加藤心がエビス・プロに所属し、音楽や演技など多様な活動を再開する意向を表明。
March/26/2026 12:01Related Groups & Members
Former ME:I member Kokoro, also known as Kato Kokoro, announced that she will resume her entertainment activities under Ebisu Pro. Kato Kokoro has been expanding her expression mainly through music activities. Based on the experiences she has cultivated through her activities, she has decided to fully resume her entertainment activities. Regarding this restart, she expressed a strong desire to engage in activities that can bring smiles to many fans. In addition to music, she plans to challenge herself in various fields such as acting and modeling, expanding her activities both domestically and internationally. The agency commented, 'We hope for your expectations and support for Kato Kokoro's new activities.' Kato Kokoro debuted as a member of Cherry Bullet in January 2019 but left the group in December of the same year. Afterward, she made a re-debut as a member of ME:I, formed through the audition program 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS,' but left ME:I at the end of last year.
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