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UP-FRONT PROMOTION Co., Ltd. (株式会社アップフロントプロモーション; abbreviated as UFP) is an artist management company under UP-FRONT GROUP. UP-FRONT PROMOTION provides "training, management and promotion of talents".
The current representative director of UP-FRONT PROMOTION is Nishiguchi Takeshi.
As of October 2013, UP-FRONT PROMOTION only carries current and former acts from Hello! Project.
History[]
On October 1, 2012, it was announced that UP-FRONT AGENCY would be split into two companies, with UP-FRONT PROMOTION becoming the second half. While most members remained in UP-FRONT PROMOTION, the same day, many members were transferred to UP-FRONT CREATE or J.P ROOM. While it is believed that UP-FRONT AGENCY became UP-FRONT PROMOTION, UP-FRONT GROUP has always listed both as separate companies since the split.
On October 1, 2013, another batch of UP-FRONT PROMOTION members were transferred to various other agencies under UP-FRONT GROUP (UP-FRONT AGENCY, UP-FRONT CREATE and J.P ROOM). The list includes Nakazawa Yuko, Iida Kaori, Abe Natsumi, Yaguchi Mari, Tsuji Nozomi, Matsuura Aya, Satoda Mai (Country Musume), Kikkawa You, Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari), Tasaki Asahi, LoVendoЯ, Yoshizawa Hitomi, Ishikawa Rika and Yasuda Kei.
As of 2014, there are no longer any male acts under UP-FRONT PROMOTION.
Current Acts[]
The dates indicate when the members joined UP-FRONT PROMOTION (from 2012 onwards), not necessarily when they debuted. Some members of major groups first joined UP-FRONT PROMOTION through Hello Pro Kenshuusei, prior to their debut or their group's formation, i.e. members of Juice=Juice, Country Girls, Kobushi Factory, etc.
- Morning Musume (2012-)
- 9th Gen (2012-): Ikuta Erina
- 10th Gen (2012-): Ishida Ayumi
- 11th Gen (2012-): Oda Sakura
- 12th Gen: Nonaka Miki (2014-), Makino Maria (2012-), Haga Akane (2013-)
- 13th Gen: Yokoyama Reina (2016-)
- 15th Gen: Kitagawa Rio (2019-), Okamura Homare (2019-), Yamazaki Mei (2016-)
- 16th Gen: Sakurai Rio (2022-)
- 17th Gen (2023-): Inoue Haruka, Yumigeta Ako
- ANGERME (2012-)
- 4th Gen (2015-): Kamikokuryo Moe
- 7th Gen (2018-): Ise Layla
- 8th Gen (2016-): Hashisako Rin
- 9th Gen: Kawana Rin (2020-), Tamenaga Shion (2017-), Matsumoto Wakana (2020-)
- 10th Gen (2019-): Hirayama Yuki
- 10th Gen (2022-): Shimoitani Yukiho, Goto Hana
- Juice=Juice (2013-)
- Dambara Ruru (2013-)
- Kudo Yume (2016-)
- Matsunaga Riai (2017-)
- Inoue Rei (2014-)
- Arisawa Ichika (2020-)
- Irie Risa (2021-)
- Ebata Kisaki (2019-)
- Ishiyama Sakura (2020-)
- Endo Akari (2022-)
- Kawashima Mifu (2021-)
- Tsubaki Factory (2015-)
- Tanimoto Ami (2014-)
- Ono Mizuho (2015-)
- Onoda Saori (2014-)
- Akiyama Mao (2015-)
- Kasai Yuumi (2021-)
- Yagi Shiori (2021-)
- Fukuda Marine (2021-)
- Yofu Runo (2019-)
- Ishii Mihane (2024-)
- Murata Yuu (2024-)
- Doi Fuka (2024-)
- BEYOOOOONDS (2018-)
- CHICA#TETSU
- Shimakura Rika (2017-)
- Nishida Shiori (2016-)
- Eguchi Saya (2017-)
- Ame no Mori Kawa Umi
- Takase Kurumi (2015-)
- Maeda Kokoro (2015-)
- Okamura Minami (2017-)
- Kiyono Momohime (2016-)
- SeasoningS
- Hirai Miyo (2018-)
- Kobayashi Honoka (2018-)
- Satoyoshi Utano (2018-)
- CHICA#TETSU
- OCHA NORMA (2021-)
- Saito Madoka (2018-)
- Hiromoto Ruli (2019-)
- Ishiguri Kanami (2016-)
- Yonemura Kirara (2016-)
- Kubota Nanami (2017-)
- Tashiro Sumire (2021-)
- Nakayama Natsume (2017-)
- Nishizaki Miku (2019-)
- Kitahara Momo (2019-)
- Tsutsui Roko (2021-)
- Rosy Chronicle (2024-)
