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|name = Kumai Yurina
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|caption = Kumai Yurina, January 2019
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|nickname = {{Nihongo|Kumai-chan|熊井ちゃん}}<br>{{Nihongo|Kumaichō|くまいちょー}}
  
 
|birthdate = {{Birth date and age|1993|08|03}}
  
|birthdate = {{Birth date and age|1993|08|03}}
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|birthplace = {{residence|Kanagawa|Japan}}
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|origin = {{residence|Kanagawa|Japan}}
 
|bloodtype = B
  
|bloodtype = B
 
|zodiac = {{Zodiac|08|03}}
  
|zodiac = {{Zodiac|08|03}}
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|height = {{Height|181}}
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|height = 181cm<ref>[http://blog-project.net/kumai-yurina/239492 Kumai Yurina Blog (English) 2015-07-30]</ref>
  
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|bwh = 79-62-91 cm
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|shoesize = 25.5 cm
 
|genre = J-Pop
  
|genre = J-Pop
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|occupation = Idol, Singer, Actress, Model
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|occupation = Idol, singer, actress, model, TV personality
 
|active = 2002-present<br>
  
|active = 2002-present<br>
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|agency = {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} (2002-2012)<br>{{ufg|UP-FRONT PROMOTION}} (2012-2015)<br>{{ufg|J.P ROOM}} (2015-present)
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|agency = {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} (2002-2012)<br>{{ufg|UP-FRONT PROMOTION}} (2012-2015)<br>{{ufg|J.P ROOM}} (2015-present)<br>Tateoka Office (2018-present)
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|label = UP-FRONT WORKS<br>[[PICCOLO TOWN]]
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|label = {{ufg|UP-FRONT WORKS}}<br>[[PICCOLO TOWN]] (2002-2015)
 
|group1 = Berryz Koubou
  
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|mcolor1 = {{legend2|#009900|Green}} <small>(2005-2015)</small> <br>{{legend2|purple|Purple}} <small>(2007)</small>
  
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|join1 = January 14, 2004
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|days1 = 11 Years, 1 Month, 17 Days
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|days1 = 11 Years, 1 Month, 17 Days
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|graduate1 = March 3, 2015
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|graduate1 = March 3, 2015
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|debutsingle1 = [[Anata Nashide wa Ikite Yukenai]]
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|debutsingle1 = [[Anata Nashide wa Ikite Yukenai]]
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|lastsingle1 = [[Romance wo Katatte / Towa no Uta]]
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|lastsingle1 = [[Romance wo Katatte / Towa no Uta]]
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|acts = [[Hello! Project Kids]], [[Berryz Koubou]], [[H.P. All Stars]], [[Tanpopo#]], [[Guardians 4]], [[Hello! Project Mobekimasu|Mobekimasu]], [[BeriKyuu]], [[Cat's♥Eye 7]], [[Ujicha♥Taishi Maccha's]]
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|acts = [[Hello! Project Kids]], [[Berryz Koubou]], [[H.P. All Stars]], [[Tanpopo#]], [[Guardians 4]], [[Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers]], [[Hello! Project Mobekimasu|Mobekimasu]], [[BeriKyuu]], [[Cat's♥Eye 7]], [[Ujicha♥Taishi Maccha's]], [[UP-FRONT GROUP Telework Gasshou]]
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|blog = {{External2|ameblo.jp/kumai-yurina-blog/|Official Ameba Blog}}
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|blog = {{BlogLink|ameblo|kumai-yurina-blog|Enjoy!}}
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'''Kumai Yurina''' (熊井友理奈) is a J-pop idol, actress, and model currently managed by {{ufg|J.P ROOM}}. She is a former member of [[Hello! Project]], having joined as a member of [[Hello! Project Kids]] in 2002 and later debuting as a member of [[Berryz Koubou]] in 2004. During her time in Hello! Project, she was also a member of [[Tanpopo#]], [[Guardians 4]], [[BeriKyuu]], [[Cat's♥Eye 7]], and [[Ujicha♥Taishi Maccha's]].
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}}'''Kumai Yurina''' (熊井友理奈) is a Japanese singer and talent under {{ufg|J.P ROOM}} and a fashion model under Tateoka Office. She is a former idol under [[Hello! Project]], having joined as a member of [[Hello! Project Kids]] in 2002 and later debuting as a member of [[Berryz Koubou]] in 2004. During her time in Hello! Project, she was also a member of [[Tanpopo#]], [[Guardians 4]], [[BeriKyuu]], [[Cat's♥Eye 7]], and [[Ujicha♥Taishi Maccha's]].
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She graduated from Hello! Project on March 3, 2015 in a joint graduation concert with the other members of Berryz Koubou.
  
She graduated from Hello! Project on March 3, 2015 in a joint graduation concert with the other members of Berryz Koubou.
   
 
==Biography==
  
==Biography==
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[[File:KumaiYurina-Apr2017.jpg|thumb|Kumai Yurina, April 2017]]
 
[[File:Kumaiyurina2016.jpg|thumb|Kumai Yurina, January 2016]]
  
[[File:Kumaiyurina2016.jpg|thumb|Kumai Yurina, January 2016]]
 
[[File:Kumai2015.jpg|thumb|Kumai Yurina, April 2015]]
  
[[File:Kumai2015.jpg|thumb|Kumai Yurina, April 2015]]
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She was chosen to promote the rock band Base Ball Bear's new album, (WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP, in a TV commercial that featured only her, which was 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) or because front man Koide Yusuke was a long time Hello! Project and Berryz Koubou. 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. When the CM appeared on YouTube, it had 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.
  
She was chosen to promote the rock band Base Ball Bear's new album, (WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP, in a TV commercial that featured only her, which was 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) or because front man Koide Yusuke was a long time Hello! Project and Berryz Koubou. 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. When the CM appeared on YouTube, it had 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.
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===2010===
  
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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 main vocalist for an A-side.
  
