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| group_debut = Aug 31, 2016 <small>([[Real Girls Project]])</small>
  
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| years = 2015–present <small>(in Korea)</small>
 
| agency = Mole Entertainment <small>(2016–2017)</small>
  
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==Career==
  
==Career==
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==='''2006-2016: Pre-Kpop'''===
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Yukika first came to known in Japanese media in 2006 as a 12-year-old ''nicomo'' model working for the teen magazine ''[[wikipedia:Nicola (magazine)|Nicola]]''. In 2007, she became a member of the idol teen duo ''Choco & Mimi'' with former AKB48 member [[w:c:akb48:Masuyama Kayano|Masuyama Kayano]]. The duo released two digital singles together before disbanding sometime in 2008. For the next for years, Yukika was active as a voice actress in anime and several video games. She moved to Korea sometime in 2015.<ref name="kcrush">[https://www.kcrush.com/kcrush-interview-with-yukika/ Kcrush: Interview with Yukika]</ref>
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==='''2016–2018: Real Girls Project, MIXNINE'''===
  
==='''2016–2018: Real Girls Project, MIXNINE'''===
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In 2016, Yukika passed the audition for the recruitment of the project girl group [[Real Girls Project]] and became one of the main members. She made her debut with the project girl group on August 25, 2016 with their debut digital single, "[[Dreaming (Real Girls Project)|Dreaming]]". The following year, the members of Real Girls Project were featured as lead actresses in [[wikipedia:The Idolmaster KR|The Idolmaster KR]], a South Korean television series based on the Japanese [[wikipedia:The Idolmaster|The Idolmaster]] franchise. Yukika was the only Japanese cast member in the show.
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In 2016, Yukika played in ''THE IDOLM@STER.KR'', a Korean drama adaptation of the game series by the same name. She was the only Japanese cast member in the show. She also was part of [[Real Girls Project]], a project girl group formed for the drama. Yukika's first release with the group was a digital single titled "[[Dreaming (Real Girls Project)|Dreaming]]". She was a member of the group until their disbandment in 2018.
  
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In late 2017, she was a contestant on the survival show ''[[MIXNINE]]'' representing [[Mole Entertainment]] along with fellow Real Girls Project members [[SoRi]], [[Youngjoo]] and [[Yeeun (Real Girls Project)|Yeeun]]. She was disqualified in Episode 10, where she ranked #34.<ref>MIXNINE: Episode 1-10</ref>
   
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Real Girls Project disbanded sometime in 2018.
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In 2017, she auditioned for the survival show ''[[MIXNINE]]'' and became a contestant. She was eliminated in episode 10 with her final rank being #34.
  
   
 
==='''2019–present: Solo debut with "Neon"'''===
  
==='''2019–present: Solo debut with "Neon"'''===
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On February 22, 2019, she made her solo debut with the digital single "[[Neon]]". A limited physical variant was also released.<ref>[https://publicinsta.com/media/BuNPnTYgBRz "Neon" physical single variant]</ref>
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In early February, ESTIMATE Entertainment revealed that they had signed an exclusive contract with Yukika and she will be making her debut as a solo artist on February 22.<ref>[https://www.allkpop.com/article/2019/02/former-real-girls-project-member-yukika-to-debut-solo-this-month Former Real Girls Project member Yukika to debut solo this month!]</ref> On February 22, 2019, Yukika made her solo debut in Korea with the digital single "[[Neon]]". A limited physical variant was also released.<ref>[https://publicinsta.com/media/BuNPnTYgBRz "Neon" physical single variant]</ref>
   
 
Yukika made her first comeback with the digital single, "[[Cherries Jubiles]]" on July 9, 2019.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUiTiUwl5ew <nowiki>[MV]</nowiki>YUKIKA(유키카) _ Cherries Jubiles(좋아하고 있어요)]</ref>
  
