Hitomi Honda Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Career, AKB48, IZ*ONE, Instagram, Beauty Brand

Hitomi Honda is a Japanese singer, actress, and radio personality who first captured widespread attention in 2018 when she made her debut with the K-Pop project group IZ*ONE after ranking ninth on the survival show Produce 48.

Before her K-Pop chapter, she had been active in Japan since 2014 as part of AKB48’s Team 8, representing Tochigi Prefecture.

Since IZ*ONE’s disbandment in 2021, she has returned to Japan’s pop scene, claimed center positions in AKB48 singles, launched a beauty brand, and in 2024 embarked on a fresh path as leader of the Korean girl group Say My Name.

Profile

• Full name: Honda Hitomi
• Nickname: Hii-chan, Strawberry Princess, Pang Hitomi
• Date of birth: October 6, 2001
• Age: 24 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
• State of origin: Tochigi Prefecture
• Nationality: Japanese
• Profession: Singer, actress, radio host, entrepreneur
• Height: 158 cm (5 ft 2 in)
• Weight: 46 kg (101.5 lbs)
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Her family includes her mother and father
• Siblings: Older sister Erii and older brother Mitsu
• Spouse: None (single)
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Japanese
• Net worth: USD 6 million

Early Life and Education

Hitomi Honda (24 years old) was born on October 6, 2001, in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

She has an older sister, Erii, and an older brother, Mitsu, and grew up participating in the local children’s TV program Kodomojikan between 2012 and 2014.

Details regarding her formal schooling and field of study have not been publicly disclosed.

Personal Life

Honda maintains a carefully protected personal life and is publicly single with no children.

She focuses her time on her career and entrepreneurial ventures.

Career

Between 2012 and 2014, Hitomi appeared on Kodomojikan in her hometown.

In 2014, at age 12, she auditioned successfully for AKB48’s Team 8 representing Tochigi Prefecture.

She served in AKB48 Team B and also handled local TV reporting duties in 2017.

In 2018, she hosted her own radio show, “Honda Hitomi Heat Is On”.

That summer, she competed on Produce 48, ranked ninth, and debuted with IZ*ONE on 29 October 2018 with “La Vie en Rose”.

During her time in IZ*ONE she also modeled for titty&co and later became the brand’s exclusive model.

After IZ*ONE’s contract ended in April 2021, she resumed AKB48 activities, released singles such as “Moto Kare desu” in 2022, she launched her beauty brand NOTONE in October 2021.

She graduated from AKB48 in January 2024, ending her contract with Mama & Son, and was announced in September 2024 as leader of South Korea’s new girl group Say My Name, which debuted in October 2024.

Net Worth

Hitomi Honda’s net worth is estimated at USD 6 million, largely accumulated through her work with AKB48 and IZ*ONE, brand endorsements (such as titty&co), and her cosmetics line NOTONE.

Social Media

• Instagram: @10_hitomi_06
• Twitter (X): @hnd_htm__1006
• TikTok: @hondahitomi_1006

Filmography

• Octo: Kanjou Sousakan Shinno Akari (cameo, 2022)
• Hokuo Kojirase Nikki (2022)
• Patisserie Mon (2024)

Discography

IZ*ONE:

• La Vie en Rose (2018)
• Violeta – Japanese Version (2020)
• Secret Story of the Swan – Japanese Version (2020)

AKB48:

• Moto Kare desu (2022) – Center
• Hisashiburi no Lip Gloss (2022) – Participated
• Wagamama Metaverse (2023) – Participated
• Dō Suru? Watashi (2023) – Participated

Say My Name:

• Say My Name (Debut Song) (2024) – as group leader

Books

• Ashita no Mukogawa (AKB48 graduation photo book, 2024)