Kaga Kaede

Kaga Kaede (加賀楓) is a Japanese pop singer, dancer and model. She is a former idol under Hello! Project as a 13th generation member of Morning Musume. She first joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei in November 2012, and was introduced at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2012 ~12gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~ on December 9, 2012. 
She graduated from Morning Musume and Hello! Project on December 10, 2022 after the last concert of the Morning Musume '22 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR ~SINGIN' TO THE BEAT~.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Kaga Kaede was born on November 30, 1999 in Chiba, Japan. At some point, her family moved to Tokyo.
===2012===
In summer 2012, Kaga auditioned for Morning Musume 11ki Member "Suppin Utahime" Audition for an opportunity to join Morning Musume, but did not pass."「ハロプロ研修生 発表会2012〜12月の生タマゴShow!〜」のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2012-11-20. (Archived)
Kaga joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei in November 2012 after successfully passing an audition to join the program."Zero Kara Wakaru Hello Pro Kenshuusei Kouza" (ゼロからわかるハロプロ研修生講座). Gekkan Entame, 2014-03 Issue. Tokuma Shoten. Release Date: 2014-01-30. She was officially announced as a member on November 20, and was then formally introduced at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2012 ~12gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~ on December 9 alongside Kanazawa Tomoko, Ichioka Reina, Wada Sakurako, Kishimoto Yumeno, and Makino Maria."新メンバー6人もお披露目。ハロプロ研修生、フレッシュなステージを披露" (in Japanese). DeView by Oricon. 2010.12.10.
===2013===
In January, Kaga began her Hello Pro Kenshuusei activities by participating as a back dancer in the Hello! Project Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Live 2013 Fuyu tour.
From February 7 to February 17, Kaga participated in the stage play Nettai Danshi, alongside Yamagishi Riko.Official Gekijyo Page
On March 7, a fanclub event was held for Kaga and Wada Sakurako at Pacific Heaven venue."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★『ハロプロ研修生 ファンクラブ発表会３月「ハロプロ研修生寮 入寮者募集!?したら…。～いっきに６人入寮!!お祝いスペシャル～」』開催決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Official Fanclub. 2013-01-29. Yoshihashi Kurumi, Murota Mizuki and Nomura Minami also participated in the event as guests."『ハロプロ研修生　ファンクラブ発表会３月ハロプロ研修生寮　入寮者募集!?したら…。～いっきに６人入寮!!お祝いスペシャル』当日券予約販売のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Official Fanclub. 2013-02-18.
On March 24, Kaga participated in Fujimoto Miki's 10th anniversary celebration alongside fellow Kenshuusei members Yoshihashi Kurumi, Hamaura Ayano, and Murota Mizuki.
Beginning on April 20, Kaga was to perform in ℃-ute's 2013 spring tour, ℃-ute Concert Tour 2013 Haru ~Treasure Box~, however couldn't participate in the entire tour due to an injury and was replaced by Kaneko Rie.
Kaga participated as a back dancer in the Morning Musume Concert Tour 2013 Aki ~CHANCE!~.
===2014===
From March 14 to March 23, Kaga participated in the Bokutachi Karen na Shounen Gasshoudan musical, along with Morning Musume OG members Yasuda Kei and Ogawa Makoto, and Hello! Pro Kenshuusei members Tanabe Nanami, Hamaura Ayano, Murota Mizuki, Yamagishi Riko, Sasaki Rikako, Yamaki Risa and Oura Hirona. On the opening day, the Hello Pro Kenshuusei single "Karen na Gasshoudan" was released to promote the musical.
On May 4, Kaga was the runner-up for the judge's dance award at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2014 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event, for her performance of SHALL WE LOVE? from Gomattou's only single .
From June 5 to June 15, Kaga participated in the musical LILIUM -Lilium Shoujo Junketsu Kageki- along with selected Morning Musume '14 members, S/mileage, and fellow trainees Tanabe Nanami and Sasaki Rikako. She played the role of Clematis, one of the followers of Princess Marguerite (played by Sato Masaki).
