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YUiNA EMPiRE, real name Kotani Yuina (小谷唯奈), and currently known as YUINA, is a Japanese fashion designer. She was previously a WACK member as part of EMPiRE, BiS' 2nd Generation, CARRY LOOSE and WAgg.

She began her WACK career in 2017, as a founding member of EMPiRE, but was transferred to BiS shortly after. When BiS' Second Generation disbanded, she went on to form CARRY LOOSE, which would only last for one year before also disbanding. Afterwards, YUiNA joined WAgg from 2020 until it's 2022 disbandment, after which she left WACK entirely.

Biography[]

Yuina-Dogenzaka

June 2021 (Dogenzaka43)

Yuinawagg

January 2021

Yuinaningen

January 2020 (Ningen)

Yuinacarrybig

September 2019 (CARRY LOOSE)

Yuinaayrbig

March 2019 (Are you ready?)

Yuinadont

May 2018 (Don't miss it!!)

Yuinastart

March 2018 (THE EMPiRE STRiKES START!!)

Yuina Reveal

August 2017

Yuina Audition

WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2017

Yuina Twinkle

2013/2014 (Cue☆Twinkle)

Early Idol Career, 2013-2015[]

On August 28th 2013, Kotani Yuina was revealed as the "pink member" and leader of underground idol unit Cue☆Twinkle.

Cue☆Twinkle disbanded on August 26th, 2014.

Just 3 days later on August 29th, 2014 a new group made up of former Cue☆Twinkle members was formed named De☆Ful.

On March 20th, 2015, it was announced on twitter, it was announced March 10, 2015 that Yuina and her groupmate Nakamura Mio were both going to graduate from De☆Ful on April 8th.

On March 22nd, a statement was released saying that both Yuina and Mio didn’t show up to any recent activities and could not be contacted. Due to this, the group immediately disbanded.

2017[]

From March 28th, Yuina participated in the WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2017 under the name "Lisoliso", however, was eliminated on day four after losing a random choice draw. Afterwards, she auditioned again for WACK's upcoming "Project AW".

On August 23rd, Yuina was announced as a founding member of EMPiRE after passing the Project AW audition, and was given the stage name "YUiNA EMPiRE".

2018[]

On March 17th 2018 it was announced at WACK EXHiBiTiON that YUiNA would be transferred to BiS 2nd permanently.

YUiNA EMPiRE's, first album as an idol, as well as her only album as part of EMPiRE, THE EMPiRE STRiKES START!!, was released on April 11th.

YUiNA's final appearance with EMPiRE was at their first one-man live on May 1st. Despite no longer being a member, YUiNA retained the "EMPiRE" part of her stage name upon joining BiS 2nd full-time. YUiNA EMPiRE's first single as part of BiS, Don't miss it!!, was released on July 4th.

On July 30th, YUiNA ranked 7th in the first BiS.LEAGUE election and remained in BiS 2nd. On December 29th, YUiNA EMPiRE ranked 7th in BiS.LEAGUE for a second time. Due to her low ranking, Watanabe Junnosuke singled her out as being "unfit to perform as part of BiS" and at risk of being removed from the group.

2019[]

From the 24th to 30th March 2019, YUiNA took part in the WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2019. The conditions were that any BiS members taking part in the boot camp would be removed from the group if they were eliminated.

Although YUiNA passed the audition camp, on March 30th BiS announced their intention to disband in response to the firings of Aya Eightprince and Toriaez Hana, who were eliminated from the same boot camp.

When BiS' 2nd generation disbanded on May 11th, YUiNA EMPiRE announced that she would remain part of WACK.

On June 19th, YUiNA EMPiRE announced that she would be joining a group, named CARRY LOOSE. Leading up to CARRY LOOSE's debut, she and group mate Pan Luna Leafy worked as mentors for WAgg.

YUiNA EMPiRE's debut release with CARRY LOOSE was the digital single Yasashii Sekai on September 18th.

On October 22nd, YUiNA's debut album as a member of CARRY LOOSE, also named CARRY LOOSE, was released.

2020[]

On February 11th, YUiNA EMPiRE's only single as part of CARRY LOOSE, Ningen, was released.

CARRY LOOSE disbanded on October 31st. Upon their disbandment, YUiNA EMPiRE remained in WACK, though her future plans were not specified.

On December 26th, it was announced that YUiNA EMPiRE would join WAgg, WACK's trainee unit. During the MC, she announced that the decision to join WAgg was mutual on hers and Watanabe's part, feeling that she could learn to be a better idol in the trainee group after not succeeding in three groups over three years.

