Nonaka Miki

Nonaka Miki (野中美希) is a Japanese pop singer, dancer, actress, and model under Hello! Project as a 12th generation member of Morning Musume.
She is the first person to join Morning Musume that is fluent in English, and since her joining, she has been appointed the role as the group's "global representative" (グローバル担当; global tantou).Nonaka Miki. "US@野中美希" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2016-03-02."[EN Morning Musume。'16 in Houston, DAY2]." UP-FRONT LINK. 2016-03-09.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Nonaka Miki was born on October 7, 1999, in Shizuoka, Japan. Due to her father's job, she lived in the United States for eight years. She lived in the state of Illinois from 2001 to 2004 and in the state of Alabama from 2004 to 2010."Morning Musume '14 Shin Member Kougon wo Koeteike" (モーニング娘。'14新メンバー 黄金時代を超えていけ). Gekkan Entame. January 2015 Issue. Tokuma Shoten. Release Date: 2014-11-30. During her time in Alabama, she attended Applause fine arts school.
===2014===
In the summer of 2014, Nonaka took part in the Morning Musume '14 <Golden> Audition! and successfully passed. Her audition number was #269. She was introduced as a 12th generation member during Morning Musume '14's concert at Nippon Budokan on September 30 alongside Ogata Haruna, Makino Maria and Haga Akane."モーニング娘。’14 第12期メンバー決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2014-09-30.
===2015===
On January 4, Nonaka and her fellow 12th generation members began a radio show on FM FUJI, titled Morning Musume '15 12ki Nikki."モーニング娘。’14　12期メンバーのレギュラー番組がスタート！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2014-12-29. They also began a web talk show exclusive to fanclub members on March 5, titled 12ki Relay."モーニング娘。’15 12期メンバー Webトーク「12期リレー」（vol.1）」本日18時より配信♪" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2015-03-05.
On June 12, Nonaka released her first solo e-Hello! Blu-ray, Greeting ~Nonaka Miki~.
On October 7, Nonaka celebrated her 16th birthday at a fanclub event Morning Musume '15 Nonaka Miki Birthday Event, featuring three shows at TOKYO FM HALL.
===2016===
On January 29, Nonaka held a talk event at the Hello! Project Official Shop in Akihabara."1/29（金）東京秋葉原店にて＜ハロショ千夜一夜 第二十六夜＞モーニング娘。’16 野中美希～CHELSEA TIME～トークイベント開催決定！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Official Shop. 2016-01-21.
On February 10, it was announced that Nonaka injured her left foot during a dance rehearsal for the Morning Musume '16 Concert Tour Haru ~EMOTION IN MOTION~. After seeing a doctor, she was diagnosed with an avulsion fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal (dancer's fracture) and a ligament injury in her heel. Nonaka required 4 weeks of recovery and was not able to participate in several events during February."モーニング娘。'16 野中美希に関してのお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2016-02-10. As of February 20, Nonaka was able to sing while sitting.
On February 12, it was announced that Nonaka would provide the English narration for Shizuoka Asahi TV's annual music documentary program ch223 music pinkiss ~Ponyo Trio Nihon Ichi no Sotsugyou Ryokou!?~, featuring Country Girls member Yamaki Risa and Hakoiri♡Musume member Wagatsuma Momomi.http://www.satv.co.jp/0300program/ch223/index.html The original Japanese narration was broadcast on February 20, and Nonaka's English narration was broadcast on February 26.https://twitter.com/pinkiss_channel/status/702667061256806401
On March 19, the first day of the Hello! Project Hina Fes 2016, Nonaka had completely recovered from her injury and returned to dancing.https://twitter.com/takahashiai/status/711049141820858368
On May 3, Nonaka began the monthly radio show Hello! Project Mobile Sendenkaigi for the Hello! Project Mobile service along with "promotion manager" Kudo Haruka and fellow "promotion staff" members Ogata Haruna and Yanagawa Nanami.Kudo Haruka. "道！ 工藤 遥" (in Japanese). Morning Musume Tenkigumi Official Blog. 2016-05-03.
On October 21, Nonaka celebrated her 17th birthday at a special event called Morning Musume '16 Nonaka Miki Birthday Event, featuring one show at Kameari Lirio Hall in Tokyo.
===2017===
On January 1, Nonaka announced that as a global representative of Hello! Project and Morning Musume she would be making English videos about Hello! Project for the UP-FRONT LINK Facebook page throughout 2017."Happy new year from UP-FRONT LINK with a special message from Miki Nonaka in English." UP-FRONT LINK. 2017-01-01.
On February 14, Nonaka announced on her blog that she would star in her first drama, an episode of Otona e Novel on February 23."お知らせ！！/飯窪さんとロケ@野中美希" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2017-02-14.