   
 
===2011===
  
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===2018===
  
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On May 1, she joined the modeling agency Tateoka Office.<ref>"[http://tateokaoffice.com/news/ NEWS]" (in Japanese). Tateoka Office. 2018-05-01.</ref>
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On August 3, Kumai celebrated her 25th birthday at the [[Kumai Yurina Birthday Event ~ENJOY!25♡~]] with two shows at Shibuya Shidax Culture Hall. Then on August 4 and 5, she held the [[Kumai Yurina Casual Dinner Show ~Enjoy! Happy Summer!!~]], featuring four shows at Music Restaurant La Donna.
  
On August 3, Kumai celebrated her 25th birthday at the [[Kumai Yurina Birthday Event ~ENJOY!25♡~]] with two shows at Shibuya Shidax Culture Hall. Then on August 4 and 5, she held the [[Kumai Yurina Casual Dinner Show ~Enjoy! Happy Summer!!~]], featuring four shows at Music Restaurant La Donna.
   
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===2019===
  
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From March 15 to March 17, she and [[Sudo Maasa]] will hold the [[Sudo Maasa・Kumai Yurina Fanclub Tour KuMaazu to Ikou! in Okinawa]].
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From March 15 to March 17, she and [[Sudo Maasa]] held the [[Sudo Maasa・Kumai Yurina Fanclub Tour KuMaaz to Ikou! in Okinawa]].
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Kumai was a runway model for Giorgio Armani's 2020 Cruise Collection show on May 24 at the Tokyo National Museum.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx6BA0MFPfb/</ref><ref>"[https://ameblo.jp/kumai-yurina-blog/entry-12463995266.html GIORGIO ARMANI]" (in Japanese). Kumai Yurina Official Blog. 2019-05-25.</ref><ref>"[https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/1840761 Berryz工房・熊井友理奈「アルマーニ」ランウェイ出演に反響]" (in Japanese). ''modelpress''. 2019-05-26.</ref>
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On June 25, she announced a clothing collaboration with the brand KANGOL REWARD,<ref>"[https://ameblo.jp/kumai-yurina-blog/entry-12486398487.html KANGOL REWARD 【コラボ決定！】]" (in Japanese). Kumai Yurina Official Blog. 2019-06-25.</ref> which opened for orders on July 18.<ref>https://twitter.com/KANGOLREWARD/status/1151764500850212864</ref><ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/B0DmLd3lrEV</ref>
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On August 3 and 4, Kumai held the [[Kumai Yurina Casual Dinner Show 2019 ~Reiwa! ENJOY! My Birthday!!~]] at Music Restaurant La Donna to celebrate her birthday.
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From October 4 to October 6, she held the [[Kumai Yurina Fanclub Tour Kuma Tabi in Hokkaido ~Kumai-chan wa Dekkai Dou~]].
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On January 19, she and [[Sudo Maasa]] held a joint fanclub event titled [[Sudo Maasa・Kumai Yurina FC Event "KuMaaz ~Koufuku Kangei!~"]], featuring three shows at Shibuya SHiDAX Culture Hall.
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On March 24, it was announced that her fanclub event with Sudo Maasa and [[Shimizu Saki]] titled [[Shimizu Saki・Sudo Maasa・Kumai Yurina FC Event "Futsuu, Kono Hi Nashi de wa Yatterannai Desho!?"]], which was originally scheduled for March 3, would be postponed to May 26 in consideration of a new policy established by the government to prevent the spread of the [[wikipedia:2019–20 coronavirus pandemic|coronavirus]].<ref>"[http://www.up-fc.jp/helloproject/sp/news_Info.php?id=15398 3月3日(火) 清水佐紀・須藤茉麻・熊井友理奈FCイベント「普通、この日なしではやってらんないでしょ！？」振替公演のお知らせ]" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2020-03-24.</ref>
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On April 9, it was announced that [[Kumai Yurina Casual Dinner Show 2020 spring ~Enjoy your new life!!~]] originally scheduled for April 26 would be postponed to August 1 due to the coronavirus.<ref>"[http://www.jp-r.co.jp/yurina_kumai/event/detail/93587d63a8e09f5a08c75b869a33047e982bd8f5 4月26日(日)熊井友理奈カジュアルディナーショー公演延期のお知らせ]" (in Japanese). J.P ROOM. 2020-04-09.</ref> It was later cancelled entirely.
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On April 14, it was announced that [[Shimizu Saki・Sudo Maasa・Kumai Yurina FC Event "Futsuu, Kono Hi Nashi de wa Yatterannai Desho!?"]] would be cancelled entirely due to the government's declaration of emergency following the spread of the [[wikipedia:2019–20 coronavirus pandemic|coronavirus]] getting worse.<ref>"[https://ameblo.jp/sudou-maasa-blog/entry-12589627003.html 「普通、この日なしではやってらんないでしょ！？」中止のお知らせ]" (in Japanese). Sudo Maasa Official Blog. 2020-04-14.</ref>
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On August 8, she celebrated her 27th birthday at a fanclub event titled [[Kumai Yurina BD Event 2020]] with three shows at Shibuya SHIDAX Culture Hall.<ref>"[http://www.up-fc.jp/m-line/news_Info.php?id=15823 ★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「熊井友理奈BDイベント2020」開催決定！]" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2020-07-15.</ref>​​ In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks were required to enter.
   
