Bright (Japanese band)

Bright was a dance vocal band in Japan under major label Rhythm Zone.

History
The chorus group named  was formed in 2001 with the members Nagi, Mi-Mi and Meg. These members of the group were childhood friends from elementary school. In 2003, they decided to expand the group into a 4-member group. Nanaka was then admitted while the band changed its name to "BRIGHT".

On April 25, 2007, the band debuted from Rhythm Republic, Avex Group's indies label. At the average age of 17, their success got so big that they were transferred to the Avex major label Rhythm Zone. On January 16, 2008, the band released their first major label mini-album named Brightest Star. Although the mini-album didn't chart well on the Oricon charts their popularity increased.

The group has recently worked with popular singer K for their first full-length album named Notes 4 You.

On April 17, 2013, it was suddenly announced through the group's blog that BRIGHT would disband after their One Man Live concerts in May. The last date that they are to perform is the 12th May in Tokyo. After their last performance, the group has said that they would part ways. This may have been due to the group's declining popularity as they struggled to gain popularity since their debut.

Members
Nagisa Shigemura (重村渚, born August 2, 1990 in Hyogo Prefecture)
Mizuki Inoue (井上みづき, born September 28, 1990 in Osaka Prefecture)
Megumi Nakaya (中谷萌美, born March 6, 1991 in Osaka Prefecture)
Nanaka Kobayashi (小林菜々香, born May 30, 1992 in Osaka Prefecture)

Discography

EPs 
Brightest e.p.01 (Released April 25, 2007)
Brightest e.p.02 (Released August 8, 2007)
Brightest Star (Released January 16, 2008) #133 on Oricon

Singles 
Sorairo (Released April 9, 2008) #45 on Oricon
Tegami feat.K / One Summer Time (Released July 16, 2008) #39 on Oricon
I'll Be There (Released November 19, 2008) #48 on Oricon
Kotoba ni Dekinakute/Shining Butterfly (Released May 20, 2009) #64 on Oricon
Feelin' You (Released August 5, 2009) #76 on Oricon
Love: Aru Ai no Katachi
Bad Girl!! feat. SKY-HI(AAA) / Autabi ni Suki ni Natte (Released November 23, 2011) #48 on Oricon with 3,000 sales
Kimi ga Iru Kara: Kokoro no Tonari de (Released February 15, 2012)

Digital Singles 
Kirai...Demo Suki: Aishiteru
Flower
Shining Star

Albums 
Notes 4 You (Released January 14, 2009) #47 on Oricon
Real (February 24, 2010) #38 on Oricon
IN HARMONY (October 20, 2010)
BRIGHT (March 21, 2012)
BRIGHT BEST (August 22, 2012)

External links
Official website
Official BRIGHT blog

References

Category:Japanese girl groups
Category:Japanese pop music groups
Category:Musical groups established in 2001
Category:Avex Group artists
Category:2001 establishments in Japan
Category:Musical quartets