Fujimoto Miki

Fujimoto Miki (藤本美貴, Legal Name: Shoji Miki (庄司美貴)) was a sixth generation member of Morning Musume. She originally joined Hello! Project as a solo artist, discovered during the fourth generation auditions for Morning Musume in 2000, and debuted as a solo artist in 2002. She was later added to the group along with the new sixth generation audition winners in 2003.

History




2000
Fujimoto Miki participated in the 3rd Morning Musume Auditions hoping to become a 4th generation member. Even though she didn't make it to the finals, Hello! Project offered her training lessons for a shot to debut one day.

2001
In October, during the television program Shin Bishoujo Nikki, it was announced that Fujimoto will officially debut as a soloist.

2002
Fujimoto originally started out as a solo singer in 2002 under the idol family Hello! Project, becoming the first of six members to debut under Hello! Project after losing the fourth generation auditions Morning Musume audition in 2000.

In October 2002, she was placed in the one-shot unit, Gomattou with two other prominent pop soloists under Hello! Project, Goto Maki (a former Morning Musume member), and Matsuura Aya. She was also in Hello! Project Shuffle group Odoru 11.

2003
On February 5th, she released her Boogie Train ‘03.

On February 26, on her 18th birthday, shortly after that single, she released her first album, MIKI1. This was the end of her solo career so far, because after a successful performance on the music program on New Year's Eve, "Kōhaku Uta Gassen", producer Tsunku added her to Morning Musume as a sixth generation member. With five solo singles, plus an album and solo concert tour, Miki was a surprise addition into Morning Musume.

She sang many of the lead lines in Morning Musume songs, especially after Abe Natsumi's graduation.

She and fellow Morning Musume member Konno Asami were also lent to Country Musume, a group that features "Country Girls from Hokkaido", such as Miki and Asami.

In 2003, when Morning Musume was split into two groups, she was placed in Morning Musume Otome Gumi and was also placed in the shuffle group 11WATER.

2005
In April, When Yaguchi Mari abruptly resigned from the group, Fujimoto became the subleader of Morning Musume, supporting Yoshizawa Hitomi as the new leader. She also joined the shuffle unit Sexy Otonajan.

2006
On June 15, it was announced that Fujimoto and Matsuura Aya would join together in a new Hello! Project duo called GAM. Their debut single was released on September 13, and after two other singles, their debut LP was released on May 23, 2007.

2007
On May 6, after the graduation of then-leader Hitomi Yoshizawa, Fujimoto took her place as the fifth leader of Morning Musume.

On May 24, Fujimoto was rumored to be in the latest edition of the Japanese gossip magazine Friday —the same magazine responsible for the cancellation of Kago Ai's contract— pictured walking with Tomoharu Shōji, a member of the comedy duo Shinagawa Shōji. Friday explains that they had a two-hour dinner together, drove to Fujimoto's apartment, then went to the sauna, returning to Shōji's apartment just after midnight. It soon became apparent that she was to be involved in a scandal that would jeopardize her position in Morning Musume. After seeing the article, Up-Front Agency had no intention to deal with the situation since there was no proof of them dating.

On the May 26 edition of Young Town Doyōbi (a radio show with Takahashi Ai, Fujimoto and Sanma Akashiya), she confirmed that the pictures were of her, and that she had been going out with Tomoharu Shōji. She also mentioned that she was going to talk to the head of Up-Front Agency, Naoki Yamazaki, about the situation.

On June 1, Fujimoto resigned from her position in Morning Musume. She will continue with GAM and remain contracted with Hello! Project and Up-Front Agency.

In October, Fujimoto did not participate in the Hello! Project 2008 Winter Concert. There are claims that she is still under punishment from the scandal early this year.

2008
On February 11, after over six months away from the public, it was announced that Fujimoto would release a single entitled "Okitegami". The single, a collaboration with fellow Up-Front singer Takao Horiuchi, was released on April 23. A Through extensive promotion it has slowly sold over 24,000 copies so far.

