Ogawa Rena

Ogawa Rena (小川麗奈) is a former Japanese idol as a member of Kobushi Factory under Hello! Project. She first joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei in June 2011 and was formally introduced at the Hello Pro Egg 2011 Happyoukai ~9gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~ alongside two other girls.
She graduated from both Kobushi Factory and Hello! Project on September 6, 2017 after an absence from activities due to anxiety, and retired from entertainment.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Ogawa Rena was born on March 27, 2000 in Tochigi, Japan. She has been learning piano since she was two years old. Prior to joining Hello Pro Egg, she attended a children talent school."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.
In fall 2010, Ogawa participated in the Morning Musume 9ki Audition, but failed to pass.
===2011===
On June 20, Ogawa joined Hello Pro Egg"Hello Pro Kenshuusei Perfect Directory" (ハロぷろ研修生パーフェクト名鑑). BOMB Magazine, 2013-12 Issue (pg 53). Gakken Marketing. Release Date: 2013-11-09."ハロプロ エッグ 2011 発表会～9月の生タマゴShow！～" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2011-06-20. after successfully passing an audition to join the program. She was formally introduced as a member on September 11, 2011 at the Hello Pro Egg 2011 Happyoukai ~9gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~ event alongside Otsuka Aina and Mogi Minami.
During the summer, Ogawa participated in the Morning Musume 10ki Member "Genki Jirushi" Audition, but failed to pass.
===2012===
In 2012, Ogawa participated in the Morning Musume 11ki Member "Suppin Utahime" Audition, but failed to pass.
In August, Ogawa took part in promotion for ℃-ute's single "Aitai Aitai Aitai na".
On December 22, Ogawa and Kaneko Rie, Miyamoto Karin and Takagi Sayuki participated in ℃-ute FC EVENT Dai 15 Dan! ~Cutie♡Land 7~ and performed "All I Want For Christmas Is You".
Ogawa participated as a back-up dancer for the ℃-ute Concert Tour 2012~2013 Fuyu ~Shinseinaru Pentagram~.
===2013===
On January 27, Ogawa, along with Kaneko Rie, Miyamoto Karin, Tanabe Nanami, Hamaura Ayano, and Murota Mizuki appeared as the opening act for the Morning Musume's mini live event at the Osaka's Senri SELCY Square promoting "Help me!!". They sang "Kanojo ni Naritai!!!" and were back dancers for "LOVE Machine".
Ogawa participated as a back dancer for the Berryz Koubou Concert Tour 2013 Haru ~Berryz Mansion Nyuukyosha Boshuuchuu!~, alongside Hamaura Ayano and Taguchi Natsumi. Together they performed "Suhada Pichipichi" during the tour.
On March 2, Ogawa participated in the Forest For Rest ~SATOYAMA e Ikou~ SATOYAMA movement in YOKOHAMA event alongside other Hello Pro Kenshuusei members.
On March 6, Ogawa participated in a fanclub event for Ichioka Reina and Makino Maria alongside Hamaura Ayano and Yamagishi Riko.
Ogawa participated as a back-up dancer for the ℃-ute Budokan Concert 2013 "Queen of J-POP ~Tadoritsuita Onna Senshi~" and its following concert tour.
===2014===
Ogawa participated as a back-up dancer for the Berryz Koubou Debut 10shuunen Kinen Concert Tour 2014 ~Real Berryz Koubou~.
On May 4, Ogawa won the judge's best character award at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2014 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Sakura Mankai".
===2015===
On January 2, during the Hello! Project 2015 WINTER ~DANCE MODE!~ concert, it was announced that Ogawa would be debuting in a new unit alongside Hamaura Ayano, Taguchi Natsumi, Nomura Minami, Wada Sakurako, Fujii Rio, Hirose Ayaka and Inoue Rei. The unit was later named Kobushi Factory.
===2016===
On March 29, Ogawa celebrated her 16th birthday at a fanclub event titled Kobushi Factory Ogawa Rena Birthday Event 2016, featuring two performances in Tokyo.
===2017===
On March 27, Ogawa celebrated her 17th birthday at a fanclub event titled Kobushi Factory Ogawa Rena Birthday Event 2017, featuring two performances at TOKYO FM HALL.
On July 13, management announced that Ogawa would take a break from activities until at least mid-August due to anxiety neurosis."こぶしファクトリー 小川麗奈に関してのお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-07-13. On August 16, it was announced at that time she had not shown any signs of recovery and her physical condition was also unstable, therefore she would continue resting until further notice and management would consider what would happen afterwards with regard to the doctor's diagnosis."こぶしファクトリー 小川麗奈に関してのお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-08-16.
On September 6, it was announced that Ogawa had decided to graduate from both Kobushi Factory and Hello! Project."​こぶしファクトリー 小川麗奈に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-09-06. While the official statement released by UP-FRONT PROMOTION explained that she decided to graduate following talks with her doctor, in a blog posted the same day Ogawa further explained that during her hiatus she had thought about her life and realized she wanted to set out on new dreams.Ogawa Rena. "大好きな皆さんへ" (in Japanese). Kobushi Factory Official Blog. 2017-09-06.
===2018===
On October 11, Ogawa alluded on Twitter and Instagram Live that she and her boyfriend are expecting their first child. Her friends and fans congratulated the couple who had just celebrated their 2-month anniversary on October 4.https://twitter.com/renankrchan/status/1047867003518631936
She confirmed her pregnancy on October 17, stating in a tweet that she and her boyfriend will do their best to have a healthy baby.https://twitter.com/renankrchan/status/1052228005391622144 On October 22, she shared and then deleted a photo of her first ultrasound.
On November 17, Ogawa shared a photo on Twitter announcing she had gotten married to her boyfriend, Keita. They had been together for just over 3 months as of the post.https://twitter.com/renankrchan/status/1063800219186262017
===2019===
On June 8, Ogawa tweeted that she had given birth to a healthy baby weighing 2995g.https://twitter.com/renankrchan/status/1137172484468305921
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Discography==
===Blu-rays===
*[2017.02.23] Greeting ~Fujii Rio・Ogawa Rena~
===Fanclub DVDs===
*[2016] Kobushi Factory Ogawa Rena & Wada Sakurako Birthday Event 2016
*[2017.08.26] Kobushi Factory Ogawa Rena & Wada Sakurako Birthday Event 2017
==Publications==
===Joint Photobooks===
*[2017.03.25] Fujii Rio・Ogawa Rena Mini Photobook "Greeting -Photobook-"
==Works==
===Theater===
*[2015] Week End Survivor
*[2017] JK Ninja Girls
===Movies===
*[2017] JK Ninja Girls
===TV Programs===
*[2013–2014] ~Onedari Entame!~ Hapi★Pure
*[2015–2017] The Girls Live
*[2016–2017] Uta-navi! (うたなび！)
===Internet===
*[2013–2017] Hello! Project Station
*[2013.4.16–8.16] Hello Pro Kenshuusei no Tadaima Kenshuuchuu!
*[2014–2016] MUSIC+
*[2015–2016] GREEN ROOM
*[2016–2017] Upcoming
*[2016–2017] Girls Night Out
==Trivia==
==References==
==External Links==
*Personal Twitter
*Personal Instagram
*YouTube Channel (inactive)
*Kobushi Factory Profile (archived)
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Profile (archived)
*Personal Blog (inactive)
*Kobushi Factory Official Blog (inactive)
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Blogs: March 2012, June 2012, September 2012, December 2012, March 2013, June 2013, December 2013, February 2014, September 2014 (not tagged), November/December 2014, February/March 2015
**Hello Pro Kenshuusei Tour Blog
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