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Miyazaki Rio (宮崎梨緒) is a former Japanese pop singer under UP-FRONT KANSAI as the leader of the duo Lovelys. Prior to joining Lovelys, she was a soloist and a member of the group P​i​z​z​a​♥​Y​a​h​!. On March 31, 2023, she retired from the entertainment industry upon Lovelys' disbandment.

Biography[]

2009-2010[]

On December 21, 2009, Miyazaki Rio joined UP-FRONT KANSAI after passing an audition.

In 2012, Miyazaki became a member of the idol group P​i​z​z​a​♥​Y​a​h​!.

2013-2014[]

In 2013, Miyazaki formed a three-member group named Lovelys!!!! with the duo Yes Happy! as a result of their joint lives together.[1] Miyazaki became the leader of Lovelys!!!! and subsequently left P​i​z​z​a​♥​Y​a​h​!, but continued her solo career while Yes Happy! also pursued their own activities.

After Yagi Saki joined Lovelys!!!! as a fourth member in June 2014, Miyazaki gradually decreased her solo activities to focus on the group.

2022[]

On July 20, it was reported that Miyazaki Rio had been diagnosed with COVID-19. She had reported symptoms of fever and sore throat since the day before, and took a PCR test which had a positive result. She will concentrate on her treatment under the direction of health centers and medical institutions.[2] Yagi Saki and various staff members had been determined to be close contacts, but have no symptoms and tested negative by PCR test.[3] On July 29, it was announced that she had been cleared to return to activities on July 30 by the discretion of health centers and medical institutions, as she had completed her treatment.[4]

On November 12, it was announced that Lovelys would be disbanding and leaving UP-FRONT KANSAI effective after their solo live on March 27, 2023. Miyazaki Rio plans on retiring from the entertainment industry, while Yagi Saki intends on continuing as a solo artist.[5]

2023[]

On March 27, Lovelys officially disbanded at the final stop of the Lovelys LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Itsumo Koko de Matteru yo~ at Namba Hatch in Osaka.[6][7] The members continued posting on social media until March 31, when they officially ended activities. Afterwards, Miyazaki Rio retired from the entertainment industry,[8]

Profile[]

  • Name: Miyazaki Rio (宮崎梨緒)
  • Nickname: Riitan (りーたん)
  • Birthdate: August 26, 1994 (1994-08-26) (age 29)
  • Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
  • Blood Type: A
  • Height: 151 cm (4 ft 11.4 in)?
  • Western Zodiac: Virgo
  • Eastern Zodiac: Dog
  • Lovelys Member Color:
    •      Shocking Pink[9] (2013-2016)
    •      Pink[10] (2016-2023)
  • UP-FRONT GROUP Status:
  • Groups:
    • P​i​z​z​a​♥​Y​a​h​! (2010-2013)
    • Lovelys (2013-2023)

  • Hobbies: Listening to music (Hello! Project, K-pop)
  • Special Skills: Piano, cooking
  • Favorite Activities: Singing, dancing
  • Motto: Yareba dekiru! (やればできる!; You can do it!)

  • Discography[]

    Singles[]

    • [2014.04.14] candy pop love / Tulip (candy pop love/チューリップ)

    Discography Featured In[]

    Works[]

    Theater[]

    Trivia[]

    • She likes western music, especially Michael Jackson.
    • She loves singing and dancing and would like to try acting.
    • She has the same last name as former Juice=Juice leader Miyazaki Yuka.

    Gallery[]

    External Links[]

    1. "Lovelys!!!!に関する大事なお知らせ" (in Japanese). Yes Happy! Official Blog. 2016-08-09.
    2. https://www.lovelys.jp/posts/36230972/
    3. https://twitter.com/ufk_lovelys/status/1550407240674205696?s=21
    4. https://twitter.com/ufk_lovelys/status/1552993218085629952?s=21
    5. "Lovelysに関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Lovelys Official Site. 2022-11-12.
    6. "「LIVE TOUR 2023」ご案内とお願い" (in Japanese). Lovelys Official Site]. 2023-02-01.
    7. "「LIVE TOUR 2023」なんばHatch公演詳細決定" (in Japanese). Lovelys Official Site]. 2023-01-15.
    8. "大好きなみんなへ" (in Japanese). Miyazaki Rio Official Blog. 2023-03-31.
    9. "Lovelys!!!!メンバー紹介" (in Japanese). UP-FRONT KANSAI Channel (via YouTube). 2015-09-05.
    10. UP-FRONT KANSAI TALENT (in Japanese).

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