≒JOY, stylized as ≒JOY and pronounced “Nearly Equal Joy,” was formed in Japan on
2022‑03‑29 under the production of former AKB48 and HKT48 member Rino Sashihara;
the twelve‑member lineup debuted with the single "≈JOY" released on YouTube on
2022‑07‑02 and was later joined by Aimi Ozawa on 2022‑06‑25, bringing the group
to thirteen. The group’s early momentum continued with the RIAJ‑certified single
"Waratte Fragile" (2022‑09‑28) and "Oozora, Byun To" (2023‑07‑19), the latter
achieving Platinum status in Japan. In 2023, "Sweet Sixteen" (2023‑02‑22) added
to the catalogue, while th...