Minami Koike (formerly of Sakurazaka46) has been confirmed to join the global fan communication app "bubble"!

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2026.02.16

Fanplus Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Motoshi Sato), which operates fan sites for music artists, and Dear U plus Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryo Yamauchi), which handles the Japanese business of the global fan communication app "Dear U bubble," are pleased to announce that Minami Koike's service has begun on "bubble for JAPAN" from Monday, February 16, 2026.

<Sales start date>
Monday, February 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

<Sales price>
◎Normal price
・Web payment: 600 yen per month (tax included)
・App payment: 640 yen per month (tax included)

◎ "Koike Minami Official Fan Club ~miimill~" member discount price
10% off the online payment price: 540 yen per month (tax included)

<Payment method>
・Web payment (credit card payment, carrier payment)
・App payments (App Store, Google Play)

<Sales site URL>
https://cf.bubbleforjapan.com/artist/plus_japan.koike_minami


<Koike Minami Profile>
Born November 14, 1998, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, 158cm tall, Blood Type B

On April 6, 2016, Keyakizaka46 made their CD debut with their first single, "Silent Majority" (Sony Records).
As a member of the first generation, she has appeared on various programs including NHK's "Kohaku Uta Gassen" and TBS's "Shining! Japan Record Awards."
The "Minami Koike Graduation Ceremony" was held at the "Buddies Thanksgiving 2025" event held at Makuhari Event Hall on March 20, 2025.
With the meet and greet held on May 30th of the same year, she ended her activities as Sakurazaka46.

Nickname: Mii-chan
Favorite food: Omurice
Favorite color: White
Favorite music: Japanese music from the 1980s in general, YMO, Anzenchitai, Masaharu Fukuyama, [Alexandros]
Hobbies: Games, playing with my dog

Official website
https://miichan.fanpla.jp

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/miichan_official


<bubble Overview>
bubble is a smartphone app service that allows artists and fans to communicate in real time in a closed space.
A major feature of bubble is that fans can receive casual messages and photos from the artists themselves, and can reply to those messages. Unlike social media, which focuses on open communication, bubble allows communication in a private chat room.
This allows you to experience the feeling of sharing the same time and having a conversation, making you feel closer to the artist.
Many artists active both in Japan and overseas strengthen their bonds with their fans by communicating with them in spaces where only their fans gather.

▽Main features
◎Real-time messages with artists
◎Automatic message translation function (supports 14 languages)
◎Message with user nickname
◎Reply function from users
◎ Messages celebrating the user's birthday
◎Enjoy live streaming with "bubble LIVE"
◎ "OUR BOX" where you can collect your favorite messages
◎Voting function to collect opinions from users
◎ Advance ticket sales and gift campaigns exclusive to subscribers

▽bubble for JAPAN participating artists (AZ)
aespa / Ano / BNSI / chun / EXO / Nicole Fujita / Yuka Furukawa / GIRLS' GENERATION / HAPPY CREATORS / Mizuki Imamura / Sonoko Inoue / Mariya Ise / Kamataku / Daiki Kanechika (EXIT) / KANGIN / KANGTA / Kasu / Yuka Kato / Kinu / LUCAS / Yua Mikami / MIYAVI / Mrs. GREEN APPLE / NCT / NCT WISH / Novelbright / Red Velvet / RIIZE / Makiko Saito / Aika Satsuki / Subaru Shibuya / SHINee / SKE48 / SUPER JUNIOR / TVXQ! / WayV (Ishin V) / Nako Yabuki / Yumeha Yamazaki / Akari Yoshida and others




<Contact for service inquiries>
Dear U plus, Inc.
Corporate page
https://www.dearuplus.co.jp/feature/service-bubble

*The company names and service names/logos listed are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

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