Yumigeta Ako (弓桁朱琴) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as a 17th generation member of Morning Musume.
Biography[]

Yumigeta Ako, June 2024

Yumigeta Ako, September 2023

Yumigeta Ako, July 2023

Yumigeta Ako, June 2023

Yumigeta Ako, May 2023
Early Life[]
Yumigeta Ako was born on July 8, 2008, in Shizuoka, Japan.
Before joining the group, she participated in many activities within her hometown, including the Shizuoka Festival. She was a member of Shizuoka-based kids musical group "At Mark Company" during 2019, and participated in multiple productions held by them. Additionally, she was a member of the "Kaizokusen Theater Company". She appears in a video digest for the musical "Kono Michi Deai" on their Youtube channel.
2023[]
On May 23, it was announced that Yumigeta, along with Inoue Haruka, joined Morning Musume as 17th generation members.
During Morning Musume '23 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR ~glad quarter-century~ at Nippon Budokan, Yumigeta and Inoue were officially introduced. Pure red was revealed to be Yumigeta's member color.
On August 3rd and 4th, the 17th generation's debut FC event, "Morning Musume '23 Shin Member Ohirome FC Event ~ 17ki Inoue Haruka・Yumigeta Ako ~", was held.
On August 30th, she made her album debut in "Morning Musume Best Selection ~The 25 Shuunen~. She only appeared on the track "Nanzansho Souzansho".
On October 25, Yumigeta's debut single, "Suggoi FEVER! / Wake-up Call ~Mezameru Toki~ / Neverending Shine", was released.
2024[]
On July 17, she celebrated her 16th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '24 Yumigeta Ako Birthday Event with two shows at HIKOSEN Theater.
On September 11, it was announced that she was diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia and would miss several upcoming events in order to recover.[1]
Personal Life[]
She has an older sister. She has a pet bunny named Anzu-chan.
When Yumigeta joined Morning Musume, she was in her third year of middle school.
Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Yumigeta Ako:
- Gettaa (げったー): Her nickname as a member of Morning Musume.
- Ako-chan (あこちゃん): Her second nickname as a member of Morning Musume.
- Ume☆ (梅☆): Her fans are called "Ume☆" (梅☆, pronounced umeboshi). When they come to sing along at live performances, they become the "Ume☆Gasshoudan" (梅☆合唱団, the umeboshi choir).[2]
Yumigeta is good friends with her generation-mate Inoue Haruka in Morning Musume. She also gets along well with Oda Sakura. She has bonded with Ishida Ayumi over anime.
Profile[]
- Name: Yumigeta Ako (弓桁朱琴)
- Nicknames: Gettaa (げったー), Ako-chan (あこちゃん), Ume☆ (梅☆)
- Birthdate: July 8, 2008
- Birthplace: Shizuoka, Japan
- Blood Type: A
- Western Zodiac:
Cancer
- Eastern Zodiac:
Rat
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2023-05-23: Morning Musume member
- UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
- 2023-05-23: Member
- Morning Musume Member Color:
Pure Red
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Morning Musume (2023-present)
- Special Skills: Ballet, making omelettes, bending arm joints
- Hobbies: Watching anime, taking pictures
- Favorite Music Genre: Anime
- Favorite Sport: Mat Exercises
- Favorite Food: Plums
- Favorite Flower: Red rose
- Favorite Colors: Red, deep purple, black
- Motto: Shoshi Kantetsu (初志貫徹; Carrying out one's original intention)
- Favorite Morning Musume song: Roman ~MY DEAR BOY~
- Looks Up To: Oda Sakura
Works[]
TV Programs[]
- [2023-] Hello Dream.
Internet[]
- [2023–] Hello! Project Station
- [2023–] Upcoming
- [2023–] OMAKE CHANNEL
- [2024] Morning Musume '24 MOTTO DOCUMENTARY in BUDOKAN ~2024.05.27~ (モーニング娘。'24 MOTTO DOCUMENTARY in BUDOKAN ~2024.05.27~)
- [2024-2025] Morning Musume Happy Daisakusen (モーニング娘。Happy大作戦)
Trivia[]
- She shares a birthday with Rosy Chronicle member Yoshida Hinoha.
- Before joining Morning Musume, she was a big fan of Oda Sakura.
- She has experience in cheerleading
Honorary Titles[]
Honorary Titles | ||
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Preceded by Sakurai Rio |
Youngest member of Morning Musume May 23, 2023 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
Preceded by Endo Akari |
Youngest member of Hello! Project May 23, 2023 – February 7, 2024 |
Succeeded by Doi Fuka |
References[]
- ↑ "モーニング娘。'24弓桁朱琴に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2024-09-11.
- ↑ [1] (in Japanese). Morning Musume 16ki 17ki Official Blog. 2024-07-17.