Hitomi Honda | |
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![]() Honda in December 2023 at the
2023 Melon Music Awards | |
Born |
Tochigi Prefecture, Japan | 6 October 2001
Occupations |
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Years active | 2014–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels |
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Formerly of | |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 혼다 히토미 |
Revised Romanization | Honda Hitomi |
McCune–Reischauer | Honda Hit'omi |
Japanese name | |
Kanji | 本田 仁美 |
Hiragana | ほんだ ひとみ |
Romanization | Honda Hitomi |
Hitomi Honda (本田 仁美, Honda Hitomi, born 6 October 2001) is a Japanese singer and actress. She is a former member of the Japanese girl group AKB48. From 2018 to 2021, she was a member of the South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One.
From 2012 to 2014, when Honda was in elementary school, she appeared on Kodomojikan, a local program in her hometown. [1]
Honda auditioned for AKB48's Team 8 in 2014 and was accepted into the group at the age of 12, representing Tochigi Prefecture. [2] On 4 December, she was appointed the Tochigi Future Ambassador by the Governor of Tochigi Prefecture. [3]
In 2017, she was the main reporter for a local program on Tochigi Television, introducing information about Tochigi Prefecture. [4]
In April 2018, she hosted a radio program, Toyota Rental Lease Presents: Honda Hitomi Heat Is On, on Radio Berry. [5]
In the 2018 AKB48 General Election from May to June, she ranked 82nd, entering the rankings for the first time. [6] In August, Honda placed 9th on the reality girl group survival show, Produce 48, becoming a member of the Korean-Japanese idol group Iz*One. [7] In September, it was announced that Honda would be appearing on an AKB48 title track for the first time with the release of " No Way Man" in November. [8] On the same day, she announced that she would be taking a 2.5-year-long hiatus from AKB48 to focus on her activities with Iz*One. [9] In October, she debuted as a member of Iz*One with the release of " La Vie en Rose". [10]
In October 2020, Hitomi was the model for the Japanese brand titty&co for their Winter 2020 Collection; she later became the brand's exclusive model in 2021.[ citation needed]
On 29 April 2021, Honda concluded activities with Iz*One with the expiration of her contract. [11] [12] In May, she appeared in the final performance for the AKB48 Team 8 national tour, her first appearance as a member of the group after her hiatus. [13] On 8 October, she launched her own cosmetic beauty brand named NOTONE. [14] Honda ended her management contract with Vernalossom on 31 December, transferring to DH a day later. [15]
On 23 February 2022, it was announced that Honda would serve as the A-side lead singer and the choreographic center for AKB48's 59th single, Moto Kare desu (元カレです), which marks her first time in both positions. [16] She was appointed as the brand muse for Utena's haircare product Matomage in March. [17] On 1 July, it was announced that DH was transferred to Mama & Son, affiliated with Production Ogi. [18] Honda made her acting debut later that month with a cameo in the third episode of Octo: Kanjou Sousakan Shinno Akari. [19] In October, she starred in Hokuo Kojirase Nikki, her first leading role. [20]
Due to the suspension of AKB48 Team 8 activities in April 2023, Honda became a member of Team A starting 1 May. [21] In July, she played the supporting role of Enami Misato in the show The Greatest Teacher. [22] On 30 August 2023, Honda announced that she would be graduating from AKB48. [23] Her last single with the group was " Idol Nanka Janakattara", AKB48's 62nd single which released on 27 September. [24] In December, she hosted the pre-ceremony red carpet event for the 2023 Melon Music Awards with fellow former Iz*One member Nako Yabuki and Ha Ji-young. [25] Her graduation concert was held on 26 January 2024, at Pacifico Yokohama, and she held her graduation and last theater live performance at the AKB48 Theater on 28 January 2024. [26] Honda left Mama & Son entertainment on May 1, 2024. [27]
