During the encore MC of their self-produced live event “BOO BOO STAR,” held on Monday, July 7th at Shibuya WWW, PIGGS announced that Pour Lui will leave the group following the final show of their nationwide “BANG A GONG TOUR” at CLUB CITTA’ Kawasaki. Details regarding her departure can be found in Pour Lui’s official statement.

After the final tour date, PIGGS will continue their activities as a five-member group consisting of SHELLME, BAN-BAN, KINCHAN, BIBI, and SU-RING. Each member has shared their thoughts on this new chapter, and we encourage everyone to read their heartfelt messages.

Pour Lui will remain involved with PIGGS as an advisor and counselor while simultaneously launching a new group. More information about this upcoming group will be announced in the near future.

Pour Lui’s Comment

To all my beloved Boochans,

I will be leaving PIGGS after our show at CLUB CITTA’ on November 29th.
I’m sorry for surprising and saddening you.

After much deliberation, reflection, and many conversations, I concluded that this is the best decision for PIGGS right now. But this doesn’t mean I’m cutting ties with PIGGS entirely or retiring as an idol.

This is going to be a long story, but please let me talk.

About a year ago, the dynamics between the members of PIGGS began to shift little by little, and as time went on, small misalignments started to grow. We held many discussions—individually, as six members, and with our management team—to try to resolve them. Through those talks, we each had more opportunities to face ourselves and reflect on various things.

To avoid misunderstanding, let me be clear: we were never on bad terms for a whole year or anything like that.

It wasn’t about getting along or not. But with every conversation, I’d think, “Maybe we got a bit closer today,” or, “Ah, maybe we drifted apart again.” Those feelings kept coming and going, and we never found a fundamental resolution.

Trying to resolve things at their root meant touching on personal values and life philosophies, which made me fear that it could deepen the rifts even more. Even someone like me—who tends to be pretty extreme—ended up thinking, “Maybe it’s better to leave those conversations alone. We’re getting along fine otherwise, right?” So there were times I avoided digging too deep.

But deep down, I believe that being a member of a group means more than liking or disliking someone. It’s about being comrades tied by fate, working toward the same dreams and goals. If necessary, we confront each other. I’ve always believed that chasing a dream is more important than comfort or harmony. And yet, because I didn’t want to ruin what we had in PIGGS, I couldn’t take that step—and that left me frustrated with myself.

Still, I realized I couldn’t keep singing PIGGS’ songs with 200% passion while feeling that way. I knew I had to face it again, so we resumed our conversations.

It’s not that the other five members didn’t share this way of thinking. But through our discussions, I came to realize that when the level of responsibility or burden isn’t equally shared, it inevitably becomes hard on someone.

As the president of the company, I do have the authority to make the final call when opinions differ. But I didn’t want to use that power this time. I may have started PIGGS, but it no longer belongs just to me—it belongs to all of us.

That’s why I chose not to impose my beliefs but to nurture and support the wishes and goals of the other five.

I even considered disbanding the group.

But after thinking long and hard and talking things through, we reached the conclusion that the best path forward is for me to leave as a member while still being involved in a different capacity—and together, create the version of PIGGS that the five members envision. The five of them understood, accepted, and expressed their desire to keep going.

From now on, I will support PIGGS as an advisor and counselor. Because I’ve been with them as a member, I know there are things I can still contribute.

I chose this path because PIGGS means so much to me, and I want to protect what we’ve built.

It may be hard to accept this sudden news, but it’s our mission to make you believe this was the right choice—and that won’t change. We’ll continue to give it our all.

Now, on a personal note: as idol Pour Lui, I still have dreams I want to realize. Places I absolutely want to stand. Visions I want to see. I haven’t given up on any of them.

That’s why, within PuuPuuLand, I’ll be starting a new group and taking on a new challenge.

Until November 29th, I’ll deliver the best PIGGS we can as six members. And even after that, I’ll keep doing my best to be someone the Boochans can be proud of.

I hope you’ll keep watching over us—until that day, and beyond.

SHELLME’s Comment
Since becoming SHELLME of PIGGS, I’ve grown so much—not only as an idol but also as a person. That growth was possible because of Puu-chan, who stood by my side even when I didn’t know anything and patiently taught me so much.

When she proposed that the five of us continue PIGGS, I thought deeply—really deeply—about it. Of course, I had my doubts and worries. But more than anything, I felt that there’s still so much I can do as SHELLME of PIGGS.

What made me feel that way was everything I’ve learned over the past five years, the irreplaceable encounters with the Boochans, and the precious emotions you’ve all given me—feelings I’d never experienced before.

That’s why, even though disbanding could have been a natural conclusion, I’m overflowing with gratitude to Puu-chan for suggesting we continue as PIGGS.

And because of that, I’m going to keep striving to be an idol who’ll make Puu-chan think, “Wow, she’s amazing,” and make every Boochan’s day brighter—like a party. I will never give up on being that kind of cool idol.

We’ll give you the best possible live performances during the BANG A GONG TOUR, packed with our gratitude and our determination. We’ll pour everything we have into making PIGGS a group that brings smiles to everyone involved.

BAN-BAN’s Comment
It has been decided that Puu-chan will be leaving PIGGS at the end of this tour.

All of us members have always wanted to keep going as a six-member group, to chase our dreams together, and above all, we deeply love and cherish PIGGS. That’s why we had countless discussions. After many talks, Puu-chan made the decision to leave and proposed that the five of us continue as PIGGS.