===2015===
In 2015, Kaga was featured in the music video for ℃-ute's 27th single "Tsugi no Kado wo Magare," released on April 1st, alongside Ichioka Reina, Yamagishi Riko and Horie Kizuki as back-dancers.
On May 4, Kaga won the best performance award with 509 votes at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2015 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Love take it all".
From October 17 to November 28, Kaga participated as a member of the Hello Pro Kenshuusei opening act in the ℃-ute Concert Tour 2015 Aki ~℃an't STOP!!~.
===2016===
In 2016, Kaga participated as a member of the Hello Pro Kenshuusei opening acts in the Morning Musume '16 Concert Tour Haru ~EMOTION IN MOTION~, Juice=Juice LIVE MISSION 220 ~Code3 Special→Growing Up!~, ℃-ute 12 Nenme Totsunyuu Kinen ~℃-Fes! Part 1 9gatsu 5ka mo ℃-ute no Hi at Nippon Budokan~, and ℃-ute Concert Tour 2016 Aki ~℃OMPASS~.
From November 3 to November 20, Kaga performed in the Engeki Joshibu musical Nega Poji Poji.
On December 12, during the finale of Morning Musume '16's fall tour, she was announced as a member of the 13th generation alongside Yokoyama Reina."モーニング娘。'16 第13期メンバー決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2016-12-12."2 new members for Morning Musume。13th generation!" UP-FRONT LINK. 2016-12-12."モーニング娘。13期メンバーに横山玲奈と加賀楓が加入。'17から13人体制に" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2016-12-12. She and Yokoyama had their last performance as Hello Pro Kenshuusei members at the December 23 recital.
===2017===
On February 21, Kaga and Yokoyama Reina held their debut fanclub event, Morning Musume '17 13ki Member FC Event, at Differ Ariake.
On March 2, Kaga and Yokoyama began a web talk show exclusive to fanclub members, titled Reversible Radio.Kaga Kaede. "初めての！ 加賀楓" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 13ki Official Blog. 2017-02-24. They also began a radio show on April 6, titled Morning Musume '17 no Morning Diary, alongside the 12th generation members.https://twitter.com/upfrontworks/status/845232911729094656
In July, Kaga joined the Hello! Project Dance Club.Kaga Kaede. "スタート！ 加賀楓" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 13ki・14ki Official Blog. 2017-07-15.
On November 30, Kaga celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '17 Kaga Kaede Birthday Event, which featured two shows at TOKYO FM HALL.
===2018===
On April 19, Kaga was appointed as a tourism ambassador for Kaga Onsenkyo, a hot springs town in Ishikawa Prefecture that she shares the same kanji of her last name.https://twitter.com/ladykaga_jp/status/986789478420307968 In November 2017, the secretary of the Kaga Onsenkyo Tourism Agency saw a Morning Musume concert and afterwards wrote a tweet wondering if he could get Kaga on a future poster for the onsen.https://twitter.com/OkuboHirohide/status/933560159950876672 Fans started showing support with the hashtag "#加賀楓ポスタープロジェクト" (Kaga Kaede Poster Project)https://twitter.com/OkuboHirohide/status/933970224964976641Kaga Kaede. "加賀温泉郷。 加賀楓" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 13ki・14ki Official Blog. 2018-04-19. and sold out Kaga Onsenkyo of their red T-shirts when they held a booth at the Asobu. Kurasu. Sodateru. SATOYAMA & SATOUMI e Ikou 2018 on March 31 and April 1.https://twitter.com/OkuboHirohide/status/973876402721193984https://twitter.com/revolutions_mh/status/980003558236995584https://twitter.com/OkuboHirohide/status/980105566885314562 The "Kaga Yontohaku 2018" campaign ran from the beginning of June 2018 to the end of March 2019 with Kaga appearing on posters and brochures."モー娘・加賀さんが就任　加賀四湯博ＰＲ　ファン応援後押し　／石川" (in Japanese). Mainichi. 2018-04-20."モー娘。が招く加賀の湯　ポスターやパンフ作成" (in Japanese). CHUNICHI Web. 2018-05-29.