In June, it was announced that Fujimoto would play the part of Rizzo in the fall musical, Grease.

2009
On March 24, it was announced that ex-Morning Musume leader Fujimoto Miki and comedian Shouji Tomoharu from comedy duo Shinagawa Shouji will complete their 2-year-long relationship with a wedding in July.

On August, Fujimoto was set to perform in Japan Festa in Bangkok.

On July 3, Miki and Shoji got official married, the wedding took place in Hawaii.

2010
On June 2, Miki had a traffic accident, where she rear-ended a taxi at a stop light, there were no injuries. She posted an apology to everyone on her blog. 

In September, She joined the unit Afternoon Musume with 7 of her fellow OG members.

On the morning of November 10, Fujimoto Miki’s father has passed away due to unknown causes in a hospital in Hokkaido. The unexpected news of the death shocked both Fujimoto and her mother. Fujimoto’s mother and father had been living apart, her mother lives in the city.

2011
On February 24, it was announced that Fujimoto Miki has opened up a Yakiniku restaurant in Yokohama. According to Miki all of the menu will be 99% off as a special discount on opening day. The restaurant will open on February 26.

On January 28, it was announced that Fujimoto was part of the OG member group Dream Morning Musume and that they will be releasing the groups first album, called "Dreams. 1", on April 20th.



On June 1, Fujimoto Miki went to an event to help promote Scalp-D Shampoo. 

On June 6, Miki models for “a.g. plus”, a clothing company. They put up a photo gallery with about 10 photos for fans to enjoy on the site. 

On September 9, It was announced that Fujimoto Miki is pregnant with her first child.

2012
On January 2nd, Fujimoto announced that she will be having a baby boy.

On 27 March, at 7:03 AM, Fujimoto Miki gave birth to her first child. After the birth both of them were perfectly healthy. The baby boy has around 3065 grams. And his name is Toranosuke.

2013
On January 13, Fujimoto Miki returned from maternity leave and performed her single, Romantic Ukare Mode, at Hello! Project Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Live 2013 Fuyu ~Bravo!~.

On March 2nd and 3rd, Fujimoto will participate in SATOYAMA e Yukou ~Forest For Rest~ along with other Hello! Project and UP-FRONT PROMOTION members.

Profile

 * Stage/Birth Name: Fujimoto Miki (藤本美貴)
 * Legal Name: Shoji Miki (庄司美貴)
 * Nickname: Mikitty, Mikitan, Miki-sama, Kuwagata, Miki-chan, P-chan, Tan, Fujimocchan
 * Birth date: February 26, 1985 (age 28)
 * Date Married: July 3, 2009
 * Family: Husband Shoji Tomoharu, Son Shoji Toranosuke
 * Birthplace: Takikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
 * Blood type: A
 * Height: 156 cm
 * Western Zodiac: Pisces
 * Eastern Zodiac: Ox
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * October 2001: Member
 * 2003-01-07: Morning Musume Member
 * 2007-06-01: Left Morning Musume
 * 2009-03-31: Graduated
 * UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
 * 2001-10: Member
 * 2007: Transfered to J.P. Room
 * J.P. Room Status:
 * 2008: Member
 * 2012-02-15: Maternity Leave
 * 2013-01-13: Returned
 * Years in Morning Musume: 4 Years
 * Former Morning Musume Color: Red
 * Former Otome Gumi Color: Red
 * Hobbies: Enjoying movies
 * Favorite color: Black, white
 * Favorite flowers: Sunflowers
 * Favorite phrase: "Have fun!"
 * Favorite season: Summer
 * Favorite food: Yakiniku, natto, meat
 * Disliked food: Scallions, cauliflower, broccoli, taro
 * Favorite song: Romantic Ukare MODE
 * Favorite artists: Amuro Namie, Christina Aguilera, Matsuura Aya.Tachibana Ayano
 * Hello! Project groups:
 * Morning Musume (2003-2007)
 * Gomattou (2002-2003)
 * Country Musume (2003)
 * GAM (2006-2009)
 * Subgroups:
 * Morning Musume Otome Gumi (2003-2004)
 * Shuffle Units:
 * Odoru 11 (2002)
 * 11WATER (2003)
 * H.P. All Stars (2004)
 * Sexy Otonajan (2005)
 * Other:
 * Gatas Brilhantes H.P. (2003-)
 * Afternoon Musume (2010-)
 * Dream Morning Musume (2011-)
 * M-Line (2009-Present)
 * Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers (2011)

