You Kikkawa
| You Kikkawa | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 吉川 友 |
| Also known as | Kikka |
| Born | May 1, 1992 Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan |
| Genres | Japanese pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2007 - present |
| Labels | Zetima, Universal J |
| Associated acts | MilkyWay |
| Website | www |
You Kikkawa (吉川 友 Kikkawa Yū?, born May 1, 1992 in Ibaraki Prefecture) is a Japanese pop singer and former member of Hello! Project.[1]
Biography
You Kikkawa was born on May 1, 1992 in Ibaraki Prefecture.[2] From April 7, 2007 until 2010, Hello! Project's official site listed her as a member of Hello Pro Egg, the trainee division.[3]
In 2004, She had done the role of Chava in the Japanese production of Fiddler on the Roof.
She appeared in the 2011 film Cheerfu11y.[4]
In a 2013 interview conducted by Japanese Entertainment website Nihongogo, Kikkawa reveals that her toughest opponent in the Hello! Project is Maimi Yajima from ℃-ute.[5]
On May 6, 2015, Kikkawa releases her 9th single, "Hana", which is the longest single among idol artists in Japan, with about 17 and a half minutes in length, with strong influences of Takarazuka.
Discography
Albums
- One for You! (2012), major label debut[6]
- Vocalist? (ボカリスト? Bokarisuto??) (2012), cover album
- Two You (2013) - second studio album
Filmography
- Cheerfu11y (2011)[4]
References
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- ↑ One for YOU! - You Kikkawa. Universal Music Group.
External links
- You Kikkawa's channel on YouTube
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- Up-Front agency profile (Japanese)
- Universal J official profile (Japanese)
- Articles with hCards
- Articles containing Japanese-language text
- Official website missing URL
- Articles with Japanese-language external links
- 1992 births
- Japanese idols
- Former Hello! Project members
- Living people
- Universal Music Japan artists
- Japanese female pop singers
- Japanese actresses
- Japanese voice actresses
- Musicians from Ibaraki Prefecture
