Kiyono Momohime

Kiyono Momohime (清野桃々姫) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as a member of the sub-group Ame no Mori Kawa Umi and the combined group BEYOOOOONDS. She first joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei in January 2016. Prior to joining Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was a member of the idol groups amorecarina and Juri♡Puri.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Kiyono Momohime was born on December 22, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan.
===2014-2015===
She was enrolled in Avex Artist Academy's dance program in Tokyo and was also a junior fashion model for a magazine.
In 2015, she graduated from the local idol group amorecarina, which she had been a member of the Tokyo branch since 2014. She then became a member of the Avex Artist Academy duo Juri♡Puri, but the unit was short-lived and disbanded shortly after its formation.
In 2015, during the summer, she participated in the 2015 ANGERME Shin Member Audition, but did not pass. Kiyono Momohime. "♡鞘師里保さん♡清野桃々姫♡" (in Japanese). BEYOOOOONDS / Ame on Mori Kawa Umi Official Blog. 2019-01-27.
===2016===
On January 15, Kiyono joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei alongside Noguchi Kurumi, Ono Kotomi, Kodama Sakiko and Yonemura Kirara. She was introduced at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2016 2gatsu・3gatsu ~SINGING!~ on February 13."ハロプロ研修生に新メンバーが加入！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Official Web Site. 2016-01-15.
Kiyono participated in the opening act of the Morning Musume '16 Concert Tour Haru ~EMOTION IN MOTION~.
On May 5, she was awarded the public vote for best performance alongside Kasahara Momona at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2016 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ for her performance of "Tsumetai Kaze to Kataomoi".
===2017===
On March 25 and 26, she participated in the Asobu. Kurasu. Sodateru. SATOYAMA & SATOUMI e Ikou 2017 event.
In April, Kiyono was featured in Juice=Juice's "Jidanda Dance" music video as a back dancer.
On May 5, at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2017 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~, it was announced that she was selected to debut in a new section focused on theater, different from Engeki Joshibu, alongside Takase Kurumi.Hirose Ayaka. "涙、涙に包まれて。、大好き♡広瀬彩海" (in Japanese). Kobushi Factory Official Blog. 2017-05-05.
From June 2 to June 11, Kiyono participated in Pharaoh no Haka, an Engeki Joshibu musical starring Morning Musume '17.
On July 10, in an article on the Hello! Project official site announcing the release of the Hello Pro Maruwakari BOOK 2017 SUMMER, it was stated that Takase and Kiyono were promoted as official members of Hello! Project."「ハロプロまるわかりBOOK 2017 SUMMER」発売決定！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-07-10. However, their profiles remain under Hello Pro Kenshuusei at this time.
On August 11, Kiyono and the four other members promoted from Hello Pro Kenshuusei released a digital song titled "Gobaku ~We Can't Go Back~".
From November 27 to December 3, Kiyono participated in the Engeki Joshibu musical Ichimai no Ticket ~Beatles ga Yattekuru!~.
===2018===
On March 30, it was announced that Kiyono and Takase Kurumi would form a new group with the image of a "small theater troupe" that uses expressive power in their singing and dancing. They would begin activities between the summer and fall together with Ichioka Reina's own new group."​「一岡伶奈がリーダーの新グループ」「高瀬くるみ・清野桃々姫の新セクション」について" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-03-30.
An audition for new members to join either of the two groups was planned to begin in late April,"オーディション開催のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-03-30. but the date on which further audition details would be announced and applications would start being accepted was changed to May 11."オーディション開催に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-05-01. On May 11, the Hello! Project "ONLY YOU" Audition" began."ハロー！プロジェクト“ONLY YOU”オーディション開催のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-05-11.
On July 14, she debuted in Hello! Project, and subsequently left Hello Pro Kenshuusei, with the start of the Hello! Project 2018 SUMMER concerts.
On October 19, the name of her group was revealed as Ame no Mori Kawa Umi. It was also announced that it would be part of the combined group BEYOOOOONDS alongside the group led by Ichioka named CHICA#TETSU and the Hello! Project "ONLY YOU" Audition winners."新グループ、グループ名決定のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-10-19."ハロー！プロジェクト新グループ、グループ名決定のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Station (via YouTube). 2018-10-19.
On December 18, Kiyono celebrated her 14th birthday at a fanclub event titled Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Kiyono Momohime Birthday Event 2018, with two shows at TOKYO FM HALL.
===2019===
On December 12, Kiyono celebrated her 15th birthday at a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Kiyono Momohime Birthday Event 2019, with two shows at TOKYO FM HALL.
===2020===
On December 22, Kiyono celebrated her 16th birthday at a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Kiyono Momohime Birthday Event 2020, with two shows at Square Ebara Hiratsuka Hall.
