Fujiwara Kumiko

Fujiwara Kumiko (藤原久美子)
Fujiwara Kumiko in May 2023
Also Known As	FujiKumi
Born	October 25, 1998 (1998-10-25)
Origin	Chiba, Japan
Genre	Japanese Pop
Occupation	Singer, Dancer
Years Active	2011 - Present
Label	Hello!Project, UP-FRONT WORKS, @1
Associated Acts	Polaris α, DreamS, Amefuri, Koibana

Fujiwara Kumiko (藤原久美子, born on October 25, 1998) is a member of Japanese pop group NeXus and a former 1st generation DreamS Kenshuusei . She is also a member of the NeXus sub-unit Amefuri. She is also the younger sister of DreamS soloist Fujiwara Hanako. She is also a voice actress. She is also a member of the collaboration project, "FutaGenki", alongside Polaris α's Takahashi Rie.

Biography

2009

On October 28, Fujiwara Kumiko was chosen to be a DreamS Kenshuusei, getting through the Dreams Kenshuusei auditions after failing to get into Polaris α, alongside 15 other girls. She was trained for two years and was one of the most popular Kenshuusei.

2011

Fujiwara, alongside fellow kenshuusei members Yamada Ayumu , Sugiura Asuka, Fujimoto Emi and Akimoto Miharu, were chosen to form a new DreamS group called "NeXus". NeXus started off as an Indie group, and was able to reach their goal, officially debuting on December 31 with "Koi no Shirushi".

2012

On November 13, it was announced that there will be two units within NeXus -- the first unit consisting of Yamada Ayumu, Fujiwara Kumiko and Akimoto Miharu, called "Amefuri"; the second unit consisting of Sugiura Asuka & Fujimoto Emi called "MoeDoki". 

2013

The first unit "Amefuri" debuted on January 17, with "Magic of Love", which sold 95,634 copies. The second unit, "MoeDoki" debuted on February 20, with "Ohayou, Mata Ashita". They are still active. On April 1, Kumiko released her first solo single, "Shining Days/Yes!" which sold 310,231 copies, making it her highest single yet. She is currently the fourth most popular member of NeXus.  

Fujiwara Kumiko (2016)

2018

2014

On January 10, she dyed her hair back to her original color; dark brown, and also cut her hair short. 

On January 11, it was also announced that she, along with the other members of NeXus and other DreamS and Hoshi members, will be the cast of a new DreamS anime that will take Butterfly Days: Season 2's spot when finished in February, called "Baka Nikki". It will begin airing on February 1.

On February 22, at the Dreaming Stars Collaboration Concert '14, that she and Polaris α's Takahashi Rie will create the next unit after KureHaru, called "FutaGenki". They will debut in May 2014. It was also announced that the third unit will be called "Super Girls", consisting of Sukiuta's Furukawa Nanase and Matsuoka Ayaka, Groovy Candy!'s Mizusawa Chiho, and Nagare★boshi's Sagami Yuko. They will debut in June 2014.

2020

It was announced online that NeXus and their respective units were to go on a hiatus due to COVID. There is no return date.

2023

In May, it was announced that members Yamada Ayumu will graduate from NeXus, and Fujimoto Emi will graduate from both NeXus and DreamS on August 30, 2023. They have decided to embark on different paths in life after being with NeXus for 12 years. Yamada Ayumu plans on becoming a full-time voice actress, and Fujimoto Emi plans on becoming a choreographer. NeXus will continue on as three, and NeXus units Amefuri and MoeDoki will effectively disband. It was also announced by Icch-P that there will be auditions for 2nd generation members to join NeXus.

It was also announced that NeXus were to make a comeback after being inactive for 3 years. This will be their first single since 2020. Their single will consist of a new song called "Now Loading!!!", a solo song by Yamada Ayumu called "CONTINUE...?", a solo song by Fujimoto Emi called "Icchokusen!" as well as two unit songs from Amefuri and MoeDoki. It is set to release on May 30, 2023. This will be the final single with Yamada Ayumu and Fujimoto Emi.

May 2018

Profile

• Name: Fujiwara Kumiko (藤原久美子)
• Nickname: Miko, Kumi, Fumiko, Fuku-chan, Bakumiko
• Birthday: October 25, 1998 (1998-10-25)
• Birthplace: Chiba, Japan
• Blood type: B
• Height: 166.5cm (5"5)
• Hello! Project Status:
  • 2009-10-28: DreamS Kenshuusei
  • 2011-12-31: NeXus Member
• UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
  • 2009-10-28: Member
• Years in NeXus  : 12 Years

  

