W, a Japanese pop music duo formed in 2004 by Up-Front Promotion and associated
with Hello! Project, consisted of Nozomi Tsuji and Ai Kago. Both members were
former fourth-generation members of the idol girl group Morning Musume and had
previously achieved fame through their roles in the sub-group Mini-Moni. W's
formation was announced alongside Tsuji and Kago's planned departure from
Morning Musume. Prior to their official departure, they debuted with several
cover versions of kayōkyoku songs, including their debut single "Koi no Vacance"
(2004) and their first album Duo U&U (20...