Did you know that there is a female idol group composed only of members from Okayama that has been active for over 10 years?
That group is feelNEO.
It is a five-member idol group that started its activities in 2016, and it has been active with the same members without any graduations or new additions.
Modern idol groups often have graduations and new additions as events, which hold significant commercial value. What kind of group is feelNEO, which distances itself from such trends?
We spoke to the members who celebrated their 10th anniversary on March 26, 2026, about their past and future in idol activities.
What is feelNEO
feelNEO is a female idol group composed of five members from Okayama Prefecture.
It started in 2013 as an exclusive model for the Okayama free magazine "HUG HUG," and during that time, it released three singles. In 2016, it began full-fledged idol activities with the current members, and celebrated its 10th anniversary on March 26, 2026.
It is rare for a group to last for 10 years, and feelNEO has continued its activities with the same five members without any graduations or new additions for the entire decade.
Member Composition
The members are as follows:
- Ayapon (Leader)
- Sakura
- Ayuri
- Hinami
- Kirara
The group is composed only of members from Okayama Prefecture, including members from Kurashiki City.
To respect the privacy of the members, the names of their cities and towns of origin are not disclosed.
In the modern idol scene, it is common to operate groups with repeated graduations and new additions, as represented by groups like Morning Musume and AKB48. It is rare for a group to continue for 10 years with its original members, especially among local idols categorized as "regional idols," making feelNEO a unique presence.
"Having five girls, there are definitely various things that happen. Especially during puberty. We have gone through those ages in middle school, high school, and university," recalls leader Ayapon with a laugh.
Main Activities
The main activity of feelNEO is live performances.
They actively perform not only in Okayama Prefecture but also hold regular shows in Tokyo, engaging energetically in the metropolitan and Kansai areas.
They have also participated in the pinnacle of idol festivals in Japan, the "TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL (TIF)," winning the Chugoku-Shikoku block of the national selection live and performing twice in 2017 and 2019.
"All the members love Okayama too much, so we still commute from Okayama. I feel like we have one of the highest transportation costs among local idols," the members say, but it seems their popularity in the metropolitan area is also rising.
In 2022, when they began to focus on activities in Tokyo, their solo live event attracted 13 people. Now, it has grown to gather hundreds.
Currently, they are preparing for the "feelNEO 10th Anniversary tour 2026 [NEXT]" starting on May 16, 2026.
Additionally, they have also confirmed an 11th anniversary live at Okayama Budokan on March 22, 2027.
Recommended Songs from Members
As of May 2026, feelNEO has released 9 singles and 3 albums.
The 8th single "Bokura no Hanashi under the Stars" even reached 4th place on the Oricon Weekly chart.
We asked the members to recommend songs based on the following criteria.
- Signature Song
- Exciting Song
- Ballad
Signature Song "book"
This is a song from 2022, written and composed for the first time by member Kirara.
Kirara, who describes herself as having been "a bit of a chuunibyou in the past," originally enjoyed writing things down on paper and organized her feelings by writing about her worries.
Exciting Song "Idol Damonn!"
This song from 2023 is themed around the determination of idols standing on stage and their message to fans.
Ballad "monologue"
This is the latest song as of May 2025, written by all five members to commemorate their 10th anniversary.
Ten years have passed since their formation on March 26, 2016.
We spoke to the members of feelNEO, who have continued their activities without any changes in membership, about their reflections on the past decade and their future.
feelNEO Data
| Name | feelNEO |
|---|---|
| Address | Not disclosed |
| Contact | For performance requests, please use the inquiry form on the official website |
| Website | Official feelNEO Website |
