‘We want to be iconic’: Introducing the dynamic J-pop group f5ve
J-pop group f5ve speaks exclusively with GAY TIMES about the success of their hit single ‘Lettuce,’ music aspirations, and their LGBTQIA+ fans worldwide.
WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Attention music enthusiasts! If you’re looking for a new pop girl group to sink your teeth into, look no further – f5ve is the band for you.
Made up of J-pop veterans Sayaka, Kaede, Miyuu, Ruri and Rui, the fierce fivesome first debuted in 2023 with their single ‘Firetruck.’ Earlier this year, the “inter-dimensional dream agents from Tokyo” underwent a transformation, switching their stage name from the Sailor Moon-inspired SG5 (Sailor Guardians 5) to f5ve (pronounced fi-vee).
Since kicking off their new era, the talented group has honed their craft and released singles that rebuke self-doubt, explore the complexities of love, and embrace the power of womanhood. (They’ve since been co-signed by major artists such as Bloodpop, Rosalía, A.G.
