Kawaguchi Yurina (Korean: 카와구치 유리나; Chinese: 川口 百合凪; Japanese: 川口 ゆりな) is a Japanese singer and tarento under Oscar Promotion. She is best recognized as being a former member of the J-pop girl group X21. She made her solo debut on March 21, 2022 with the digital single "Look At Me".
She is known for participating on the South Korean reality survival show, Girls Planet 999.
Career[]
2016–2020: X21, tarento beginnings[]
In April 2016, Yurina was added as a second generation member of the J-pop girl group X21 under avex trax. She made her official debut with the girl group on July 27, 2016 with the release of their eight digital single "Natsu dayo!!". She remained a member until their disbandment on November 30, 2018.
Since her departure from X21, Yurina has primarily focused on working as a tarento, and has had acting roles in two Japanese dramas and was also cast in several television shows as a panel member and MC.[1]
2021: Girls Planet 999[]
On July 7, 2021, Yurina was confirmed as a contestant on Mnet's newest reality show, Girls Planet 999, along with the other participating trainees, through the prologue trailer.[2] Her official profile was released on July 19.[3][4] On episode 12, which was aired on October 22, it was revealed that Yurina was unfortunately eliminated, with her final rank being J03 and 14th overall, and ultimately was unable to debut with Kep1er.
2022: Solo debut[]
On February 14, it was announced that Yurina would make her solo debut on March 21 with the single "Look At Me".[5]
On May 15, it was announced that Yurina will release her second single "Cherish" on June 20.[6]
Discography[]
Korean[]
Participation releases[]
- "O.O.O (Over&Over&Over)" (with contestants of Girls Planet 999) (2021)
- Girls Planet 999 - Creation Mission ("Utopia" as part of Unicorn) (2021)
- "Girls Planet 999 - Completion Mission" ("Shine", "Another Dream" with finalists of Girls Planet 999) (2021)
Japanese[]
Singles[]
- "Look At Me" (2022)
- "Cherish" (2022)
- "花束" (2023)
- "C.O.S.M.I.C Love" (2023)
Digital singles[]
- "Cheeky Cheeky" (2023)
Fanmeetings[]
- Kawaguchi Yurina 1st Fanmeeting ~Yurina's Birthday~ (2022)
- Kawaguchi Yurina Birthday (2023)
Filmography[]
Japanese[]
Television series[]
- バイプレイヤーズ (TV Tokyo, 2018) - cameo
- ひなたの佐和ちゃん、波に乗る! (NHK BSP, 2019) - as Hikita Harumi
- 東京プラネタリウム～七夕 恋をかなえる星月夜～ (NHK BS8K, 2020) - as Aki and Natsu
Television shows[]
- GO!オスカル!X21 (TV Asahi, 2016) - panel
- オスカル！はなきんリサーチ (TV Asahi, 2016–present) - MC
- ゴル魂～ごるたま～ (TV Saitama, 2017–present) - guest
- ディズニー365 (Disney Channel, 2019–present) - panel
Radio[]
- 英語表現 Ⅰ (NHK Radio, 2017–present) - panel
Korean[]
Television shows[]
- Girls Planet 999 (Mnet, 2021) - contestant
Music video appearances[]
- Girls Planet 999 - "O.O.O" J-Group ver. (2021)
Trivia[]
- Her MBTI personality type is ESFJ.[4]
- Her hobbies are listening to music, watching anime and movies.[4]
- Her specialties are golf and playing the flute.[4]
- Her motto on Girls Planet 999 is "Clear voice with right heart, flower YURINA is blooming!".[4]
- Her role model is TWICE.[7]
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Oscar Promotion: Kawaguchi Yurina profile
- ↑ YouTube: (Prologue) Welcome to Girls Planet (Full ver.) l August 6 (Fri) 8:20PM (KST) #GirlsPlanet999
- ↑ @_girlsplanet999 Twitter post (July 19, 2021)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Girls Planet 999 Kawaguchi Yurina profile page
- ↑ @Kwgc_yrn0619 Twitter post (February 14, 2022)
- ↑ @Kwgc_yrn0619 Twitter post (May 15, 2022)
- ↑ Girls Planet 999: Episode 1
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