On February 16, the 12th generation's fanclub-exclusive web talk show 12ki Relay ended with a total of 100 episodes."モーニング娘。’17 12期メンバー Webトーク「12期リレー」（vol.100）」本日18時より配信♪" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2017-02-16. Their radio show Morning Musume '17 12ki Nikki also ended on March 26."LAST＼(^^)／尾形春水" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2017-03-22.
On April 6, the Morning Musume '17 12th generation and 13th generation members began a radio show on FM FUJI, titled Morning Musume '17 no Morning Diary."モーニング娘。'17の12、13期メンバー出演新ラジオ番組スタート！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-03-24.
On October 19, Nonaka celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '17 Nonaka Miki Birthday Event, featuring two shows at IMA Hall.
===2018===
On February 5, it was announced that RakutenTV, who made a deal with the NBA last October for exclusive online distribution rights in Japan,"NBA, Japan's Rakuten announce exclusive online distribution deal." NBA.com. 2017-10-10. have appointed Nonaka as an official NBA ambassador and she has traveled to New York City for her first week of training."野中美希(モーニング娘。'18) 2/6(火)ミニライブ＆握手会 欠席のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-02-05.Nonaka Miki. "NBAを応援！@ 野中美希" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2018-02-06. She would be working alongside former Berryz Koubou member Tokunaga Chinami, who had been studying English abroad.https://www.instagram.com/p/Be1Lk-RnUby/ On February 19, Nonaka announced that she was the ambassador for the Los Angeles Lakers.Nonaka Miki. "応援チーム大発表！@野中美希" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2018-02-19.
On June 4, the 12th generation members held the Morning Musume '18 12ki Member Ogata Haruna・Nonaka Miki・Makino Maria・Haga Akane FC Event at Differ Ariake.
On October 9, Nonaka celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '18 Nonaka Miki Birthday Event, featuring two shows at Mynavi BLITZ Akasaka.
On December 13, it was announced that Nonaka would be halting idol activities until mid-February 2019 to study abroad as a short term student to improve her English skills."モーニング娘。'18野中美希に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-12-13. She left Japan at the end of December and would continue updating her blog during her time abroad.Nonaka Miki. "読んでくださいね、お知らせします@野中美希" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2018-12-28.Nonaka Miki. "2018年Last blog@野中美希" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2018-12-31.
On December 21, Nonaka announced that her work as a Rakuten NBA 32 ambassador would conclude at the end of the year.Nonaka Miki. "RakutenNBA32ありがとうございました！@野中美希" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2018-12-21.
===2019===
On February 8, she returned to Japan from her study abroad.https://www.instagram.com/p/Btn0zaXnDga/Nonaka Miki. "ただいま！@野中美希" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2019-02-08.
On June 11, she opened an official Instagram account.https://twitter.com/dcfactory_inc/status/1138423287237623811https://www.instagram.com/p/BykacvDp0kK/
In the first performance of Hello! Project 2019 SUMMER tour held on July 13, Nonaka was only able to sing while sitting and had to wear sunglasses due to her catching pink eye in both eyes.Nonaka Miki. "なおします/初日/夏幕開け@野中美希" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2019-07-13. However, she quickly recovered and was able to fully participate in the next day's performance.Nonaka Miki. "復活/元気です@野中美希" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2019-07-14.
On October 7, she celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '19 Nonaka Miki Birthday Event, featuring two shows at Mynavi BLITZ Akasaka.
===2020===
On October 7, she celebrated her 21st birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '20 Nonaka Miki Birthday Event with two shows at LANDMARK HALL."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「モーニング娘。'20 野中美希バースデーイベント」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2020-09-04. In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks were required to enter.
===2021===
On October 7, she celebrated her 22nd birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '21 Nonaka Miki Birthday Event with two shows at LANDMARK HALL."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「モーニング娘。'21 野中美希バースデーイベント」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2021-08-27. In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks were required to enter.
On October 23, a show personally produced by Nonaka aired at 16:00 JST on TV Asahi Channel 1 as her prize for winning MVP at Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes! 2". It was titled Miki Nonaka presents... Morning Musume '21 ~SONGS FOR YOU~.https://twitter.com/MorningMusumeMg/status/1441599644748824585
===2022===
On July 10, she was assigned as mentor to 16th generation member Sakurai Rio.
On July 29, it was announced that Nonaka Miki, Haga Akane, Kitagawa Rio, and Okamura Homare were diagnosed with COVID-19. On July 25, Haga, Kitagawa, and Okamura were in poor health and the next day reported symptoms of fever and subsequently tested positive for the virus. Nonaka Miki tested positive twice during regular routine antigen tests and was subsequently diagnosed at the hospital. They will all focus on treatment under the guidance of local governments and public health centers. As a result, the July 30 concert of the Hello! Project 2022 Summer CITY CIRCUIT Morning Musume '22 CONCERT TOUR ~Never Been Better! Encore~ in Miyagi was cancelled."モーニング娘。'22メンバーの新型コロナウイルス感染についてのご報告" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-07-29.
