Do you have a favorite Junna moment (perhaps the 2019 Under Live performance of "Watashi no Tame ni Dareka no Tame ni")? Or do you want to know more about her fashion ventures post-idol?
Early in her career, Shiina was often typecast as the "cool beauty" ( reijou ). She had sharp, fox-like eyes and a stoic resting face that could intimidate new fans. However, as she aged from 17 to 25, that coolness matured into a breathtaking, melancholic beauty. By 2019, she had one of the most photogenic faces in the group—not "kawaii" in the squeaky, bubbly sense, but utsukushii (beautiful) in the classical, tragic sense. junna shiina
In a group where members often cry during graduation announcements, Shiina announced her graduation (leaving in August 2021) with a stoic, warrior-like calm. In her farewell blog and interviews, she didn't complain about being Under Member for most of her 8-year career. Instead, she thanked the Under Members. Do you have a favorite Junna moment (perhaps
Junna Shiina is not a name that will appear in Nogizaka46 "Top 10 Greatest Moments" highlight reels. She won't be on Kouhaku as a soloist. But within the hardcore fandom, she represents the soul of the Under Members. She represents the adult who endured the rain of obscurity so the flowers in the front row could bloom. She had sharp, fox-like eyes and a stoic