 
==Personal Life==
  
==Personal Life==
 
<tabber>Family=
  
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Kumai has two younger brothers.{{verify|01:42, August 15, 2018 (UTC)}}
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Kumai has two younger brothers.<ref>"[https://ameblo.jp/kumai-yurina-blog/entry-12341832752.html 三兄弟]" (in Japanese). Kumai Yurina Official Blog. 2018-01-04.</ref>
   
 
She also has a pet dog named [[Side:Mint-kun|Mint-kun]]. His birthday is November 9, 2005.<ref>[http://blog-project.net/kumai-yurina/242363 Kumai Yurina Blog (English)]</ref>
  
She also has a pet dog named [[Side:Mint-kun|Mint-kun]]. His birthday is November 9, 2005.<ref>[http://blog-project.net/kumai-yurina/242363 Kumai Yurina Blog (English)]</ref>
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When Kumai joined [[Hello! Project Kids]], she was a third year elementary school student.<ref name="hpkidshm" /> She graduated from high school in March 2012.
 
When Kumai joined [[Hello! Project Kids]], she was a third year elementary school student.<ref name="hpkidshm" /> She graduated from high school in March 2012.
   
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Kumai decided to continue pursuing her education and, as of April 2014, a third year college student.
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Kumai decided to continue pursuing her education and entered university. She graduated in March 2016.<ref>"[https://ameblo.jp/kumai-yurina-blog/entry-12145688495.html 新生活]" (in Japanese). Kumai Yurina Official Blog. 2016-04-01.</ref>
   
 
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|-|Nicknames=
  
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Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Kumai Yurina:
  
Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Kumai Yurina:
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*'''Kumai-chan''' (熊井ちゃん): Official nickname. Used by members and fans.<ref name="kumap8">"[http://www.helloproject.com/berryzkobo/profile/yurina_kumai/ 熊井友理奈（Berryz工房）：プロフィール]" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Official Website.</ref>
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*'''Kumai-chan''' (熊井ちゃん): Official nickname. Used by members and fans.<ref name="kumap8">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20150303131046/http://www.helloproject.com/berryzkobo/profile/yurina_kumai/ 熊井友理奈（Berryz工房）：プロフィール]" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. (Archived)</ref>
 
*'''Kumaicho''' (くまいちょー): Official nickname. Given and used by [[Tsugunaga Momoko]] since 2005. It is now used by fans.<ref name="kumap8" /><ref>"[http://eiga.com/news/20090806/8/ Berryz工房・嗣永がメンバーの裏話。ラジオ公開収録にファン300人]" (in Japanese). Eiga.com. 2009-08-06.</ref><ref>"[http://sp.live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv72477903 西川貴教のイエノミ!! ～第十一夜～ ゲスト：Berryz工房]" (in Japanese). Niconico Live. 2011-12-12.</ref>
  
*'''Kumaicho''' (くまいちょー): Official nickname. Given and used by [[Tsugunaga Momoko]] since 2005. It is now used by fans.<ref name="kumap8" /><ref>"[http://eiga.com/news/20090806/8/ Berryz工房・嗣永がメンバーの裏話。ラジオ公開収録にファン300人]" (in Japanese). Eiga.com. 2009-08-06.</ref><ref>"[http://sp.live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv72477903 西川貴教のイエノミ!! ～第十一夜～ ゲスト：Berryz工房]" (in Japanese). Niconico Live. 2011-12-12.</ref>
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*'''Yuri''' (うり): Former Official Nickname, given to her since the formation of Berryz Koubou.<ref>"[http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/4840110301/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?redirect=true&ref_=nosim&tag=nebomana-nk-22 ハロー!プロジェクト大百科]" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Fanclub Edition (Media Create). Page 127. Released Date 2004-02-13.</ref>
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*'''Yuri''' (うり): Former Official Nickname, given to her since the formation of Berryz Koubou.<ref>"[http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/4840110301 ハロー!プロジェクト大百科]" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Fanclub Edition (Media Create). Page 127. Released: 2004-02-13.</ref>
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*'''Yuriine''' (ユリーネ): Given and used by [[Yaguchi Mari]]. Given to her during the "Charisma Idol Yagucchan" corner of the former mini show ''Hello Kids''.<ref>Hello Kids. "Charisma Idol Yagucchan" corner. TV Tokyo. Broadcast Date 2003-01-07.</ref>
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*'''Yuriine''' (ユリーネ): Given and used by [[Yaguchi Mari]]. Given to her during the "Charisma Idol Yagucchan" corner of the former mini show ''Hello Kids''.<ref>''Hello Kids''. "Charisma Idol Yagucchan" Corner. TV Tokyo. Broadcasted: 2003-01-07.</ref>
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*'''Daikumai''' (ダイクマイ): Self given nickname. Meaning "Big Kumai", children use to call her "Daikumai" due to her tall height. According to Kumai, it gives her a scary image.<ref>"Right On no Gokikenyou" (ライオンのごきげんよう). Fuji TV. Broadcast Date 2012-08-27.</ref>
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*'''Daikumai''' (ダイクマイ): Self given nickname. Meaning "Big Kumai", children use to call her "Daikumai" due to her tall height. According to Kumai, it gives her a scary image.<ref>''Lion no Gokigenyou''. Fuji TV. Broadcasted: 2012-08-27.</ref>
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*'''Kamoi-chan''' (かもいちゃん): Kamoi is a Japanese traditional architectual term for lintel. Kumai Yurina, also known as Kumai-chan, has hit her head into it a couple of times because of her exceptional height for Japanese women. Some wotas named that action “Kamoi-chan” jokingly.{{verify|01:42, August 15, 2018 (UTC)}}
  
 
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**2004-01-14: Berryz Koubou Member
  
**2004-01-14: Berryz Koubou Member
 
**2015-03-03: Graduated
  
**2015-03-03: Graduated
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*'''{{ufg|UP-FRONT GROUP}} Status:'''
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**2002-06-30: Joined {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}}
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**2012-10-01: Transferred to {{ufg|UP-FRONT PROMOTION}}
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**2015-03-03: Transferred to {{ufg|J.P ROOM}}
 
*'''Years in Berryz Koubou:''' 11 Years
  
*'''Years in Berryz Koubou:''' 11 Years
 
*'''Official Kaomoji:''' 川*＾∇＾)||
  
*'''Official Kaomoji:''' 川*＾∇＾)||
 
*'''Berryz Koubou Color:'''
  
