JO1 Members Profile: JO1 Facts

JO1 Members Profile: JO1 Facts
JO1 is an eleven-member Japanese boy group formed by the top contestants of Produce 101 Japan under LAPONE ENTERTAINMENT. The Members consist of Yonashiro Sho, Kawashiri Ren, Shiroiwa Ruki, Kono Junki, Sato Keigo, Kawanishi Takumi, Kimata Syoya, Ohira Shosei, Kinjo Sukai, Tsurubo Shion and Mamehara Issei. They debuted on March 4th, 2020 with their single ‘PROTOSTAR’.

JO1 Fandom Name: JAM (JO1 And Me)
JO1 Official Colour: –

JO1 Official Accounts:
Official Website: jo1.jp
Instagram: official_jo1
Twitter: official_jo1
Youtube: JO1
WACOCA: @JO1
TikTok: @jo1_gotothetop

JO1 Members Profile:
Yonashiro Sho
Stage Name: Yonashiro Sho (與那城 奨)
Birth Name: Yonashiro Sho (與那城 奨)
Possible Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Birthday: October 25th, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5’10” (180cm)
Weight: 70kg (154lbs)
Blood Type: O

Yonashiro Sho Facts:
– He placed 11th on Produce 101 Japan.
– He’s from Okinawa, Japan.
– Has a younger brother and a younger sister.
– Fans gave him ‘💪’ as his special emoji.
– His official color is Green.
– His hobbies are muscle training, playing the guitar, English conversation and watching movies.
– His special skills are playing the guitar and English conversation.
– He said if he got into the top 11 on Produce 101 Japan that he’d write a song that will be a ballad and JO1’s representative song.
– He doesn’t have very much experience with dancing.

Kawashiri Ren
Stage Name: Kawashiri Ren (川尻 蓮)
Birth Name: Kawashiri Ren (川尻 蓮)
Possible Position: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Sub-Rapper
Birthday: March 2nd, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 5’7” (173cm)
Weight: 60kg (132lbs)
Blood Type: O

Kawashiri Ren Facts:
– He placed 2nd on Produce 101 Japan.
– He’s from Fukuoka, Japan.
– Has an older brother and 2 younger brothers.
– Fans gave him ‘🐺’ as his special emoji.
– His official color is Blue.
– His hobbies are watching games, comedy and magic tricks.
– His special skill is freestyle dancing.
– He said if he got into the top 11 on Produce 101 Japan that he’d release dance tutorials for their songs.
– Both Ren and Mame were dance instructors before they joined PD 101 Japan.
– He was a backup dancer for Yampi, PENTAGON and Wanna One.

Shiroiwa Ruki
Stage Name: Shiroiwa Ruki (白岩 瑠姫)
Birth Name: Shiroiwa Ruki (白岩 瑠姫)
Possible Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday: November 19th, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5’9” (175cm)
Weight: 55kg (121lbs)
Blood Type: O

Shiroiwa Ruki Facts:
– He placed 6th on Produce 101 Japan.
– He’s from Tokyo, Japan.
– He has an older brother.
– Fans gave him ‘👑’ as his special emoji.
– His official color is White.
– His hobby is writing songs.
– His special skills are playing the guitar and football.
– He said if he got into the top 11 on Produce 101 Japan that he’d make a new song and perform it for the national producers.
– He used to be in a band called YsR.
– He used to be under Johnny & Associates.
– He’s friends with Maki from BLACK IRIS.
– What is his attraction: eyes (’30 seconds question’ challenge)
– One word to describe his personality: inconsistent
– Catchphrase: he said ‘there are no special sentences’
– Favorite color: white and black
– Favorite food: barbeque, hamburger, korokke
– The thing he hates the most: insect and demons
– The point he pays attention in the opposite sex: scent and hair
– He and Shion both participated in Junon Superboy contests in 2015 and then only Ruki participated again in 2019.
– He used to be a 2nd generation member apart of the seiyuu idol group Tsukicro in early 2017.

