CY8ER explained

CY8ER
Origin:Japan
Genre:J-pop, future bass, drum & bass
Years Active:
Label:Icigo Style

CY8ER (pronounced as "cyber") was a Japanese alternative idol girl group. Formed by Ichigo Rinahamu and Nicamoq as BPM15Q in 2015, the group expanded and had five members by the time of their dissolution in January 2021. Their music was characterized by its peculiar EDM style with an added kawaii element.

History

The group was founded as BPM15Q in 2015 by, a former member of idol groups BiS and Akishibu Project, and Nicamoq, a DJ. The name BPM15Q was chosen as a reference to the two members: 15 for Ichigo Rinahamu (One is pronounced ichi and five is pronounced go, putting them together made ichigo) and Q for Nicamoq.[1] The duo began releasing a series of songs, out of which peaked at 3rd on iTunes' J-pop charts.[2] In November 2016, BPM15Q released their first album titled BPM15Q All Songs via Ichigo Rinahamu's own label, Icigo Style. The album contained all of the songs the duo has released so far.[3] In December 2016, the group announced the additions of two members:, a former DJ, and, former member of idol group DEEP GIRL. December also saw the departure of Nicamoq. With the changes, the group renamed itself to "CY8ER".[3] [4]

The group released two singles before the additions of three more members in April 2017:, former member of Ice Cream Suicide and Bellring Shōjo Heart; ; and .[5] [6] The six-person group soon made headlines for an event inviting fans to hug a member, but each member was wearing full chemical protective clothing.[7] Naatan Koromushi left the group in March 2018.[8] As of April 2014, four additional singles and one album were released.

The group disbanded on January 10, 2021, following their last live show at Nippon Budokan.[9]

In April 2022, the original duo officially announced they will resuming their activities as BPM15Q under Victor Entertainment’s label.[10]

Members

Final lineup

Former members

Timeline

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Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak
chart
positions
Oricon[11] Hot[12]
43
  • Released: January 22, 2020
  • Label: Victor Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
13 17

Singles

TitleYearPeak
chart
positions
Album
OriconBillboard
2017Hello New Generation
201927 rowspan="4"
35
2021
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Notes and References

  1. News: 苺りなはむ×にかもきゅ"ゆめかわいい"テーマのユニット"BPM15Q"結成「ヤバいことになる予感しかしない!」 . 20 October 2019 . . 1 June 2015 . ja.
  2. News: 苺りなはむ×にかもきゅ=BPM15Q 2度目のワンマン開催&VRライブ動画公開 . 20 October 2019 . AERA dot . . 15 September 2016 . ja.
  3. News: BPM15Q改め"CY8ER"にかもきゅ加入辞退……新メンバーにPOCHI加入で12/24始動 . 20 October 2019 . . 19 December 2016 . ja.
  4. News: CY8ER(ex.BPM15Q)に涼川ましろ(ex.DEEP GIRL)電撃加入 . 20 October 2019 . . 19 January 2017 . ja.
  5. News: CY8ER、新メンバー3名加入後初のインタビュー 6人で示した「横アリ」への覚悟 . 20 October 2019 . Real Sound . 4 May 2016 . ja.
  6. News: 苺りなはむ率いるCY8ERに元ベルハー藤城アンナ、なぁたんコロ虫、病夢やみい加入 . 20 October 2019 . . 24 April 2017 . ja.
  7. Web site: アイドル「防護服でハグ」イベントが波紋 それでもファンが歓喜した理由 . J Cast . 20 October 2019 . ja . 8 May 2017.
  8. News: CY8ERからなぁたんコロ虫が脱退、今後は5人で横アリ目指す . 20 October 2019 . . 6 March 2018 . ja.
  9. Web site: CY8ER、日本武道館ワンマン・ライヴでの解散を発表. Skream!. 18 July 2020. ja.
  10. Web site: Inc . Natasha . BPM15Qが再始動、5年ぶり新曲配信(動画あり) . 2022-11-10 . 音楽ナタリー . ja.
  11. Web site: CY8ER Oricon Style. Oricon. November 20, 2022.
  12. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums. Billboard Japan. November 2, 2019.