The name of the new group is “Rain Tree!　Surprise Debut Announcement Causes Many Members to Cry

In April ’23, “IDOL 3.0 PROJECT Audition” by Yasushi Akimoto started. There were approximately 10,000 applicants. The eleven who made it through to the final screening made their major label debut as “WHITE SCORPION” in December of the same year. On the other hand, the 17 who made it to the final round but were rejected at the last minute formed a group called “FINALIST” and worked toward their debut.

One full year after their rejection, their debut was finally decided!

On October 8, it was announced at a production announcement conference held in Tokyo that “FINALIST” will make its major label debut in January of next year. The name of the new group is “Rain Tree. The name was taken from an actual plant, and is based on the wish that “just like the Rain Tree that endures in the rain, we will be strong and gentle, giving great strength to ourselves and to those around us through our strength to endure hardships.

The 17 members, who had not been informed of their debut, burst into tears at the unexpected surprise. Some of the members were seen holding hands and breaking down in tears.

When asked how she felt about getting the debut she had dreamed of, member Kotori said tearfully, “I never thought I would get a surprise like this, so I’m really happy. Tama said, ” Today a whole year has passed since I failed the final audition. I was expecting to hear some news from the press conference, but on the other hand, I have always been excited.　On the other hand, there have always been many times in the past when I had high expectations but nothing happened, so I decided not to have high expectations today as well. I am very happy that we will be able to make our debut next January and that we have worked so hard over the past year without losing any of the members, ” he said joyfully.

When asked how she had spent the entire year since her rejection from the final screening, Strawberry replied, ” I have spent it with a strong determination that one day I will definitely debut. I have been watching the backs of WHITE SCORPION, our senior group, while working hard to improve the skills of each individual member and to promote myself on SNS,” she said. Kawachan smiled and said, ” All 17 of us have been working together to improve ourselves for the past year, and we hope to continue to work together as a close and loving group, and I hope that this love will be conveyed to you as well.

Nii, who celebrated her 24th birthday on October 8, ’24, said, ” Last October 7 was the final audition. It ended in disappointment, and I celebrated my birthday with a sad feeling. Since then, I have always wanted to debut this year and spend my birthday with all the members and fans, so I am very happy to have received the best birthday present of all: the decision to debut.

Selection” system same as 48 group and SAKAMICHI group

Maki, the oldest member of the group, is 26 years old. Linlin, the youngest at 15, said, “I am the person I am today because my 16 older sisters always encouraged me, saying, ‘You’ll definitely make your debut! I am here now because my 16 older sisters always encouraged me, saying, “You will definitely make your debut! I want to continue to be pampered by my older sisters, absorb their good points, and work my way up to the next level.

During the meeting, there was another surprise announcement for the members. Rain Tree” will hold a “selection” for the main members for each single. Only those members who have passed the selection process based on the criteria of singing, dancing, and self-expression will be allowed to sing the title song.

Chai said, ” I was surprised and saddened when I heard about the selection, because I thought all 17 members could sing the debut song together ……. But even if there is a selection system, I hope these 17 members will remain close to each other forever, ” she said, her voice shaking with tears.

Akimoto Yasushi, who has created many of the nation’s most popular female idol groups, has created the newest idol group, “Rain Tree. The group has endured the hardship of being rejected from the final screening, and is sure to be a force to be reckoned with by their fans.