HIBANA

HIBANA (히바나/火花), previously stylized as H!bana, was a two-member live idol group based in Seoul, South Korea.

Their group name originates from Japanese and means "fire flower". The group was active from October 2020 until January 2022.

2020–2022
On October 11, 2020, HIBANA (then known as "H!bana") made their debut at IDOL ARENA vol.15 with original members Mashu and Rei performing their live self-titled single, "Hibana". They actively participated in live idol stages including Choose Your STAR as well as To Hermitage events.

On January 24, H!bana announced the suspension of activites for Rei, who withdrew from the group.

On April 4, they announced the addition of new members Nanako and Cheery along with a refreshed image, restyling their name as "HIBANA". Billed as "Brand New HIBANA", they performed live for the first time with their new lineup at Mashu's Birthday Live on April 11, 2021. Since then, HIBANA have regularly performed live at events such as IDOL ARENA, often alongside their sister group NEKIRU.

On July 8, 2021, it was announced that Mashu would be graduating the group effective immediately. On July 20, new member photos were posted of Nanako and Cheery revealing a new refreshed image.

On January 16th it was announced that Nanako had been suspended from the group due to contract violations. After discussion between the remaining member and staff, Cheery decided to pursue activities as a solo idol in the future.

On May 1, 2022, Cheery was revealed as the leader of the new To Hermitage idol group IROPIRO.

Final Line-Up

 * Cheery (치아리/チアリ) (Joined April 4th, 2021)

Former Members

 * Rei (레이/れい) (Original Member, Withdrew January 2021)
 * Mashu (마슈/マシュ) (Original Member, Graduated July 8th, 2021)
 * Nanako (나나코/ナナコ) (Joined April 4th, 2021; Suspended January 16, 2022)

Digital Singles

 * 1) [2020.10.11] Hibana

Trivia

 * HIBANA evolved from the To Hermitage trainee unit To Hermitage 研究生 who performed with a three-member lineup until their proper debut as HIBANA. The third member Luna graduated before their official debut.
 * HIBANA have performed live covers of songs by BiS, BiSH, EMPiRE, Masshiro na Canvas and WILL-O'.

Official Links

 * Twitter
 * Soundcloud
 * YouTube