2023
WELIT is a Japanese idol trio formed in 2023.
The group is notable for having two WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2022 finalists in it's line-up; Hamabe Sakura ("Of of Of"), who is a founding member, and Kimura Mana ("Gya Fun", also 2023's "Chirichirichiichiichii" and MONSTER LOVE's "Mana), who joined in July 2023.
Members[]
- Hamabe Sakura
- Ono Soraka
- Kimura Mana (Joined July 2023)
History[]
WELIT were unveiled on January 13th, 2023, with it's lineup consisting of Hamabe Sakura and Ono Soraka. The duo were marketed with a Band x Idol concept, and would promote the Ehime prefecture, where they themselves are based.
On March 12th, WELIT released their debut digital single, DESTRUCTION LADYS.
WELIT's debut EP, Mitsuboshi, was released on April 1st.
Kimura Mana joined WELIT on July 7th. With her addition, two thirds of the line-up consisted of WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2022 finalists.
WELIT's second digital single, and the first with Kimura Mana, OUTSIDER / V.N.O, was released on September 1st. Later that same month, they released Nakittsura ni Honey / SINGING.
WELIT's debut album, HA-HA-HA, was released on November 26th.
Kimura Mana announced her graduation on March 1st, with her final performance to be scheduled at a later date.
Discography[]
Albums[]
- [2023.04.01] Mitsuboshi (Mini-abum)
- [2023.11.26] HA-HA-HA
Digital Singles[]
- [2023.03.12] DESTRUCTION LADYS
- [2023.09.01] OUTSIDER / V.N.O
- [2023.09.22] Nakittsura ni Honey / SINGING