Sun, January 18, 2009 (6:34pm EST)
Rumi Koizumi, also known as #2 of the girl group Idoling!!!, has graduated from the group. The sudden announcement of her departure came during a concert on Sunday.
Koizumi has been absent from some of Idoling's performances since the end of last year, apparently due to health problems. On Sunday, she was once again missing, but she appeared on stage for the encore. But right before the encore, a message on the screen announced that this would be her final show. Koizumi explained that her health is the reason for her leaving. She finished the encore by performing four songs with the rest of the group.
Koizumi is reportedly continuing her entertainment career, though no specific plans have been revealed yet. Idoling!!! is now down to only 16 members.
Koizumi has been absent from some of Idoling's performances since the end of last year, apparently due to health problems. On Sunday, she was once again missing, but she appeared on stage for the encore. But right before the encore, a message on the screen announced that this would be her final show. Koizumi explained that her health is the reason for her leaving. She finished the encore by performing four songs with the rest of the group.
Koizumi is reportedly continuing her entertainment career, though no specific plans have been revealed yet. Idoling!!! is now down to only 16 members.
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