*'''Berryz Koubou Color:'''
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**<span style="color:#009900">'''Green'''</span> (2005-2015)
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**{{color ball|green}} Green (2005-2006; 2007-2015)
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**<span style="color:purple">'''Purple'''</span> (2007)
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**{{color ball|purple}} Purple (2007)
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*'''Cat's♥Eye 7 Color:''' <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Red'''</span>
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*'''Cat's♥Eye 7 Color:''' {{color ball|red}} Red
 
*'''Hello! Project Kids Audition Song:''' "[[Koi wo Shichaimashita!]]" by [[Tanpopo]]
  
*'''Hello! Project Kids Audition Song:''' "[[Koi wo Shichaimashita!]]" by [[Tanpopo]]
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*'''Hello! Project Groups:'''
 
**[[Hello! Project Kids]] (2002-2015)
  
**[[Hello! Project Kids]] (2002-2015)
 
**[[Berryz Koubou]] (2004-2015)
  
**[[Berryz Koubou]] (2004-2015)
 
**[[Guardians 4]] (2009-2010)
  
**[[Guardians 4]] (2009-2010)
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**[[Tanpopo |Tanpopo#]] (2009-2015)
  
 
**[[Bello!]] (2009)
  
**[[Bello!]] (2009)
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**[[Hello! Project Mobekimasu]] (2011-2013)
  
 
**[[BeriKyuu]] (2011-2015)
 
**[[BeriKyuu]] (2011-2015)
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**[[Ujicha♥Taishi Maccha's]] (2011-2015)
  
 
**[[Cat's♥Eye 7]] (2012)
  
**[[Cat's♥Eye 7]] (2012)
 
*'''Shuffle Units:'''
  
*'''Shuffle Units:'''
 
**[[H.P. All Stars]] (2004)
  
**[[H.P. All Stars]] (2004)
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**[[Tanpopo#Tanpopo#|Tanpopo#]] (2009-2011)
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*'''Concert Units:'''
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**[[Hello! Project Shirogumi]] (2005)
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**[[Wonderful Hearts]] (2006–2010)
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**[[Hello! Project Mobekimasu]] (2010–2013)
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*'''Other Groups:'''
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**[[Little Gatas]] (2004–2007)
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**[[Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers]] (2011)
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**[[Ujicha♥Taishi Maccha's]] (2011-present)
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**[[UP-FRONT GROUP Telework Gasshou]] (2020)
 
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*'''Favorite Food:''' Matcha dessert, yakiniku, tart, Kinakomochi
  
*'''Favorite Food:''' Matcha dessert, yakiniku, tart, Kinakomochi
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===Solo DVDs===
  
===Solo DVDs===
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[[File:Yurina Kumai - Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.8.jpg|80px]][[File:KumaiDVDpng.jpg|80px]][[File:Lilypng.jpg|80px]][[File:Yurina_Kumai_-_Brand_new_day_(DVD_Cover).jpg|80px]][[File:Kokka24jp-img427x599-1466859891c13eav3769.jpg|80px]][[File:Kokka24jp-img426x600-1486820492rbbzqk23170.jpg|80px]]
 
*[2007.04.01] [[Kumai Yurina Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.8]] <small>(DVD Magazine)</small>
  
*[2007.04.01] [[Kumai Yurina Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.8]] <small>(DVD Magazine)</small>
 
*[2011.12.23] [[one day in autumn]] <small>(“e-Hello!” DVD)</small>
  
*[2011.12.23] [[one day in autumn]] <small>(“e-Hello!” DVD)</small>
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*[2012.03.xx] Berryz Days 4 <small>(with [[Sugaya Risako]])</small>
  
*[2012.03.xx] Berryz Days 4 <small>(with [[Sugaya Risako]])</small>
 
*[2013.12.26] [[Sudo Maasa Birthday Event ~21sai no Watashi~ / Kumai Yurina Birthday Event ~enjoy twenty summer~ / Miyabi Natsuyaki Birthday Event ...Sweetest♡time...|Kumai Yurina Birthday Event ~enjoy twenty summer~]]
  
*[2013.12.26] [[Sudo Maasa Birthday Event ~21sai no Watashi~ / Kumai Yurina Birthday Event ~enjoy twenty summer~ / Miyabi Natsuyaki Birthday Event ...Sweetest♡time...|Kumai Yurina Birthday Event ~enjoy twenty summer~]]
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*[2014.10.27] [[Berryz Koubou Birthday Event 2014 ''Sudo Maasa, Kumai Yurina & Natsuyaki Miyabi'']]
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*[2014.10.27] [[Berryz Koubou Birthday Event 2014 "Sudo Maasa & Kumai Yurina & Natsuyaki Miyabi"]]
 
*[2015.02.28] [[Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.41]] <small>(with [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]])</small>
  
*[2015.02.28] [[Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.41]] <small>(with [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]])</small>
 
*[2015.02.28] [[Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.41]] <small>(with [[Tokunaga Chinami]])</small>
  
*[2015.02.28] [[Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.41]] <small>(with [[Tokunaga Chinami]])</small>
 
*[2015.xx.xx] [[M-line Memory Vol.19]]
  
*[2015.xx.xx] [[M-line Memory Vol.19]]
 
*[2016.xx.xx] [[M-Line Memory Vol.22]]
  
*[2016.xx.xx] [[M-Line Memory Vol.22]]
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*[2017.05.26] [[Sudo Maasa・Kumai Yurina FC Event "KuMaazu Nashi de wa Ikite Yukenai"]]
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*[2017.05.26] [[Sudo Maasa・Kumai Yurina FC Event "KuMaaz Nashi de wa Ikite Yukenai"]]
   
 
==Photobooks==
  
==Photobooks==
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*[2008] [[Berikyuu!]] (ベリキュー!)
  
