Yagi Saki (八木沙季) is a Japanese talent under YU-M Entertainment. She is a former pop singer under UP-FRONT KANSAI as a member of the duo Lovelys. She is also a former member of the groups Tsubomi and KRD8.
Biography[]
2010[]
In April, Yagi became a first generation member of the local Osaka idol group Tsubomi after passing an audition, thus joining the Yoshimoto Creative Agency.
2013[]
On December 27, Yagi also became a first generation member of the KRD8, a local idol group in Himeji, while still a member of Tsubomi. During her time in KRD8, she was appointed the sub-leader of the group.
2014[]
On March 30, Yagi graduated from Tsubomi and left the Yoshimoto Creative Agency.
On June 17, it was announced that Yagi had joined Lovelys!!!! after passing the UP-FRONT KANSAI audition.[1] While in Lovelys!!!!, she was allowed to continue as a concurrent member of KRD8.[2]
2016[]
On March 25, Yagi graduated from KRD8 to focus on Lovelys!!!! activities.[3]
2022[]
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.[4]
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.[5][6] The members continued posting on social media until March 31, when they officially ended activities. Afterwards, Yagi Saki moved to Tokyo and transferred agencies to YU-M Entertainment.[7][8]
Profile[]
- Stats
- Q&A
- Name: Yagi Saki (八木沙季)
- Nicknames: Sakipyon (さきぴょん), Shaki (しゃき), Yagisaki (やぎさき), Pyon (ぴょん)
- Birthday: May 31, 1993
- Birthplace: Himeji, Hyogo, Japan
- Blood Type: A
- Height: 164 cm (5 ft 4.5 in)?
- Western Zodiac: Gemini
- Eastern Zodiac: Rooster
- Lovelys Member Color: Light Blue[9]
- UP-FRONT GROUP Status:
- 2014-06-17: Joined UP-FRONT KANSAI
- 2023-04-01: Transferred to YU-M Entertainment
- Groups:
- Tsubomi (2010-2014)
- KRD8 (2013-2016)
- Lovelys (2014-2023)
- Hobbies: Idol appreciation, copying dance moves, taking photos
- Special Skills: Acrobatics, ventriloquism, pantomime
Discography Featured In[]
- Albums
- Singles
Works[]
Theater[]
- [2019] Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6 Gaiden ~Tasogare no Kamen~ (daily guest role)
Trivia[]
- The Lovelys group mascot is a plush animal described as "the child of an axolotl and a rabbit" named Upagi (うぱぎ) that belongs to Yagi Saki. Upagi also has its own Twitter and Instagram. Upon Lovelys' disbandment, Yagi Saki continued having Upagi as her personal mascot.
- She shares the same last name as Tsubaki Factory member Yagi Shiori.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ "Lovelys!!!!" (in Japanese). Miyazaki Rio Official Blog. 2014-06-27.
- ↑ "初めまして！！" (in Japanese). Yagi Saki Official Blog. 2014-08-13.
- ↑ "KRD8を卒業しました！" (in Japanese). Yagi Saki Official Blog. 2016-03-25.
- ↑ "Lovelysに関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Lovelys Official Site. 2022-11-12.
- ↑ "「LIVE TOUR 2023」ご案内とお願い" (in Japanese). Lovelys Official Site]. 2023-02-01.
- ↑ "「LIVE TOUR 2023」なんばHatch公演詳細決定" (in Japanese). Lovelys Official Site]. 2023-01-15.
- ↑ "ご報告！" (in Japanese). Yagi Saki Official Blog. 2023-04-01.
- ↑ "八木沙季 所属のお知らせ" (in Japanese). YU-M Entertainment. 2023-04-01.
- ↑ "Lovelys!!!!メンバー紹介" (in Japanese). UP-FRONT KANSAI Channel (via YouTube). 2015-09-05.
External Links[]
- Official Blog
- Social Media Pages: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Showroom, LINE
- YagiTube Official YouTube Channel
- Upagi Twitter
- Upagi Instagram
- Wikipedia: Japanese
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