Kono Junki
Stage Name: Kono Junki (河野 純喜)
Birth Name: Kono Junki (河野 純喜)
Possible Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: January 20th, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5’8” (174cm)
Weight: 64kg (141lbs)
Blood Type: O

Kono Junki Facts:
– He placed 9th on Produce 101 Japan.
– He’s from Nara, Japan.
– Has 2 older brothers.
– Fans gave him ‘🍛’ as his special emoji alongside ‘🦌’.
– His official color is Light Blue.
– His hobbies are muscle training, travelling, running and shopping.
– His special skills are playing soccer, speaking English and Disney impressions.
– He said if he got into the top 11 on Produce 101 Japan that he’d hold a carbonara party because he loves carbonara and wants everyone to enjoy it with him.
– His favourite “drink” is curry rice.
– What is his attraction: wrinkle around eyes (’30 seconds question’ challenge)
– One word to describe his personality: straightforward
– Catchphrase: really?
– Favorite color: blue, orange, yellow
– Favorite food: pasta carbonara
– The thing he hates the most: pepper mountain
– The point he pays attention in the opposite sex: skin

Sato Keigo
Stage Name: Sato Keigo (佐藤 景瑚)
Birth Name: Sato Keigo (佐藤 景瑚)
Possible Position: Lead Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Sub-Rapper
Birthday: July 29th, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 5’11” (181cm)
Weight: 60kg (132lbs)
Blood Type: A

Sato Keigo Facts:
– He placed 7th on Produce 101 Japan.
– He’s from Aichi, Japan.
– Has an older sister.
– Fans gave him ‘👻’ as his special emoji.
– His official color is Camel.
– His hobbies are dancing, bowling and playing soccer.
– His special skills are dancing, football and billiards.
– He said if he got into the top 11 on Produce 101 Japan that he’d go to a famous haunted place that has ghosts.
– He likes to tell scary stories.
– He bit at least 2 ears on Produce 101 Japan.
– He went to EXPG (dance school) in Kyoto and graduated.
– He designed JO1’s house logo.
– What is his attraction: style (’30 seconds question’ challenge)
– One word to describe his personality: stupid
– Catchphrase: wanna go home!
– Favorite color: silver
– Favorite food: beef tongue
– The thing he hates the most: insect
– The point he pays attention in the opposite sex: scent and arms

Kawanishi Takumi
Stage Name: Kawanishi Takumi (川西 拓実)
Birth Name: Kawanishi Takumi (川西 拓実)
Possible Position: Lead Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: June 23rd, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 5’7” (170cm)
Weight: 57kg (125lbs)
Blood Type: B

Kawanishi Takumi Facts
– He placed 3rd on Produce 101 Japan.
– He’s from Hyōgo, Japan.
– Has an older brother.
– Fans gave him ‘🍓’ as his special emoji.
– His official color is Pink.
– His hobby is watching movies.
– His special skills are beatboxing and handsprings.
– He said if he got into the top 11 on Produce 101 Japan that he’d hold a karaoke event with all national producers.
– He loves hamburgers.
– Becoming an idol has always been his dream.
– His nickname is ‘princess’ or ‘hime’ in Japan.
– What is his attraction: clear eye shape (’30 seconds question’ challenge)
– One word to describe his personality: solemn
– Catchphrase: ‘baka!’ (stupid)
– Favorite color: yellow
– Favorite food: hamburger
– The thing he hates the most: insect
– The point he pays attention in the opposite sex: scent

Kimata Syoya
Stage Name: Kimata Syoya (木全 翔也)
Birth Name: Kimata Syoya (木全 翔也)
Possible Position: Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: April 5th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 5’7” (171cm)
Weight: 60kg (132lbs)
Blood Type: A

Kimata Syoya Facts
– He placed 8th on Produce 101 Japan.
– He’s from Aichi, Japan.
– Is an only child.
– Fans gave him ‘🐰’ as his special emoji.
– His official color is Light Purple.
– His hobbies are riding motorbikes, dancing, singing, eating, painting and watching movies.
– His special skills are swimming, playing soccer and impersonation.
– He said if he got into the top 11 on Produce 101 Japan that he’d make his muscles more prominent and show them off.
– The width of his nose is 3.8cm.
– He can put pants on without his hands.
– He loves sushi, beefsteak and gummies.
– What is his attraction: mole (’30 seconds question’ challenge)
– One word to describe his personality: he answered ‘is voracious a personality?’ 😂
– Catchphrase: excuse me
– Favorite color: black
– Favorite food: sushi, steak, gummy
– The thing he hates the most: insect
– The point he pays attention in the opposite sex: smile

Ohira Shosei
Stage Name: Ohira Shosei (大平 祥生)
Birth Name: Ohira Shosei (大平 祥生)
Possible Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist
Birthday: April 13th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 5’10” (176cm)
Weight: 63kg (138lbs)
Blood Type: A