*[2008] [[Berikyuu!]] (ベリキュー!)
 
*[2008–2009] [[Yorosen!]] (よろセン!)
  
*[2008–2009] [[Yorosen!]] (よろセン!)
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*[2010–2011] Bijo Gaku (美女学)
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*[2010–2011] [[Bijo Gaku]] (美女学)
 
*[2011–2012] [[Hello Pro! TIME]] (ハロプロ！ＴＩＭＥ)
  
*[2011–2012] [[Hello Pro! TIME]] (ハロプロ！ＴＩＭＥ)
 
*[2011–2013] Kaette Kita Berryz Kamen! (帰ってきたBerryz仮面!)
  
*[2011–2013] Kaette Kita Berryz Kamen! (帰ってきたBerryz仮面!)
 
*[2012–2013] [[Hello! SATOYAMA Life]] (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)
  
*[2012–2013] [[Hello! SATOYAMA Life]] (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)
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*[2014–2015] [[The Girls Live]]
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*[2014–2015, 2018] [[The Girls Live]]
 
*[2015] Nakai no Mado
  
*[2015] Nakai no Mado
 
*[2015] THE Karaoke ★ Battle
  
*[2015] THE Karaoke ★ Battle
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===Internet===
  
===Internet===
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*[2011] Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??" (道重さゆみの『モベキマスってなに？？』)
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*[2011] [[Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??"]]
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*[2013–2015] [[Hello! Project Station]] (ハロ！ステ)
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*[2013–2015] [[Hello! Project Station]]
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*[2014–2015] [[UF LICKS|MUSIC+]]
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*[2015] [[GREEN ROOM]]
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*[2016–] [[Upcoming]]
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*[2016–2017] [[Girls Night Out]]
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*[2017–] [[tiny tiny]]
   
 
===Radio===
  
===Radio===
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==Rankings==
  
==Rankings==
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*She was voted 2nd favorite member in the 2010 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event. [http://www.esrp2.jp/hpma/2010/result/member/001-.html]
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*She was voted 2nd favorite member in the 2010 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.<ref>http://www.esrp2.jp/hpma/2010/result/member/001-.html</ref>
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*She ranked 1st in a magazine's 2011 "Girls that seem like they'll become big stars in the future" poll. [http://chisatointelligenceagency.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/lib396789.jpg%7CSource]
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*She ranked 1st in a magazine's 2011 "Girls that seem like they'll become big stars in the future" poll.<ref>http://chisatointelligenceagency.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/lib396789.jpg</ref>
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*She ranked 10th most stylish idol by high school girls in a 2014 women's magazine. [http://i.imgur.com/vJBSYXH.jpg]
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*She ranked 10th most stylish idol by high school girls in a 2014 women's magazine.<ref>http://i.imgur.com/vJBSYXH.jpg</ref>
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*She is the tallest girl in all of [[Hello! Project]].
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*She is the tallest member of [[Hello! Project]] ever.
 
*[[Ogata Haruna]] thinks that Yurina is the coolest member of Hello! Project.
  
*[[Ogata Haruna]] thinks that Yurina is the coolest member of Hello! Project.
 
*Her favorite artists are ayaka, Crystal Kay, UNJASH and Sakurazuka Yakkun.
  
*Her favorite artists are ayaka, Crystal Kay, UNJASH and Sakurazuka Yakkun.
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*In a recent Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine, she said her favorite Berryz member was [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]].{{verify|23:48, August 14, 2018 (UTC)}}
  
 
*She claimed that her own name is a bit difficult to say.
  
*She claimed that her own name is a bit difficult to say.
 
*She sometimes gets to keep the change when it's 30 yen or so. And when her grandfather comes to visit, he sometimes give her 10 thousand yen as a gift.
  
*She sometimes gets to keep the change when it's 30 yen or so. And when her grandfather comes to visit, he sometimes give her 10 thousand yen as a gift.
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*In one of Berryz Koubou's DVD magazines, Kumai claimed she wants to visit the country of 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 up the maximum volume."{{verify|23:48, August 14, 2018 (UTC)}}
  
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*According to [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]], she believes Kumai's new nickname should be "tissues."{{verify|23:48, August 14, 2018 (UTC)}}
  
 
*She has claimed that all the dance lessons they took, prior to debuting in Berryz Koubou, were the hardest things in her life.
  
*She has claimed that all the dance lessons they took, prior to debuting in Berryz Koubou, were the hardest things in her life.
 
*She said that it is important to keep the memories of past times with her, for example, in an album. To her, that and her family and friends are all precious.
  
*She said that it is important to keep the memories of past times with her, for example, in 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."
  
*Since she likes fireworks, she wants to make a firework with the words "Berryz Koubou."
 
*In ''[[Yorosen!]]'', she taught Berryz Koubou about fashion.
  
*In ''[[Yorosen!]]'', she taught Berryz Koubou about fashion.
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*Says she'd like to release a fourth photo book and would like to try on different kinds of clothes.{{verify|23:48, August 14, 2018 (UTC)}}
  
 
*She admires pretty girls who, curiously, don’t have much make-up on, like Nose Karina and Hasegawa Jun.
  
*She admires pretty girls who, curiously, don’t have much make-up on, like Nose Karina and Hasegawa Jun.
 
*She'd like to try out being a fashion model and also aims to become a cool woman.
  
*She'd like to try out being a fashion model and also aims to become a cool woman.
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*She saved a fan letter that was sent to her in 2005 from [[Wikipedia:Sashihara Rino|Sashihara Rino]].
  
*She saved a fan letter that was sent to her in 2005 from [[Wikipedia:Sashihara Rino|Sashihara Rino]].
 
*[[Sudo Maasa]] said that she is an airhead.
  