Yukika made her first comeback with the digital single, "[[Cherries Jubiles]]" on July 9, 2019.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUiTiUwl5ew <nowiki>[MV]</nowiki>YUKIKA(유키카) _ Cherries Jubiles(좋아하고 있어요)]</ref>
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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* Her childhood dream was to become a celebrity.<ref name="kcrush"/>
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* Her nickname was Yukka (ゆっか) in Japan, but after she moved to Korea, it became Kika (키카). The reason behind this change is that 'Yoo' sounded too much like a Korean surname.<ref name="kcrush"/>
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* She wakes up very early in the morning.<ref name="kcrush"/>
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* She doesn't have a favorite color, but she likes red, light purple, pink and yellow.<ref name="kcrush"/>
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* She likes long dresses.<ref name="kcrush"/>
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* She has a pet dog.<ref name="kcrush"/>
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* Her hobbies are playing video games and visiting pretty cafes.<ref name="kcrush"/>
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* She loves to eat spicy food because it relieves stress for her.<ref name="kcrush"/>
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* Her ideal person is someone who thinks considerately of other people and works hard at what they do. She does not look at outer appearance because she believes once you get to like someone, they will be good-looking in your eyes. She is okay with anyone unless they are dirty and don't wash.<ref name="kcrush"/>
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* If she becomes successful in 10 years time, she would like to have more than 10 dogs and tour abroad, or open a pet-related business.<ref name="kcrush"/>
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* She wants to create more city pop music in the future.<ref name="kcrush"/>
 
* Her role model is [[BoA]]. {{Cite}}
  
* Her role model is [[BoA]]. {{Cite}}
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
 
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Revision as of 22:26, 18 January 2020

Yukika (Korean: 유키카; Japanese: ユキカ) is a Japanese singer and actress under ESTIMATE. She is a former member of the project girl group Real Girls Project.

She made her solo debut on February 22, 2019 with the digital single "Neon".

Career

2006-2016: Pre-Kpop

Yukika first came to known in Japanese media in 2006 as a 12-year-old nicomo model working for the teen magazine Nicola. In 2007, she became a member of the idol teen duo Choco & Mimi with former AKB48 member Masuyama Kayano. The duo released two digital singles together before disbanding sometime in 2008. For the next for years, Yukika was active as a voice actress in anime and several video games. She moved to Korea sometime in 2015.[1]

2016–2018: Real Girls Project, MIXNINE

In 2016, Yukika passed the audition for the recruitment of the project girl group Real Girls Project and became one of the main members. She made her debut with the project girl group on August 25, 2016 with their debut digital single, "Dreaming". The following year, the members of Real Girls Project were featured as lead actresses in The Idolmaster KR, a South Korean television series based on the Japanese The Idolmaster franchise. Yukika was the only Japanese cast member in the show.

In late 2017, she was a contestant on the survival show MIXNINE representing Mole Entertainment along with fellow Real Girls Project members SoRi, Youngjoo and Yeeun. She was disqualified in Episode 10, where she ranked #34.[2]

Real Girls Project disbanded sometime in 2018.

2019–present: Solo debut with "Neon"

In early February, ESTIMATE Entertainment revealed that they had signed an exclusive contract with Yukika and she will be making her debut as a solo artist on February 22.[3] On February 22, 2019, Yukika made her solo debut in Korea with the digital single "Neon". A limited physical variant was also released.[4]

Yukika made her first comeback with the digital single, "Cherries Jubiles" on July 9, 2019.[5]

On December 7, 2019, ESTIMATE released a teaser photo for an upcoming full album by Yukika set to be released in 2020.[6]

Discography

Digital singles

Filmography

Television shows

  • ChocoMimi (TV Tokyo, 2007) - lead role
  • THE IDOLM@STER.KR (2017–2018) - as Yukika
  • Hello, Stranger! (2018) - supporting role

Television series

Music video appearances

  • Sungtae - "Maybe We Found Love"

Trivia

  • Her childhood dream was to become a celebrity.[1]
  • Her nickname was Yukka (ゆっか) in Japan, but after she moved to Korea, it became Kika (키카). The reason behind this change is that 'Yoo' sounded too much like a Korean surname.[1]
  • She wakes up very early in the morning.[1]
  • She doesn't have a favorite color, but she likes red, light purple, pink and yellow.[1]
  • She likes long dresses.[1]
  • She has a pet dog.[1]
  • Her hobbies are playing video games and visiting pretty cafes.[1]
  • She loves to eat spicy food because it relieves stress for her.[1]
  • Her ideal person is someone who thinks considerately of other people and works hard at what they do. She does not look at outer appearance because she believes once you get to like someone, they will be good-looking in your eyes. She is okay with anyone unless they are dirty and don't wash.[1]
  • If she becomes successful in 10 years time, she would like to have more than 10 dogs and tour abroad, or open a pet-related business.[1]
  • She wants to create more city pop music in the future.[1]
  • Her role model is BoA. [citation needed]

Gallery

References

Official links

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