Hitomi Honda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hitomi Honda
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Honda in December 2023 at the 2023 Melon Music Awards
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| Born | 6 October 2001 Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Japanese name | |
| Kanji | 本田 仁美 |
| Hiragana | ほんだ ひとみ |
| Romanization | Honda Hitomi |
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| Hangul | 혼다 히토미 |
| Revised Romanization | Honda Hitomi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Honda Hit'omi |
Hitomi Honda (本田 仁美, born 6 October 2001) is a Japanese singer and actress. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Say My Name. She was also a member of the South Korean–Japanese group Iz*One and the Japanese group AKB48.
Hitomi Honda's Journey in Music
Starting Out: AKB48 Debut (2012–2017)
Hitomi Honda started her career very young. From 2012 to 2014, when she was in elementary school, she appeared on a local TV show called Kodomojikan.
In 2014, at just 12 years old, Hitomi joined AKB48. This is a very popular Japanese girl group. She represented her home area, Tochigi Prefecture. On December 3, 2024, she was even named the Tochigi Future Ambassador. This special role was given to her by the Governor of Tochigi Prefecture.
In 2017, she became a main reporter for a local TV show on Tochigi Television. She shared information about her home prefecture.
Becoming Famous: Produce 48 and Iz*One (2018–2021)
In April 2018, Hitomi hosted her own radio show called Toyota Rental Lease Presents: Honda Hitomi Heat Is On.
Later that year, she joined a TV show called Produce 48. This was a competition to create a new girl group. Hitomi did very well, finishing in 9th place. This meant she became a member of the new Korean-Japanese idol group called Iz*One.
In September 2018, it was announced that Hitomi would be part of an AKB48 song for the first time. The song was "No Way Man". At the same time, she took a break from AKB48 for two and a half years. This was so she could focus on her activities with Iz*One.
In October 2018, Iz*One officially started. They released their first song, "La Vie en Rose".
In October 2020, Hitomi became a model for the Japanese fashion brand titty&co. She later became their main model in 2021.
On April 29, 2021, Hitomi's contract with Iz*One ended. She then returned to AKB48 in May. She performed in a special show for AKB48 Team 8.
In October 2021, she started her own beauty brand called NOTONE.
New Adventures: After Iz*One and Leaving AKB48 (2022–2023)
In February 2022, Hitomi was chosen to be the main singer and dance leader for AKB48's 59th song, "Moto Kare desu". This was a big step for her. In March, she became the face of a haircare product called Matomage.
Hitomi also started acting in 2022. She had a small role in the TV show Octo: Kanjou Sousakan Shinno Akari. Later that year, she got her first main acting role in the show Hokuo Kojirase Nikki.
In April 2023, AKB48 Team 8 activities stopped. Hitomi then became a member of AKB48's Team A starting May 1. In July, she played a supporting role in the show The Greatest Teacher.
On August 30, 2023, Hitomi announced she would be leaving AKB48. Her last song with the group was "Idol Nanka Janakattara".
In December 2023, she hosted the red carpet event for the 2023 Melon Music Awards. She did this with her friend and former Iz*One member Nako Yabuki.
New Beginnings: Joining Say My Name (2024–Present)
Hitomi's last concert with AKB48 was on January 26, 2024. She had her final performance at the AKB48 Theater on January 28, 2024. She left her management company on May 1, 2024.
On September 13, 2024, it was announced that Hitomi was the last member to join a new 7-member South Korean girl group called Say My Name. She was named the leader of the group during their first showcase on October 15. The group officially started on October 16, 2024, with their first album and the song "WaveWay".
Hitomi Honda's Life Outside Music
Hitomi's family includes her mother, father, an older brother, and an older sister. She is a big fan of the Utsunomiya Brex basketball team. When she was in elementary school, from 4th to 6th grade, she was part of their cheerleading team.
Acting Roles
Television Series
- 2022: Octo: Kanjou Sousakan Shinno Akari as Hinami Sumire (Guest role)
- 2022: Hokuo Kojirase Nikki as Ootori Shimako (Main role)
- 2023: The Greatest Teacher as Enami Misato (Supporting role)
- 2024: Patisserie Mon as Tsukahara Kiyomi (Supporting role)
Television Shows
- 2014: AKBINGO!
- 2015–2016: AKB48 Team 8 no Anta, Roke!
- 2016–2017: AKB48 Team 8 no Anta, Roke Roke!
- 2018: Produce 48 (Finished 9th, became an Iz*One member)
- 2022: AKB48, Saikin Kiita? ~Issho ni Nanka Yatte Mimasen ka?
Radio Shows
- 2018–2019: Toyota Rental Lease Presents: Honda Hitomi Heat Is On (Solo DJ)
- 2019: NEZAS presents: IZ*ONE Honda Hitomi no World Get You (Solo DJ)
- 2023–2024: Idol Champ presents: POP-K Top 10 (Solo DJ)
See also
In Spanish: Hitomi Honda para niños
