[Himelove Additional Member Audition] Episode 8 Released! The Final Screening Finally Begins. Four Candidates Take on Joint Lessons with Current Himelove Members!

The elementary school princess idol group 'Himelove' released the 8th episode of the 'Himelove Additional Member Audition' on their official YouTube channel at 18:00 on Saturday, April 4, 2026. From a total of over 500 applicants, Sean, Koharu, Miimi, and Runa are the four who have overcome numerous screenings to advance to the final stage. Ahead of the final screening at a live event to be held in Harajuku on Saturday, April 18, joint lessons with the five current members have finally begun. **[Streaming URL: https://youtu.be/YSFWMaazStw?si=V7QxGK7UX_KBLo-i]** ## ■ The Stage for the Final Screening is in Front of an Audience! A Stage Testing 'Professional Awareness' The stage for the final screening is a live performance in front of an audience. The most crucial points of the evaluation are 'whether they can confidently express themselves in front of fans' and 'whether they can stand on stage with a professional mindset.' The four candidates enter the lessons, each holding strong feelings in their hearts. Koharu: 'I want to cooperate with everyone and give shape to our efforts.' Runa: 'I want to unite my heart with my teammates and everyone in Himelove.' Sean: 'I will do my best to properly keep up with the Himelove members.' Miimi: 'I will show how much I've grown since the 3rd screening and definitely be chosen as one of the two!' ## ■ Voice Lesson: The Baptism of the New Song 'Thank Chu' The assignment song for the final screening is Himelove's new song, 'Thank Chu'. Matching the stable singing ability of the current members, candidates are strictly required to have accurate pitch. Sean and Runa particularly struggled with the high notes in the chorus. However, through thorough independent practice at home, they showed their tenacity by beautifully correcting their pitch in the second week's lesson, surprising the judges. ## ■ Dance Lesson: 7 Changes in Just the First Verse! A Grueling Formation In the dance lessons, the complex formation movements caused by the increased number of members stood as the biggest wall. With an intense choreography where positions change 7 times just in the lyrics of the first verse, there were moments when complaints of 'It's harder than before' slipped out. However, the candidates actively asked the instructors questions, drilling the detailed steps and positions into their bodies. Furthermore, there is a section for 'original choreography' devised by each individual, making it a test of their personal creativity. ## ■ Next Episode Preview: Behind the Scenes of Recording and an 'Emergency Situation'!? Next time, in the 9th episode, we will closely follow the behind-the-scenes of 'recording', which will be a first-time experience for the candidates. Furthermore, an 'emergency situation' occurs at the site just before the actual performance. What trials await the four who are on the verge of passing...? ## ■ 'Himelove Additional Member Audition' Episode 8 Streaming Overview Release Date/Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 18:00 Streaming URL: https://youtu.be/YSFWMaazStw?si=V7QxGK7UX_KBLo-i Narration: Aisa (exclusive model for egg) Teen charisma 'Aisa' navigates the excitement of the audition as it finally reaches its final phase. ## ■ Final Screening Results Announcement Event Information **Himelove Additional Member Audition Final Screening Results Announcement Event** - Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Time: Starts 12:00 (Doors open 11:30) - Venue: Harajuku Belle Epoque 2nd Building Event Hall ## ■ About 'Himelove' 'Himelove' is a princess idol group consisting of 5 elementary school members. With 'elementary school princess gyaru' Riripi as the center, the group was formed with the goal of becoming princess idols representing the admiration of their generation. Following an audition in August 2025 with over 500 entries from across the country, 4 members were selected. Their debut song '100% Daichukki', produced by NOVECHIKA (known for works with Shinako and Takeshita Paradise) and TETTA (two-time Record Award winner), has surpassed 500,000 views for its MV and 17 million views on TikTok, garnering significant attention. **[Himelove Official SNS]** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/himelove_official/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@himelove_official X: https://x.com/himelove_idol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@himelove_official ## ■ Company Overview Company Name: HJ Co., Ltd. Representative: Hayato Ikeda, President and CEO Headquarters: CH Building 2F, 3F, 4F, 1-22-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo URL: https://hj-s.co.jp Established: February 2006 Capital: 523,924,000 yen Number of Employees: 100 Business Details: Media business, production business, advertising agency business, event business HJ Co., Ltd. Public Relations https://tayori.com/f/hjcontact-prtimes/