≒Joy
≒Joy, is a Japanese idol girl group that formed in 2022. The twelve-person group is produced by former AKB48 and HKT48 member Rino Sashihara and is the second sister group of =Love.
History
2021–present: Formation and debut
In October 2021, it was announced that Rino Sashihara would produce a third girl group.On March 29, 2022, the group's name, ≒Joy, and the initial twelve member line-up were unveiled. On June 25, Aimi Ozawa joined the group as the thirteenth and final member. On July 2, their eponymous debut song was released on YouTube. On December 4, Moeka Fukuyama suspended her activities with the group to focus on her studies.
On March 29, 2023, Moeka Fukuyama left the group to continue her studies. On December 16, Aoi Onishi went on hiatus due to poor physical health.
On January 17, 2024, they released their debut EP, Kitto, Zettai, Zettai.
Members
Current
- Jurī Aida
- Konoa Amano
- Ayumi Ichihara
- Renon Esumi
- Mitsuki Oshida
- Aoi Onishi
- Aimi Ozawa
- Mai Takahashi
- Riko Fujisawa
- Yūka Murayama
- Momoka Yamada
- Arisu Yamano
Former
- Moeka Fukuyama