*[[Sudo Maasa]] said that she is an airhead.
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*When she was asked which smile of all Hello! Project members she likes the most she answered it would be either [[Yajima Maimi]] or [[Sudo Maasa]].{{verify|23:48, August 14, 2018 (UTC)}}
  
 
*Her favorite [[ANGERME]] song is [[Please Miniskirt Postwoman!]].
  
*Her favorite [[ANGERME]] song is [[Please Miniskirt Postwoman!]].
   
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*[[List:Kumai Yurina Concert & Event Appearances]]
  
*[[List:Kumai Yurina Concert & Event Appearances]]
 
*[[List:Kumai Yurina Publications Featured In]]
  
*[[List:Kumai Yurina Publications Featured In]]
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==Honorary Titles==
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==References==
  
==References==
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==External Links==
  
==External Links==
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*[http://www.helloproject.com/berryzkobo/profile/yurina_kumai/ Hello! Project Profile]
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*[http://www.jp-r.co.jp/yurina_kumai/ J.P ROOM Profile]
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*[http://ameblo.jp/kumai-yurina-blog/ Official Blog]
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*[http://tateokaoffice.com/models/yurina-kumai/ Tateoka Office Profile]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150303131046/http://www.helloproject.com/berryzkobo/profile/yurina_kumai/ Berryz Koubou Profile (archived)]
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*[http://ameblo.jp/kumai-yurina-blog/ Kumai Yurina Official Blog "Enjoy!"]
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*[https://www.instagram.com/kumai_yurina/ Instagram]
   
 
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{{Berryz Koubou}}
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Kumai Yurina (熊井友理奈) is a Japanese singer and talent under J.P ROOM and a fashion model under Tateoka Office. She is a former idol under Hello! Project, having joined as a member of Hello! Project Kids in 2002 and later debuting as a member of Berryz Koubou in 2004. During her time in Hello! Project, she was also a member of Tanpopo#, Guardians 4, BeriKyuu, Cat's♥Eye 7, and Ujicha♥Taishi Maccha's. She graduated from Hello! Project on March 3, 2015 in a joint graduation concert with the other members of Berryz Koubou.

Biography

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Early Life

Kumai Yurina was born on August 3, 1993 in Kanagawa, Japan.

2002

On June 30, Kumai Yurina was announced as one of the 15 winners of the 2002 Hello! Project Kids audition.[1]

2004

She was chosen as one of the eight members of Berryz Koubou.[2]

2009

Kumai, Mitsui Aika, Sugaya Risako and Nakajima Saki were chosen to join a sub-group called Guardians 4 which 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 featured only her, which was 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) or because front man Koide Yusuke was a long time Hello! Project and Berryz Koubou. 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. When the CM appeared on YouTube, it had 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.

2011

Kumai, along with other members of 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 would be performing in an stage play titled CAT'S♥EYE, based on a manga. The stage play ran from 9/22 to2 9/30.

2013

On April 26, Kumai appeared on the cover of the magazine Weekly Famitsu Taiwan.

2014

On August 4, Kumai celebrated her 21st birthday at a special event called Berryz Koubou ~Kumai Yurina Birthday Event 2014~. The event featured two performances in Tokyo.

2015

After concluding her activities in Berryz Koubou on March 5, Kumai announced that she would focus on her education and graduating within 4 years. She also revealed plans on becoming a model in the near future. She was moved to J.P ROOM not long after.

On May 1, Kumai became a member of M-line club.

On June 16, Kumai appeared in the weekly newspaper Tokyo Sports.[3]

On July 29, Kumai appeared on the television show Nakai no Mado.[4]

On August 22, Kumai appeared in POKER FACE 2015 SUMMER alongside Nogizaka46, Nakajima Saki, Hagiwara Mai, Okada Robin Shoko, Akiyama Yurika, and various other idols.[5]

On October 6, Kumai appeared in the November 2015 issue of the magazine Top Yell as a guest in Fukuda Kanon's interview about her impending graduation.

On October 7, Kumai made a guest appearance on THE Karaoke ★ Battle, a television show aimed at finding the best male vocalist.

On October 10, Kumai began appearing as a regular on the TBS television show Ousama no Brunch.[6]

In September, Kumai appeared in her first photoshoot as a visual model for DAMMY's 2015 collection.

2016

On February 14, Kumai held a solo fan-club event titled Kumai Yurina FC Event ~Enjoy Valentine's Day~.

On February 16, Kumai appeared in Katsura Yumi's wedding themed fashion show at the Tokyo International Forum.[7]

On March 13 and 21, Kumai held a solo casual dinner show titled Kumai Yurina Casual Dinner Show ~Enjoy Spring~.

2017

In July, Kumai appeared in the music video for Tsubaki Factory's "Shuukatsu Sensation".

On July 25, Kumai was a runway model for the 2017 YUMI KATSURA GRAND COLLECTION in OSAKA.[8]

On August 3, she celebrated her 24th birthday at a fanclub event titled Kumai Yurina FC Event "8×3=24", which had three shows at Shibuya SHIDAX Culture Hall.

2018

On May 1, she joined the modeling agency Tateoka Office.[9]

On August 3, Kumai celebrated her 25th birthday at the Kumai Yurina Birthday Event ~ENJOY!25♡~ with two shows at Shibuya Shidax Culture Hall. Then on August 4 and 5, she held the Kumai Yurina Casual Dinner Show ~Enjoy! Happy Summer!!~, featuring four shows at Music Restaurant La Donna.

On October 15, Kumai released Complex ni Sayounara!, a joint book with four of the shortest current members in Hello! Project: Yokoyama Reina, Morito Chisaki, Kamikokuryo Moe, and Funaki Musubu who have been named Minis?.[10]

On December 2 and 22, she held the Kumai Yurina Casual Dinner Show 2018 ~Heisei Saigo no ENJOY! Kumasmas~.

2019

From March 15 to March 17, she and Sudo Maasa held the Sudo Maasa・Kumai Yurina Fanclub Tour KuMaaz to Ikou! in Okinawa.