- Hashida Honoka (2019-)
- Yoshida Hinoha (2021-)
- Onoda Karin (2018-)
- Murakoshi Ayana (2019-)
- Uemura Hasumi (2019-)
- Matsubara Yulia (2017-)
- Shimakawa Hana (2024-)
- Kamimura Rena (2022-)
- Soma Yume (2024-)
- Hello! Pro Kenshuusei (2012-)
Former Acts[]
- Berryz Koubou (2012-2015)
- Buono! (2012-2017)
- ℃-ute (2012-2017)
- Gatas Brilhantes H.P. (2012-2015)
- From Morning Musume
- 9th Gen: Suzuki Kanon (2012-2016)
- 12th Gen: Ogata Haruna (2014-2018)
- From ANGERME
- 2nd Gen: Nakanishi Kana (2012-2019), Tamura Meimi (2012-2016)
- 3rd Gen: Aikawa Maho (2014-2017)
- 5th Gen: Kasahara Momona (2015-2021)
- 6th Gen: Kawamura Ayano (2016-2024)
- From Juice=Juice
- Otsuka Aina (2013)
- Country Girls (2014-2019)
- Tsugunaga Momoko (2012-2017)
- Yamaki Risa (2013-2019)
- Shimamura Uta (2014-2015)
- Yanagawa Nanami (2015-2019)
- Funaki Musubu (2013-2020)
- Kobushi Factory (2015-2020)
- Hirose Ayaka (2014-2020)
- Fujii Rio (2013-2017)
- Ogawa Rena (2012-2017)
- Hamaura Ayano (2012-2020)
- Taguchi Natsumi (2012-2017)
- Wada Sakurako (2012-2020)
- From Tsubaki Factory
- Niinuma Kisora (2013-2024)
- From Hello Pro Kenshuusei
- Fukuda Kanon (2012-2019)
- Tokunaga Chinami (2012-2021)
- Sayashi Riho (2012-2018)
- Murota Mizuki (2012-2020)
- Takagi Sayuki (2012-2021)
- Nomura Minami (2012-2022)
- Oota Haruka (2016-2022)
- Kanazawa Tomoko (2012-2022)
- Ichioka Reina (2012-2024)
- Kishimoto Yumeno (2012-2024) (as part of YU-M Entertainment)
- Yamazaki Yuhane (2016-2024)
Transferred to UP-FRONT CREATE[]
- Aida Shoko (2012-2013)
- Abe Natsumi (2012-2013)
- Hayashi Maya (2012-2013)
- Iida Kaori (2012-2013)
- Kikkawa You (2012-2013)
- LoVendoЯ (2012-2013)
- Makoto (2012-2013)
- Matsuura Aya (2012-2013)
- Moritaka Chisato (2012-2013)
- Murakami Haruna (2012-2013)
- Nakazawa Yuko (2012-2013)
- Natsuyaki Miyabi (2012-2016)
- Satoda Mai (Country Musume) (2012-2013)
- Suzuki Airi (2012-2017)
- Tanaka Yoshitake (2012-2013)
- Tasaki Asahi (2012-2013)
- Tsuji Nozomi (2012-2013)
- Ueda Sachiko (上田祥子) (2012-2013)
- Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari) (2012-2013)
- Yaguchi Mari (2012-2013)
- Sugaya Risako (2012-2022)
- Wada Ayaka (2012-2022) (also under YU-M Entertainment)
- Ozeki Mai (2014-2022)
- Yamagishi Riko (2012-2024)
Transferred to J.P ROOM[]
- Aizawa Genki (2012-2013)
- Yasuda Kei (2012-2013)
- Ishikawa Rika (2012-2013)
- Yoshizawa Hitomi (2012-2013)
- Shimizu Saki (2012-2017)
- Sudo Maasa (2012-2015)
- Kumai Yurina (2012-2015)
- Yajima Maimi (2012-2017)
- Nakajima Saki (2012-2017)
- Okai Chisato (2012-2017)
- Kudo Haruka (2012-2018)
- Iikubo Haruna (2012-2019) (in partnership with Just Production, 2018-2019)
- Miyazaki Yuka (2012-2019)
- Katsuta Rina (2012-2019)
- Miyamoto Karin (2012-2021)
- Michishige Sayumi (2012-2022)
- Sato Masaki (2012-2022)
- Inaba Manaka (2013-2022)
- Morito Chisaki (2014-2022)
- Ogata Risa (2014-2022)
- Kaga Kaede (2012-2022)
- Asakura Kiki (2014-2023)
- Takeuchi Akari (2012-2023)
- Uemura Akari (2012-2024)
- Sasaki Rikako (2013-2024)
- Fukumura Mizuki (2012-2024)
Transferred to UP-FRONT AGENCY[]
- Inoue Yoko (井上葉香) (2012-2013)
- Ito Sana (伊藤沙菜) (2012-2013)
- Onishi Akiko (2012-2013)
- Sapporo CEREBIES (サッポロチェルビーズ) (2012-2013)
- Tsujita Saori (2012-2013)
- Miyoshi Erika (三好絵梨香) (2012-2013)
- Namisaki Yuriko (浪﨑由里子) (2012-2013)
- Tsuchigami Akiko
- Sharam Q (2012-2013)
Branched off from UP-FRONT PROMOTION[]
UP-FRONT KANSAI[]
- Miyazaki Rio (2012-2014)
- Yes Happy! (2012-2014)
- Pelvi Takako (2012-2014)
Kids Net[]
- Otaka Moemi (2012-2014)