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Natsuyaki Miyabi (夏焼雅) is a Japanese pop singer, actress, model, and clothing designer. 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 (and later sub-captain)[1] of Berryz Koubou in 2004. During her time in Hello! Project, she was also a member of Aa!, Sexy Otonajan, Buono!, BeriKyuu, DIY♡, and Mellowquad. She graduated from Hello! Project on March 3, 2015 in a joint graduation concert with the other members of Berryz Koubou. In April 2016, Natsuyaki formed and became the leader of the three-member vocal group PINK CRES..[2] In June 2021, PINK CRES. disbanded and Natsuyaki started activities as a solo talent.[3]

Biography[]

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Early Life[]

Natsuyaki Miyabi was born on August 25, 1992 in Chiba, Japan.

2002[]

On June 30, Natsuyaki successfully passed the Hello! Project Kids Audition alongside the other members of Berryz Koubou and ℃-ute.[4] Being a member of Berryz Koubou, she also participates in the band's weekly radio show Berryz Koubou Kiritsu! Rei! Chakuseki!.

In that same year, she was cast as a character in Koinu Dan no Monogatari, however she did not have a large part due to her age. Many members of Hello! Project Kids and Morning Musume participated in this film.

2003[]

Natsuyaki was chosen to join the group Aa!, which consisted of another member of Hello! Project Kids, Suzuki Airi, and was lead by Tanaka Reina, a member of Morning Musume.[5] They released only one single: "FIRST KISS" released on October 29, 2003.[6][7]

2004[]

All of Hello! Project participated in a large shuffle group that produced one single, "All For One & One For All!". This song is considered one of the themes of Hello! Project.

2005[]

Natsuyaki became a member of Hello! Project's shuffle unit Sexy Otonajan. Like Aa!, there were only 3 members -- Fujimoto Miki from Morning Musume, Murakami Megumi from ℃-ute, and herself. Their first and only single was "Onna, Kanashii, Otona."

2007[]

Natsuyaki became a member of Buono! along side two other Hello! Project Kids, Tsugunaga Momoko from Berryz Koubou, and Suzuki Airi from ℃-ute. The unit was officially announced at the Nakayoshi Magazine Festival 2007 on July 21, at Tokyo's Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, and formed to sing both the opening theme, "Kokoro no Tamago," and ending theme, "Honto no Jibun," for the anime adaptation of the Shugo Chara! manga.[8] Buono! continued to record the ending and opening themes for the first season of the anime. As of the second season, Buono! only recorded the ending themes, as the opening themes were handled by Shugo Chara Egg! and Guardians 4, two other groups formed for the sake of performing Shugo Chara! music.

2009[]

Aa! reformed into the second generation. The second generation consisted of Suzuki Airi, Natsuyaki Miyabi and Hello Pro Kenshuusei member Saho Akari.

On July 17th, Natsuyaki appeared in her first solo Pizza-La commercial. Her commercial was a Natsuyaki Miyabi version of Buono!'s commercial for Pizza-La's French Camembert Cheese.

2010[]

Junjun, Linlin, Natsuyaki, and former Morning Musume member Kusumi Koharu performed in Shanghai during June 2010 as a special 4-member unit called Ex-ceed!.

2011[]

Natsuyaki, along with the other members of the Hello! Project Kids, starred in the horror film Ousama Game. Natsuyaki played the character Miyazaki Emi.

Natsuyaki, along with the other members of Buono!, starred in the horror film Gomennasai. Natsuyaki played the character Kurohane Hinako.

2012[]

On April 7, it was announced that Natsuyaki would miss that weekend’s Berryz Koubou Spring Concert 2012 ~Berryz Station~ concerts due to Peritonsillar Abscess.

On May 15, Natsuyaki, Sudo Maasa and Yasuda Kei performed in a comedy play titled B・B ~bumpy buddy~.

On July 20, it was announced that Natsuyaki, Yajima Maimi, Tokunaga Chinami, Nakajima Saki, and Iikubo Haruna were chosen to form the unit DIY♡.[9] The unit released an indies single, titled "Forefore ~Forest For Rest~ / Boys be ambitious!" (with GREEN FIELDS), on November 7.

2013[]

On January 2, the first day of the Hello! Project Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Live 2013 Fuyu ~Viva!~ concert tour, it was announced that Natsuyaki hurt her ankle prior to the show, which made her unable to dance for half of the tour.

On March 2, at SATOYAMA e Ikou! ~Forest For Rest~, Natsuyaki was announced as a member of the new SATOUMI movement unit, Mellowquad, along with fellow Berryz Koubou member Tokunaga Chinami and ℃-ute's Yajima Maimi and Okai Chisato.

