9nine (pronounced simply "nine") is a Japanese idol group formed of Uki Satake, Sayaka Nishiwaki, and Hirona Murata.
In September 2005, 9nine was formed of Sayaka Nishiwaki, Uki Satake, Azusa Matsuzawa, Miwako Wagatsuma, Rubi Katō, Marie Ashida, Mai Yoshida, Midori Yamaoka, and Moe Miura.
[2] On 27 February 2019, it was announced on their official website that the group would be pausing all activities and going on an indefinite hiatus.
On 20 May 2019, Kanae Yoshii withdrew from the group and announced retirement from the entertainment industry, leaving only 3 members left in the lineup.
On 7 August 2022, Uki Satake announced that her contract with LesPros expired, but she would remain as a member of the group.