NiziU (虹U/ニジユ/니쥬/ニジュー) is the Japanese girl group formed under JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment. The group were formed through the survival show Nizi Project. Group consists of 9 female members: Mako, Rio, Maya, Riku, Ayaka, Mayuka, Rima, Miihi, and Nina. They debuted on November 24th with the song “Step and a Step”. The group name NiziU means “various people carrying different colors like a rainbow will come together as one group and shine a beautiful light”.
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NiziU Members Profile
Mako
Her stage name is Mako (真子/マコ/마코). Mako’s Birth Name is Yamaguchi Mako (山口真子/やまぐち まこ/야마구치 마코). Mako was born on April 4, 2001. Mako’s age is 19 years old as of 2020. Mako is Japanese By Nationality. Mako’s Zodiac sign is Aries. Mako’s Chinese Zodiac Sign is Snake.
Mako is the Leader, Center, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, and Rapper of the Group.
Early Life :
Mako was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Yame City.
Physical Appearance :
Mako’s height is around 5’2” (160 cm). Mako’s weight is around 42 kg (92 lbs). Mako’s blood group is A.
Facts:
- Mako’s hobbies are learning a language, write a diary and watch dramas.
- Mako’s favorite food is yogurt.
- Mako sang ‘Freesia’ by Uru and danced to JYP’s You’re The One during her audition.
Nina
Her stage name is Nina (仁菜/ニナ/니나). Nina’s Birth Name is Nina Makino-Hillman (牧野仁菜/牧野まきの 仁菜にな/ニナ ヒルマン/니나 힐먼/마키노 니나). Nina was born on February 27, 2005. Nina’s age is 15 years old as of 2020. Nina is Japanese-American By Nationality. Nina’s Zodiac sign is Pisces. Nina’s Chinese Zodiac Sign is Rooster.
Nina is the Main Vocalist and Youngest of the Group.
Early Life :
Nina was born in Seattle, Washington, USA. She now lives in Nagoya, Japan.
Physical Appearance :
Nina’s height is 5’5” (164 cm). Nina’s weight is around 42 kg (92 lbs). Nina’s blood group is O.
Facts:
- Nina’s hobbies are listening to music and exercising.
- Nina can speak Japanese, English, and French.
- Her special talents are singing, dancing, playing piano, jet-skiing.
Miihi
Her stage name is Miihi (みいひ/ミイヒ/미이히). Miihi’s Birth Name is Suzuno Miihi (すずの みいひ/鈴野未光/스즈노 미이히). Miihi was born on August 12th, 2004. Miihi’s age is 16 years old as of 2020. Miihi is Japanese By Nationality. Miihi’s Zodiac sign is Leo. Miihi’s Chinese Zodiac Sign is Monkey.
Miihi is the Lead Vocalist and Lead Dancer of the Group.
Early Life :
Miihi’s hometown is Kyoto City, Japan.
Physical Appearance :
Miihi’s height is 5’2” (160 cm). Miihi’s weight is around 42 kg (92 lbs). Miihi’s blood group is O.
Facts:
- Miihi’s hobby is eating delicious foods.
- Miihi can speak Japanese and communicative Korean.
- Miihi is a huge fan of TWICE and her bias is Tzuyu.
Rima
Her stage name is Rima (りま/リマ/리마). Rima’s Birth Name is Nakabayashi Rima (中林里茉). Rima was born on March 26, 2004. Rima’s age is 16 years old as of 2020. Rima is Japanese By Nationality. Rima’s Zodiac sign is Aries. Rima’s Chinese Zodiac Sign is Monkey.
Rima is the Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, and Vocalist of the Group.
Early Life
Rima was born in Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto Tanabe.
Physical Appearance:
Rima’s height is 5’2” (160 cm). Rima’s weight is around 42 kg (92 lbs). Rima’s blood group is O.
Facts:
- Rima’s hobbies are skincare, makeup, and games.
- Rima is trilingual, She can speak Japanese, English, and Korean fluently.
- Rima has participated in JYP’s trainee showcase. Rima joined JYP Entertainment in February 2019.