On April 3, it was announced Natsuyaki would be a regular on the radio show "BAKUNAI" as an assistant to the show's MC.

On April 30, Shimizu Saki appointed Natsuyaki the sub-captain of Berryz Koubou.[1]

On August 26, Natsuyaki had a birthday event titled "Sweetest♡time."

On September 11, on the official channel of Hello! Project, it was announced that Natsuyaki Miyabi sprained her right ankle. For this reason, some changes were made in the work Warera Jeanne ~Shoujo Seisen Kageki~.

2014[]

On August 28, Natsuyaki celebrated her 22nd birthday at an event called Berryz Koubou Natsuyaki Miyabi Birthday Event 2014, which featured two performances in Tokyo.

2015[]

On March 3, Natsuyaki graduated from Berryz Koubou and Hello! Project while still remaining under UP-FRONT PROMOTION.

On April 30, Natsuyaki began co-hosting a web show GREEN ROOM alongside fellow former Berryz Koubou member Tokunaga Chinami.

On July 1, the 2015 Natsuyaki Miyabi Shin Group Member Audition began for Natsuyaki's new idol group. She first mentioned wanting to form her own idol group in the first episode of GREEN ROOM back in April.

On December 31, Natsuyaki took part in the Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2015 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ as an MC. She also performed "Chou HAPPY SONG" with the older Hello! Project members and several songs as a member of Buono! during the second part of the concert. Buono! announced in an MC they would be holding a concert at Nippon Budokan on August 25, 2016, with ℃-ute, Country Girls, and Natsuyaki's new group.[10]

2016[]

On January 21, after Tokunaga Chinami left co-hosting the web show to study abroad last December, GREEN ROOM was renewed as Girls Night Out with Natsuyaki remaining as the main host.

On April 1, Natsuyaki's new group PINK CRES. was formed with the 2015 Natsuyaki Miyabi Shin Group Member Audition winners Nihei Yuuka and Kobayashi Hikaru.[2] She then transferred from UP-FRONT PROMOTION to UP-FRONT CREATE as part of PINK CRES..

On October 21, Natsuyaki became a ViVigirl fashion blogger for ViVi magazine's website.[11]

2018[]

On April 7, it was announced that Natsuyaki would start her own regular Niconico Live program on April 12, titled Natsuyaki Miyabi (PINK CRES.) no Girl's Scream.[12]

On June 15, Natsuyaki was revealed to be a model for VANQUISH's SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTION 2018 catalog "Shibuya Seifuku" GUIDE BOOK Vol.5.[13][14]

Natsuyaki collaborated with CHEER CLOSET to open a select shop featuring clothes for both women and men that she selected on her trip to South Korea.[15] June 26 was originally scheduled to be the opening day, but it was changed to July 3.[16]

On September 23, Natsuyaki was appointed with eight other OG and active Hello! Project members from Saitama Prefecture as Host City Special Supporters for Kumagaya during the Rugby World Cup 2019 hosted by Japan.[17][18]

2019[]

On March 30, Natsuyaki unveiled her own clothing brand named PIMMY at the Asobu. Kurasu. Sodateru. SATOYAMA & SATOUMI e Ikou 2019, where she opened her first pop-up shop and produced a collaboration parka for the event.[19] She also opened a PIMMY Instagram account and launched an online store which would officially open for orders on April 1.[20][21] The brand name is an acronym of "P = pretty, I = ideal, MMY = my".[22]

On July 3, she was featured in ViVi×Beautylabo's "Vanity Color" web commercial.[23][24]

2020[]

On August 26, she graduated from her position as producer for her clothing brand, PIMMY.[25]

2021[]

On March 19, it was announced that PINK CRES. will be disbanding on June 30. After the group's disbandment, Natsuyaki will remain in the agency and will start new activities with focus on singing.[3]

On March 23, it was announced that Natsuyaki was diagnosed with acute appendicitis after reporting severe abdominal pain. As a result, she required three weeks of rest and would be absent from the March 27 through April 4 shows of the M-line Special 2021 ~Make a Wish!~ concert tour.[26]

On June 21, Natsuyaki along with Takahashi Ai and Tanaka Reina released the digital song "Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun" as the one-shot unit Taiyaki Tabeta no Nande? (たいやき たべたの なんで?; Why Did You Eat It?), abbreviated as TTN.[27]

2022[]

On April 27, Takahashi Ai, Tanaka Reina, and Natsuyaki Miyabi released the collaboration album Laugh and Peace, which features comedic songs, including previously released track "Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun".

2024[]

On March 2, she participated in Berryz Koubou 20th Anniversary Live ~Sono Subete no Ai ni Thank You~, a live event celebrating the 20th anniversary of Berryz Koubou.

