Koharu Kusumi

Quick Facts: Who was Koharu Kusumi?

Subject:

Koharu Kusumi

Known for:

Japanese actress, model, and singer known for her role in Morning Musume.

Born:

1992-07-15

Century / Era:

1992s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Koharu Kusumi (久住 小春, Kusumi Koharu; born July 15, 1992 in Niigata Prefecture) is a Japanese actress, model, television personality, and singer. In 2005, she became the only seventh generation member of the Japanese idol girl group Morning Musume, a part of Hello! While Kusumi was in Morning Musume, she provided the voice for Kirari Tsukishima, the main character of the anime series Kirarin Revolution, and portrayed her in real life on Oha Suta. In addition, she was featured in several musical releases affiliated with the series, including both solo releases under the name Kirari Tsukishima starring Koharu Kusumi (Morning Musume) (月島きらりstarring久住小春(モーニング娘。)) and group releases for the units Kira Pika and Milky Way. After leaving Morning Musume in 2009, Kusumi pursued modeling, discussing her career changes in her 2011 autobiography, 17-sai no Tenshoku.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

After making her runway debut in 2011, she modeled exclusively for magazines CanCam and Steady, while also making regular appearances on variety shows. At the same time, Kusumi continued to perform at music events and took part in Dream Morning Musume. Kusumi also ventured into acting, appearing in television dramas such as starring in Ripe for the Picking. Koharu Kusumi was born in Ojimaya, Washima Village in Niigata Prefecture, and grew up in a rural neighborhood. Her family consisted of her parents, an older sister, and an older brother.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Around the middle of elementary school, Kusumi became interested in modeling from reading magazines like CanCam. Prior to joining Morning Musume, Kusumi was the captain of her school's volleyball team. In 2005, after seeing an audition call for new members for the Japanese idol group Morning Musume in a magazine, Kusumi considered applying after noticing she was eligible based on the minimum age requirements to participate. With her sister's help, Kusumi auditioned in secret with the song "As a Person" by Tomomi Kahara. She sang "Furusato" during the final audition and was selected for the group as the only seventh generation member, a feat which earned her the nickname "Miracle" from producer Tsunku.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1992 (1992-07-15): Birth of Koharu Kusumi — Japanese actress, model, and singer known for her role in Morning Musume.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, she became the only seventh generation member of the Japanese idol girl group Morning Musume, a part of Hello!
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — After leaving Morning Musume in 2009, Kusumi pursued modeling, discussing her career changes in her 2011 autobiography, 17-sai no Tenshoku.
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — After making her runway debut in 2011, she modeled exclusively for magazines CanCam and Steady, while also making regular appearances on variety shows.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Koharu Kusumi

True or False: “Koharu Kusumi was the first member of Hello! Project to achieve success as an idol voice actor.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While she became a prominent example of this crossover, she was not the very first; the trend gained popularity in the late 2000s.

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