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BLENDA's all-time popular models Part 2

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The sister magazine of Popteen, BLENDA, was a gyaru fashion magazine first published in September 2003.

It primarily targeted adult gyaru in their 20s, offering a mix of casual and overseas trends inspired fashion styles.

Foreign celebrities were often featured on the cover.

Despite its popularity, BLENDA ceased publication with its September 2014 issue.

In this article, we will introduce BLENDA's all-time popular models.

Yumi Higashino

Born on June 9, 1988.

Yumi Higashino, affectionately called "Yun," was active as a Popteen model from 2006 to 2009 and began her career as a BLENDA-exclusive model in 2009.

She was also a member of the unit "Be-ppin," formed by BLENDA models, and gained the catchphrase "Dekameron" for her slender figure paired with a big breasts.

In BLENDA, she earned fame as the "No.1 Beloved Personality", representing the feminine style.

She often wore soft, feminine outfits like floral prints and chiffon fabrics.

She also frequently showed off her beautiful legs in mini skirts and shorts.

After gracing the magazine for about three years, Yun graduated from BLENDA with the November 2012 issue and moved on to CanCam.

She appeared in numerous fashion shows such as Tokyo Girls Collection and Kobe Collection, establishing herself as a top model.

In addition to modeling, she debuted as an actress and TV personality, appearing in dramas like "Shomuni 2013" and "Water Polo Yankees" and shows such as "Laugh & Peace" and "King’s Brunch."

She has been active in many fields, and on February 22, 2020, she announced her marriage to a non-celebrity man.

She continues to work as a model and posts her daily life on SNS.

Sun wei (Son-i)

Born on October 13, 1989.

Known by her nickname “I-chan,” sun wei made her modeling debut in the gyaru magazine Popteen.

She later became an exclusive model for PopSister, Popteen’s sister magazine, in 2010. After PopSister ceased publication, she transferred BLENDA in April 2012.

In BLENDA, she often wears clean and casual fashion, often wearing pants.

She is a model who is very good at using accessories, often pairing her simple fashion with large accessories, sunglasses, hats, etc.

After solidifying her position as a popular BLENDA model, she continued to diversify her career, appearing in colored contact lens image models, commercials, and more after the magazine’s closure.

She announced her marriage in July 2016 and gave birth to her first child on March 14, 2019.

He currently works as a producer for the lifestyle brand "SWU" and releases videos on his own YouTube channel.

Azusa Koizumi

Born on January 11, 1987.

Azusa Koizumi was scouted at 16 and initially modeled for magazines like Cawaii!, Ray, and JELLY before transferred BLENDA as an exclusive model in May 2013.

In the same magazine, she was a model who skillfully wore casual and sweet fashion while still being sexy.

She frequently wore feminine brands like LIP SERVICE and RESEXXY.

She also enjoyed experimenting with chiffon fabrics, floral patterns, and chic casual looks.

After BLENDA ceased publication, she transitioned to the old sister gyaru magazine nuts.

Besides modeling, she appeared in gravure magazines such as Weekly Playboy and Weekly Young Magazine and released her photobooks.

With widespread popularity among men and women, Azusa announced her marriage on January 17, 2016.

She later gave birth to her first child on August 11, 2016, and her second on May 10, 2019. She is now a freelance model.

Saya Kagawa

Born on December 27, 1994.

Saya Kagawa is a half-Japanese model with a Japanese father and a Filipino mother.

She began her modeling career in earnest around 2012 and became the youngest BLENDA model in July 2013.

With her 170cm height and 17cm face length, she earned the title of "The Incredible 10-Head Proportion Model." (She also won the grand prize at the Best Body Japan competition in 2015.)

She often wore simple fashion in BLENDA, but since she is half-Japanese, she was able to wear any type of clothing and look fashionable like an overseas celebrity.

Her long, slender legs made shorts and mini skirts a perfect fit.

After BLENDA was discontinued, she worked as a model for magazines such as JELLY and Oggi.

She is currently the image model for the lingerie brand "RAVIJOUR."

She has also appeared in music videos for "Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE" and "JUJU", and is expanding her activities beyond modeling.

Other models who also helped boost Koakuma Ageha’s popularity during the same period included:

  • Nozomi Araki
  • Azumi Sato
  • Mai Satoda
  • Keiko Wakita
  • Nana (from AFTERSCHOOL)
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