Gem$tones (ジェムストーン; Pronounced: Gemstones) is an indies unit formed with several members from Hello!Project DIVAS. and Fantasy Kenshuusei.
In January 2017, they released their first major single.
They are currently gaining nationwide acknowledgment with consistent high sales, both psychical and digital wise.
Members
| Name | Birthdate | Birthplace | Blood Type | Gem | Group Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuda Miki (福田 三木) |
August 1, 1997 | Tokyo (Japan) |
AB | Pearl | Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist | Leader (2015-Present), Fantasy Kenshuusei (2011-2016) |
| Umemoto Marika (梅本マリカ) |
February 26, 1998 | Aichi (Japan) |
O | Tourmaline | Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist | Sub-Leader (2015-Present), Hello!Project DIVAS. (2014-2016) |
| Im Jihyun (임 김지현) |
August 30, 1998 | Seoul (South Korea) |
A | Amethyst | Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist | Fantasy Kenshuusei (2014-2016) |
| Egami Chikako (江上千賀子) |
October 16, 1998 | Hiroshima (Japan) |
O | Fire Opal | Main Dancer, Sub Rapper | Hello!Project DIVAS. (2015-2016) |
| Ayase Sora (綾瀬 ソーラ) | October 29, 1999 | Saitama (Japan) |
A | Citrine | Main Vocalist, Center | Fantasy Kenshuusei (2014-2016) |
| Ogata Aya (緒方 アヤ) |
November 5, 1999 | Mie (Japan) |
Diamond | Lead Vocalist | Fantasy Kenshuusei (2014-2016) | |
| Furusawa Kayo (古澤佳代) |
December 17, 1999 | Kanagawa (Japan) |
Emerald | Visual, Sub Vocalist, Face of the Group | Hello!Project DIVAS. (2015-2016) | |
| Kurosawa Ruby (黒澤ルビー) |
August 6, 2001 | Aichi (Japan) |
B | Star Ruby | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Ace | Hello!Project DIVAS. (2015-2016) |
History
2015
On May 4, 2015 the unit was announced with for members from Fantasy Kenshuusei and four members form Hello!Project DIVAS. They'll be starting off on an indies single and work their way onto their major debut. On that same say their member colors and the leaders were announced.
On July 14, they released their first indies single titled "GREEN GARDEN / Heart ni Ai wo Zukyuun!!" it sold a total of 4,782 copies.
On October 12, they released their second indies single titled "MADNESS -Trick or Treat- / Kabocha QUEEN" it sold a total of 4,190 copies.
On December 13, they released their third indies single titled "CONTDOWN! / Team Gem!" which sold a total of 7,381 copies. On December 14, it was announced by Miki and Marika they the group will be pushing really hard for a major debut in 2016 and the group is in plans to release a mini album.
2016
On March 1, it was announced that Gem$tones will release their first digital single on March 22, it is titled "Monku o Iwanai Teishi Namida "First Take Ver"', The single will not have any promotion. It sold a total of 12,687 copies online.
On April 1, Gem$tones announced the rest of the titles for the singles they will release in 2016. On April 5, they will release their fourth indies single titled "GEM$TONES Anthem -We're Here- / Rose Petals", the single sold a total of 11,093 copies. On April 7, it was announced that Gem$tones will release their debut mini album titled "Mini Song Set list ~Lets Go 2 School!~" on July 13, the song will feature all the groups original non released songs, an original song for the album, and two other songs.
On July 3, the group released their fifth indie single titled "Electric Dance Step ~TYPE B VERSION~ / Watashitachi no Yona On'nanoko" it sold a total of 6,094 copies.
On August 8, it was announced that the group will be having their Major Debut in 2017. They will warp up their indies period with one last single and one last indie digital single and two mini albums.
2017
In January 1, they released their major debut single, it ranked at Number 2, and sold a total of 95,587 copies in total.
On October 28, it was revealed by an insider that Gem$tones would be releasing a March single. They along with several other groups upcoming 2018 singles were also revealed.
2018
On Janaury 14, it was announced that they would be releasing a completion album in February containing all of their current singles.
On Janaury 27, Fukuda Miki announced the groups first concert tour.
