Until 31/3/18

INDEFINITE HIATUS ---- Established 10/8/15 - Formerly providing info on the jpop idol group GEM. As of 31/3/18, the group has officially disbanded

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The End

Hi everyone!

When GEM finished their activities I said I would keep casually updating this blog for a bit longer. As I’m sure you’ve all noticed, the updates kind of stopped. I still love the girls so much and I’ll always be supporting them in my heart, but it’s almost been 6 months since GEM disbanded and I think it’s time to really move on.

That being said, I’m not disappearing forever! I’ll still be on Tumblr at @heart-ereki and I’m not deleting what’s already here. The-gem-10 will stay as it is, but without anymore updates. It can stay as an archive of our collective love for GEM. I really appreciate all the people who encouraged me and supported me all these years! What started off as a fun pastime actually became a real resource that I hope was able to help people learn about GEM! I didn’t think anyone would follow me, but 226 of you did! There are so many things to be grateful for. 

But now the door closes on another chapter! It’s been a wonderful 3 years!! Thank you for everything! Hanna ❤️

皆さんこんにちは。 いつも読んでくれて誠に有難うございます。 ３年間に、ちゃんと日本語で挨拶しなかったです。すみませんでした。 今日はこのブログの最後の日です。いろいろなこと考えて、やっと決めました。楽し時も悲しいときも、GEMの歌のパワーをもらいました。GEMILYも私のことを支えました。つらいときもGEMのために頑張りました。翻訳者じゃないだから、間違いたくさんしました。でも楽しかった。少しずつ、上手になりました。これからも頑張ります。 GEMが本当に大好きでした。 はい！以上です。 これからメンバーに応援しましょうね！ ハナより❤️

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8/21 ~ Happy Birthday Maaya!

Maaya is now 20!

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Hirano Sara (ONE CHANCE) for Nylon Magazine - 28/7/18 on sale 

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Kako, Jurin, Sara, and Hirari // ONE CHANCE

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ONE CHANCE // “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” DANCE VIDEO Part1

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Introducing ONE CHANCE

Avex has announced thier newest girl group! ONE CHANCE is a 10-member dance and vocal girl group set to make their debut later this year! Joining the line-up are former GEM members Oguri Kako, Kumashiro Jurin, Hirano Sara, and Nishida Hirari. See their introduction video below: 

Official Accounts: website, youtube, twitter

Let’s anticipate their debut! 

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Have you heard yet about One Chance? Its the new idol group Hirari, Sara, Kako and Jurin are in, they just announced it yesterday on their twitter accounts. I can't read Japanese though so I don't know any of the details but I'm excited.

Thank you so much for this message! I did see the news but I was in the middle of final exams and essays and had no time to update the blog! Now that stuff is finished so I finally have some time to post updates!

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7/9 ~ Happy Birthday Yuu!

Chanman is now 22!

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Oguri Kako is a Queen of Dancing          ♕ appointed as Idol Royalty by anonymous ♕

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Nishida Hirari Twitter Translation 30/6/18

I turned 17 today ✨ Even though 16 was a year I became stronger, I want to make this new year all about evolving as a person and as a performer. I’m truly happiest when I get to sing in front of everyone. I hope you can treat the 17 year old me with lots of warmth and love! Let’s have fun at my birthday celebration tomorrow ☺️

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6/30 ~ Happy Birthday Hirari!

Hiichan is now 17!!  💙 💙 💙 💙

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Do you have any idea who sang their song called One?

Yes! One was recorded by Jurin and former member Monami 

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@oguri_kako: 📣 #TWICE - #Wakemeup

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Are all the gem girls joining other bands?

Everything I’ve posted here so far is what I know! To summarize:

Chisami has joined 7☆3

Maho has joined DEAR KISS

Those are the only two members that have officially joined other groups. As for the rest:

Lana is doing solo work as a singer

Natchi (now Nanaco) is doing work as a solo talent/idol 

Yuuki is doing theatre

Yuu is doing theatre

Maaya, Sara, Kako, Jurin, and Hirari aren’t doing anything right now, but they’re still under Avex. 

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Just want to ask... Do you know where can I watch the GEM last stage? I badly want to see it.

Hi anon! You and me both, but unfortunately the last stage wasn’t live-streamed so there’s no video of it (as far as we know).

Guess all we can do is keep our fingers crossed that it will get released on DVD, but I’m not super optimistic about that possibility. Their former management was pretty lousy, so I doubt they’ll even bother. It’s seriously disappointing :( 

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Takeda Maaya Twitter Translation 18/5/18

At long last! I graduated from my American high school！😆✨ I feel accomplished! 😄👍

Officially graduated from high school today!!!! I learned A LOT from my friends and teachers. Thank you for all memories and experiences I had!! Ahh now I’m an adult 😊😊😊haha #graduation2018 #gradbash

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5/3 ~ Happy Birthday Chisami!

Chisami is now 23! ⭐️