It was announced on November 24th that Dream member, Kana (Tachibana Kana), will graduate from the group. Dream was formed back in 2000 as a trio, and Kana is the last original member.

Kana explained the reason for her withdrawal through Dream’s official site:

“Although my dream to be a singer has been come true, it’s not the goal. I have to keep learning to be who I really want to be, and I want to keep singing, but in order to do so, I need to grow up more, not as Kana of ‘Dream’, but as Kana.

Therefore, I will challenge myself to pursue my way as a solo singer.”

Her last stage as a Dream member will be through the tour, 「Dream LIVE TOUR 2010～2011 “Hands Up!”」, which begins on December 4th.

It must have been a difficult decision, but we wish her the best of luck!


source: tokyohive