Personal Life[]

  • Family
  • Education
  • Friendships
  • Name Meaning
  • Nicknames

Miyabi has a younger brother named Riku. Her cousin is Fujie Reina, former AKB48 and NMB48 member who is now affiliated with Itoh Company.

Natsuyaki also has a pet dog named PEACE-chan.

When Natsuyaki joined Hello! Project Kids, she was a fourth year elementary school student.[4] She graduated from high school in March 2011.

She attended the same high school as former Morning Musume member Kusumi Koharu.[28]
Natsuyaki most notably gets along with Shimizu Saki, Suzuki Airi, Tokunaga Chinami and Katsuta Rina.
Natsuyaki's given name, "Miyabi", means elegance (雅; miyabi). It's a feminine Japanese given name and surname.
  • Miya (みや): Official nickname, given her since joining Berryz Koubou. Used by members and fans.
  • Miyabi-chan (みやびちゃん): Second official nickname, given her since joining Berryz Koubou. Used by members and fans.
  • Natsuko (なつ子): A nickname used by Shimizu Saki.

Profile[]

  • Stats
  • Q&A
Main article: Natsuyaki Miyabi/Other Q&As
  • Favorite Brand/Designer: MOUSSY, L.D.S.
  • Hobbies: Doing nails, shopping.
  • Interests: Cosmetics, fashion.
  • Favorite English Word: "LOVE".

Discography[]

Main article: Natsuyaki Miyabi/Discography

Albums[]

Collaboration Albums

Songs[]

Digital Songs
Solo Songs

Solo DVDs[]

Other DVDs[]

Publications[]

Main article: Natsuyaki Miyabi/Publications

Solo Photobooks[]

  1. [2007.05.31] MIYABI
  2. [2013.11.15] GLOW

Works[]

Movies[]

  • [2002] Koinu Dan no Monogatari (仔犬ダンの物語)
  • [2004] Promise Land ~Clovers no Daibouken~ (Promise Land ~クローバーズの大冒険~)
  • [2011] Ousama Game (王様ゲーム) (as Miyazaki Emi)
  • [2011] Gomennasai (ゴメンナサイ) (as Kurohane Hinako)

TV Programs[]

Internet[]

TV Dramas[]

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

Commercials[]

  • [2009] PIZZA-LA "Camemdance (Natsuyaki Miyabi Ver.)"
  • [2019] ViVi×Beautylabo's "Vanity Color" (ViVi×Beautylabo「バニティカラー」)

Theater[]

Radio[]

  • [2004–2009] Berryz Koubou Kiritsu! Rei! Chakuseki! (Berryz工房 起立! 礼! 着席!)
  • [2009–2012] Tsuukai! Berryz Oukoku (痛快! ベリーズ王国)
  • [2011] Viva!Paella Presesnts - MUSIC Buono! (Shonan Beach FM)
  • [2011–2013] PIZZA-LA presents - Cafe Buono! (Shonan Beach FM)
  • [2013–2015] BAKUNAI
  • [2013–2015] PIZZA-LA presents - Torattoria Buono! (Shonan Beach FM)
  • [2016–2019] HELLO! DRIVE! (HELLO! DRIVE! -ハロドラ-) (Tuesdays)
  • [2019–] PINK CRES. Secret Room (PINK CRES. シークレットルーム) (YouTube)

Rankings[]

  • She was voted 5th favorite member in the 2010 Hello! Project Music Awards event.[29]
  • She was voted 10th favorite member in the 2011 Hello! Project Music Awards event.[30]
  • She was voted 5th favorite member in the 2012 Hello! Project Music Awards event.[31]
  • She ranked 7th in mixi's June 2013 Hello! Project Popularity Ranking.
  • She was voted 8th favorite member in the 2013 Hello! Project Music Awards event.[32]

Trivia[]

