Kocchimuite Darling (こっちむいてダーリン), better known as Kochidari (こちダリ) is a Japanese idol group originally formed with three members on June 19, 2022, under SISTERMANAGEMENT as a part of DIANNA Project.
The group was announced at the DIANNA Project Teiki Kouen Vol.15 (Day 2) on May 15, 2022.[1]
The founding members are Yamashita Ria, Hirose Juri, and Mirai Yui from DIANNA Project's trainee group Hamu!STAR.
The three held their Hamu!STAR graduation ceremony and made their stage debut as Kochidari at the DIANNA Project Teiki Kouen Vol.16 on June 19, 2022. They also performed their self-titled debut song, 'Kocchimuite Darling' for the first time at the event.
Yamashita Ria graduated on March 21, 2023.[2]
On March 26, 2023, two Hamu!STAR members: Umesaki Seria and Miyata Ryoka got promoted to the group.[3]
Mirai Yui graduated on June 25, 2023.[4]
On June 27, 2023, Koto and Ruko from DIANNA Project Renshuusei were announced as new members.[5]
Members[]
Current[]
- Hirose Juri (広瀬じゅり; Green) (Founding member)
- Umesaki Seria (梅咲せりあ; Light Blue) (Joined March 26, 2023)
- Miyata Ryoka (宮田涼花; Purple) (Joined March 26, 2023)
- Koto (こと; Pink) (Joined June 27, 2023)
- Ruko (瑠香; Yellow) (Joined June 27, 2023)
Former Members[]
- Yamashita Ria (山下莉愛; Purple) (Founding member; graduated March 21, 2023)
- Mirai Yui (琉桜ゆい; Pink) (Founding member; graduated June 25, 2023)
Discography[]
Digital Singles[]
- [2022.11.22] It's a Otome World (Cover) (イッツァオトメワールド; It's a Little Girl's World)
- [2023.05.08] Itsuka Kanojo ni Naritai na (いつか彼女になりたいな; I want to be a girl friend someday)
Music Cards[]
- [2022.07.20] Kocchimuite Darling (こっちむいてダーリン; Look This Way, Darling)
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The group's name literally means "Look This Way, Darling".
- They were the first DIANNA Project group formed with members graduating from DIANNA Project's trainee group Hamu!STAR.
- Their group name, group photo, debut song title and its Music Video's upload date were revealed at their YouTube live stream on June 15, 2022.
- The three were already performing together as a trio even before the group's announcement.
- Hirose Juri is the older sister of Arata from MENHAMU.