♡ a helpful guide to stanning jo1 ! ♡

—— ˗ˏˋ #JO1 #ジェイオーワン ˊˎ˗ ——

So! You wanna learn more about JO1! I will make this thread as easy and digestive as possible, and will try not to overwhelm ♡

Let’s dive right in and start with the basics then! ↴

JO1 is a japanese-pop (or, jpop) boy band. They were formed off the reality talent show PRODUCE 101 JAPAN, in which 101 boys train and compete to ultimately debut in a band formed of the highest ranking trainees. Specifically, the top 11 boys were voted to be in an original band.

The group JO1 was co-produced by Yoshimoto Kongo and CJ E&M.

The group’s managing company is Lapone Entertainment, a brand new created by the co-producers to represent JO1

↳ Lapone’s Website: https://lapone.jp 
↳ Watch JO1’s first interview here!

✸ JO1 BASICS ✸

↝ What does JO1 mean? - Trainees from PD101J will aim to be #1 of the world!

↝ Is JO1 kpop? They have similar style - NO. JO1, though influenced heavily by korean music, is NOT kpop. They are japanese boys singing in japanese. (cont.)

You CANNOT erase the japanese from them. They are different and you must respect it. They are jpop.

↝ When are they disbanding? - JO1 is a permanent group, meaning they have NO official plans to disband after a certain amount of time.

↝ What is the fandom name? - “JAM”, which stands for “JO1 and me”!

↳ Watch the fandom name decision video here!

↝ How many members are there? - There are 11 members!

↳ Watch the leader decision video here!

↝ Official Logo:

↝ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/official_jo1 

↝ Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official_jo1/ 

↝ Official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmXiDP8S40uBeJYxvyulmA

↝ Official Website: https://jo1.jp/ 

↝ Official FanClub: https://fc.jo1.jp 

↝ Official Mail: https://mail.jo1.jp 

✸ MEMBERS ✸

Name: Yonashiro Sho ( 與那城奨 )
Birthday: Oct. 25, 1995
Hometown: Okinawa
Final PD101J Rank: 11
Position: Leader, Vocalist
Color: Green
Emoji: /
Charm point: Large hands

↳ 1-Minute Interview!
↳ Let’s cook Jam!

Name: Kawashiri Ren ( 川尻 蓮 )
Birthday: Mar. 2, 1997
Hometown: Fukuoka
Final PD101J Rank: 2
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist
Color: Blue
Emoji:
Charm point: His smile

↳ 1-Minute Interview!
↳ Let’s cook Jam!

Name: Shiroiwa Ruki ( 白岩 瑠姫 )
Birthday: Nov. 19, 1997
Hometown: Tokyo
Final PD101J Rank: 6
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Color: White
Emoji:
Charm point: His eyes

↳ 1-Minute Interview!
↳ Let’s cook Jam!

Name: Kono Junki ( 河野 純喜 )
Birthday: Jan. 20, 1998
Hometown: Nara
Final PD101J Rank: 9
Position: Lead Vocalist
Color: Light Blue
Emoji: /
Charm point: The wrinkles next to his eyes

↳ 1-Minute Interview!
↳ Let’s cook Jam!

Name: Sato Keigo ( 佐藤 景瑚 )
Birthday: Jul. 29, 1998
Hometown: Aichi
Final PD101J Rank: 7
Position: Vocalist
Color: Camel
Emoji: /
Charm point: Fashion sense

↳ 1-Minute Interview!
↳ Let’s cook Jam!

Name: Kawanishi Takumi ( 川西 拓実 )
Birthday: Jun. 23, 1999
Hometown: Hyōgo
Final PD101J Rank: 3
Position: Vocalist
Color: Pink
Emoji:
Charm point: Bright, clear eyes

↳ 1-Minute Interview!
↳ Let’s cook Jam!

Name: Kimata Syoya ( 木全 翔也 )
Birthday: Apr. 5, 2000
Hometown: Aichi
Final PD101J Rank: 8
Position: Rapper, Vocalist
Color: Light Purple
Emoji:
Charm point: His many moles

↳ 1-Minute Interview!
↳ Let’s cook Jam!

Name: Ohira Shosei ( 大平 祥生 )
Birthday: Apr. 13, 2000
Hometown: Kyoto
Final PD101J Rank: 4
Position: Vocalist
Color: Yellow
Emoji:
Charm point: His droopy eyes

↳ 1-Minute Interview!
↳ Let’s cook Jam!

Name: Kinjo Sukai ( 金城 碧海 )
Birthday: May 6, 2000
Hometown: Osaka
Final PD101J Rank: 10
Position: Rapper, Vocalist
Color: Black
Emoji:
Charm point: His eyes

↳ 1-Minute Interview!
↳ Let’s cook Jam!