  • Takeuchi Akari and Miyazaki Yuka think that Miyabi is the coolest member of Hello! Project.
  • Natsuyaki and Sugaya Risako are the only Berryz Koubou members to get solo lines in all 36 singles.
  • Her favorite season is Summer .
  • She claims her charm point to be her eyes and her small ears.
  • Her favorite artists are UNJASH and EXILE.
  • She loves and collects pink and sparkly things.
  • Her favorite subject is Domestic Science.
  • She is well-known to be the fashion leader among the Berryz Koubou members and is also considered to be one of the most fashionable in Hello! Project.
  • She enjoys to watch or hear about scary things. She told a story about a time that she felt as though she was her neck was tied down and she couldn’t move her feet.
  • During the rehearsing for "FIRST KISS", she cried a lot because she was so frustrated that she was not be able to get the moves and because she thought their dance instructor was scary.
  • She pays attention to keep her eyebrows from getting messed up
  • She cut her hair short around January 2009, yet around the begining of 2010 she got extentions.
  • Out of all of the Berryz Koubou members, she was in the most sub-groups.
  • She wanted to ride a dolphin when she was a child.
  • Her favorite movies are Nana 1 and 2, and Nana is also her favorite manga.
  • She is Sato AyanoKikkawa You, Otsuka Aina, Shimamura Uta, and Funaki Musubu's role model.
  • In a Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine, she said her favorite Berryz member was Shimizu Saki.
  • Tokunaga Chinami has referred to her as her girlfriend on several occassions.
  • On an episode of Music Fighter, she stated that she does not pluck her eyebrows, she shaves them into the right shape.
  • Tsugunaga Momoko's Koyu Beam (Pinky Beam) was inspired by her Miya Beam.
  • In early June 2013, when S/mileage was asked who was the fashion leader of Hello! Project, all members answered Natsuyaki.


Honorary Titles[]

Honorary Titles
Preceded by
First
Sub-leader of Buono!
2009 – May 22, 2017
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Tanaka Reina
Leader of Aa!
2009 – 2011
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Tanaka Reina
Oldest Member of Aa!
2009 – 2011
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
First
Sub-captain of Berryz Koubou
April 30, 2013 – March 3, 2015
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
First
Leader of PINK CRES.
April 1, 2016 – June 30, 2021
Succeeded by
Incumbent

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "春ツアーを終えて。" (in Japanese). Shimizu Saki Official Blog. 2013-04-30.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "アプカミ#10 夏焼雅 新グループ・オーディション最終合宿#03、℃-ute「何故 人は争うんだろう?」MV裏側 & コーラスREC、アプガMV解禁、卓偉ライブ映像他 (04/01/2016)" (in Japanese). Upcoming (via Youtube). 2016-04-01.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "PINK CRES.活動終了のお知らせ" (in Japanese). PINK CRES. 2021-03-19.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Hello! Morning. Broadcast Date: 2002-06-30.
  5. Tsunku. "<ハロー!プロジェクト新ユニット「あぁ!」に関する公式文章>" (in Japanese). Tsunku Official Website. 2003-09-12.
  6. "ハロプロ新ユニット「あぁ!」は平均11歳". Sanspo.com. 2003.09.12.
  7. "ハロプロ新ユニット「あぁ!」". Sports Hochi. 2003.09.11.
  8. "New unit Buono! Momoko, Miyabi and Airi Unit!". Hello!Online. 2007-07-23.
  9. "Two new Hello! Project units formed". tokyohive. 2012-07-21.
  10. "Buono!、念願の日本武道館公演が決定" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2016-01-01.
  11. 11.0 11.1 "重大発表ー!!! ViVigirlが新メンバーを加えてパワーアップしました!【夏焼雅・SATSUKI・音無のぞみ】" (in Japanese). NET ViVi. 2016-10-21.
  12. https://twitter.com/pinkcres_staff/status/982473671544459264
  13. https://twitter.com/vanquish_jp/status/1007576122307985408
  14. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkUEqTQnqGs/
  15. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj97dIOHiAD/
  16. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkUFpASHpQ7/
  17. "「熊谷圏オーガニックフェス、ラグビーワールドカップ2019™開催1年前イベント」中島早貴、浜浦彩乃(こぶしファクトリー)出演!" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-09-19.
  18. <"ラグビーワールドカップ2019™開催1年前イベント" (in Japanese). Saitama Prefecture. 2018-09-18.
  19. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvopp8FFDyI/
  20. https://twitter.com/miyaaa0825pink/status/1111992837472731136
  21. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvnNjcijO8O/
  22. "PIMMY (@pimmy.jp)" (in Japanese). Instagram.
  23. https://twitter.com/miyaaa0825pink/status/1146724754939772928
  24. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgSDPce1iOo ViVi×Beautylabo「バニティカラー」スペシャル動画!夏焼雅篇【PR】]" (in Japanese). vivichannel (via YouTube). 2019-07-04.
  25. https://twitter.com/pinkcres_staff/status/1298510056351084545
  26. "「M-line Special 2021~Make a Wish!~」夏焼雅についてのお知らせ" (in Japanese). PINK CRES. 2021-03-23.
  27. https://twitter.com/M_line_Music/status/1406582854872674304
  28. http://blog-project.net/kusumi-koharu/205714
  29. http://www.esrp2.jp/hpma/2010/result/member.html
  30. http://www.esrp2.jp/hpma/2011/result/member.html
  31. http://www.esrp2.jp/hpma/2012/result/member.html
  32. https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1526340_707443922623809_1971311801_n.jpg

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