Asuka Fukuda
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is a Japanese pop singer, and she was a member of Morning Musume
from 1997 until April 18, 1999.
In 1997, Fukuda joined Morning Musume along with Yuko Nakazawa
, Aya Ishiguro
, Natsumi Abe
, and Kaori Iida
. Although she was the youngest member at that time, she was the first to graduate in April 1999. She left to continue her schooling and rumours of a return to a musical career have not been realized.
In 2005 she was working as an assistant at her father's nightclub
, Philippine, in Tokyo.
On November 9, 2011, her debut album as a part of PEACE$TONE will be released.
Morning Musume
, sometimes referred to as is a Japanese idol girl group, whose act generally revolves around singing and dancing to upbeat melodies. They are the lead group of Hello! Project, which is managed and produced by Tsunku, who composes nearly all the lyrics and melodies of their songs...
from 1997 until April 18, 1999.
In 1997, Fukuda joined Morning Musume along with Yuko Nakazawa
Yuko Nakazawa
is a Japanese pop and enka singer, and actress, best known as one of the original members of the all-female J-pop group Morning Musume. She is currently a member of Dream Morning Musume.- Biography :...
, Aya Ishiguro
Aya Ishiguro
is a singer, writer, TV personality and fashion designer in Japan, most famous for her participation in pop group Morning Musume. She was born in Hokkaidō, Japan on May 12, 1978.Aya Ishiguro was a runner-up in a 1997 contest to find a new female rock idol...
, Natsumi Abe
Natsumi Abe
is a Japanese singer and actress, a former member of Morning Musume, and currently a member of Dream Morning Musume.-Career:On August 13, 2003, she released her first single, "22 Sai no Watashi," which means "Me, 22 years old," just a few days after her 22nd birthday...
, and Kaori Iida
Kaori Iida
is a Japanese pop singer and actress, associated with Hello! Project and best known as a founding member of the girl band Morning Musume. She has also recorded with the Morning Musume side project band Tanpopo and is currently a solo artist...
. Although she was the youngest member at that time, she was the first to graduate in April 1999. She left to continue her schooling and rumours of a return to a musical career have not been realized.
In 2005 she was working as an assistant at her father's nightclub
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
, Philippine, in Tokyo.
On November 9, 2011, her debut album as a part of PEACE$TONE will be released.