Name: Tsurubo Shion ( 鶴房 汐恩 )
Birthday: Dec. 11, 2000
Hometown: Shiga
Final PD101J Rank: 5
Position: Lead Rapper
Color: Gray
Emoji:
Charm point: His true nature

↳ 1-Minute Interview!
↳ Let’s cook Jam!

Name: Mamehara Issei ( 豆原 一成 )
Birthday: May 30, 2002
Hometown: Okayama
Final PD101J Rank: 1
Position: Group Visual Center, Vocalist
Color: Red
Emoji:
Charm point: His mole

↳ 1-Minute Interview!
↳ Let’s cook Jam!

NOTES:

↝ They’re in order from oldest to youngest!

↝ The positions of the boys are guesses, as JO1 have officially not said positions other than the “Lead” positions.

↝ A much more in-depth guide for the boys can be seen here! (made by @yonashoppa)

✸ MUSIC ✸

JO1 debuted on March 4th, 2020 with their EP titled “PROTOSTAR”.

There are 3 singles & 3 additional non-original songs carried over from PD101J.

Although there are 3 EP versions, there are 6 songs total. PROTOSTAR A, B, and Normal have a mix of the songs 6 songs.

The title track is “INFINITY” or 無限大 (mugendai).

The song is about their infinite potential as they climb to the top.

↳ Official Performance Video:
↳ Costumed Practice Video:
↳ Official Music Video:

Their second single is “La Pa Pa Pam”.

The song is about having self-confidence and being yourself as you seize the day.

↳ Official Perfomance Video:

Their last single is “Running”.

The song is JO1 talking directly to JAMs, saying that they are grateful for us and how lucky they are to always have us by their side. It’s a promise to always be together.

↳ Official Animated Video (Short vers.):

PROTOSTAR Spotify & Apple Music:

↳ #PROTOSTAR A: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ROJVxS8xStr8TVIFaX5qe
↳ #PROTOSYAR A: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/protostar-%E5%88%9D%E5%9B%9E%E7%9B%A4a-ep/1499989618?l=en

↳ #PROTOSTAR B: https://open.spotify.com/album/4C0u0JvpH15VctDu9mIi2e
↳ #PROTOSTAR B: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/protostar-%E5%88%9D%E5%9B%9E%E7%9B%A4b-ep/1499990674?l=en

↳ #PROTOSTAR: https://open.spotify.com/album/4fBQPehiwjdR8mi6Qxy560
↳ #PROTOSTAR: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/protostar-%E9%80%9A%E5%B8%B8%E7%9B%A4-ep/1499993068?l=en

✸ LIVE PERFORMANCES ✸

Due to COVID19 happening at the same time as their debut, JO1 haven’t performed live that many times yet. But here’s what they have!

This is a FULL JO1 concert! Courtesy of Lapone!

↳ 1st Fan Meet @ Pacifico Yokohama!

↝ Infinity Performances

↳ Mugendai Home Version:

↳ Sukkiri Show:

↳ Hey! Hey! Neo:

↳ TBS Playlist:

↳ Shibuya NHK :

↝ La Pa Pa Pam Performances

↳ La Pa Pa Pam Home Version:

↝ Others

↳ Young Louis Vutton Event:

JO1 is also slated to do a live Meet & Greet as well as performance at the 2020 K:CONTACT Event ! More info can be found at @KCON_Global !

I will update this thread with their performance if I am able to!

✸ CONTENT ✸

JO1 had a 6 episode reality TV show titled “JO1 House”! Episodes on average are about 30-40 minutes & give an in depth look into their lives after debuting! VERY crucial to watch these, imo.

↳ Watch with English Subs! (made by @JO1Subs) https://jo1subs.weebly.com/latest/jo1-house-ep0

JO1 have an on-going series titled “JO1: Mission” in which they play fun games with each other and try and complete activities together! These videos are never too long and always very wholesome, fun and sweet

↳ Full JO1: Mission Playlist! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo8MvQ66891p6-btvh_DZ-DpCfJKnFviO

Due to COVID19 and the #StayHome   movement, JO1 challenged JAMs to learn the choreography to Infinity, and post the results using
#JO1Challenge & #おうちで無限大チャレンジ ! The boys break down each move & teach us the dance in full!

↳ Part 1 (IGTV): https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_RS-jbJKtZ/?igshid=ql1w291auakl

JO1 also did a series of live streams on youtube titled “アサカツ！JO1” (Asakatsu! JO1)! These were done in duos (though Keigo was alone), and are about 30 minutes of them talking to fans, playing small games, & chilling!

