TOKYO, Jan 17 (News On Japan) - A press conference held on January 16th in Tokyo to announce the grand prize winners of "Miss FLASH 2024," a competition organized by the weekly photo magazine FLASH (Kobunsha).
Mame Endo, Koko Shiraishi, and Miyabi Miyakawa emerged victorious as the three grand prize winners.
Now in its 18th year, the prestigious gravure audition "Miss FLASH 2024" concluded with these three winners after a grueling five-month survival battle that began last June. They were selected from among 14 finalists.
Endo, a former office worker who recently began her activities as a gravure idol, expressed her joy: "I am incredibly honored. The past five months have been filled with a range of emotions, but I am filled with gratitude towards the fans who have supported me throughout. I am delighted to be able to report my success in this way. Thank you very much."
Shiraishi, a newcomer to gravure modeling despite her background as a child actress, showed her smile and said, "I am overflowing with happiness. It is thanks to everyone that I am able to stand here. My current feelings are truly the best. I am so happy that I want to write 'Grand Prize' on my back and walk around."
Lastly, Miyakawa, a dual-threat gravure idol, tearfully called out, "Thank you so much for all the support over these five months. I am able to stand here because of the people who supported me. Please continue to support me as I keep working hard. Thank you!"
Source: Oricon