6. AbemaTV. 2017-12-04. She was introduced alongside six other finalists at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2017 12gatsu ~Conti→New!~ show on December 10."ハロプロ研修生に新メンバーが加入！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-12-11.
===2018===
On April 4, she participated in a fanclub event titled Hello Pro Kenshuusei Special Event in Nagoya ~Hajimemashite! 3~ at Midland Square Cinema 2 alongside Yonemura Kirara, Hashisako Rin and Shutto Anna.
===2019===
Tamenaga participated in the opening act and challenge act for the Morning Musume '19 Concert Tour Haru ~BEST WISHES!~.
===2020===
On July 26, Tamenaga won the judge's dance award at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2020 ~Natsu no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Daite yo! PLEASE GO ON".http://www.helloproject.com/news/12197/
On November 2, it was announced on ANGERME's YouTube Channel that Tamenaga had joined ANGERME as a 9th generation member, alongside Matsumoto Wakana and Kawana Rin. She and the rest of the 9th generation started performing with the group on December 9, at the ANGERME Concert 2020 ~Kishotenketsu~ Funaki Musubu Sotsugyou Special concert. "アンジュルム 新メンバー決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2020-11-02.
===2022===
On Feburary 9, she celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Tamenaga Shion Birthday Event 2022 with two shows at LANDMARK HALL."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「アンジュルム 為永幸音バースデーイベント2022」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2021-12-22. In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks were required to enter.
===2023===
On Feburary 9, she celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Tamenaga Shion Birthday Event 2023 with two shows at LANDMARK HALL.
===2024===
On Feburary 9, she celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Tamenaga Shion Birthday Event 2024 with two shows at HIKOSEN Theater.
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Works==
===TV Programs===
*[2020] Hello Dream.
*[2021] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes! 2"
===Internet===
*[2017] Shoujotachi no Ketsudan ~Mitchaku!! Hello! Project 20 Shuunen Audition~ (AbemaTV)
*[2017–] Hello! Project Station
*[2020–] Upcoming
*[2020–2021] tiny tiny
*[2020–] OMAKE CHANNEL
*[2020] Hello Pro no Oshigoto Challenge! 2
*[2023] Hello Pro Dance Academy
===Movies===
*[2015] Suguru Hi no Yamaneko
===Music Videos===
*[2015] Little Glee Monster - "Jinsei wa Ichidokiri" (as extra)
==Trivia==
*She knows some tate (殺陣; a type of sword-based stage combat).
*She and her grandfather are learning how to play the drums, and they practice on their home drum-set. 
*She gives her grandfather drum lessons, and he jokes that his teacher (Shion) is scary.
*She was an extra in Little Glee Monster's "Jinsei wa Ichidokiri" music video, as the girl wearing a blue shirt and red backpack.
*She can't make up her mind on what to eat from the menu at a restaurant.
*She loves cooking her own healthy meals like konnyaku and cream omurice.Hello Dream. Episode 7.
* She is the first of the Hello Pro Kenshuusei 28th generation to debut in Hello! Project.
*She loves black tea, and often buys black tea flavored sweets whenever she sees them.
*Her favorite types of sweets are tea-based.
*She wants to contribute to ANGERME and become a leader of the group.
*She wants to be in charge of the dance club.
*She and her fellow ANGERME 9th generation members are collectively referred to as the "Sanshoku " (三色団子; Tri-Color Dango) due to their member colors resembling the colors of the sanshoku dango or hanami dango traditionally made during the cherry blossom viewing season.Matsumoto Wakana. "24時間だけだからね！？松本わかな" (in Japanese). ANGERME Shin Member Official Blog. 2021-03-06.
==References==
==External Links==
*ANGERME Profile
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Profile
*Official Twitter account (inactive)
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