Namimori

## History

Namimori debuted in the sixteenth edition of Fantasia Contest.

### Fantasia Contest

The first Namimorish entry was "Return of Dispute", performed by Kim Jun Seok & Im Yoon Jeong. The entry failed to qualify on Namimorish debut, placing 12th in the semifinal three, receiving a total of 81 points.

The second Namimorish entry was selected through a national selection Singing Man. The first edition of Singing Man was won by Ailee with her song "Room Shaker" after tying in first place with Tallisker (who later went to represent Lakadamia in the 20th edition and Torlova with Quay Dash in the 25th edition). Not only this entry qualified for the grand final, but also placed 5th and this was enough to automatically qualify for the grand final of the next edition. The entry itself received 12 points from five countries: De Vremdspongeln (jury), Glacea, Jarea, Llort and Onduria (all televote).

The third Namimorish entry was "I Am Not Alone", performed by Sori & Folded Dragons. Sadly, it didn't prove successful, placing last receiving a total of 96 points, including 12 points from Yster (jury).

The fourth Namimorish entry was selected through the second edition of Singing Man. After another tie, Parade of Planets with their song "Où est ton amour?" won the second edition of Singing Man. The runner-up of the second edition of Singing Man, Taeyeon, represented Yeukiwan in the 30th edition. Parade of Planets qualified for the grand final, where they placed 3rd, receiving a total of 380 points, including eight sets of 12 points: Fordia, Scandavia, Sirenforest and Vradiazi (televote), Dyria, Fordia and Jarea (jury) and Qasentria (RoF). This was the best result so far the second automatic qualification for the grand final.

The fifth Namimorish entry was "Gotta Go", performed by Sunmi. It didn't prove successful, placing 25th, receiving a total of 123 points. In the separate televoting, Namimori placed 19th.

The sixth Namimorish entry was selected through the third edition of Singing Man, which placed two semifinals until Da Endorphine and Mirei Touyama withdrew from competing. There was another tie, and, in the end, Abigail Knudson with song "Religion" won the third edition of Singing Man. Sadly, Namimori failed to qualify for the second time, placing 12th in the semifinal two, receiving a total of 96 points.

The seventh Namimorish entry was selected through the fourth edition of Singing Man. The winner was Jessi with her song "Gucci". The entry qualified for the grand final, where Jessi placed 22nd, receiving a total of 143 points, including 12 points from Juliana (televote).

The eighth Namimorish entry was selected through the first edition of Singing Man Namisentria (Namimorish and Qasentrian joint national selection). The winner was Kang Xiwon with her entry "Passionate Love". The entry qualified for the grand final, where Xiwon placed 8th, receiving a total of 254 points, including numerous sets of 12 points: Vradiazi (jury), Boninbourg, Corzazjan, Drevona, Jarea, Lanovina, Lidonia, Pashlanahuy and Vradiazi (all televote).

The ninth Namimorish entry was selected through the second edition of Singing Man Namisentria (Namimorish and Qasentrian joint national selection). The winner was April Red with the song "Nude Model". The entry qualified for the grand final, where April Red placed 4th, receiving a total of 331 points, including 12 points from Freyhurst and Llort (both jury), Alkyria, Llort, Shkeera and Wedse (all televote). Therrefore, Namimori automatically qualified for the grand final of the 25th edition.

The tenth Namimorish entry was selected through the seventh edition of Singing Man. After the ties, ReoNa with song "Nainai" won the national selection. The entry only placed 24th, receiving a total of 153 points, including 12 points from Glaiola (televote). In separate televoting, Namimorish tied in 14th place with both Shkeera and Sirenforest.

The eleventh Namimorish entry was selected through the third edition of Singing Man Namisentria (Namimorish and Qasentrian joint national selection). The winner was LMYK with song "0 (Zero)". LMYK qualified for the grand final, where she placed 12th, receiving a total of 209 points, including 12 points from Jarea (jury), Llort and Torlova (both televote).

The twelfth Namimorish entry was selected through the fourth edition of Singing Man Namisentria (Namimorish and Qasentrian joint national selection). The winner was Shim Gyu-Seon with song "Pale Blue Dot". Unfortunately, Namimori failed to qualify for the first time since the 21st edition, placing 10th in the semifinal three, receiving a total of 107 points, including 12 points from Lakadamia (televote).

The thirteenth Namimorish entry was selected through an internal selection. Originally, "Love Dive", performed by IVE, was going to be Namimorish entry for the twenty-eighth edition. However, due to international issues, it was replaced by "IDK", performed by Gin Lee. Sadly, Namimori failed to qualify for the second edition in a row, placing 14th in the semifinal two, receiving a total of 34 points, including 12 points from United States of Eldance.

The fourteenth Namimorish entry was selected through a national selection Namimori Live!. The winner was Ayumi Hamasaki with her song "Summer Again". It managed to qualify, where Hamasaki placed 4th, receiving a total of 145 points, including 12 points from Katsyria, Saint Vittoria and Tsikinia. Namimori had become one of six countries to automatically qualify for the next edition along with their fellow debutant, Ximbala.

The fifteenth Namimorish entry was selected through the fifth edition of Singing Man Namisentria All Star! (Namimorish and Qasentrian joint national selection). The winners were My Life As Ali Thomas with the song "Ocean". The entry placed 4th in the fourth edition of Singing Man Namisentria. In the thirtieth edition, My Life As Ali Thomas placed 25th, receiving a total of 71 points, including 12 points from both Lakadamia and Llort.

The sixteenth Namimorish entry was selected through the eleventh edition of Singing Man. The winner was CHANKA with her song "Hypocrite". She managed to qualify, where she placed 25th, receiving a total of 68 points, including 12 points from Fyor.

The seventeenth Namimorish entry was selected through the twelfth edition of Singing Man. The winners were YOASOBI with her song "Idol". They managed to qualify, where they placed 24th, receiving a total of 78 points.

The eighteenth Namimorish entry was selected through the thirteenth edition of Singing Man. The winner was Thérèse with her song "No Rules". She managed to qualify for the grand final, where she placed 14th, receiving a total of 107 points.

### Junior Fantasia Contest

Namimori debuted in the sixth edition of Junior Fantasia Contest, before their debut in the adult Fantasia Contest.

Its fifth entry was "Neiro", performed by Konome. The entry failed to qualify, placing 21st in the semifinal, receiving a total of 28 points.

Its second entry was "Beep Beep", performed by RUANN. The entry failed to qualify as well, placing 14th in the semifinal, receiving a total of 65 points, including 12 points from The White Havens.

### Themed Fantasia Contest

Namimori debuted in the second edition of Themed Fantasia Contest.

Its first entry was "Crazy Roulette", performed by Crazy:B. The entry placed 15th, receiving a total of 103 points, including 24 points from Sovarasma.

It was announced that the second Namimorish entry would be in Portuguese (Aquian). Its second entry was "Empatia", performed by Priscilla Alcantara. The entry placed 8th, receiving a total of 202 points, including 24 points from Alkyria and Khamatin.

## 24 points

### Themed Fantasia Contest

1. ↑ Namimori originally placed 18th, but, due to Demacia's, Niolskiaj's and Werdiana's disqualifications, Namimori placed 15th.