Kumai Yurina

Kumai Yurina (熊井友理奈) is a Japanese pop singer and idol managed by UP-FRONT PROMOTION and part of Hello! Project as a member of Berryz Koubou.

2002
Kumai Yurina was one of the 15 winners of the 2002 Hello! Project Kids auditon.

2004
She was chosen as one of the members of Berryz Koubou.

2009
Kumai, Mitsui Aika, Sugaya Risako and Nakajima Saki were chosen to join a sub-group called Guardians 4. The group focused on songs for the anime ''Shugo Chara!. ''

Kumai was put in the revival of Tanpopo with Kamei Eri, Mitsui Aika, and Okai Chisato.

She was chosen to promote the rock band Base Ball Bear's new album, "(WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP" in a TV commercial that features only her, this is her first time doing a solo CM. Some fans speculated that one of the reasons Kumai might have been chosen is for her surname: Kumai = Kuma = Bear, other rumours also saying that Base Ball Bear found out about Berryz Koubou by checking out their CD's in a music store where Berryz Koubou was next to them. She also left a comment on the official BBB site: ''"Love&POP contains many up-tempo songs, and the whole album conveys a lot of power. My favorites are "Stairway Generation" and "Umi ni Naritai pt2! I had these on loop. I'd definitely like to go to their concert as well." Base Ball Bear is a Japanese rock band under EMI Music Japan. Since two days ago when the CM appeared on YouTube'', a record of over 12 million views and over 80 comments. The majority of users left comments like Kumai-chan is "kirei" and "kawaii" written in English and Japanese.

2010
For the first time during her time in Berryz Koubou, Kumai was given the center position for an A-side in the PV of Shining Power. It was also the first time she was the sole main vocalist for an A-side.

2011
Kumai, along with the other members of the Hello! Project Kids, starred in the horror film Ousama Game. Kumai played the lead role of high-school student 'Honda Chiemi'.

2012
On July 25 it was announced that Berryz Koubou's Kumai Yurina, Shimizu Saki, Sudo Maasa, Sugaya Risako and ℃-ute's Yajima Maimi, Nakajima Saki and Hagiwara Mai will be performing in an stage play titled Cat’s Eye based on a manga. The stage play will run from 9/22 till 9/30.

Profile

 * Name: Kumai Yurina (熊井友理奈)
 * Birthdate: August 3rd, 1993 (age 19)
 * Nickname: Yurina (ゆりな), Yuriine (ユリーネ), Kuma-san (くまさん), Kuma-chan (くまちゃん), Kumai-chan (熊井ちゃん), Kumaichō (くまいちょー), Yuri
 * Blood Type: B
 * Birthplace: Kanagawa, Japan
 * Height: 182cm (5'11")
 * Western Zodiac: Leo
 * Eastern Zodiac: Rooster
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2002-06-30: Member
 * 2004-01-14: Berryz Koubou Member
 * Years in Berryz Koubou: 9 Years
 * Berryz Koubou Color:
 * Green (2005-present)
 * Purple (2007)
 * Cat's♥Eye 7 Color: Red
 * Favorite Food: Matcha dessert, yakiniku, tart,
 * Favorite Things: Disney, monotone, magazines
 * Hobbies: Shopping, listening to music
 * Favorite English Word: "Generation"
 * Favorite Song in the Past: "Dango 3 Kyoudai" by Hayami Kentarou and Shigemori Ayumi (with Hidamari Kids and Dango Chorus), "Natsu Matsuri" by Whiteberry
 * Current Favorite Song: "Oh!" by Shoujo Jidai (Girls Generation),
 * Current Groups:
 * Hello! Project Kids (2002-)
 * Berryz Koubou (2004-)
 * Guardians 4 (2009-2010)
 * Tanpopo# (2009-)
 * Bello! (2009)
 * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2011-2013)
 * Hello! Project MobekisuJ (2013-)
 * BeriKyuu (2011-)
 * Cat's♥Eye 7 (2012)
 * Shuffle Units:
 * H.P. All Stars (2004)

