LinQ (pronounced "link") is a Japanese girl group. Their name stands for "Love in Qshu", in reference to their hometown of Fukuoka, on the island of Kyushu.
LinQ
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Origin | Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan |
Genres | J-pop |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | T-Palette Records (2011–2013) Warner Music Japan (2013–2016) FRAME (LEVEL-5/avex) (2016–2018) |
Members | Yuumi Takaki
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Website | www |
The members were formerly divided into two groups, Qty and Lady.
SRAM performs rock style songs. It was formed in November 2013.
Name | Stage Name | Timeline |
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MYU | 2013 – Mid 2017 | |
Chiaki Sara Yoshikawa | SARA | |
Mayu Kishida | LADY-K | |
Aya Maikawa | AYA | 2013 – Early 2017 |
Narumi Yuji | ROU | 2013–2015 |
LinQ Qty (LinQ Cutie) is a derived unit consisting of LinQ's teenage members. It was formed in April 2023.
Name | Timeline |
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Riko Ozora | April 2023 – February 2024 |
Rei Kuroda | April 2023 – present |
Minami Arimura | |
Sawa Morito | |
Akari Hanayama |
# | Release date | Title | Highest Chart Position (Oricon) |
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LinQ Records (indie label) | |||
1st |
9-28-2011
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Hajimemashite / for you / Nau
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—
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T-Palette Records (indie label) | |||
2nd |
11-9-2011
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Calorie Nante / Kimochi / Te wo tsunaide
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22
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3rd |
2-29-2012
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Sakura Kajitsu/ Sakura Monogatari
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15
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4th |
7-18-2012
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Shiawase no Energy/ Matsuri no Yoru 〜 Kimi o Suki ni Natta hi 〜
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6
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5th |
1-30-2013
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CHIKU-TAKU/ Going My Way!
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5
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Warner Music Japan (major label) | |||
6th |
4-17-2013
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Chime ga Owareba
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3
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7th |
8-7-2013
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HANABI!!
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12
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8th |
1-22-2014
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Colorful Days[1]
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2
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9th |
7-30-2014
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Natsu Koi
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8
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10th |
9-24-2014
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Uessai! Gassai!
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6
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11th |
4-29-2015
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Hare Hare Parade
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8
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12th |
9-21-2015
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LinQuest 〜 Yagate Densetsu he...
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8
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LinQ Records (indie label) | |||
13th |
3-28-2016
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Supreme
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6
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FRAME (major label) | |||
14th |
9-21-2016
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Furusato Japon
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13
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15th |
2-22-2017
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Makenaizo
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8
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16th |
5-3-2017
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Treasure
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69
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17th |
1-31-2018
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Aa Jounetsu no Banbarayaa / Shitsuren Photograph
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—
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LinQ Records (indie label) | |||
18th |
1-30-2019
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Susume! Shounen Shoujo
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32
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# | Release date | Title | Highest Chart Position (Oricon) |
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LinQ Records (indie label) | |||
1st |
9-25-2020
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Q&A
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—
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2nd |
10-2-2020
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RI・RI・RI
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—
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3rd |
11-13-2020
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Hitorijime
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—
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4th |
12-11-2020
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Jōnetsu Salamander
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—
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5th |
1-1-2021
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Matsuri kō ondo
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—
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6th |
1-15-2021
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Aiaiaishito-to[2]
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—
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7th |
12-24-2022
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Winter Magic
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# | Release date | Title | Highest Chart Position (Oricon) |
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LinQ Records (indie label) | |||
1st |
5-3-2019
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LOVEBOMB
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IQP Records (indie label) | |||
2nd |
8-25-2021
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Fukuoka . ~Fukuoka Suru Noda~
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3rd |
2-9-2022
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Go! Go! YELL~Kimi is Beautiful~
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—
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4th |
4-16-2023
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FANTASTIC WORLD
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—
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5th |
4-10-2024
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Obentou
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# | Release date | Title | Chart position (Oricon) |
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IQP Records (indie label) | |||
1st |
11-13-2019
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anytime
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13[3]
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# | Release date | Title | Chart position (Oricon) | ||
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T-Palette Records (indie label) | |||||
1st |
4-25-2012
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Love in Qushu 〜LinQ Daiichi Gakushō〜
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37
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Warner Music Japan (major label) | |||||
2nd |
3-26-2014
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AWAKE 〜LinQ Daini Gakushō〜
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64
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3rd |
11-25-2015
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FRONTIER 〜LinQ Daisan Gakushō〜
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57
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# | Release date | Title | Chart position (Oricon) |
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LinQ Records (indie label) | |||
1st |
1-30-2019
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Love in Qyushu vol.1
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38
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2nd |
1-30-2019
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Love in Qyushu vol.2
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46
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3rd |
1-30-2019
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Bari uma! LinQooking
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40
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Release Date | Title | Label |
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7-18-2012
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LOCAL IDOL BEST! (Hajimemashite)
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Toy's Factory |
3-12-2014
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Mirrorball Flare + Royal Mirrorball Discothèque (BlueFilm(Himesaki Ami))
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FRAME |
22-2-2017
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BRING IT ON (Fukuoka Stand Up(FREAK feat. Natural Radio Station & LinQ))
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avex trax |
Release date | Title | Chart position (Oricon) |
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LinQ Records (indie label) | ||
4-10-2013
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LinQ 1st Anniversary Live@Zepp Fukuoka 2012.4.17
<Tonkotsu Kakumei! Ko Sugitara Gomen Tai!> |
- (DVD)
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Warner Music Japan (major label) | ||
4-10-2013
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LinQ ZERO 〜LinQ・LinK Vol.0〜
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201 (DVD)
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5-8-2013
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LinQ Shinshun Tokubetsu Kooen 〜Gakui Ka〜(Tanoshimou de)
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimashite |
77(2DVDs) / - (Blu-ray)
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9-9-2015
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LinQ 4th Anniversary 〜 Welcome to the LinQworld!! 〜
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150 (2DVDs) / 61 (Blu-ray)
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