≒Joy| image = | caption = | alias = | origin = Japan| genre = J-pop| years_active = 2022–present| label = Yoyogi Animation Academy| spinoff_of = | website = | current_members =
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| background = group_or_band}}≒Joy (ニアリーイコールジョイ; pronounced "Nearly Equal Joy", stylized as ≒JOY), is a Japanese idol girl group that formed in 2022. The twelve-person group is produced by former AKB48 and HKT48 member Rino Sashihara and is the second sister group of =Love. History2021–present: Formation and debutIn October 2021, it was announced that Rino Sashihara would produce a third girl group.[1] On March 29, 2022, the group's name, ≒Joy, and the initial twelve member line-up were unveiled.[2] On June 25, Aimi Ozawa joined the group as the thirteenth and final member.[3] On July 2, their eponymous debut song was released on YouTube. On December 4, Moeka Fukuyama suspended her activities with the group to focus on her studies.[4] On March 29, 2023, Moeka Fukuyama left the group to continue her studies.[5] On December 16, Aoi Onishi went on hiatus due to poor physical health.[6] On January 17, 2024, they released their debut EP, Kitto, Zettai, Zettai.[7] MembersFormerDiscographySinglesReferences] |