===2021===
On March 3, it was announced that Kiyono has been suffering from sciatic nerve pain since January. After a visit to a doctor, it was advised for her to refrain from dancing for some time and she will be only singing in the performances for the time being."BEYOOOOONDS 清野桃々姫に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2021-03-03. On March 10, it was announced that she had been diagnosed with lumbar myofasciitis and would be subsequently absent from the March 14 and 21 concerts of the Hello! Project 2021 Haru "Kachou Fuugetsu" tour."BEYOOOOONDS 清野桃々姫の容体に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2021-03-10. After consulting with a doctor, it was announced that she would be absent for the rest of the concert tour to refrain from work that involves long distance travel which might worsen her condition."BEYOOOOONDS 清野桃々姫のコンサート、ライブイベント出演に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). 2021-04-27. She will participate in other events while only singing.
On December 20, Kiyono celebrated her 17th birthday at a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Kiyono Momohime Birthday Event 2021, with two shows at LANDMARK HALL.
===2022===
On February 10, it was announced that Kiyono was diagnosed with sudden hearing loss after consulting with a doctor on February 9. As she would need to avoid work that involves loud sounds, she was absent from the February 11 and 19 concerts of the Hello! Project 2022 Winter ~LOVE & PEACE~ tour."BEYOOOOONDS 清野桃々姫コンサート欠席に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-02-10.
On December 16, Kiyono celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Kiyono Momohime Birthday Event 2022, with two shows at LANDMARK HALL.
=== 2023 ===
On March 16, it was announced that Kiyono had recently undergone surgery to remove a Paraovarian Cyst. As a result, she performed with restricted movement for the entire Spring Tour, as well as the 2023 Hinafes performances.http://helloproject.com/beyooooonds/news/15741/http://helloproject.com/news/15811/
On December 12, Kiyono celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled BEYOOOOONDS / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Kiyono Momohime Birthday Event 2023, with two shows at TOKYO FM HALL.
===2024===
On March 28, it was announced that she would appear as a guest for three performances of Taiyou to Ciscomoon 25 Shuunen Special Tour! ~Reiwa de La Ta Ta~.
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Discography==
===Fanclub DVDs===
*[2019.07.26] BEYOOOOONDS CHICA#TETSU Ichioka Reina Birthday Event 2019 / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Takase Kurumi Birthday Event 2019 / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Kiyono Momohime Birthday Event 2018
*[2020.04.25] BEYOOOOONDS / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Kiyono Momohime・BEYOOOOONDS Hirai Miyo Birthday Event 2019
*[2021.05.xx] BEYOOOOONDS / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Kiyono Momohime・BEYOOOOONDS Hirai Miyo Birthday Event 2020
==Publications==
===Books===
*[2020.08.07] BEYOOOOONDS①
*[2021.08.07] BEYOOOOONDS②
==Works==
===Theater===
*[2016] MODE
*[2016] Nega Poji Poji
*[2017] Pharaoh no Haka
*[2017] Ichimai no Ticket ~Beatles ga Yattekuru~
*[2018] Time Repeat ~Towa ni Kimi wo Omou~
*[2019] Fushigi no Kuni no Alicetachi
*[2019] Reborn ~13nin no Tamashii wa Kami-sama no Yume wo Miru~
*[2020] Arabeyooooonds Nights
*[2021] Nemureru Mori no Biyo
*[2022] Beyosailles Kyuuden
*[2023] Beyospy ~Kieta Attaché Case~
===Movies===
*[2017] JK Ninja Girls (cameo)
===TV Programs===
*[2016–2019] The Girls Live
*[2020] KURAGAE ~Watashitachi no Koto, Oshite Kudasai!~ (KURAGAE –私たちのこと、推してください！-)
*[2020–] Uta-navi! (うたなび！)
*[2020] Hello Dream. (ハロドリ。)
*[2020] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes!"
*[2021] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes! 2"
===Internet===
*[2016–] Hello! Project Station
*[2016–] Upcoming
*[2017–2021] tiny tiny
*[2018–] OMAKE CHANNEL
*[2019–2020] Hello Pro no Oshigoto Challenge
*[2019] Hello Pro Kouhaku Taiko THE☆BATTLE 2019
===Music Videos===
*[2017] Juice=Juice - Jidanda Dance (as a back-up dancer)
==Trivia==
*Her most happy moment is when she is eating cheese (she eats camembert and mozzarella almost everyday).
*She is the first member to be born after Hello Pro Kenshuusei's formation (with the program being formed in June of 2004).
*Her future goal is become a stage performer that can make everyone in the world happy.
*Yaguchi Mari said that Momohime has a strong idol profile.Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2017 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ MC.
*She acted as a junior model for a fashion magazine prior to joining the Kenshuusei.
*She is the first of her Hello Pro Kenshuusei generation to debut.
*She knows how to beatbox, and also knows how to use a with the keyboard.
*She is good at juggling.
*She is a fan of the YouTube channel, Naasuke Fitness."古傷が 清野桃々姫". BEYOOOOONDS Official Blog. Kiyono Momohime. 2021-11-12.
==Honorary Titles==
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==Notes==
#May 5, 2017, the day it was decided Kiyono would debut as a member of Hello! Project, is listed as the official date she joined Ame no Mori Kawa Umi on her member profile, although the group was not announced until March 30, 2018.
==References==
==External Links==
*BEYOOOOONDS / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Official Profile
*Instagram
*BEYOOOOONDS / Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Official Blog
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Profile (archived)
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