Hello! Project Daihyakka (2004) Details

 * Hobby: Purikura, collecting stickers, listening to music
 * Special skill: Jump rope, unicycle
 * Strong point: I don't really know, but my friends say, "You're bright and funny"
 * Weak point: Natural airhead!? I can't get up in the mornings!
 * Habit: Putting my hair behind my ears
 * Favorite color: Light blue, white, orange, etc. I like black and brown clothes!
 * Favorite flower: Hibiscus, baby's breath
 * Disliked thing/thing to do: Bugs: bees, stink bug, praying mantis, horsefly. Birds: crows!
 * Scared of: Monsters, fires, earthquakes
 * Favorite movie: "Hotaru no Hoshi," "Koinu Dan no Monogatari," "Monsters, Inc."
 * Favorite book: "Musume Monogatari," "Tottemo Minimoni," "Helen Keller"
 * Favorite word: "HAPPY," "shiawase" (happiness), "LOVE"
 * Favorite season: Summer
 * Favorite food: Ice-cream, sushi rolls, nattou, yakiniku
 * Least favorite food: Green peas, tomatoes, mayonnaise
 * Favorite song: "Hare Ame Nochi Suki♥" (Morning Musume Sakura Gumi), "Iku ZYX! FLY HIGH" (ZYX), "First KISS" (Aa!)
 * Charm point: My tall height... haha

Berryz Koubou

 * Anata Nashi de wa Ikite Yukenai
 * Fighting Pose wa Date ja Nai!
 * Piriri to Yukou!
 * Happiness ~Koufuku Kangei!~
 * Koi no Jubaku
 * Special Generation
 * Nanchuu Koi wo Yatteruu YOU KNOW?
 * 21ji Made no Cinderella
 * Gag 100 Kaibun Aishite Kudasai
 * Jiriri Kiteru
 * Waracchaou yo BOYFRIEND
 * Munasawagi Scarlet
 * VERY BEAUTY
 * Kokuhaku no Funsui Hiroba
 * Tsukiatteru no ni Kataomoi
 * Dschinghis Khan
 * Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance
 * MADAYADE
 * Dakishimete Dakishimete
 * Seishun Bus Guide/Rival
 * Watashi no Mirai no Danna-sama/Ryuusei Boy
 * Otakebi Boy WAO! / Tomodachi wa Tomodachi Nanda!
 * Maji Bomber!!
 * Shining Power
 * Heroine ni Narou ka!
 * Ai no Dangan
 * Aa, Yo ga Akeru
 * Be Genki (Naseba Naru!)
 * cha cha SING
 * WANT!
 * Asian Celebration

H.P. ALL STARS

 * ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!

Bekimasu

 * Makeruna Wasshoi!

BeriKyuu

 * Amazuppai Haru ni Sakura Saku
 * Chou HAPPY SONG

Mobekimasu

 * Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku

Guardians 4

 * Omakase♪Guardian
 * School Days
 * PARTY TIME
 * Going On!

Cat's Eye 7

 * CAT'S♥EYE

DVDs

 * [2007.10.22] Yurina (Special Making of DVD)
 * [2009.09.16] FLOWERAGE (Special Making of DVD)
 * [2010.12.17] KumaSpo! (Special Making of DVD)
 * [2011.12.23] one day in autumn (“e-Hello!” DVD)
 * [2012.03.19] Lily (“e-Hello!” DVD)

Solo Photobooks

 * [2007.08.29] Yurina (友理奈)
 * [2009.07.27] FLOWERAGE
 * [2010.12.17] KumaSpo!

Digital Photobooks

 * [2009.07.01] Berryz Koubou in Hawaii (Berryz工房 in HAWAII) (Yurina version)
 * [2011.03.01] Rainbow Berryz (虹色ベリーズ) (Yurina version)

Concert Photobooks

 * [2008.01.04+2008.01.27] Hello! Project 2008 Winter
 * [2012.03.30] Hello! Project 2012 WINTER Hello☆Pro Tengoku Live Shashinshū ~Rock-chan & Funky-chan~

Film

 * [2002] Koinu Dan no Monogatari (仔犬ダンの物語)
 * [2004] Hotaru no Hoshi (ほたるの星)
 * [2011] Ousama Game (王様ゲーム) (as Honda Chiemi)

TV Programs

 * [2002–2007] Hello! Morning (ハロー! モーニング)
 * [2007–2008] Haromoni@ (ハロモニ@)
 * [2008] Berikyuu! (ベリキュー!)
 * [2008–2009] Yorosen! (よろセン!)
 * [2010–2011] Bijo Gaku (美女学)
 * [2011–2012] Hello Pro! TIME (ハロプロ！ＴＩＭＥ)
 * [2011–] Kaette Kita Berryz Kamen! (帰ってきたBerryz仮面!)
 * [2012–] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)

TV Drama

 * [2003] Little Hospital (リトル・ホスピタル)

Theater

 * [2012.09.22~30] CAT'S♥EYE (キャッツ♥アイ)
 * [2012] Idol Nihonryuu ~Onna Nichibu~  (アイドル日本流～おんな日舞～)

Internet

 * [2011] Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??" (道重さゆみの『モベキマスってなに？？』)

Radio

 * [2009–] Tsuukai! Berryz Oukoku (痛快! ベリーズ王国)
 * [2012–] BZS1422

Commercials

 * [2003] Japan Meat Information Service Center (日本食肉消費総合センター)
 * [2009] Base Ball Bear's (WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP?