Mayuka
Her stage name is Mayuka (まゆか/マユカ/마유카). Mayuka’s Birth Name is Ogou Mayuka (おごうまゆか/小合麻由佳/오고 마유카). Mayuka was born on November 13, 2003. Mayuka’s age is 17 years old as of 2020. Mayuka is Japanese By Nationality. Mayuka’s Zodiac sign is Scorpio. Mayuka’s Chinese Zodiac Sign is Goat.
Mayuka is the Lead Rapper and Vocalist of the Group.
Early Life:
Mayuka was born in Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto Tanabe.
Physical Appearance:
Mayuka’s height is 5’2” (160 cm). Mayuka’s weight is around 42 kg (92 lbs). Mayuka’s blood group is A.
Facts:
- Mayuka’s hobby is watching movies.
- Mayuka plays the piano.
- Mayaku loves cats.
Ayaka
Her stage name is Ayaka (あやか/アヤカ/아야카). Ayaka ’s Birth Name is Arai Ayaka (新井彩香/あらい あやか/아라이 아야카). Ayaka was born on June 20, 2003. Ayaka ’s age is 17 years old as of 2020. Ayaka is Japanese By Nationality. Ayaka ’s Zodiac sign is Gemini. Ayaka ’s Chinese Zodiac Sign is Goat.
Ayaka is the Visual and Vocalist of the Group.
Early Life :
Ayaka was born in Tokyo, Japan.
Physical Appearance:
Ayaka’s height is around 5’6” (168 cm). Ayaka’s weight is around 48 kg (106 lbs). Ayaka’s blood group is A.
Facts:
- Ayaka’s hobbies are eating delicious foods.
- Ayaka’s specialty is doing a swimming breaststroke and sleeping anywhere.
- Ayaka is the beauty of healing in NiziU.
Riku
Her stage name is Riku (陸/リク/리쿠). Riku’s Birth Name is Oe Riku (大江梨久/おおえ りく/오오에 리쿠). Riku was born on October 26, 2002. Riku’s age is 18 years old as of 2020. Riku is Japanese By Nationality. Riku’s Zodiac sign is Scorpio. Riku’s Chinese Zodiac Sign is Horse.
Riku is the Lead Vocalist of the Group.
Early Life :
Riku was born in Kyoto, Japan.
Physical Appearance :
Riku’s height is around 5’0” (152 cm). Riku’s weight is around 48 kg (106 lbs). Riku’s blood group is AB.
Facts:
- Riku’s nickname is “Cowl Chan” (warm tone), which is given to her by her dance trainer.
- Riku uses the Kansai dialect.
- Riku is a fan of ITZY.
Maya
Her stage name is Maya (まや/マヤ/마야). Maya’s Birth Name is Katsumura Maya (勝村摩耶/かつむら まや/카츠무라 마야). Maya was born on April 8, 2002. Maya’s age is 18 years old as of 2020. Maya is Japanese By Nationality. Maya’s Zodiac sign is Aries. Maya’s Chinese Zodiac Sign is Horse.
Maya is the Lead Vocalist of the Group.
Early Life
Maya’s hometown is Ishikawa Prefecture, Hakusan City.
Physical Appearance:
Maya’s height is around 5’2” (160 cm). Maya’s weight is around 42 kg (92 lbs). Maya’s blood group is O.
Facts:
- Maya’s nickname is “Cowl Chan” (warm tone), which is given to her by her dance trainer.
- Maya is the swan of NiziU.
- Maya’s hobbies are painting and having a skincare collection.
Rio
Her stage name is Rio (梨緒/リオ/리오). Rio’s Birth Name is Hanabashi Rio (花橋梨緒/はなば し りお/하나바시 리오). Rio was born on February 4, 2002. Rio’s age is 18 years old as of 2020. Rio is Japanese By Nationality. Rio’s Zodiac sign is Aquarius. Rio’s Chinese Zodiac Sign is Horse.
Rio is the Main Dancer, Vocalist, and Rapper of the Group.
Early Life :
Rio was born in Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya.
Physical Appearance :
Rio’s height is 5’2” (160 cm). Rio’s weight is around 42 kg (92 lbs). Rio’s blood group is B.
Facts:
- Rio describes dance as “her own life” because she has danced for more than half of her life.
- Rio’s dream is that she wants to be a person who shines brightly.
- Rio went to the Nagoya auditions.