Morning Musume

 * Shabondama
 * Go Girl ~Koi no Victory~
 * Ai Araba IT'S ALL RIGHT
 * Roman ~MY DEAR BOY~
 * Joshi Kashimashi Monogatari
 * Namida ga Tomaranai Houkago
 * THE Manpower!!
 * Osaka Koi no Uta
 * Iroppoi Jirettai
 * Chokkan 2 ~Nogashita Sakana wa Ookiizo!~
 * SEXY BOY ~Soyokaze ni Yorisotte~
 * Ambitious! Yashinteki de Ii jan
 * Aruiteru
 * Egao YES Nude
 * Kanashimi Twilight

Morning Musume Otome Gumi

 * Ai no Sono ~Touch My Heart!~
 * Yuujou ~Kokoro no Busu ni wa Naranee!~

Country Musume

 * Uwaki na Honey Pie
 * Senpai ~LOVE AGAIN~
 * Shining Itoshiki Anata

GAM

 * Thanks!
 * Melodies
 * Lu Lu Lu
 * Daisuki Rakuten Eagles

H.P. ALL STARS

 * ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!

Gomattou

 * SHALL WE LOVE?

Sexy Otonajan

 * Onna, Kanashii, Otona

Odoru 11

 * Shiawase Kyouryuu Ondo

11WATER

 * BE ALL RIGHT!

Audition songs

 * Uptempo: "monochrome" (Hamasaki Ayumi)
 * Slow-tempo: "SURE" (Every Little Thing)

Albums

 * 1) [2003.02.26] Miki 1

Singles

 * 1) [2002.03.13] Aenai Nagai Nichiyoubi (会えない長い日曜日)
 * 2) [2002.06.12] Sotto Kuchizukete Gyutto Dakishimete (そっと口づけてギュッと抱きしめて)
 * 3) [2002-09-04] Romantic Ukare Mode (ロマンティック浮かれモード)
 * 4) [2002.11.07] Boyfriend (ボーイフレンド)
 * 5) [2003.02.05] Boogie Train '03 (ブギートレイン'03)
 * 6) [2008.04.23] Okitegami (置き手紙; Leftover Letter)

DVDs

 * [2002.10.02] Fujimoto Single M Clips 1
 * [2003.06.18] Fujimoto Miki FIRST LIVE TOUR 2003 SPRING ~MIKI 1~

Movies

 * [2003] 17sai ~Tabidachi no Futari~ (17才〜旅立ちのふたり〜 )
 * [2009] LONG CARAVAN

Theater

 * [2003] Edokko Chushingura (江戸っ娘. 忠臣蔵)
 * [2008] HAKANA
 * [2008] Grease (グリース)
 * [2009] Sendai Shiro Monogatari (仙台四郎物語)

Musicals

 * [2003] Morning Musume no Musical 'Edokko Chushingura' (モーニング娘. のミュージカル｢江戸っ娘. 忠臣蔵｣ )
 * [2006] Ribbon no Kishi: The Musical (リッボンの騎士ザ・ミュージカル)

TV Dramas

 * [2002] Tenshi no Utagoe ~Shounibyoutou no Kiseki~ (天使の歌声〜小児病棟の奇跡〜 )
 * [2004] Shinshun Wide Jidaigeki: Ryuuma ga Yuku (新春ワイド時代劇　竜馬がゆく)
 * [2009] Dare mo Mamorenai (誰も守れない)
 * [2009] Reset (リセット)

