Sugiura Asuka

Sugiura Asuka (杉浦飛鳥)
Sugiura Asuka in May 2023
Also Known As	SugiAsu
Born	May 15, 1998 (1998-05-15)
Origin	Kanagawa, Japan
Genre	Japanese Pop
Occupation	Singer, TV Host, Dancer
Years Active	2011 - Present
Associated Acts	Polaris α, DreamS, MoeDoki, μ's

Sugiura Asuka (杉浦飛鳥, born on May 15, 1998) is a former 1st generation DreamS Kenshuusei and member of Japanese pop group NeXus. She is also the leader of NeXus sub-unit MoeDoki. She auditioned for the DreamS Audition ~SHINING STAR~ 2009 Auditions. She is also a voice actress, actress, and model.

Biography

2009

On October 28, Sugiura Asuka 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 oldest and one of the most popular Kenshuusei.

2011

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

2012

Sugiura Asuka (2016)

On March 2, it was announced that Miyanaga Misaki alongside NeXus' Fujiwara Emi, Akimoto Miharu and Sugiura Asuka, were to create a dance unit called SINX. On June 2, 4 months after it was announced, SINX danced to Up Up Girls (Kari)'s  Chopper☆Chopper & S.M's dance unit Younique's Maxstep at the PolaVegaXus collaboration concert.  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". 

Sugiura Asuka (2013)

2013

The first unit "Amefuri" debuted on January 17, with "Magic of Love", which sold 95,634 copies. The second unit, "Tachiagirl" debuted on February 20, with "Ohayou, Mata Ashita". They are still active. On April 25, Sugiura released her first solo single, "Flower Girl/CANT TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU" which sold 657,293 copies, making it her highest single yet and the highest selling solo single in NeXus and DreamS. She is currently the most popular member of NeXus, before Yamada Ayumu and Akimoto Miharu. 

On May 15, her birthday, she dyed her hair black.  

2018

2014

On January 10, she dyed her hair back to her original color; light brown. 

2017

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.

2016

After being on a hiatus from solo activities for two years, Sugiura came back with her solo single, FLIP FLAP FLIP FLAP on November 12.

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.

Profile

• Name: Sugiura Asuka (杉浦飛鳥)
• Nickname: Sugi-chan, SugiAsu, Suka, Pretty-chan, Moe-chan, Flower Girl, Asusu.
• Birthday: May 15, 1998 (1998-05-15)
• Birthplace: Kanagawa, Japan
• Blood type: B
• Height: 172cm (5"7)
• DreamS Status:
  • 2009-10-28: DreamS Kenshuusei
  • 2011-12-31: NeXus Member
• UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
  • 2009-10-28: Member
• Years in NeXus  : 12 Years
• NeXus Color: Honey
• Amefuri Color: Peach
• Eastern Zodiac: Tiger
• Western Zodiac: Taurus
• Charm Point: Smile and eyes
• Weak Point: Spacing out
• Strong Point: Being bright and cheerful
• Favourite Animal: Hamsters
• Special Skill: Piano
• Hobbies: Singing, Baking, Reading manga
• Favorite Colors: Soft colors like Honey and Peach (which are her image colors respectively)
• Favorite Sport: Volleyball

  

  May 2018

• Quality you have that you won't lose to anyone: My love for NeXus!
• Motto: "Others are others, I am myself!"
• Looks up to: Yamada Ayumu, Mayu Watanabe
• Favorite Song: "Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujo" by Polaris α
• DreamS groups/units:
  • DreamS Kenshuusei (2009 - 2011)
  • NeXus (2011 - present)
  • MoeDoki (2013 - present)
  • Butterflight (2013)
  • SINX (2012 - 2013; hiatus)
  • DreamS COLORS
    • Youthful Yellow (2014)

2019

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 [L][L]
13. [2014.02.14] Switch!/Ai ga Bakadesu!
14. [2014.06.17] Sakura Horizon/Together
15. [2014.09.02] Break out
16. [2015.07.02] No Girls No Fun/M.O.N.ST@R
17. [2015.12.01] Spotlight
18. [2016.09.18] Hands Up!/Speed Up!

MoeDoki

1. [2013.02.20] Little Match Girl [Song]
2. [2013.04.06] Ringo Ribbon [Song]
3. [2013.06.06] Ai Like Hamburger [Song]
4. [2013.07.17] I'm So Free! (Ft. Akimoto Miharu) [Song]
5. [2013.08.12] motto☆Hade ni ne [Song]

SINX

1. [2012.06.02] Chopper☆Chopper/Maxstep

Solo Singles

1. [2013.04.25] Flower Girl/CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU [Flower Girl][CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU]
2. [2013.07.18] Platinum/Last Dance 
3. [2013.09.16] Happy Endings/Atarashii Sekai no Uta
4. [2014.05.15] Umbrella
5. [2016.11.12] FLIP FLAP FLIP FLAP

Character Songs

1. [2013.10.31] Strawberry Fountain/Creme D'Anjou/Woodpecker Lullaby (as Witch Hinatsuki)
2. [2014.04.02] Dream in a summer Mogatairi-me (as Taketatsu Yumeka; withFujiwara Kumiko)
3. [2014.04.02] Furu kakuhan o aishi (as Taketatsu Yumeka) 

Dramas

1. [2013.03.17] Hagemasu! Yude Tamago~! (as Takahashi Rena)

Animes

1. [2013.08.17] Butterfly Days (as Nakahara Rina) 
2. [2013.09.01] Illusionary Girls (as Kawai Hajime & Witch Hinatsuki)
3. [2014.02.01] Baka Nikki (as Yonezawa Sumire)

Trivia

• Is known as the flower in the group (because of her nickname Flower Girl which came from her Solo Single)
• Has said that she is confessed to a lot at school.
• Has one of the biggest fanbases in DreamS.
• Is known as the visual ace.
• Many fans comment that her voice is "sweet like honey".
• If she could be any member, she said she would be Akimoto Miharu because she wants to know what it's like to have a powerful presence onstage.
• Auditioned for DreamS to become more confident in her abilities.
• Says Fujiwara Kumiko knows her best.
• Is envied for her beauty and soft voice. 
• Many fans and DreamS members said that her character songs for Illusionary Girl was the creepiest of them all, and they never expected Sugiura to play a witch as well as an Illusionary Girl, but said she did an exceptional job.
• She is currently the tallest member of NeXus (standing 2cm taller than Fujimoto Emi).
• She is currently the tallest member in DreamS.
• Her ideal guy is Luminus' Miyazono Takumi.
• She is known as the cute member of NeXus.
• She is a model.