ShuuKaRen

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ShuuKaRen
Also known as
  • Shuukaren
  • SKR
OriginJapan
GenresDance-pop, EDM
Years active2016-2018
LabelsLDH, Sony Music Entertainment Japan
Past members

ShuuKaRen was a Japanese Dance-pop and EDM duo formed and managed by LDH since 2016.[1] They were a sub-unit of supergroup E-girls and signed to the record label Sony Music Japan. The duo was composed of sisters Shuuka and Karen Fujii (hence the sub-unit's name), making them the first joint unit of members from the groups Flower and Happiness. This was also the first time Shuuka provided vocals to a musical project besides being a performer.

History[edit]

2016: Group formation and debut[edit]

On August 11, 2016, during the last concert of E-girls' third tour E-girls LIVE TOUR 2016 "E.G. SMILE" at Saitama Super Arena, Shuuka and Karen announced the formation of their sub-unit "ShuuKaRen" during the encore.[2] The sisters would promote with this sub-unit whilst carrying on activities with their corresponding groups E-girls, Flower (Shuuka) and Happiness (Karen). It was also revealed that both girls would be singing, making this the first time Shuuka would be providing vocals for an official project since her debut (as a performer) in 2011. Their debut single titled "Universe" was announced to be released on October 5, 2016.[3] Though it was the sisters' first musical release, they did work together prior to the formation with a fashion book, titled Antithese, which garnered critical success and sold over 100,000 units in Japan.[4]

On September 7, it was announced that the unit's second song "Take-A-Shot! feat. PKCZ®" was chosen as the opening theme song for B.LEAGUE 2016-17 SEASON.[5]

On September 9, "Universe" was released as a digital single prior to the physical release of their single album.[6][7]

On September 22, their second digital single "Take-a-Shot!" featuring PKCZ® was released. It was later on included as b-side alongside "Tricky" on their debut single. The duo also held their first performance of the song "Take-A-Shot! feat. PKCZ®" during the opening ceremony of the B.League on September 22.[8]

On September 24, the duo starred in their first TV commercial for a new candy product from UHA called e-maのど飴 モーフィング together.[9] Their song "Tricky" was chosen as the title song for the CM.[10]

2017-2018: Third digital single and Shuuka's retirement[edit]

On October 22, 2017, Shuuka announced the third digital single of the duo titled "LOVE YOUR LIFE / Parallel Synchronicity" while also announcing her temporary hiatus due to health problems.[11] The single was released on November 10, 2017. “LOVE YOUR LIFE” was used as a TV commercial song for a KOSÉ FASIO TV CM in which both Shuuka and Karen appeared. "Parallel Synchronization" produced by m-flo was also chosen as the theme song for B.LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP 2016-17.[12]

On December 31, Shuuka announced to have graduated from the unit and retired from entertainment industry due to worsening symptoms of cervical spinal disc herniation.[13][14][15] As result of her leaving, and with only Karen staying, the unit disbanded.[16] On January 15, 2018, ShuuKaRen's website, the group's section on E.G.family mobile and accounts on Instagram and Twitter were closed, along with Shuuka's personal blog on E.G.family mobile being also closed and removed.

Members[edit]

Name Position Date of Birth Other Groups
Shuuka Fujii vocalist, performer October 14, 1994 (age 25) E-girls (formerly)

Flower (formerly)

Karen Fujii vocalist, performer July 16, 1996 (age 23) E-girls

Happiness

Discography[edit]

Single[edit]

Title Details Peak Position[17] Sales Certifications
Universe
  • Released: October 5, 2016
  • Label: Sony Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, CD/DVD, digital download
 4 59,980 —

Digital Singles[edit]

Title Details Peak Position Sales Certifications
Universe
  • Released: September 9, 2016
 — — —
Take-a-Shot! feat. PKCZ®
  • Released: September 22, 2016
 — — —
LOVE YOUR LIFE / Parallel Synchronicity
  • Released: November 10, 2017
 — — —


Tie-up[edit]

Song Tie-up Tracklist
Universe Beats by Dre "Show Your Color" CM Single "Universe"
Take-a-Shot! feat. PKCZ® B.LEAGUE 2016-17 SEASON opening theme song
LOVE YOUR LIFE KOSÉ FASIO TV CM
Parallel Synchronicity produced by M-Flo B.LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP 2016-17 theme song


References[edit]

  1. ^ "ShuuKaRen｜OFFICIAL WEBSITE". ShuuKaRen｜OFFICIAL WEBSITE (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  2. ^ "E-girls藤井姉妹ユニット結成『ShuuKaRen』 "真逆な"2人が10・5CDデビュー". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  3. ^ "E-girlsアリーナツアー完結、藤井姉妹新プロジェクト＆新ツアー発表も". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  4. ^ Cirone, David (2016-08-17). "E-Girls unit ShuuKaRen to release debut CD in October". J-Generation. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
  5. ^ "E-girls藤井姉妹ユニット、プロバスケ新リーグ開幕戦で初ライブ". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  6. ^ "E-girls藤井姉妹"ShuuKaRen"、デビュー曲MVで息ぴったりのダンス". ORICON NEWS. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  7. ^ "E-girls藤井姉妹ユニット、デビュー曲MVで多彩な魅力を発揮". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  8. ^ "E-girls藤井姉妹"ShuuKaRen" Bリーグ開幕戦で初パフォーマンス". ORICON NEWS. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  9. ^ "E-girls藤井姉妹「ShuuKaRen」で初CM 踊りながら髪型＆衣装が変化". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  10. ^ "ShuuKaRenがCM初登場、「e-maのど飴」手にダンス". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-09-06.
  11. ^ "いつも応援してくださっている皆様へ | NEWS". E.G.family mobile (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  12. ^ "ShuuKaRenが1年ぶり新作リリース、「ファシオ」CM曲＆B.LEAGUEテーマ曲". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-01-18.
  13. ^ "Flower藤井萩花、芸能界引退を発表＜コメント全文＞ - モデルプレス". モデルプレス - ライフスタイル・ファッションエンタメニュース (in Japanese). 9 December 2017. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  14. ^ "Shuuka retirement". natalie.
  15. ^ "Flower藤井萩花が芸能界引退…コメント全文 妹・夏恋もメッセージ". ORICON NEWS. January 2018. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
  16. ^ "Flower藤井萩花、芸能界引退を発表 ShuuKaRenも活動終了". ORICON NEWS. January 2018. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
  17. ^ "ShuuKaRenの売上ランキング". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2021-01-18.

External links[edit]

Official website

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