Kumai was a runway model for Giorgio Armani's 2020 Cruise Collection show on May 24 at the Tokyo National Museum.[11][12][13]

On June 25, she announced a clothing collaboration with the brand KANGOL REWARD,[14] which opened for orders on July 18.[15][16]

On August 3 and 4, Kumai held the Kumai Yurina Casual Dinner Show 2019 ~Reiwa! ENJOY! My Birthday!!~ at Music Restaurant La Donna to celebrate her birthday.

From October 4 to October 6, she held the Kumai Yurina Fanclub Tour Kuma Tabi in Hokkaido ~Kumai-chan wa Dekkai Dou~.

2020

On January 19, she and Sudo Maasa held a joint fanclub event titled Sudo Maasa・Kumai Yurina FC Event "KuMaaz ~Koufuku Kangei!~", featuring three shows at Shibuya SHiDAX Culture Hall.

On March 24, it was announced that her fanclub event with Sudo Maasa and Shimizu Saki titled Shimizu Saki・Sudo Maasa・Kumai Yurina FC Event "Futsuu, Kono Hi Nashi de wa Yatterannai Desho!?", which was originally scheduled for March 3, would be postponed to May 26 in consideration of a new policy established by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.[17]

On April 9, it was announced that Kumai Yurina Casual Dinner Show 2020 spring ~Enjoy your new life!!~ originally scheduled for April 26 would be postponed to August 1 due to the coronavirus.[18] It was later cancelled entirely.

On April 14, it was announced that Shimizu Saki・Sudo Maasa・Kumai Yurina FC Event "Futsuu, Kono Hi Nashi de wa Yatterannai Desho!?" would be cancelled entirely due to the government's declaration of emergency following the spread of the coronavirus getting worse.[19]

On August 8, she celebrated her 27th birthday at a fanclub event titled Kumai Yurina BD Event 2020 with three shows at Shibuya SHIDAX Culture Hall.[20]​​ In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks were required to enter.

Personal Life

Kumai has two younger brothers.[21]

She also has a pet dog named Mint-kun. His birthday is November 9, 2005.[22]

When Kumai joined Hello! Project Kids, she was a third year elementary school student.[1] She graduated from high school in March 2012.

Kumai decided to continue pursuing her education and entered university. She graduated in March 2016.[23]

The following list are notable friendships Kumai Yurina has acquired:

Yurina's kanji in her family name, means bear (熊; kuma).

Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Kumai Yurina:

  • Kumai-chan (熊井ちゃん): Official nickname. Used by members and fans.[24]
  • Kumaicho (くまいちょー): Official nickname. Given and used by Tsugunaga Momoko since 2005. It is now used by fans.[24][25][26]
  • Yuri (うり): Former Official Nickname, given to her since the formation of Berryz Koubou.[27]
  • Yuriine (ユリーネ): Given and used by Yaguchi Mari. Given to her during the "Charisma Idol Yagucchan" corner of the former mini show Hello Kids.[28]
  • Daikumai (ダイクマイ): Self given nickname. Meaning "Big Kumai", children use to call her "Daikumai" due to her tall height. According to Kumai, it gives her a scary image.[29]

Profile

  • Favorite Food: Matcha dessert, yakiniku, tart, Kinakomochi
  • Favorite Things: Disney, monotone, magazines
  • Hobbies: Shopping, listening to music.
  • Favorite English Word: "Generation".
  • Favorite Subject: Music, Physics, Math
  • Best Subject: Japanese
  • Favorite Ai no Album ⑧ Song: "Because Happiness"
  • 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).

    • 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, 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
    [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!

    Discography

    See also: List:Kumai Yurina Discography Featured In

    Solo DVDs

    Yurina Kumai - Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.8KumaiDVDpngLilypngYurina Kumai - Brand new day (DVD Cover)Kokka24jp-img427x599-1466859891c13eav3769Kokka24jp-img426x600-1486820492rbbzqk23170

    Other DVDs

    Berryzdays2BerryzDays3Berryz Days 4 Kumai Yurina Sugaya RisakoMaasa, Miyabi, & Yurina Birthday Event DVDpngRsz mikann maro-img420x600-1419600737bdsj3f9437NEOUFD-935305NEOUFD-935306Mlinemomoryvol19coverKokka24jp-img427x599-1477580261u27kq53685Jeep wrangler 2008-img450x600-14958089299k7tjz3489

    Photobooks

    See also: List:Kumai Yurina Publications Featured In

    Solo Photobooks

    1. [2007.08.29] Yurina (友理奈)
    2. [2009.07.27] FLOWERAGE
    3. [2010.12.17] KumaSpo!

    Digital Photobooks

    Concert Photobooks

    PB2008ALL-Yurina Page 012012.03

    • [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~

    Works

    Movies

    File:24b0362bce751ff4b97ea9fa9c08d0f8.jpgHotaru no HoshiDVD cover

    TV Programs

    • [2002–2007] Hello! Morning (ハロー! モーニング)
    • [2002-2004] Hello Kids
    • [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)
    • [2011–2013] Kaette Kita Berryz Kamen! (帰ってきたBerryz仮面!)
    • [2012–2013] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)
    • [2014–2015, 2018] The Girls Live
    • [2015] Nakai no Mado
    • [2015] THE Karaoke ★ Battle
    • [2015–] Ousama no Brunch

    TV Drama

    • [2003] Little Hospital (リトル・ホスピタル)

    Theater

    Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~Reverse! ~ Watashi no Karada Doko Desu ka?Berryz Koubou VS Berryz KoubouThank You Very BerrySanokuen ShoujoSengoku Jieitai (Stage Play)CAT'S♥EYEWarera Jeanne ~Shoujo Seisen Kageki~Sengoku Jieitai (Musical)

    Internet

    Radio

    • [2009–2012] Tsuukai! Berryz Oukoku (痛快! ベリーズ王国)
    • [2012–2015] BZS1422

    Commercials

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

    Music Videos

    Solo Events

    The event took place on May 21, 2008.