↳ Playlist of all live-streams! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo8MvQ66891rVUsjqE6cxXnj7kQ4zMZPr

✸ PAID CONTENT ✸

JO1 has two forms of paid, exclusive content that JAMs can sign up for: Fanclub (shortened to FC) & Personal Mail (PM).

I’m going to explain this as detailed as possible so that you know exactly what it includes and also how to sign up properly for each!

↝ Fanclub

The JO1 fanclub is $5 a month to join, or $60 for full year. In it, you receive exclusive HQ pictures of official events, written blog posts from the boys as well as staff, a podcast show with rotating members (3 at a time), behind the scenes content, and so much more

Most of this content follows a certain schedule (the blog posts, the podcast, etc), so that you are guaranteed to be getting stuff for your money. Other content is random/comes as often as it can.

In addition, you can get early bird tickets to future JO1 concerts in Japan.

I highly recommend buying this if you are able to. There genuinely is SO much content that comes from the fan club, and since you pay, the content is exclusive meaning it will NOT be shared publicly, and most fans do not post FC content to abide by the privacy requests.

Some content however is NOT translated (i.e. blog posts are in japanese, korean and english, but the audio of the podcasts does not have subtitles). There are many accounts on twitter dedicated to translating FC content (you must show proof of payment), such as @FromJAMToJAM

The website can be read in English, Japanese and Korean, so it is easy to navigate and sign up for if you so choose to.

Again, HIGHLY recommend. It is worth it!

↳ To register for JO1 Fanclub, click here! https://plusmember.jp/regist/idlink_regist.php?scd=produce101fc&ty=0&tu=http%3A%2F%2Ffc.jo1.jp&bu=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.plusmember.jp%2Fproduce101%2F1%2Fregist%2Fcomplete_idlink%2F&sk=f6087aeba9c922a77f91d0e5df45fe54d4d6f6f772dcd169ee5ffab262be93c8&i=&ct=entry&langtype=en&fc_foreign_reg=1

↝ Personal Mail

The JO1 Personal Mail is a mail subscription service where a fan receives personal emails from the boys of their choosing.

It is $4 per month per member. For example, if I wanted an email from Keigo, it would be $4/month, but from Keigo AND Junki, $8/month.

You can change which members you receive mail from, but if you change after you’ve already been charged for said month, you will NOT be refunded.

I.E. If the payments are charged June 1st, and I switch from Keigo to Junki after June 1st, I’d be charged $8 for the month of June.

To switch members you’d have to withdraw completely from the service, and then resign up with a different member (hence the double charge).

To add members to your subscription, you can do that easily and don’t have to withdraw/do anything special.

The mails you receive from the boys are written by them in japanese, and come RANDOMLY. Since they wrote it themselves, they are only sent whenever THEY feel like it. So, naturally some members update more than others. Some update everyday while others once a week.

The mails are personalized with your names (they directly address you as if you were a friend with your entered name), & the boys often include many selfies or videos within them. Google Translate works well!

This is exclusive content so it will NOT be posted publicly anywhere.

I say get this if you can afford to of course! It’s very intimate and sweet.

However, if you had to choose between FC and PM, I recommend FC as you are guaranteed more content more often and from ALL the boys.

↳ Please use my tutorial on how to sign up, as its very confusing! https://twitter.com/mugendies/status/1262966097319546887

NOTES

↝ The prices I listed are converted from ¥ to $, and conversion rates differ for each country so I suggest converting from ¥ to your currency.

↝ If you are living OUTSIDE of Japan you CANNOT use the same email for both FC & PM. They must be different registered emails.

✸ MISC ✸

↝ Fan Chant

↳ Want to learn the official fanchant to Infinity? Watch here!

↝ Ads/Partnership

↳ Fanmart!
↳ Nike!
↳ Francfranc!
↳ Y!Mobile!

↝ Magazines

JO1 has too many magazines already to list them all, but here are some major ones!

↳ ANAN
↳ Nylon
↳ Spur
↳ Vivi
↳ ModelPress
↳ Nicola
↳ B-Pass
↳ Mini
↳ Ribon

↝ Subbing/Update Accounts

These are all UNOFFICIAL, but I highly recommend following these accounts for updates and translations of content! ( These are all for English, sorry ): )

↳ @JO1Subs
↳ @JO1_Translation
↳ @jo1_daily
↳ @JO1ASTTEAM1
↳ @chocolat036051

AAAND IM FINALLY DONE!

If I need to fix/add things, then I will accordingly!

Thank you so much to all who helped me with this!

If you made it to the end of this thread then congratulations, you are officially a JAM!

Now, let’s go to the top, with JO1!

UPDATED CARRD VERSION OF THIS THREAD: https://kumisan.carrd.co/