Ohira Shosei Facts:
– He placed 4th on Produce 101 Japan.
– He’s from Kyoto, Japan.
– Has an older sister.
– Fans gave him ‘🍮’ as his special emoji.
– His official color is Yellow.
– His hobbies are watching movies, walking, editing videos and beat making.
– He said if he got into the top 11 on Produce 101 Japan that he’d get a six-pack.
– He’s good at hand tricks.
– What is his attraction: double eyelid (’30 seconds question’ challenge)
– One word to describe his personality: calm
– Catchphrase: really
– Favorite color: blue, yellow, orange, all kinds of colors
– Favorite food: yuzupong
– The thing he hates the most: natto
– The point he pays attention in the opposite sex: smiling face
– He went to EXPG (dance school) in Nagoya and graduated.

Kinjo Sukai
Stage Name: Kinjo Sukai (金城 碧海)
Birth Name: Kinjo Sukai (金城 碧海)
Possible Position: Lead Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday: May 6th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 5’10” (178cm)
Weight: 60kg (132lbs)
Blood Type: A

Kinjo Sukai Facts:
– He placed 10th on Produce 101 Japan.
– He’s from Osaka, Japan.
– Has a younger brother and a younger sister.
– Fans gave him ‘🛩’ as his special emoji.
– His official color is Black.
– His hobbies are appreciating movies and music.
– His special skills are walking on the beach, karate and soccer.
– He said if he got into the top 11 on Produce 101 Japan that he’d fly anywhere for the national producers because he is the ‘sky’.
– He said he can get very lonely despite his looks.
– What is his attraction: eyes (’30 seconds question’ challenge)
– One word to describe his personality: sociable
– Catchphrase: huh?
– Favorite color: black
– Favorite food: grandma’s gyoza
– The thing he hates the most: cow milk
– The point he pays attention in the opposite sex: scent
– He has a good poker face so in episode 8 of Produce 101 Japan he falls on his face on purpose to show just how strong his poker face really is.

Tsurubo Shion
Stage Name: Tsurubo Shion (鶴房 汐恩)
Birth Name: Tsurubo Shion (鶴房 汐恩)
Possible Position: Main Rapper
Birthday: December 11th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5’10” (178cm)
Weight: 64kg (141lbs)
Blood Type: A

Tsurubo Shion Facts:
– He placed 5th on Produce 101 Japan.
– He’s from Shiga, Japan.
– Has an older brother.
– Fans gave him ‘👽’ as his special emoji.
– His official color is Gray.
– His hobbies are singing, dancing, playing video games and listening to music.
– His special skills are dancing and singing.
– He said if he got into the top 11 on Produce 101 Japan that he’d read a letter for the national producers.
– He quit high school to be a trainee under FNC Entertainment but he failed the debut evaluation.
– He can speak basic Korean.
– What is his attraction: nature (’30 seconds question’ challenge)
– One word to describe his personality: nature
– Catchphrase: kaiju (monster)
– Favorite color: green and red
– Favorite food: potato salad
– The thing he hates the most: spirit, demon
– The point he pays attention in the opposite sex: legs
– He and Ruki participated in Junon Superboy contests in 2015.

Mamehara Issei
Stage Name: Mamehara Issei (豆原 一成)
Birth Name: Mamehara Issei (豆原 一成)
Possible Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Center, Youngest
Birthday: May 30th, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 5’8” (173cm)
Weight: 69kg (152lbs)
Blood Type: O
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Mamehara Issei Facts:
– He placed 1st on Produce 101 Japan.
– He’s from Okayama, Japan.
– Has a sister, 3 years older than him.
– Fans gave him ‘🐕’ as his special emoji.
– His official color is Red.
– His hobbies are dancing, singing, looking at clothes on Mercari and making tiktoks.
– Both Mame and Ren were dance instructors before they joined PD 101 Japan.
– He loves GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE.
– His special skills are 90’s Hip-Hop, baseball, swimming and doing Kamen Rider impressions.
– What is his attraction: Dimples (’30 seconds question’ challenge)
– One word to describe his personality: hard-working
– Catchphrase: let’s play game!
– Favorite color: red
– Favorite food: mother’s pork soup
– The thing he hates the most: insect
– The point he pays attention in the opposite sex: neck
– He said if he got into the top 11 on Produce 101 Japan he would do waterfall training (spiritual cleansing so he can try his best from the start).

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