Ciao Bella Cinquetti

Ciao Bella Cinquetti (チャオ ベッラ チンクエッティ), formerly known as THE Possible (THE ポッシボー) or even sometimes The Possibooooo, was a Japanese pop group. The six members of THE Possible were chosen from Hello Pro Egg, and all members graduated from Hello Pro Egg on October 7, 2007 when was formed. They have served as backup dancers for Hello! Project and .
THE Possible was initially produced by  as part of NICE GIRL Project!. They transferred to Victor Entertainment in 2012,https://natalie.mu/music/news/70948 but later transferred to in 2015 as part of the label PICCOLO TOWN.http://ameblo.jp/thepossible/entry-12011172865.html
On April 24, 2018 it was announced that Ciao Bella Cinquetti would be disbanding on August 2, 2018 after one last live performance.
==Members==
===Members at Time of Disbandment===
*Morozuka Kanami (諸塚香奈実; Blue)
*Hashimoto Aina (橋本愛奈; Red) (Sub-Leader)
*Okada Robin Shoko (岡田ロビン翔子; Pink) (Leader)
*Goto Yuki (後藤夕貴; Yellow)
===Former Members===
*Ose Kaede (大瀬楓; Turquoise) (Graduated August 22, 2009)
*Akiyama Yurika (秋山ゆりか;  Purple) (Graduated August 10, 2015)
==History==
 
===2006===
On August 2, it was announced during the stage play Tsunku♂Town THEATER "CRY FOR HELP" that Morozuka Kanami, Hashimoto Aina, and Akiyama Yurika were debuting in a new Hello Pro Egg unit called "THE Possible". On September 30, Ose Kaede graduated from Tomoiki Ki wo Uetai to join the unit, and Okada Robin Shoko and Goto Yuki were announced as members of the unit the next day on October 1.
On October 22, THE Possible released their first indies single, "Young DAYS!!." 
On December 10, they released their second indies single, "Hatsukoi no Kakera."
===2007===
On October 15, THE Possible graduated from Hello Pro Egg and joined the new idol project , produced by Tsunku and part of .
On February 18, their third indie single Shushoku=GOHAN no Uta, was released.
On March 14, THE Possible released their first album, ① Be Possible!.
On June 13, they released two indie singles, their fourth indie single, Natsu no Tropical Musume. (featuring Hashimoto and Akiyama) and their indie fifth single, Kingyo Sukui to Hanabi Taikai (featuring Okada and Goto).
Ose and Morozuka collaborated with  on TAWAWA Natsu Bikini.
In August, they released their sixth indie single Kaze no Uwasa, and on November 7 they released their seventh indie single HAPPY 15.
===2008===
On February 20, they released their eighth indie single, Love Message!.
On April 30, THE Possible had their major debut with the single Kazoku e no Tegami.
On August 6, their second major single, Ijiwaru Crazy Love, was released.
On September 17, the group released their first compilation album, Kyuukyoku no THE Possible Best Number Shuu ①.
===2009===
On January 7, they released their third major single, Shiawase no Katachi.
In 2009, Tsunku formed a unit called with members from THE Possible and , as well as , and . They promoted the anime Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou.
On June 6, Ose Kaede announced in her blog that she would be graduating from THE Possible and on August 22 to focus on her studies. She withdrew from activities on June 15.
On September 9, they released their fourth major single, Family ~Tabidachi no Asa~, their first single without Ose.
===2010===
On June 2, THE Possible released Yabe~Nabe~ na Atsuryoku Be~na~, a collaboration single with Oto no Moto.
On October 6, they released their fifth major single, and first double A-side, Watashi no Miryoku / LOVE^2 Paradise.
===2011===
On August 6, they released their first mini album, 6nenme Start!, in commemoration of their debut anniversary.
On November 25, THE Possible released their first live single, Shiawase Hanabi Go Go GOOO! ~Buchinomese! Dai Pinch!~, the single had a limited release and was only sold at concerts. Their other two live singles released in 2012 were distributed in the same manner.
===2012===
On March 21, THE Possible released the collaboration single Play Ball with .
On March 28, THE Possible released their second studio album, ②Shiawase no Akashi.
On June 10, the members revealed at a live performance that they had switched labels from TN-mix to Victor Entertainment.https://natalie.mu/music/news/70948 Despite the change of labels, they remained managed by TNX.
On June 12, Billboard Japan published an interview discussing THE Possible's change in direction. After attending Morning Musume Concert Tour 2012 Haru ~Ultra Smart~ Niigaki Risa Mitsui Aika Sotsugyou Special, the members decided to make moves toward becoming able to perform at Nippon Budokan. Okada Robin Shoko began comparing their trajectory to girl group AKB48, which debuted slightly before they became active entertainers. She noted that their earliest activities were very similar to the way AKB functions. But with time, they began to feel like they were above advertising for themselves. They saw the importance of idols who are willing to swallow their pride and hand out flyers and promotional materials on the streets to help sell tickets. They attended the AKB48 27th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo at Nippon Budokan as working idols distributing flyers for their upcoming events. 同期のポッシ AKB総選挙中にビラ配り「嫌だった」 (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. 2012-06-12.
On August 4 and 5, they performed at the Tokyo Idol Festival.TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2012 LINEUP (in Japanese). Tokyo Idol Festival Official Site.
On August 29, they released their sixth major single, and their first single under Victor Entertainment, Nanja Korya?!.
===2013===
It was revealed that THE Possible would be guests at Hello! Project Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Live 2013 Fuyu. This was the first time in over 5 years that THE Possible would be part of a Hello! Project event. 
On February 20, the group released their second compilation album, Aratamemashite, THE Possible Desu! ~Nyuumon Hen Best~.