On October 11, she celebrated her 23rd birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '22 Miki Nonaka Birthday Event with two shows at Tiara Koto."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「Morning Musume。'22 Miki Nonaka Birthday Event」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2022-09-01.
===2023===
On July 20, it was announced that Nonaka was diagnosed with COVID-19. As result, she would be absent from the TV show FNS 27 Jikan TV, where Morning Musume '23 would be making an appearance, and from the Osaka concert of the Hello! Project 2023 Summer CITY CIRCUIT Morning Musume '23 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR ~glad quarter-century~ encore, both happening on July 23."モーニング娘。'23 野中美希 新型コロナウイルス感染に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2023-07-20.
On October 7, she released her second photobook, "daydream", to celebrate her 24th birthday.
On October 11, she celebrated her 24th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '23 Miki Nonaka Birthday Event, with two shows at Tower Hall Funabori.
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Discography==
===Original Songs===
*[2021] Swing Town
*[2021] Message (メッセージ)
*[2022] Anata e no Oto (あなたへの音)
*[2023] Timing
===Solo Blu-rays===
*[2015.06.12] Greeting ~Nonaka Miki~ (e-Hello! Blu-ray)
===Solo Fanclub DVDs===
*[2018.02.22] Morning Musume '17 Nonaka Miki Birthday Event
==Publications==
===Solo Photobooks===
*[2016.09.24] Nonaka Miki Mini Photobook "Greeting -Photobook-"
*[2021.01.15] To be myself
*[2023.10.07] daydream
==Works==
===Theater===
*[2015] TRIANGLE
*[2016] Zoku 11nin Iru! Higashi no Chihei, Nishi no Towa
*[2017] Pharaoh no Haka
*[2018] Pharaoh no Haka ~Hebi Ou Sneferu~
===TV Programs===
*[2014–2019] The Girls Live
*[2015] Kanjani no Shiwake∞ (関ジャニの仕分け∞) (The 2nd Piano King No.1 Final Battle)"関ジャニ仕分け∞" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2015-03-08.
*[2016] ch223 music pinkiss ~Ponyo Trio Nihon Ichi no Sotsugyou Ryokou!?~ (ch223 music pinkiss 2016 ～ポニョトリオ 日本一の卒業旅行!?～) (English narration)
*[2018] SBS Cup Kokusai Yuususakka Kaimaku Chokuzen SP (2018SBSカップ国際ユースサッカー開幕直前SP『JOYがのぞく！日本が世界で勝つ方法』)"本日！/船木ちゃん！" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog. 2018-08-10.
*[2019–2020] AI・DOL PROJECT (AI・DOL プロジェクト)
*[2019–2020] Hello Pro! TOKYO Sanpo (ハロプロ!TOKYO散歩)
*[2020] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes!"
*[2021] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes! 2"
*[2021] Miki Nonaka presents... Morning Musume '21 ~SONGS FOR YOU~
===TV Dramas===
*[2017.02.23] Otona e Novel (オトナヘノベル)
===Internet===
*[2014–] Hello! Project Station
*[2014–2016] MUSIC+
*[2015–2016] GREEN ROOM
*[2016–] Upcoming
*[2016–2017] Girls Night Out
*[2017–2021] tiny tiny
*[2018–] OMAKE CHANNEL
*[2018] Hello Pro no Monohon!
*[2019–2020] Hello Pro no Oshigoto Challenge
*[2019] Hello Pro Kouhaku Taiko THE☆BATTLE 2019
*[2019] Hello Pro ONE×ONE
*[2020] Hello! Anison Bu
*[2022] Kimi ni Tsutaetai Monogatari
===Radio===
*[2015–2017] Morning Musume '17 12ki Nikki! (モーニング娘。’17 12期日記！)
*[2015–2017] 12ki Relay (12期リレー) (fanclub exclusive)
*[2016–] Hello! Project Mobile Sendenkaigi (ハロ！モバ宣伝会議) (Hello! Project Mobile exclusive)
*[2016–2019] HELLO! DRIVE! (HELLO! DRIVE! -ハロドラ-) (Mondays, 2016.09–2017.09; Wednesdays, 2017.10–2019.06)
*[2017–] Morning Musume '19 no Morning Diary (モーニング娘。'19のモーニングダイアリー)
*[2018–] Morning Musume '19 no Morning Jogakuin ~Houkago Meeting~ (モーニング娘。'19のモーニング女学院〜放課後ミーティング〜)
==Trivia==
==References==
==External Links==
*Morning Musume Profile
*Morning Musume 12ki Official Blog
*Instagram
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