Television

 * [2001–2002] Shin Bishoujo Nikki (新・美少女日記)
 * [2002–2007] Hello! Morning (ハロー!モーニング. )
 * [2002–2003] Bishoujo Nikki III (美少女日記III)
 * [2003] Soreyuke! Gorokkies (それゆけ!ゴロッキーズ)
 * [2004] Futarigoto (二人ゴト)
 * [2005] Musume DOKYU! (娘DOKYU!)
 * [2007] Haromoni@ (ハロモニ@)
 * [2009] THE 1 Okubun no 8 (THE 1億分の8)

Radio

 * [2002] Fujimoto Miki no All Night Nippon Petit! (藤本美貴のオールナイトニッポン プチ!)
 * [2002-2003] Fujimoto Miki Heart Days Radio (藤本美貴 ハート・デイズ・レディオ)
 * [2002-2007] Fujimoto Miki no Dokimiki Night (藤本美貴のドキ♥みきNight)
 * [2004-2007] Young Town Douyoubi (ヤングタウン土曜日)

Concerts
Below is a list of all the concerts Fujimoto Miki has ever been a part of-


 * [2002] Hello! Project 2002 ~One Happy Summer Day~
 * [2002] Morning Musume Concert Tour 2002 Haru "LOVE IS ALIVE!" at Saitama Super Arena
 * [2003] Fujimoto Miki FIRST LIVE TOUR 2003 SPRING ~MIKI①~
 * [2003] Hello! Project 2003 Winter ~Tanoshin Jattemasu!~
 * [2003] Morning Musume Concert Tour 2003 "15nin de NON STOP!"
 * [2005] Morning Musume Concert Tour 2005 Natsu Aki "Baribari Kyoushitsu ~Koharu-chan Irasshai!~"
 * [2005] Morning Musume Concert Tour 2005 Haru ~Dai 6 Kan Hit Mankai!~
 * [2005] Hello☆Pro Party~! 2005 ~Matsuura Aya Captain Kouen~
 * [2005] v-u-den First Concert Tour 2005 Haru ~v-u-densetsu~
 * [2006] Hello! Project 2006 Summer ~Wonderful Hearts Land~
 * [2007] 2007 Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen 8gatsu ~Yokohama de Aimashou~
 * [2007] °C-ute Debut Tandoku Concert 2007 Haru ~Hajimatta yo! Cutie Show~
 * [2007] GAM 1st Concert Tour 2007 Shoka ~Great Aya &amp;amp; Miki~
 * [2007] GREAT HAWAIIAN TOUR with GAM ~Mada Natsu wa Owaranai. Owarasenai~
 * [2008] 2008 Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen 16gatsu ~Akasaka HOP!~
 * [2008] 2008 Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen 9gatsu ~Shibakouen STEP!~
 * [2009] Hello! Project 2009 Winter Elder Club Kouen ~Thank you for your LOVE!~
 * [2009] 2009 Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen 4gatsu ~Yokohama HOP!~
 * [2009] Hello! Project 2009 Winter Kettei! Hello☆Pro Award '09 ~Elder Club Sotsugyou Kinen Special~
 * [2010] Hello! Project 2010 SUMMER ~Fankora!~
 * [2011.04.23 - 20011.05.29] Dream Morning Musume Concert Tour 2011 Haru no Mai ~Sotsugyousei DE Saikessei~

Solo Photobooks



 * [2003.04.22] Alo Hello! Fujimoto Miki (アロハロ！藤本美貴)
 * [2004.01.24] Mikitty
 * [2005.02.25] Real 226 (リアル226 )
 * [2005.12.17] cheri
 * [2006.11.25] COEUR

Group Photobooks



 * [2003.04.11] Ayaya to Mikitty (アヤヤとミキティ)
 * [2004.11.17] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume (アロハロ!モーニング娘. 写真集)