On April 1, Victor Entertainment established a label specialized for female idols called VERSIONMUSIC, and announced THE Possible as one of the artists under the new label.http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/company/press/2013/0212.html The general release of Zenryoku Banzai! My Glory! would be the group's first under the new label.
On April 4th, after 7 years since their formation, 2nd generation member Okada Robin Shoko announced on her blog that she was named leader of THE Possible."リーダーになりました" (in Japanese), I am ROBIN, Okada Robin Shoko, 2013-04-04 Four months later, on August 1, Hashimoto Aina announced in her blog that she was named the sub-leader of the group."8年目を控えて。" (in Japanese), Ai Kotoba., Hashimoto Aina, 2013-08-01
On September 11, they released their eighth major single, Otome! Be Ambitious!.
On October 7, THE Possible held a collaboration live at Yokohama BLITZ with Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari).https://natalie.mu/music/news/76154
On December 29, it was announced that fans would be able to vote for which song would be featured on THE Possible's next single, to be released March 2014. Fans could choose between six songs and vote on one by voting online, mailing a postcard, or voting at the venue for a performance by THE Possible."Vote to choose the new single from The Possible", J-Pop Idols, 2013-12-19 The results of the poll were announced on January 17, 2014, and "Yuuki Super Ball!" was chosen as their next single with the other five songs used as B-sides for different editions."The Possible – Yuuki Super Ball", J-pop Idols, 02.16.2014
===2014===
On March 26, they released their ninth major single, Yuuki Super Ball!.
On July 23, THE Possible released Zenryoku Banzai! My Movie!, a compilation DVD of all of their music videos under Victor Entertainment.
On September 3, their third studio album, 1116 was released.
On November 16,  was dissolved and THE Possible were subsequently let go of their contracts, but remained with .
===2015===
On April 1, THE Possible was transferred from to after the dissolution of . As a result, they switched labels from Victor Entertainment's VERSIONMUSIC to ' PICCOLO TOWN.http://www.up-front-works.jp/news/2738/https://ameblo.jp/thepossible/entry-12011172865.html
On June 10, it was announced that they would be renamed to Ciao Bella Cinquetti.https://www.facebook.com/notes/up-front-link/en-new-name-for-the-possible-ciao-bella-cinquetti/896354237090161
On July 8, they released their 10th major single, and their first under their new name, Omotesandou / Futakotamagawa / Never Never Give Up. This would be the group's first triple A-side, as well as their highest charting single.
On August 10, it was announced that Akiyama Yurika had graduated from the group.
On November 29, following the conclusion of Fukuda Kanon's graduation concert, it was reported that Fukuda's debut as a lyricist after graduation would be for Ciao Bella Cinquetti's song "Doushiyou, Watashi" off their 11th major single to be released on January 27, 2016.https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2063035/full/
===2018===
On April 24, it was announced that Ciao Bella Cinquetti would be disbanding on August 2 with their last live performance Ciao Bella Cinquetti LAST LIVE ~Thank You! Dearest~. The four members had discussed the disbandment with staff after their performance at Nakano Sun Plaza on January 9, with the reason behind the disbandment being that they had accomplished all that they had wanted as a group and instead want to focus on individual activities.https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2018/08/02/kiji/20180802s00041000461000c.html
On August 2, Ciao Bella Cinquetti celebrated their twelfth anniversary with their disbandment concert. Moreover, former members Ose Kaede and Akiyama Yurika made a surprise appearance in the second encore at the end of Young DAYS!!, their debut single and last song performed as a group. The concert concluded with all of the current members saying "THEポッシボーでした!" in tribute to their original name.https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2116858/full/
===2020===
On May 9, the four members remotely collaborated for a video where they sang their debut song "Young DAYS!!" from the safety of their individual homes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.https://twitter.com/xoxorobin19/status/1259075883349839872 They also participated in the UP-FRONT GROUP Telework Gasshou collaboration video earlier that month.
==Discography==
==Publications==
===Photobooks===
*[2007.07.13] Doki☆Doki☆Possible (ドキ☆ドキ☆ポッシボー)
*[2007.07.13] Kyapi♡Kyapi♡Possible (キャピ♡キャピ♡ポッシボー)
*[2008.08.25] Baribari Mizugi DE Possible! (バリバリ水着DEポッシボー！)
===Manga===
*[2007.10.15] THE Possible ~Robin to Mahou no Apron~ (THE ポッシボー ～ロビンと魔法のエプロン～; THE Possible ~Robin and the Magical Apron~)
===Mooks===
*[2016.08.02] Kessei 10shuunen Memorial Mook "THE Possible → Ciao Bella Cinquetti 10 Years and The Future Alive 4U!!!!" (結成10周年メモリアル・ムック　『THE ポッシボー → チャオ ベッラ チンクエッティ　10 Years and The Future Alive 4U!!!!』)
===Calendar===
*[2016.09.09] Ciao Bella Cinquetti 2017 Calendar
==Total Sales Count==
Year	Year Sales	Total Sales
2006	2,002 	2,002
2007	34,547 	36,549
2008	34,786 	71,335
2009	26,697 	98,032
2010	10,574 	108,606
2011	0 	108,606
2012	8,074 	116,680
2013	28,424 	145,104
2014	25,790+ 	TBA
==References==
==External Links==
*Ciao Bella Cinquetti Official Site (archived)
*Ciao Bella Cinquetti Official Blog
*Ciao Bella Cinquetti Official YouTube Channel
*Social Media Pages: Staff Twitter, Showroom Twitter, Instagram, Showroom
*THE Possible Official Blog 2006-2008 (archived)
*TNX Official Profile
*TNX Discography Page
*TNX NicoVideo Channel
*Tsunku Produce Work Page
*Wikipedia: , 
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