Yokoyama Reina

Yokoyama Reina (横山玲奈) is a Japanese pop singer, dancer, and model under Hello! Project as a 13th generation member of Morning Musume. She first joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei on August 17, 2016, and was formally introduced at the Kenshuusei recital on September 4, 2016.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Yokoyama Reina was born February 22, 2001 in Saitama, Japan (22:16).
===2016===
Yokoyama participated in the first Morning Musume '16 Shinseiki Audition, but failed in the third round."モー娘。が13期2人お披露目 加賀楓&横山玲奈の現役高校生コンビ" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2016-12-12."Interview of Morning Musume。’16 new members and other members by UFL-Staff." UP-FRONT LINK. 2016-12-13.
On August 17, it was announced on the Hello! Project website that Yokoyama had joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei, alongside Kawamura Ayano, Yoshida Marie, Nishida Shiori, Yamazaki Yuhane, Hashisako Rin."ハロプロ研修生に新メンバーが加入！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2016-08-17. She was introduced at Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2016 9gatsu ~SINGING!~ on September 4.
From November 3 to November 30, Yokoyama participated 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 Kaga Kaede."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 Kaga had their last performance as Hello Pro Kenshuusei members at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2016 12gatsu ~EXCITING!~ on December 23.
===2017===
On February 18, Yokoyama released a DVD titled Morning Musume '17 Yokoyama Reina Birthday DVD 2017 to celebrate her 16th birthday.
On February 21, Yokoyama and Kaga Kaede held their debut fanclub event with her mentor Kudo Haruka, 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 with the 12th generation members on April 6, titled Morning Musume '17 no Morning Diary.https://twitter.com/upfrontworks/status/845232911729094656
On July 28, Yokoyama released a digital song with Funaki Musubu titled "Minmin Rock 'n' Roll!".
On December 9, she was announced as the new regular on the radio show Young Town Doyoubi, taking over Kudo Haruka's position after she graduated.Yokoyama Reina. "横山玲奈がブログを更新しました。" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 13ki・14ki Official Blog. 2017-12-09.
===2018===
On February 22, Yokoyama celebrated her 17th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '18 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event, which featured two shows at Shinjuku ReNY.
On April 21, she announced that she would release her first solo photobook on June 27, titled THIS IS REINA.Yokoyama Reina. "お知らせです！ 横山玲奈" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 13ki・14ki Official Blog. 2018-04-21."モーニング娘。'18 横山玲奈ファースト写真集発売！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-04-23. Then on July 4, she released her first solo image Blu-ray First REINA YOKOYAMA.Yokoyama Reina. "お知らせ！" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 13ki・14ki Official Blog. 2018-06-06.
On July 27, Yokoyama joined the UP-FRONT esports club."eスポーツスターリーグ バトルチャンピオンシップ#2" (in Japanese). eSports Star League. 2018-07-27.
On September 23, Yokoyama was appointed with eight other OG and active Hello! Project members from Saitama Prefecture as Host City Special Supporters for Kumagaya during the Rugby World Cup 2019 hosted by Japan."" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-09-19.<"ラグビーワールドカップ2019™開催1年前イベント" (in Japanese). Saitama Prefecture. 2018-09-18.
On October 15, former Berryz Koubou member Kumai Yurina released Complex ni Sayounara!, a joint book with four of the shortest current members in Hello! Project: Yokoyama, Morito Chisaki, Kamikokuryo Moe, and Funaki Musubu who have been named Minis?."熊井友理奈＆ミニーズ。? (横山玲奈、森戸知沙希、上國料萌衣、船木結)身長差悩みあるあるWorld「コンプレックスにサヨウナラ！」発売決定！！ "(in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-08-30.
===2019===
On February 22, Yokoyama celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '19 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Mynavi BLITZ Akasaka.
On April 27, the Fami Hello! PHOTOBOOK② was released, which includes Yokoyama's gravure that was originally published in a May 2018 issue of Weekly Famitsu."「ファミハロ！PHOTOBOOK②」発売決定！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-04-05.
On August 22, Yokoyama and Kaga Kaede'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 August 27, Yokoyama released her second solo photobook, titled REINA is eighteen ~N to S~."モーニング娘。'19 横山玲奈 写真集「REINA is eighteen～N to S～」発売決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-07-26.
On November 21, Yokoyama held a solo talk event Senya Ichiya The 66th Night ~Morning Musume.'19 Yokoyama Reina~ Talk Event at Hello Shop Akihabara.
In December, Yokoyama presented the Hello! Project Digital Books vol.186 in which some offshot from her first photobook were revealed.
===2020===
In January, Yokoyama presented the Hello! Project Digital Books vol.187 in which some offshot from her first photobook were revealed.
On February 25, Yokoyama celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '20 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Yamano Hall.