Discography
Studio Albums
| # | Released | Album | Sales | Oricon Rank | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Digital | |||||
| 1 | May 14, 2018 | Gem Attack | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Completion Albums
| # | Released | Album | Sales | Oricon Rank | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Digital | |||||
| 1 | February 26, 2018 | Gem Collection Vol.1 | 64,004 | 43,490 | 3 | N/A |
Indie Albums
| # | Released | Album | Sales | Oricon Rank | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Digital | |||||
| 1 | July 13, 2016 | Mini Song Set List ~Lets Go 2 School!~ | 8,256 | N/A | 10 | N/A |
| 2 | August 17, 2016 | Share The Gem$ | 6,269 | N/A | 7 | N/A |
| 3 | December 6, 2016 | Gem$tones Is Here To Stay | 3,566 | 4,276 | 9 | NA |
Singles
Indies Singles
| # | Released | Name | Oricon Rank | Sales | Album | Song Center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 14, 2015 | GREEN GARDEN / Heart ni Ai wo Zukyuun!! | - | 4,782 | Mini Song Set List ~Let's Go 2 School~ | Ruby / Kayo |
| 2 | October 12, 2015 | MADNESS -Trick or Treat- / Kabocha QUEEN | - | 4,190 | Share The Gem$ | Sora / Aya |
| 3 | December 13, 2015 | COUNTDOWN! / Team Gem! | - | 7,381 | Miki / Jihyun | |
| 4 | April 5, 2016 | GEM$TONES Anthem -We're Here- / Rose Petals | - | 11,093 | Gem$tones Is Here To Stay | Chikako / Marika |
| 5 | July 3, 2016 | Electric Dance Step ~TYPE B VERSION~ / Watashitachi no Yona On'nanoko (私たちのような女の子: Girls like us) |
- | 6,094 | Miki / Kayo | |
| 6 | October 18, 2016 | The road behind us / Secret | 4 | 10,490 | Sora / Ruby |
Indie Digital Singles
| # | Released | Name | Oricon Rank | Sales | Album | Song Center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 22, 2016 | Monku o Iwanai Teishi Namida "First Take Ver" (文句を言わない停止涙 "First Take Ver": Tears that won't stop "First Take Ver") |
78 | 11,568 | Gem$tones Is Here To Stay | Aya |
| 2 | November 2, 2016 | Seiko (成功: Success) |
- | 1,487 | Ruby |
Major Singles
| # | Released | Song | Sales | Certifications | Oricon Rank | Album | Song Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Digital | |||||||
| 1 | January 1, 2017 | Kiss Kiss Kiss / I Miss You, I Hate You / Jumon o Tonaemasu (呪文を唱えます: Cast a Spell) |
95,587 | 10,487 | N/A | 2 | Gem Collection Vol.1 | Ruby / Aya / Kayo |
| 2 | March 29, 2017 | BLACK WIDOW / STRAWBERRY BUBBLE TEA | 86,698 | 8,488 | N/A | 2 | Jihyun / Miki | |
| 3 | July 10, 2017 | Ai No Rosoku (愛の蝋燭: Candle of Love) |
89,577 | 14,315 | N/A | 2 | Sora | |
| 4 | November 21, 2017 | Me and You ~Together Forever~ / Palm Trees | 90,285 | 21,274 | N/A | 2 | Chikako / Marika | |
| 5 | March 27, 2018 | Shiranai / Atarashi Gakunen / Koe O Dashite Warau (知らない / 新しい学年 / 声を出して笑う: I Don't Know / A New School Year / Laugh Out Loud) |
83,122 | 22,925 | N/A | 3 | Gem Attack | Kayo / Sora / Miki |
| 6 | May 7, 2018 | I Don't Like Your Lies / On'nanoko No Konran (女の子の混乱: Girl Confusion) |
TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | Jihyun / Ruby | |
- Original Songs
All the dates show when the songs where performed.
- [2015.07.11] Watashi Wa Ai, Watashi No Seikatsu No Naka De Yuiitsu No Ai Wa Anata (私は愛、私の生活の中で唯一の愛はあなた: The only love in my life I love is you)
- [2015.12.31] Raindrops
- [2016.03.14] Magica
- [2016.04.01] Ame no Mae ni Odayakana (雨の前に穏やかな: The calm before the rain)
- Cover Songs
All the dates show when the songs where performed.
- [2016.04.01] CLOSER - Oh My Girl Cover
Concerts and Tours
Headling Tours
- [2018.04.07 - 2018.05.27] Gem$tones Haru 2018 Tour ~Grand Run~
Member and Group Photobooks
Group Photobooks
- [2018.01.01] Group Major Love Year I
- [2018.05.04] Origins 3rd Year
Fukuda Miki's Photobooks
- [2017.08.01] 20 Miki
- [2018.01.30] Nobody But Miki
Umemoto Marika's Photobooks
- [2018.02.26] Maybe....20sai
Furusawa Kayo's Photobooks
- [2017.03.13] Kayo In Paradice
- [2017.12.18] Kayo 17sai ~ 18sai
- [2018.04.02] Blooming Kayo
Trivia
- They are the second group to have gemstones as their colors, the first being A.L.C.H.E.M.I.S.T.
- Im Jihyun is the only member to not be of Japanese decent.
- The group is known for their really close sister bond.
- It is hinted that they might also debut in Korea as well, but it is currently unknown right now when.
- As of January 1, 2018, the members heights are:
- Fukuda Miki: 167cm (5.5 Feet)
- Umemoto Marika: 166 (5.4 and a Half)
- Im Jihyun: 173cm (5.7 Feet)
- Egami Chikako: 158 (5.2 Feet)
- Ayase Sora: 163cm (5.3 and a Half)
- Ogata Aya: 164cm (5.4 Feet)
- Furusawa Kayo: 170cm (5.6 Feet)
- Kurosawa Ruby: 161cm (5.3 Feet)
Total Sales Count
| Year | Group Sales | Collaboration Sales | Total Sales |
| 2015 | 16,353 | 0 | 16,353 |
| 2016 | TBA | TBA | TBA |