Kaga recorded vocals for the track "Isshakudama de Buppanase!" which was released in Hello Pro Kenshuusei's second indies album Rainbow×2 on May 6.
On November 30, she celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '18 Kaga Kaede Birthday Event, featuring two shows at LANDMARK HALL.
===2019===
On May 31, it was announced that Kaga would continue working as the tourism ambassador for Kaga Onsekyo for a second year, and she would appear on new posters and brochures for the "Kaga Yontohaku 2019" campaign starting on June 1.https://twitter.com/OkuboHirohide/status/1134477568629886976https://twitter.com/OkuboHirohide/status/1134487530177302528
On August 22, Kaga and Yokoyama Reina's fanclub-exclusive web talk show Reversible Radio ended with a total of 122 episodes."モーニング娘。’18 13期メンバーWebトーク「リバーシブルラジオ（vol.122）」最終回！ 本日18時より配信♪" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2019-08-22.
On November 29, she celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '19 Kaga Kaede Birthday Event, featuring two shows at Mynavi BLITZ Akasaka.
On November 30, she released her first photobook, titled Kaede."加賀楓(モーニング娘。'19)ファースト写真集「楓」発売決定！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-10-09.
===2020===
On January 10, Kaga starred in a commercial for the Kaga Onsenkyo Night Bar.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHRu_nJmpyc
On July 12, she opened up an official Instagram account.
On October 2, it was announced that Kaga would continue working as the tourism ambassador for Kaga Onsekyo for a third year.https://twitter.com/kagaonsenkyo/status/1311889970001440768
On October 29, she released her second photobook, Iroha Kaede."加賀楓(モーニング娘。'20)セカンド写真集「イロハカエデ」発売決定！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2020-09-04.
On November 14, she made an appearance at the Kaga Onsen Station 50th Anniversary Festa event, in her capacity as Kaga Onsen's Tourism Ambassador.http://www.helloproject.com/event/detail/53de7eb16105377d819f91dc1c86088eaec99f9c"加賀温泉駅50周年フェスタ"
November 30, she celebrated her 21st birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '20 Kaga Kaede 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 加賀楓バースデーイベント」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2020-09-18. In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks were required to enter.
===2021===
In June and July she was part of Morning Musume's promotion campaign for Aviot's Te-d01q wireless headphones.http://aviot.jp/product/te-d01qhttps://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000027368.html
She remained the Tourism Ambassador for Kaga Onsen. The Kaga Kaede Onsen Kyo Website got updated for the Stamp Rally.
From October 1 until December 26, a Hello! Project Fanclub Stamp Rally took place in Kaga Onsen. The rewards were Hello! Project concert tickets, Kaga Kaede postcards and FSKs amongst other Kaga Onsen related prizes.https://www.up-fc.jp/helloproject/news_Info.php?id=18091https://www.stamprally.net/ryagljqtdmmwyubh
On November 25 she was part of Collaboration between LIPPS STYLING OIL and Hello! Project Dance Club. http://www.helloproject.com/news/13867/https://lipps.co.jp/news/165339/
On November 30, she celebrated her 22nd birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '21 Kaga Kaede Birthday Event with two shows at Tiara Koto."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「モーニング娘。'21 加賀楓バースデーイベント」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2020-10-19.