    Performances

    • 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

    The event took place on September 12, 2008.

    Setlist

    • 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

    The event took place on April 25, 2009.

    Setlist

    • Anshinkan (安心感) by Berryz Koubou

    The event took place on January 13, 2010.

    Setlist

    • 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

    Rankings

    • She was voted 2nd favorite member in the 2010 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.[30]
    • She ranked 1st in a magazine's 2011 "Girls that seem like they'll become big stars in the future" poll.[31]
    • She ranked 10th most stylish idol by high school girls in a 2014 women's magazine.[32]

    Trivia

    • She is the tallest member of Hello! Project ever.
    • Ogata Haruna thinks that Yurina is the coolest member of Hello! Project.
    • Her favorite artists are ayaka, Crystal Kay, UNJASH and Sakurazuka Yakkun.
    • She claimed that her own name is a bit difficult to say.
    • She sometimes gets to keep the change when it's 30 yen or so. And when her grandfather comes to visit, he sometimes give her 10 thousand yen as a gift.
    • She has claimed that all the dance lessons they took, prior to debuting in Berryz Koubou, were the hardest things in her life.
    • She said that it is important to keep the memories of past times with her, for example, in 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."
    • In Yorosen!, she taught Berryz Koubou about fashion.
    • She admires pretty girls who, curiously, don’t have much make-up on, like Nose Karina and Hasegawa Jun.
    • She'd like to try out being a fashion model and also aims to become a cool woman.
    • Said she can't live without her dog Mint, because she soothes her every day.
    • She saved a fan letter that was sent to her in 2005 from Sashihara Rino.
    • Sudo Maasa said that she is an airhead.
    • Her favorite ANGERME song is Please Miniskirt Postwoman!.

    See Also

    • Gallery:Kumai Yurina
    • List:Kumai Yurina Discography Featured In
    • List:Kumai Yurina Concert & Event Appearances
    • List:Kumai Yurina Publications Featured In

    Honorary Titles

    Honorary Titles

    Preceded by
    First

    Tallest Member in Hello! Project Ever
    2007 - present

    Succeeded by
    Incumbent

    References

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hello! Morning. Broadcast Date: 2002-06-30.
    2. ↑ Tsunku. "『Berryz工房』（ベリーズこうぼう）誕生について" (in Japanese). Tsunku Official Website. 2003-01-15.
    3. ↑ Kumai Yurina Blog (English)
    4. ↑ Kumai Yurina Blog (English)
    5. ↑ Amazon Listing (Japanese)
    6. ↑ Kumai Yurina Blog (English)
    7. ↑ Kumai Yurina Blog (English
    8. ↑ "YUMI KATSURA×JIKEI GRANDCOLLECTION IN OSAKA" (in Japanese). Kumai Yurina Official Blog. 2017-07-27.
    9. ↑ "NEWS" (in Japanese). Tateoka Office. 2018-05-01.
    10. ↑ "熊井友理奈＆ミニーズ。? (横山玲奈、森戸知沙希、上國料萌衣、船木結)身長差悩みあるあるWorld「コンプレックスにサヨウナラ！」発売決定！！ "(in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-08-30.
    11. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx6BA0MFPfb/
    12. ↑ "GIORGIO ARMANI" (in Japanese). Kumai Yurina Official Blog. 2019-05-25.
    13. ↑ "Berryz工房・熊井友理奈「アルマーニ」ランウェイ出演に反響" (in Japanese). modelpress. 2019-05-26.
    14. ↑ "KANGOL REWARD 【コラボ決定！】" (in Japanese). Kumai Yurina Official Blog. 2019-06-25.
    15. ↑ https://twitter.com/KANGOLREWARD/status/1151764500850212864
    16. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/B0DmLd3lrEV
    17. ↑ "3月3日(火) 清水佐紀・須藤茉麻・熊井友理奈FCイベント「普通、この日なしではやってらんないでしょ！？」振替公演のお知らせ" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2020-03-24.
    18. ↑ "4月26日(日)熊井友理奈カジュアルディナーショー公演延期のお知らせ" (in Japanese). J.P ROOM. 2020-04-09.
    19. ↑ "「普通、この日なしではやってらんないでしょ！？」中止のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Sudo Maasa Official Blog. 2020-04-14.
    20. ↑ "★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「熊井友理奈BDイベント2020」開催決定！" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2020-07-15.
    21. ↑ "三兄弟" (in Japanese). Kumai Yurina Official Blog. 2018-01-04.
    22. ↑ Kumai Yurina Blog (English)
    23. ↑ "新生活" (in Japanese). Kumai Yurina Official Blog. 2016-04-01.
    24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 "熊井友理奈（Berryz工房）：プロフィール" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. (Archived)
    25. ↑ "Berryz工房・嗣永がメンバーの裏話。ラジオ公開収録にファン300人" (in Japanese). Eiga.com. 2009-08-06.
    26. ↑ "西川貴教のイエノミ!! ～第十一夜～ ゲスト：Berryz工房" (in Japanese). Niconico Live. 2011-12-12.
    27. ↑ "ハロー!プロジェクト大百科" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Fanclub Edition (Media Create). Page 127. Released: 2004-02-13.
    28. ↑ Hello Kids. "Charisma Idol Yagucchan" Corner. TV Tokyo. Broadcasted: 2003-01-07.
    29. ↑ Lion no Gokigenyou. Fuji TV. Broadcasted: 2012-08-27.
    30. ↑ http://www.esrp2.jp/hpma/2010/result/member/001-.html
    31. ↑ http://chisatointelligenceagency.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/lib396789.jpg
    32. ↑ http://i.imgur.com/vJBSYXH.jpg


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