  2019

• NeXus Color: Deep Pink
• Amefuri Color: Orange
• Eastern Zodiac: Tiger
• Western Zodiac: Scorpio
• Charm Point: Cool Personality
• Weak Point: Very Quiet
• Strong Point: Very straightforward
• Favourite Animal: Bunnies
• Special Skill: Can rap really fast
• Hobbies: Singing, watching anime, practising dance Favorite Colors: Pink
• Favorite Sport: Basketball
• Quality you have that you won't lose to anyone: My love for Anime!
• Motto: "Failure doesn't exist. It's only a change of direction."
• Looks up to: Akimoto Miharu, Takahashi Ai, Kitamura Eri
• Favorite Song: "Ringo Ribbon" by MoeDoki
• DreamS groups/units:
  • NeXus (2011 - present)
  • Amefuri (2013 - present)
  • FutaGenki (2014 - Present)

Singles Participated In

Indie Singles

1. [2011.05.11] Koi no Shirushi [Lyrics] [Song] 
2. [2011.07.14] The World is All One!! [Song][Lyrics]
3. [2011.11.11] GO MY WAY!! [Song]

Major Singles

1. [2011.12.31] Change!!! [Song]Lyrics]
2. [2012.03.14] We Have A Dream! [Song][Lyrics]
3. [2012.06.26] Jibun Rest@rt! [Song][Lyrics]
4. [2012.09.25] Ai no Yokan [Lyrics] [Song]
5. [2013.01.19] A B C D E-cha E-cha Shitai/Kataomoi Factory [Lyrics]
6. [2013.04.15] Kimi Sae Ireba Nani mo Iranai/Mugendai Shoujo A   [Lyrics][Lyrics]
7. [2013.05.10] Passionate Squall/Wishes Hypocrites [Song][Lyrics]/[Song]
8. [2013.06.14] I★my★me★mine/Samidare Bijo ga Samidareru [Lyrics/Lyrics ] 
9. [2013.07.20] Up Up Typhoon/C.P.U?!
10. [2013.08.23] Shekimeki/Kamisama Yayaya [Lyrics][Lyrics]
11. [2013.10.15] Enter Enter Mission/Cheeky Parade [Lyrics][Lyrics]
12. [2013.12.31] Hikari no Kage/Kizuna no Yukue
13. [2014.02.14] Switch!/Ai ga Bakadesu!
14. [2014.09.02] Break out
15. [2015.07.02] No Girls No Fun/M.O.N.ST@R
16. [2015.12.01] Spotlight
17. [2016.09.18] Hands Up!/Speed Up!

Amefuri

1. ​[2013.01.17] HELLO! [Song]
2. [2013.02.05] Koi, Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! [Lyrics] [Song] 
3. [2013.03.05] Nanairo Botan [Song]
4. [2013.04.03] Brand New Day! [Song & Performance] [Lyrics]
5. [2013.05.10] Overmaster [Song]
6. [2013.07.14] I Want [Song]
7. [2013.08.17] Kyun! Vampire Girl [Song]

Solo Singles

1. [2013.02.01] YAHHO!/I My Me
2. [2013.06.17] Konna watashi de yokattara/Koko Kara Hajimerunda!
3. [2014.06.01] Maji Ben NOW! 
4. [2015.04.05] the fall
5. [2015.08.04] Byoumei Koi Wazurai

Harunatsu Movement

1. [2013.04.15] Seishun Collection

Koibana

1. [2013.05.25] Mystery Flower
2. [2013.06.14] Ame no hi
3. [2013.07.17] HANABI

FutaGenki

1. [2014.05.??] Overeating Habit - Idol Syndrome

DreamS

• Diamond Only/Highschool ♡ love (w/ Polaris α and Vega β)

Animes

1. [2013.08.10] Butterfly Days (as Yoshioka Nanako) 
2. [2014.02.01] Baka Nikki (as Taketatsu Yumeka)

Trivia

• Is known for her cool bad girl personality.
• Was known as the shy, quiet one in NeXus, but has now been opening up and has taken the cool girl role in NeXus. 
• Sometimes she attends the DreamS Kenshuusei lessons to get better.
• She has an two older sisters, older brother and a younger sister (which one is DreamS' soloist Fujiwara Hanako).
• When asked about her character, all the NeXus members replied "Powerful!" except Yamada Ayumu, who replied "Refreshing~~". This goes to show that before Fujiwara opened up, she was a very serious person.
• Is called "Bakumiko" which is play of words on "Baka" and her name, "Kumiko". 
• Her best friend within NeXus is Yamada Ayumu.
• Auditoned for DreamS because she wanted to change herself and get stronger (Which is also Yamada Ayumu's reason, which is why they are close.)
• Says Yamada Ayumu knows her best.
• Is known for her unique singing voice.
• She auditioned for DreamS Kenshuusei alongside her older sister. 
• She wants to be more popular amongst NeXus fans, and show her appeal more.
• Her ideal guy is JupiNus' Shinohara Yuudai.
• Her best friends are her fellow NeXus members.
• She and Akimoto Miharu are dubbed "the Bakajos" of DreamS.
• She is known as the cool member of NeXus.