Books



 * [2012.10.03] First mama book

Image DVDs

 * [2003.04.23] Alo Hello! Fujimoto Miki DVD

Trivia

 * Sang Hamasaki Ayumi's "Depend on you" for her Avex dream audition.
 * Came up with "Mikitty" as a nickname for herself prior to her debut and derives from mixing "Miki" and "Kitty" (because she is a big fan of Hello Kitty).
 * Close friends with Matsuura Aya and Yoshizawa Hitomi.
 * Her role models include Amuro Namie and Nakazawa Yuko.
 * Due to her "strong," brusque image, it is common among Japanese fans to call her "Miki-sama."
 * Coincidentally, figure skater Ando Miki also has the same nickname of "Mikitty." Fujimoto has said herself that it "felt like [she] had a new relative."
 * Is a self-confessed homebody.
 * She is the only Morning Musume leader not to be leader within a single.
 * As a child, wanted to become an enka singer due to the influence of her grandmother.
 * Would want to be a nursing home caretaker if she hadn't become a singer.
 * She commented during Ishikawa Rika's graduation on May 4th, 2005, that there was a time when she and Ishikawa did not get along very well -- to the point that it even influenced TV programs, according to a Musume DOKYU! producer.
 * Attended Hokkaido Akabira High School, but dropped out in April 2001 to pursue her solo career.
 * Originally debuted as an actress first on TV Tokyo's "Shin Bishoujo Nikki."
 * Around the time of her debut, photos taken with various guys at clubs surfaced via tabloids, but the scandal was rather minor and brief.
 * Yoshizawa Hitomi calls her "Kuwagata" (stag beetle), her only nickname not to be name-related.
 * She holds the title for having the shortest time as leader of Morning Musume, with her leadership lasting a mere 25 days.
 * She is the youngest child in her family. (Hello! Morning #318)
 * She originally auditioned to be in 4th generation of Morning Musume but wasn't selected into the final 10. In early 2001 though, she was contacted again and offered a chance to debut as a solo artist.
 * She trained a little more than a year before her first debut.
 * She worked as a receptionist at Up-Front Agency during her training period.
 * She is often called by fans as Aya Matsuura's rival, but in fact, they are the best of friends.
 * Fujimoto started off in 1999 when she audition at the avex dream 2000 audition but didn't pass.
 * At the time, she was the 3rd oldest person to join the Morning Musume, as she was nearly 18 years old, although with the addition of Chinese member, Junjun, she is now the 4th oldest.
 * She is one of five members to debut as a part of the Hello! Project before joining Morning Musume (the other four being Eighth Generation member Linlin, Ninth Generation member Fukumura Mizuki  Tenth Generation Member Kudo Haruka, and Eleventh Generation Member Oda Sakura).
 * Fujimoto possesses an extensive fan base, which includes a group of people generally deemed "Mowota", an abbreviation of Morning Musume Otaku, who, while not literally worshipping her, often go to more extreme behaviors to display their affection towards Fujimoto. This group, called "Tokai Woters", generally performs a fixed choreography at concerts and on certain TV occasions. This choreography, carried to the sound of Miki's Romantic Ukare Mode, involves a series of moves accompanied by their chanting "Mikitty!" four times, which is then followed by "Miki-sama! Miki-sama, please punish me!" . It is also said that they send her a lot of mail, and Fujimoto often says she enjoys getting "Miki-sama mail".
 * She is the fifth former Morning Musume member to get married, the first being Ishiguro Aya, second being Ichii Sayaka, third being Iida Kaori, and fourth being Tsuji Nozomi.
 * She is the second former Morning Musume member to resign from the group due to scandal. The first being Yaguchi Mari.
 * In early June 2012, her yakiniku restaurant was involved in a food poisoning scandal. 16 high school students were poisoned, 3 of them were sent to hospital.
 * She mentioned on Hello! Morning that she found Natsuyaki Miyabi hard to get along with