S/mileage new member audition!

[Zunu]

I guess the idea is to publicize the existence of S/mileage to a wider audience?

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official flier

http://twitpic.com/540esu

its Tsunku's chance to scout potential talent twice.

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some news articles about this
http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/2011/0 ... 7088.shtml
http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/deview/88231/

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Here is video of Smileage's comments on finding a new member and footage of Tsunku's VTR message at their event
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i love their reaction. its priceless

[Sohee]

They're shocked... it's a given that they would be.
After hearing more about it backstage, I'm sure they're all fine with it to be honest.
And once someone has joined, I'm sure there will be no problem.

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They'll be fine.

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even though i despise Tokyohive

they have an article translated

Hello! Project’s newest idol unit S/mileage announced on their official website today that they are currently recruiting new members. This announcement comes just a few days after the girls celebrated their one year anniversary since their major debut.

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The first round of interviews will take place at TKP Shibuya Conference Center in Tokyo beginning on June 4th and continuing throughout the month. Applicants must be middle school or high school girls, or girls in that age range.

The official website notes that auditioners are allowed to participate in Morning Musume’s 10th generation audition as well, but should they happen to pass both auditions, they will only be able to join one group.

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Producer Tsunku teased fans on Twitter as well, answering “Tsunku-san, everyone at the event was shocked!” with “Maji desu ka ska?” (“For real? Ska”), a play on the title of Morning Musume’s last single. He went on to say, “Got it. From the beginning, I stated that the number of members wasn’t fixed. I’m just now putting that into practice. Sorry to make you worry.”

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Before S/mileage’s major debut, the number of girls who would debut with the group was unclear, and fans breathed a sigh of relief when all four made it through safely. It now appears from Tsunku’s comments here that he had yet another clever trick up his sleeve.

[Sohee]

No fan of them either. :B

[22Tsuji22]

They are my source for quick information usually since it just pops up on my FB feed. Although I rarely read their articles Just the titles!!

[boinsie]

Can't help but notice the lack of "Must have sexy legs and an almost inhuman high-pitched voice" on that poster.

I loves me some S/mileage. Not sure what to say about this... mou, I really like them as 4nin. But I guess it is good promo... bleh. Need time to think about.

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it would be a learning experience for Smileage. they become the teacher.

barks.jp report and lots of photos
http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000070309