===2022===
On February 21, Kaga and Nakayama Natsume held a FC Talk Event titled Hello Shop Chiya Ichiya Annex Dai Roku-yo Morning Musume '22 Kaga Kaede & OCHA NORMA Nakayama Natsume "Kaga Onsenkyo ni Irasshai! at the Hatori Hosho Hotel In Kaga Onsen. https://hatori.jp/news/84/ https://www.entamealive.com/news/32129/ https://www.up-fc.jp/helloproject/news_Info.php?id=18839
On March 31, it was reported that Kaga was diagnosed with . On March 30, Kaga did an antigen test at her home and a positive reaction for the virus was confirmed. Following the results, she did another test at a medical institution in the same day which also gave a positive reaction for the virus, and a doctor instructed Kaga to stay at home until April 5. Therefore, she would be absent from the Hello! Project Hina Fes 2022 concerts and from the Asobu. Kurasu. Sodateru. SATOYAMA & SATOUMI e Ikou 2022 event."モーニング娘。'22 加賀楓に関するご報告" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-03-31.
On April 22, it was reported that Kaga was diagnosed with benign paroxysmal head dizziness. As result, she would be absent from the Hello! Project 2022 Spring CITY CIRCUIT Morning Musume '22 CONCERT TOUR ~Never Been Better!~ concert on April 30, from the rockin'on presents "JAPAN JAM 2022" live on May 1, and from M-line Special 2022 ~My Wish~ concert on April 29 where she would appear as a special guest, being replaced by the Morning Musume members Oda Sakura and Haga Akane."モーニング娘。'22加賀楓に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-04-27. On May 13, it was announced that Kaga had recovered from the dizziness and would resume her activities this week, but she was classified as a close contact of Morito Chisaki who was diagnosed with COVID-19 in the same day, so she would remain resting for a certain period."モーニング娘。'22加賀楓に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-05-13."モーニング娘。'22森戸知沙希に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-05-13. On May 19, it was announced that Kaga would be resuming her activities in the same day."モーニング娘。'22野中美希・加賀楓・横山玲奈 Juice=Juice有澤一華 活動復帰に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-05-19. 
On September 3, it was announced that Kaga would be graduating from Morning Musume and Hello! Project at the final date of the Morning Musume '22 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR ~SINGIN' TO THE BEAT~. After her graduation, she plans on studying dance more deeply from scratch, and aims to work in a dance-related field. Her exact future activities and graduation date will be announced as soon as it is decided."モーニング娘。'22 加賀楓の卒業に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-09-03.
On October 13, it was revealed that Kaga's graduation concert, Morning Musume '22 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR ~SINGIN' TO THE BEAT~ Kaga Kaede Sotsugyou Special, would be held on December 10 at Nippon Budokan.https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjpf8cxrBzG/https://natalie.mu/music/news/497414"お待たせ致しました！！　加賀楓" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 13ki・14ki Official Blog. 2022.10.13.
From November 7, 2022 through February 28, 2023 Kaga Onsen will host the Hello! Project x Kaga Onsenkyo Stamp Rally'22 event, where participants can walk around Kaga city and collect stamps to win various prizes. For every ten stamps collected, participants can win four postcards, and a limited number can win a Kaga Kaede acrylic figure stand keychain after collecting 30 stamps.https://www.stamprally.net/lxwcffeffewexbrj
On November 8, she made an appearance at the tree planting event held at Yamashiro Smart Park in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, in her capacity as Kaga Onsen's Tourism Ambassador. https://twitter.com/KAGAONSENKYO/status/1581856837724696577 https://reach.ne.jp/kagakaedenoki/
On November 21, she celebrated her 23rd birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '22 Kaga Kaede Birthday Event with two shows at Katsushika Symphony Hills. "★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「モーニング娘。'22 加賀楓バースデーイベント」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2022-10-05.
On December 10, she graduated from Morning Musume and Hello! Project after the Morning Musume '22 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR ~SINGIN' TO THE BEAT~ Kaga Kaede Sotsugyou Special concert at Nippon Budokan. In the same day, she released a photobook produced by actress titled Kaga Kaede Graduation Memorial Photobook."モーニング娘。'22 加賀楓 卒業メモリアルフォトブック発売のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-12-06.
===2023===
On January 1, she was transferred from to alongside Michishige Sayumi, Sato Masaki, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, and Ogata Risa.