Cover girl

 * [2008.09.20] Photo Tecnic Digital
 * [2011.09.03] GooBike

Featured on the cover

 * [2010] Asian Plus Vol.54 April Issue (with Saki Shimizu & Chinami Tokunaga)
 * [2011.11.29] Mac People (with Airi Suzuki)
 * [2012.09.29] Wai Wai Thailand No.142 (with Saki Shimizu & Risako Sugaya)

Q&A

 * [2010.01] Nation Junior Magazine (Thailand)
 * 1. Is it hard for teenagers working in the entertainment industry?:
 * No matter what time of the day it is, we always say "Ohayou Gozaimasu" (good morning). It was difficult getting used to this.
 * 2. What has been the most impressive moment of your career?:
 * Saitama Super Arena event; we were the youngest artists ever to appear at this venue.
 * 3. What are your goals?:
 * I want more recognition and want the group to become idols that everybody loves.
 * 4. Where do you see yourself in 50 years?:
 * I will be 66. I hope I am healthy and still young!

1st Event (2008.05.21)

 * Suki na Senpai (好きな先輩) by Morning Musume
 * Koi wo Shichaimashita! (恋をしちゃいました!) by Tanpopo
 * Watarasebashi (渡良瀬橋) by Matsuura Aya

2nd Event (2008.09.12)

 * TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY by Berryz Koubou
 * Romantic Ukare Mode (ロマンティック浮かれモード) by Fujimoto Miki

3rd Event (2009.04.25)

 * Anshinkan (安心感) by Berryz Koubou

4th Event (2010.01.13)

 * Waracchaou yo BOYFRIEND (笑っちゃおうよBOYFRIEND) by Berryz Koubou
 * Lemon Iro to Milk Tea (レモン色と) by Morning Musume
 * Otoko Tomodachi (男友達) by Morning Musume
 * Itsuka Dokoka de. (いつかどこかで) by Guardians 4
 * CLAP! by Tokunaga Chinami, Natsuyaki Miyabi and Kumai Yurina

Trivia

 * Has a older sister and younger brother
 * Has a dog named "Mint"
 * She is the tallest girl in all of Hello! Project.
 * Her favorite artists are ayaka, Crystal Kay, UNJASH and Sakurazuka Yakkun.
 * The Berryz Koubou member she is closest to is Sudo Maasa
 * She claimed that her own name is a bit difficult to say.
 * Hello! Project Kids Audition song: Koi wo Shichaimashita! by Tanpopo
 * She sometimes get to keep the change when it's 30 yen or so. And when her grandfather comes to visit, he sometimes give her 10 thousand.
 * In one of Berryz Koubou's DVD magazines, Kumai has claimed she wants to visit the country Belize. Also, Sugaya Risako said "I often share a hotel room with Kumai-chan. She sets an alarm clock, which rings really loud. Even though it is ringing really loud, she doesn't wake up at all. She always turns it to the maximum volume".
 * Natsuyaki Miyabi says Kumai's new nickname should be "tissues".
 * She has claimed that all the dance lessons they took (before they debuted with their first single "Anata Nashi de wa Ikite Yukenai") were the hardest things in her life.
 * She said that is important to keep the memories of past time with, for example, an album. To her, that and her family and friends are all precious.
 * Since she likes fireworks, she wants to make a firework with the words "Berryz Koubou".
 * From Sono ~Sono Subete no Ai ni~: her good subject is Japanese Language and her favorite food is Kinakomochi.
 * Tanaka Reina once said that if she could be any Hello! Project member she would be Yurina, because she "Would like to see everyone from a higher line of sight."
 * In Yorosen!, she taught Berryz Koubou about fashion.
 * Said she can't live without her dog Mint, because she soothes her everyday.
 * She saved a fan letter that was sent to her in 2005 from Sashihara Rino.
 * She is currently attending college, making her the 2nd Berryz member to do so.