Idol unit 9nine member Satake Uki will be releasing her first solo photo book in about 2 years.

The photo book is titled 'SATAKE UKI 2nd Photobook: Satake Uki to 2haku 3kka', and its theme is "short distance relationship".�Satake commented, "I turned twenty this year. I think you'll be able to see me gradually approaching adulthood."

The photo book follows Satake's two-night three-day journey in Bangkok, Thailand. "It was my first time riding an elephant, so it turned out to be a good experience," she reflected. Regarding the pictures she took in swim suits, she commented, "I was surprised at the scene myself. I came out very mature, so I was very happy."

Satake is scheduled to hold a release event for her photo book on September 1st. She's also getting ready to perform with her fellow 9nine members at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall on August 19th.

'SATAKE UKI 2nd Photobook: Satake Uki to 2haku 3kka' will be released on August 30th, but you can get a sneak peak at it below.

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Source & Photos: Oricon