Inaba Manaka (稲場愛香) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project. She is a member of Country Girls.She was first introduced as a 19th generation Hello Pro Kenshuusei at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2013 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event on May 5, 2013.
She is previously from the idol group PEACEFUL, where she was the group's sub-leader.
Early Life
Inaba Manaka was born on December 27, 1997 in Hokkaido, Japan to a couple whose names are undisclosed. Since age 4, she began practicing both singing and dancing, aiming to join the entertainment industry. During her pre-idol childhood, she attended a dance school at EXILE PROFESSIONAL GYM in Sapporo.
2010-2012
In Fall 2010, she auditioned for 9th generation Morning Musume, but failed to pass the 3rd round.
In December 2010, Inaba participated in the 61st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen as a back-dancer for EXILE.
In 2011, Inaba passed the Hokkaido Idol Project audition, and was added to a new idol group called PEACEFUL. She was assigned the sub-leader role. The group released their first and only single, "START!!", on June 8, 2011. On July 31, 2012, PEACEFUL disbanded.
2013
On May 5, Inaba was introduced as a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei alongside Tanaka Karen, Mikame Kana, Fujii Rio, Mashiro Kana and Inoue Hikaru at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2013 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~.
On October 26, Inaba participated as a backdancer for Morning Musume Concert Tour 2013 Aki ~CHANCE!~'s Hokkaido concert.
2014
On January 25, Inaba participated in the Hello! Project 2014 WINTER ~GOiSU MODE~ concert that was held in Hokkaido.
From March 15 to May 30, Inaba participated as the opening act for Morning Musume '14 Concert Tour Haru ~Evolution~ along with 5 other Hello Pro Kenshuusei members.
On November 5, it was announced that Inaba was added to Country Musume, now called Country Girls, alongside Yamaki Risa, Morito Chisaki, Shimamura Uta and Ozeki Mai. She will conclude her trainee activities following the November/December Nama Tamago Show Concert.
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[Jpop] Former Country Girls Member ![[Jpop] Manaka Inaba Leaves Country Girls Due To Poor Physical Condition](http://i1.jpopasia.com/news/4/19682-yagec64dq3.jpg "Manaka Inaba Leaves Country Girls Due To Poor Physical Condition")
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