Realizing that we had pushed her to make such a decision made me reflect deeply on my own shortcomings and immaturity. I struggled with it a lot.

But when I looked back on these five years that I’ve been allowed to be part of PIGGS, I realized there are still so many things I want to do as BAN-BAN of PIGGS.

Puu-chan taught me so much when I knew nothing. Thanks to PIGGS, I’ve met precious teammates, the Boochans, and so many people. I’ve experienced emotions I never knew before. We’ve discovered and chased so many dreams together.

I still have a long way to go. There are so many things I can’t do yet. But I’m truly grateful to be allowed to continue as BAN-BAN in this group called PIGGS. I’ve made up my mind—to face PIGGS, and myself, head-on, and to deliver many more moments where each and every person can say, “I’m glad I found PIGGS.” I will carry this resolve as I continue forward. I will definitely keep growing, more and more.

Puu-chan taught us to never give up, no matter what happens. During the final six-member run of the BANG A GONG TOUR, we will pour our entire beings into our performances and deliver our thoughts to each and every Boochan.

KINCHAN’s Comment
There are so many things I’ve learned and experienced thanks to PIGGS, thanks to Puu-chan, and thanks to becoming KINCHAN.

There are still many things I’m not good at yet, but in the nearly four years since I joined, I’ve taken PIGGS seriously while being supported by the people around me.

To be honest, I was filled with anxiety at first. But after having many discussions with Puu-chan and the other members, I came to feel that I want to cherish and connect everything—from the four years I’ve spent in PIGGS, to the group’s five-year history including the time before I joined, and even beyond November 29th, into the future of PIGGS.

With the upcoming tour, I want to go all out to express my gratitude to everyone who’s supported us, and to give my very best to communicate all of PIGGS up to this point.

BIBI’s Comment
I was drawn to the power PIGGS has to communicate so strongly, and that’s why I auditioned.
I wanted to become that kind of person myself—someone who could transform her own weakness, and in doing so, give someone else hope. That feeling hasn’t changed.

Since joining, I’ve learned so many important things and grown so much through the members, the Boochans, and all the people I’ve met thanks to PIGGS. Every moment has been irreplaceable and is a treasured part of who I am today.

This time, we talked things through many times as six members. In those conversations, Puu-chan proposed that we continue PIGGS as five. Of course I had my doubts and worries, but I also had strong feelings—there are still things I want to do in PIGGS, things I want to share with the Boochans, and things I want to give back in return for all that I’ve received. I thought about it over and over and made this decision.

The reason I could make this decision is because of everything Puu-chan has taught me, everything I’ve seen in the members, the words and emotions I’ve exchanged with all the Boochans, and all the time we’ve spent together. All of that—those moments, those feelings, that gratitude—are treasures to me now, and I’ll continue to hold them close moving forward.

Starting July 19th, the BANG A GONG TOUR begins.
With all the heartfelt emotions I’ve received so far and deep gratitude in my heart, I will do everything I can to make this announcement something that reassures you all, and I will give my whole self to express that gratitude. Thank you for your continued support.

SU-RING’s Comment

Since joining PIGGS, Puu-chan has taught me so many important things—both as an idol and as a person.
The days I spent walking alongside the six of us have become a truly precious treasure to me.

I know this announcement will make a lot of people feel uneasy, and honestly, I still feel uncertain myself.

But no matter what, I’ve always had the unwavering desire to give everything I have for PIGGS. And every time I saw the strength and determination in the other members, that feeling only grew stronger.

There are still areas where I fall short.
But I will never forget this decision that was given to me, and the words and choices Puu-chan shared with us. With firm resolve, I will do my very best.

The BANG A GONG TOUR starts on July 19th.

This will be our final tour as six members. We will put all our gratitude into this tour and make it the best it can be. And I’ll do everything I can to make the future ahead something you can feel secure about, even just a little.
Thank you for supporting us.

Live Information
BANG A GONG TOUR – Nationwide Tour
July 19 (Sat) – Fukuoka, Drum SON
July 21 (Mon, Holiday) – Osaka, OSAKA MUSE
August 10 (Sun) – Ishikawa, Kanazawa AZ
August 17 (Sun) – Miyagi, MACANA
August 30 (Sat) – Niigata, GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE
September 6 (Sat) – Saitama, HEAVEN’S ROCK Kumagaya VJ-1
September 13 (Sat) – Nagano, LIVE HOUSE J
September 15 (Mon, Holiday) – Hyogo, Kobe Varit.
September 21 (Sun) – Tochigi, HEAVEN’S ROCK Utsunomiya 2/3 (VJ-4)
October 5 (Sun) – Akita, Akita Club SWINDLE
October 13 (Mon, Holiday) – Aichi, CLUB UPSET
October 19 (Sun) – Kanagawa, F.A.D YOKOHAMA
October 26 (Sun) – Yamaguchi, LIVE rise SHUNAN
November 1 (Sat) – Kagawa, Takamatsu TOONICE
November 2 (Sun) – Ehime, MUSIC BOX HACO
November 5 (Wed) – Tokyo, Spotify O-nest
November 8 (Sat) – Hokkaido, SUSUKINO810
November 15 (Sat) – Hiroshima, SECOND CRUTCH
November 22 (Sat) – Shizuoka, Shizuoka UMBER
November 29 (Sat) – Kanagawa, CLUB CITTA’ ※Tour Final

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