2021[]

YUiNA EMPiRE's first show with WAgg took place on January 3rd.

From March 21st, YUiNA took part in the WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2021. She was eliminated on day 6 due to losing a game of Othello against Iggy.

In mid-June, YUiNA, along with every other active WACK member at the time, joined the shuffle unit, Dogenzaka43. Her only single as part of the group, Kyouniku Jakushoku ~Tsuyoi Yatsura wo Kucchimae~, was released on June 16th.

In late July, YUiNA, as well as most other members of WAgg, became infected with coronavirus, and had to go on hiatus from all activities. She recovered and resumed activities on August 8th.

2022[]

From March 20th, YUiNA EMPiRE will participate in the WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2022. This was her fourth attempt at the camp, and, due to her December dropout deadline, also her final attempt. She was ultimately eliminated on the second day.

WAgg's disbandment, and YUiNA's subsequent graduation, was announced on October 13th.

WAgg disbanded on October 18th, and on November 24th, YUiNA EMPiRE, along with all other remaining WAggs, left WACK entirely.

2023[]

On March 21st, YUINA's voice appeared on a phone call with Watanabe Junnosuke during the WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2023. Six days later, she announced her first batch of clothing designs, which would go on sale later that month.

On April 2nd, YUINA held a booth at Laforet HARAJUKU, showcasing her designs and making her first public appearance in half a year.

On August 8th, YUINA will appear at the 'Ano Utagoe wo Mou Ichido! Idol OG Uta Gassen" section of Dekami Matsuri 2023, an event which invites former idols to perform their old groups' songs.

Personal Life[]

Has two younger sisters.

Profile[]

  • Name: Kotani Yuina (小谷唯奈)
  • Stage Name: YUiNA EMPiRE
  • WACK Audition Name: Lisoliso (リソリソ)
  • Birth Date: February 7, 1997 (age 27)
  • Birthplace: Saitama, Japan
  • Bloodtype: O
  • Height: 148cm
  • Nickname: Yuina (ユイナ), Yuinapi (ゆいなぴ)
  • Western Zodiac: Leo Leo
  • Eastern Zodiac: Ox
  • BiS Role: Tapir Member (バク担当)
  • WACK status:
    • 2017.08.23: Joined EMPiRE
    • 2018.05.01: Transferred to BiS
    • 2019.05.11: Graduated BiS (Second generation disbands)
    • 2019.06.19: Joined CARRY LOOSE
    • 2020.10.31: CARRY LOOSE disbanded
    • 2020.12.26: Joined WAgg
    • 2022.10.18: WAgg disbands
    • 2022.11.24: Left WACK
  • Cue☆Twinkle Colour: Pink Penlight Pink
  • WACK Groups:
    • EMPiRE (2017-2018)
    • BiS (2018-2019)
    • CARRY LOOSE (2019-2020)
    • WAgg (2020-2022)
    • Dogenzaka43 (2021)
  • Other Groups:
  • Overall Time in WACK: 5 Years, 1 Month, 25 Days

Discography[]

Publications[]

Filmography[]

Film[]

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Smartphone Game[]

Card Game[]

Trivia[]

  • Although she is no longer a member of EMPiRE, she has kept EMPiRE as part of her stage name.
    • In addition, EMPiRE was disbanded on June 2, 2022, and all members of EMPiRE's final lineup were transferred to ExWHYZ. Everyone no longer has EMPiRE in their stage name, so YUiNA became the only person with EMPiRE in her name.
  • YUiNA's audition name, "Lisoliso", was a parody of Lingling.
  • She had the same audition name as Haruna Bad Chiiiin.
  • Her favourite idol is Yokoyama Rina.
  • She is frequently compared to a frog. Despite this, she was given the role of "Tapir" member.
  • When EMPiRE's profiles were first teased, with their faces hidden until they reached 10000 Twitter followers, YUiNA was the first member to hit the target, mostly due to fans buying her bot followers.
  • One of the reasons why Watanabe Junnosuke decided to move her to BiS was because her voice "did not fit in" with the rest of EMPiRE.
  • Shares her birthday with CARRY LOOSE groupmate Uruu Ru.
  • Has been in the most groups out of any other WACK member.
  • With the exception of 2018, YUiNA EMPiRE has taken part in every WACK AUDiTiON CAMP as a competitor, even after debuting.

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