On July 12, she opened up an official Instagram account.
On December 25, it was announced that Fukumura Mizuki and Yokoyama Reina had both come into contact with Iikubo Haruna, who had tested positive for COVID-19 a day prior, at a radio program. Fukumura and Yokoyama had both taken an antigen test and a PCR test and were complying with quarantine measures as they awaited the results."モーニング娘。'20譜久村聖、横山玲奈に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2020-12-25. 
On December 27, it was announced that Fukumura and Yokoyama had both tested negative for COVID-19, but continued to individually quarantine at home as a precaution. Both of them showed no signs of symptoms, and were in good health."みなさんへ 横山玲奈" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 13ki・14ki Official Blog. 2020-12-27. They later announced they would return to activities on December 30 after consulting with the health center."譜久村聖 (in Japanese). Morning Musume Qki Official Blog. 2020-12-29.
===2021===
On February 22, Yokoyama celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '21 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Zepp Tokyo.
On July 29, it was announced through Twitter that Yokoyama had gotten vaccinated for COVID-19 the day before, and would be subsequently absent from the July 31 broadcast of MBS Radio show Young Town Doyoubi due to a fever from its side effects. Haga Akane took her place for the broadcast.https://twitter.com/MorningMusumeMg/status/1420738402463338501
On October 13, it was announced that Yokoyama was appointed as a support ambassador for the Urawa Reds Ladies, a professional women's soccer team in the WE League.モー娘・横山玲奈が三菱重工浦和レッズレディースのサポーターに就任「ＷＥリーグ盛り上げる」 (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports. 2021-10-13.
===2022===
On January 27, it was announced that Yokoyama Reina had tested positive for COVID-19 by PCR test. As a result, the January 29 and 30 shows of the Hello! Project 2022 Winter ~LOVE & PEACE~ tour was canceled, and Yokoyama Reina's appearance on the radio show Young Town Douyoubi was replaced by Nonaka Miki."「Hello! Project 2022 Winter～LOVE & PEACE～」1/29(土)、1/30(日)オリックス劇場公演開催中止のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-01-27.https://twitter.com/yando_staff/status/1486607900265299968
On February 22, Yokoyama celebrated her 21st birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '22 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Citizen Hall Omiya.
===2023===
On February 20, Yokoyama celebrated her 22nd birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '23 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Hitotsubashi Hall.
On September 22, she attended MBS Radio's Young Town Exhibition in Tokyo held at Yurakucho Marui alongside former Morning Musume member Iikubo Haruna."[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2295864/full/ 「明石家さんま『ヤンタン』共演のモー娘。メンバーに突然ピアスのプレゼント「モテるんだろうな～」" (in Japanese). Oricon News. 2023-09-22.
On December 7, she took part in Hello! Project 25 Shunnen Kinen Special FC Event Vol.3 alongside Oda Sakura, Haga Akane, Ise Layla, Kawana Rin, Niinuma Kisora, Yamazaki Yuhane, Saito Madoka and Tsutsui Roko at Yamano Hall. This event covered the 2011-2016 era of Hello! Project's history.
===2024===
On February 21, Yokoyama celebrated her 23rd birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '24 Yokoyama Reina Birthday Event at Hitotsubashi Hall.
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Discography==
===Solo Blu-rays===
*[2017.02.18] Morning Musume '17 Yokoyama Reina Birthday DVD 2017
*[2018.07.04] First REINA YOKOYAMA
==Publications==
===Solo Photobooks===
*[2018.06.27] THIS IS REINA
*[2019.08.27] REINA is eighteen ~N to S~
==Works==
===Theater===
*[2016] Nega Poji Poji
*[2017] Pharaoh no Haka
*[2018] Pharaoh no Haka ~Hebi Ou Sneferu~
===TV Dramas===
*[2022] Mayonaka ni Hello!
===TV Programs===
*[2016–2019] The Girls Live
*[2019–2020] AI・DOL PROJECT (AI・DOL プロジェクト)
*[2020] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes!"
*[2021] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes! 2"
*[2021] Manga Michi (まんが未知)
*[2021-2022] LOVE It! (ラヴィット！)
===Internet===
*[2016–] Hello! Project Station
*[2016–] Upcoming
*[2017–2021] tiny tiny
*[2018–] OMAKE CHANNEL
*[2018] Hello Pro no Monohon!
*[2019–2020] Hello Pro no Oshigoto Challenge
*[2019–2020] Hello Pro Kouhaku Taiko THE☆BATTLE
*[2020] Hello Pro ONE×ONE
===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)
*[2017–] Young Town Doyoubi (ヤングタウン土曜日)
*[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
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Profile (archived)
*Instagram
*Morning Musume 13ki・14ki Official Blog
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