MiSaMo explained

MiSaMo
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Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:J-pop
Years Active:2023–present
Spinoff Of:Twice
Current Members:

MiSaMo (; Japanese: ミサモ, Hepburn: Misamo; stylized in all caps) is the first sub-unit of the South Korean girl group Twice formed by JYP Entertainment. The group consists of Twice's Japanese members, Momo, Sana, and Mina. They debuted in 2023 with the extended play Masterpiece.

Name

The subunit's name, MiSaMo, is a portmanteau of the names of members Mina, Sana, and Momo.[1] Prior to the subunit's formation, the members often used the term "MiSaMo" to refer to themselves.

History

In 2012, Sana and Momo were originally planned to debut in a four-member girl group in Japan; however, JYP suspended the plan due to the deterioration of the Korean-Japanese relationship following the Liancourt Rocks dispute.[2] In 2015, the members participated in Mnet's Sixteen, a competition survival show to decide Twice's lineup.[3]

In February 2023, JYP announced that MiSaMo would debut with an extended play of seven tracks, including "Bouquet", originally released for TV Asahi's Liaison: Children's Heart Clinic, on July 26.[4] [5] Ahead of the EP's release, the song and music video for Marshmallow was released on June 15. The group held their debut showcase, titled MiSaMo Japan Showcase "Masterpiece", over five days in Osaka and Yokohama, beginning on July 22.[6] The five shows sold 40,000 tickets from more than 600,000 ticket applications.[7] In December 2023, the group participated in the 74th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, where they performed "Do Not Touch".[8] MiSaMo are set to release their second EP on October 30, 2024.[9]

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSalesCertifications
JPN
[10]
JPN
Cmb.
[11]
JPN
Hot

[12]
Masterpiece 1 1 1
  • Scheduled: October 30, 2024
  • Label: Warner Japan
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeaksAlbum
JPN
Cmb.
[15]
JPN
Hot

[16]
NZ
Hot

[17]
US
World

[18]
"Bouquet"202328 32 Masterpiece
"Marshmallow"57
"Do Not Touch" 45 58 17 13
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Videography

Music videos

Title! scope="col"
YearDirector(s)
"Marshmallow"2023[19]
"Do Not Touch"Guzza (Kudo)[20] [21]

Video albums

Concert tours

MiSaMo Japan Showcase "Masterpiece"

Date! scope="col" style="width:10em;"
CityCountryVenueAttendance
July 22, 2023OsakaJapanIntex Osaka40,000
July 23, 2023
July 25, 2023YokohamaPia Arena MM
July 26, 2023
July 27, 2023

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cho . Yong-Jun . February 9, 2023 . Girl group Twice's first subunit, MiSaMo, to debut in Japan in July . March 17, 2023 . . en.
  2. Web site: Jung . Chul-hwan . February 22, 2018 . 3 Japanese Girls at the Top of K-Pop: In the Lion's Den . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180222021931/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/02/19/2018021901797.html . February 22, 2018 . March 17, 2023 . The Chosun Ilbo.
  3. News: Kang . Seo-jeong . July 8, 2015 . JYP 측 "논란 겸허히 받아들인다..서툰 점 양해해달라"[공식입장 전문] ]. ko . OSEN . live . March 17, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180702011109/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003108190 . July 2, 2018 . Naver.
  4. Web site: Chin . Carmen . February 9, 2023 . TWICE's Sana, Momo and Mina drop trailer for Japanese sub-unit debut as MISAMO . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230209195436/https://www.nme.com/news/music/twice-sana-momo-mina-misamo-japanese-sub-unit-debut-trailer-title-track-release-date-3395168 . February 9, 2023 . March 16, 2023 . . en-GB.
  5. Web site: Yoo . Hong . February 9, 2023 . Misamo, first unit debut from Twice coming soon . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230209050314/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230209000533 . February 9, 2023 . March 16, 2023 . . en.
  6. News: May 26, 2023 . MISAMO、日本でのショーケースをインテックス大阪&ぴあアリーナMMにて開催 . ja . . May 28, 2023.
  7. News: TWICE日本人ユニットMISAMO初ショーケースは応募総数60万超の大盛況 最終日はナヨン観覧のサプライズ . July 28, 2023 . Oricon News . July 27, 2023 . ja.
  8. News: MISAMO、ジュエルがふんだんにちりばめられた白い衣装で自慢の脚線美もしっかりアピール【紅白歌合戦】 . January 28, 2024 . . January 1, 2024 . ja.
  9. News: TWICE内ユニットMISAMO、10月30日に2ndミニアルバムリリース決定 ソロ楽曲も収録【商品情報】 . July 30, 2024 . Modelpress . July 30, 2024 . ja.
  10. Web site: MISAMOのプロフィール. Oricon. ja. August 2, 2023.
  11. Web site: MISAMO on Oricon Combined Albums chart. Oricon News. August 5, 2023. ja.
  12. Web site: Masterpiece (2023). Billboard Japan. ja. August 2, 2023.
  13. News: オリコン年間ランキング2023. Oricon Annual Rankings 2023. December 20, 2023. Oricon. ja. February 14, 2024. December 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231219191137/https://www.oricon.co.jp/special/66026/2/.
  14. Web site: ゴールドディスク認定 一般社団法人 日本レコード協会 . September 8, 2023 . . ja.
  15. Web site: MISAMOのシングル売上 . . July 1, 2023 . ja.
  16. Peaks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
  17. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 24, 2023. July 22, 2023.
  18. World Digital Song Sales: August 5, 2023. Billboard. August 3, 2023.
  19. MISAMO「Marshmallow」Music Video . JYP Entertainment . YouTube . June 15, 2023 . July 13, 2023 . Music video .
  20. MISAMO “Do not touch” M/V . JYP Entertainment . YouTube . July 13, 2023 . July 13, 2023 . Music video .
  21. Web site: @kudo.works_official . MISAMO "Do not touch" MV . Instagram . July 14, 2023 . July 14, 2023.
  22. Web site: Weekly DVD Chart 2024-01-01 . Oricon . December 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231228113019/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dg/w/2024-01-01/ . December 28, 2023 . ja.
  23. Web site: Weekly Blu-ray Chart 2024-01-01 . Oricon . December 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231228113006/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/bd/w/2024-01-01/ . December 28, 2023 . ja.
  24. Cumulative sales for MiSaMo Japan Showcase "Masterpiece": 8,940 (DVD) + 9,538 (Blu-ray)
    • Web site: Weekly DVD Chart 2024-01-01 . Oricon . December 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231228113019/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dg/w/2024-01-01/ . December 28, 2023 . ja.
    • Web site: Weekly Blu-ray Chart 2024-01-01 . Oricon . December 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231228113006/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/bd/w/2024-01-01/ . December 28, 2023 . ja.
    • Web site: Weekly DVD Chart 2024-01-15 . Oricon . January 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240111022131/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dg/w/2024-01-15/ . January 11, 2024 . ja.
    • Web site: Weekly Blu-ray Chart 2024-01-15 . Oricon . January 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240117221926/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/bd/w/2024-01-15/p/2/ . January 17, 2024 . ja.
    • Web site: Weekly DVD Chart 2024-01-22 . Oricon . January 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240118045035/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dg/w/2024-01-22/p/2/ . January 18, 2024 . ja.