Honda's family consists of her mother, father, and an elder brother and sister. [28] She is a fan of the Utsunomiya Brex basketball team, and from 4th to 6th grade she took part in their cheerleading school. [29]
Since her debut in 2014, Honda has taken part in sixth edition of AKB48's annual general election. This is her ranking placement :
Edition | Year | Final rank | Number of votes | Position on single | Single |
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6 | 2014 | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
7 | 2015 | ||||
8 | 2016 | ||||
9 | 2017 | ||||
10 | 2018 | 82 | 17,656 | First Row; Commemorative Category | " Nami ga Tsutaeru Mono" [30] |
Year | Title | Notes |
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2014 | " 47 no Suteki na Machi e" | B-Side |
" Seifuku no Hane" | B-Side | |
2015 | " Aisatsu Kara Hajimeyou" | B-Side |
" Kegarete Iru Shinjitsu" | B-Side | |
" Amanojaku Batta" | B-Side | |
2016 | " Yume e no Route" | B-Side |
" Hoshizora o Kimi ni" | B-Side | |
2017 | " Ikiru Koto Ni Nekkyou Wo!" | B-Side |
2018 | " Atarashii Chime" | B-Side |
" Nami ga Tsutaeru Mono" | B-Side; Ranked 82nd at AKB48 10th World General Election | |
" No Way Man" | A-Side; First senbatsu participation | |
2019 | " Hitsuzensei" | B-Side; Collaboration between selected members of AKB48, IZ*ONE, Nogizaka46, Keyakizaka 46, and Hiragana Keyakizaka46 (IZ4648); during this time Honda is positioned as IZ*ONE members even the song is released as AKB48 song with IZ4648 credited as the artist. |
2021 | " Nemohamo Rumor" | A-Side; First senbatsu participation since her return to AKB48. |
" Seikoutoutei" | B-Side | |
2022 | " Motokare Desu" | A-Side; First time as A-side lead singer and choreographic center position. |
" Hisashiburi no Lip Gloss" | A-Side | |
"Sugar Night" | B-Side; Lead singer and choreographic center position. | |
2023 | " Doushitemo Kimi ga Suki da" | A-Side; Lead singer and choreographic center position. |
"Sayonara Janai" | B-Side |
Year | Title | Notes |
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2015 | " Henachoko Support" | B-Side |
2015 | " Isshō no Aida ni Nannin to Deaeru no darou" | B-Side |
Year | Song | Album | With |
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2019 | "Really Like You" | Heart*Iz | YOSKE, Kim Min-ju, Alive Knoh |
2020 | "Merry-Go-Round" | Oneiric Diary | N/A |
" La Vie en Rose (Japanese Ver.)" | Twelve | MosPick |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network | Ref. |
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2022 | Octo: Kanjou Sousakan Shinno Akari | Hinami Sumire | Guest (Ep. 3) | NTV, YTV | [19] |
Hokuo Kojirase Nikki | Ootori Shimako | Main lead | TV Tokyo | [20] | |
2023 | The Greatest Teacher | Enami Misato | Support Role | Nippon TV | [22] |
2024 | Patisserie Mon | Tsukahara Kiyomi | TV Tokyo |
Year | Title | Notes | Network |
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2014 | AKBINGO! | Rotational | Nippon TV |
2015–2016 | AKB48 Team 8 no Anta, Roke! | Episode 4 & 14 | NOTTV |
2016–2017 | AKB48 Team 8 no Anta, Roke Roke! | Episode 10, 12 & 21 | TV Asahi |
2018 | Produce 48 | Placed 9th Survival show determining Iz*One members |
Mnet |
2022 | AKB48, Saikin Kiita? ~Issho ni Nanka Yatte Mimasen ka? | N/A | TV Tokyo, Paravi |
Year | Title | Notes | Broadcaster |
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2018–2019 | Toyota Rental Lease Presents: Honda Hitomi Heat Is On | Solo DJ | Radio Berry |
2019 | NEZAS presents: IZ*ONE Honda Hitomi no World Get You | ||
2023-2024 | Idol Champ presents: POP-K Top 10 | Tokyo FM |
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