On February 2, it was announced that Kaga was cast to perform in the Japanese production of the musical scheduled to start in summer 2023 where she will be portraying the role of Nini, a dancer from the Moulin Rouge.https://www.tohostage.com/moulinmusical_japan/cast.htmlhttps://natalie.mu/stage/news/511214 In addition, she also opened an official Twitter account in the same day."加賀楓 舞台出演のお知らせ" (in Japanese). J.P ROOM. 2023-02-02.
On March 31, she released a memorial book titled Kaga wa Inryoku, which was a culmination of her activities as the Kaga Onsen tourism ambassador from 2018 to 2022."モーニング娘。'22加賀楓 「加賀温泉郷観光大使」約5年間の活動の集大成となるメモリアルブック『加賀は引力』が発売決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-12-09.
On December 26, it was announced that Kaede Kaga would reprise the role of Nini in the Japanese production of the musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical scheduled to start in summer 2024 till autumn 2024.https://twitter.com/K_KAEDEofficial/status/1739490284420104541
===2024===
On May 11, it was announced that she will end her entertainment activities after the Moulin Rouge! The Musical shows that will be held at the Imperial Theatre and the Umeda Arts Theater in the summer. Afterwards, she intends to study dance from scratch, as mentioned when she had graduated from Hello! Project.https://twitter.com/k_kaedeofficial/status/1789264557825028371 http://www.jp-r.co.jp/kaede_kaga/news/17384/
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Discography==
===Digital Songs===
[2022.12.11] Give me Love
==Publications==
===Solo Photobooks===
*[2019.11.30] Kaede
*[2020.10.29] Iroha Kaede
*[2021.11.30] Maplesugar
*[2022.12.10] Kaga Kaede Graduation Memorial Photobook
===Solo Books===
*[2023.03.31] Kaga wa Inryoku
==Works==
===Theater===
*[2013] Nettai Danshi (熱帯男子)
*[2014] Bokutachi Karen na Shounen Gasshoudan
*[2014] LILIUM -Lilium Shoujo Junketsu Kageki-
*[2016] Nega Poji Poji
*[2017] Pharaoh no Haka
*[2018] Nettai Danshi (daily guest role)
*[2018] Pharaoh no Haka ~Hebi Ou Sneferu~
*[2019] Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6 Gaiden ~Tasogare no Kamen~ (daily guest role)
*[2023–2024] Moulin Rouge! The Musical (ムーラン・ルージュ！ ザ・ミュージカル) (Nini)
===TV Programs===
*[2013–2014] ~Onedari Entame!~ Hapi★Pure
*[2016–2019] The Girls Live
*[2019–2020] AI・DOL PROJECT (AI・DOL プロジェクト)
*[2020] Hello Dream. (ハロドリ。)
*[2020] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes!"
*[2021] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes! 2"
===Internet===
*[2013–2022] Hello! Project Station
*[2013] Hello Pro Kenshuusei no Tadaima Kenshuuchuu!
*[2016–2022] Upcoming
*[2017–2021] tiny tiny
*[2018–2022] OMAKE CHANNEL
*[2018] Hello Pro no Monohon!
*[2019–2022] Hello Pro Dance Gakuen
*[2019–2020] Hello Pro no Oshigoto Challenge
*[2019] Hello Pro Kouhaku Taiko THE☆BATTLE 2019
*[2019–2020] Hello Pro ONE×ONE
*[2020] Hello! Anison Bu
*[2020] Hello Pro Live Jikkyou!
===Radio===
*[2017–2019] Reversible Radio (リバーシブルラジオ) (fanclub exclusive)
*[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==
*J.P ROOM Profile
*Official Twitter
*Morning Musume Profile (archived)
*Morning Musume 13ki・14ki Official Blog
*Instagram
*KagaKaedeOnsenKyo Website
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Profile (archived)
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Blogs:
**2012: March 2012
**2013: March 2013, June 2013, December 2013
**2014: 2014 Test, September 2014 (not tagged), November/December 2014
**2015: February/March 2015, 2015 Test, May/June 2015
**Morning Musume/℃-ute Tours
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