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| − | '''Kago Ai''' auditioned and got into [[Morning Musume]]'s fourth generation at only 12 years old—the youngest at the time—and made her debut in May 2000 on the single "[[Happy Summer Wedding]]". Kago was also a part of the sub-groups [[Minimoni]] from 2000 to 2004 and Tanpopo from 2000 to 2002. | + | '''Kago Ai''' auditioned and got into [[Morning Musume]]'s fourth generation at only 12 years old—the youngest at the time—and made her debut in May 2000 on the single "[[Happy Summer Wedding]]". Kago was also a part of the sub-groups [[Minimoni]] from 2000 to 2004 and [[Tanpopo]] from 2000 to 2002. |
| − | On 1 August 2004, Kago graduated from Morning Musume along with [[Tsuji Nozomi]] to form their own unit, [[W (Double-U)]]. | + | On 1 August 2004, Kago graduated from [[Morning Musume]] along with [[Tsuji Nozomi]] to form their own unit, [[W|W (Double-U)]]. |
| − | On 26 March 2007, she was released from her contract with Up-Front Agency and is no longer part of | + | On 26 March 2007, she was released from her contract with Up-Front Agency and is no longer part of Hello! Project. [http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?act=helloonline&CODE=news&topic=74 [1]] An August 2007 interview with Kago's mother in ''Josei Seven'' magazine has revealed that since her termination, Kago Ai has left Japan and moved to New York City.[http://www.helloblog.co.uk/comment.php?commentID=185 [2]] |
| − | On October 2007, it was said officially that Kago's mother, [[Kago Aki]], will pose nude in a photobook produced by [[Motoji Takasu]]. | + | On October 2007, it was said officially that Kago's mother, [[Kago Aki|Kago Aki]], will pose nude in a photobook produced by [[Motoji Takasu|Motoji Takasu]]. [http://www.hello-online.org/index.php?act=helloonline&CODE=news&topic=144 [3]] |
| − | ==Profile== | + | ==<span class="mw-headline">Profile</span>== |
| − | * '''Name | + | * '''Name'''<nowiki>: Kago Ai (加護亜依) </nowiki> |
| − | * '''Nickname | + | * '''Nickname'''<nowiki>: Aibon (あいぼん), Aipi (her mother called her this first) </nowiki> |
| − | * '''Birthday | + | * '''Birthday'''<nowiki>: 1988-02-07 </nowiki> |
| − | * '''Birthplace | + | * '''Birthplace'''<nowiki>: Nara-ken, </nowiki>[[Japan]] |
| − | * '''Blood type | + | * '''[[Blood type]]'''<nowiki>: AB </nowiki> |
* '''Hobbies:''' Karaoke, cooking, studying | * '''Hobbies:''' Karaoke, cooking, studying | ||
| − | * '''Height | + | * '''Height'''<nowiki>: 150 cm (4'11") </nowiki> |
| − | * '''Weight | + | * '''Weight'''<nowiki>: 39 kg (85.8 lbs) </nowiki> |
* '''Favorite color:''' White | * '''Favorite color:''' White | ||
* '''Favorite flowers:''' Tulips | * '''Favorite flowers:''' Tulips | ||
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* '''Favorite food:''' Nattou, ponzu | * '''Favorite food:''' Nattou, ponzu | ||
* '''Disliked food:''' Carrots | * '''Disliked food:''' Carrots | ||
| − | * '''Hello! Project Groups | + | * '''Hello! Project Groups'''<nowiki>: </nowiki> |
| − | **Morning Musume | + | ** [[Morning Musume]] (2000–2004) |
| − | ** W (2004–2006) | + | ** [[W]] (2004–2006) |
| − | * Subgroups: | + | * '''Subgroups'''<nowiki>: </nowiki> |
| − | ** Tanpopo (2000–2002) | + | ** [[Tanpopo]] (2000–2002) |
| − | ** Minimoni (2000–2004) | + | ** [[Minimoni]] (2000–2004) |
| − | ** Morning Musume Sakura Gumi (2003–2004) | + | ** [[Morning Musume Sakura Gumi]] (2003–2004) |
| − | ** Hello! Project Shirogumi (2005) | + | ** [[Hello! Project Shirogumi]] (2005) |
| − | * Shuffle Groups: | + | * '''Shuffle Groups'''<nowiki>: </nowiki> |
| − | ** 2000: Kiiro 5 (Second Generation) | + | ** 2000: [[Kiiro 5]] (Second Generation) |
| − | ** 2001: 3nin Matsuri | + | ** 2001: [[3nin Matsuri]] |
| − | ** 2002: Happy 7 | + | ** 2002: [[Happy 7]] |
| − | ** 2003: SALT5 | + | ** 2003: [[SALT5]] |
| − | ** 2004: H.P. All Stars | + | ** 2004: [[H.P. All Stars]] |
| − | ==Works== | + | ==<span class="mw-headline"> Works </span>== |
| − | ===Movies=== | + | ===<span class="mw-headline"> Movies </span>=== |
| − | * [2000] ピンチランナー (Pinch Runner) | + | * [2000] ピンチランナー ([[Pinch Runner]]) |
| − | * [2002] とっかえっ娘。 (Tokkaekko) | + | * [2002] とっかえっ娘。 ([[Tokkaekko]]) |
| − | * [2003] ミニモニ。じゃムービーお菓子な大冒険！ (Minimoni ja Movie Okashi na Daibouken!) | + | * [2003] ミニモニ。じゃムービーお菓子な大冒険！ ([[Minimoni ja Movie Okashi na Daibouken!]]) |
| − | ===TV Doramas=== | + | ===<span class="mw-headline"> TV Doramas </span>=== |
* [2001] こちら第三社会部 (Kochira Dai-san Shakaibu) | * [2001] こちら第三社会部 (Kochira Dai-san Shakaibu) | ||
* [2002] こちら本池上署 (Kochira Hon Ikegami Sho) | * [2002] こちら本池上署 (Kochira Hon Ikegami Sho) | ||
| − | * [2002] 父さんの夏祭り (Tou-san no Natsu Matsuri) | + | * [2002] 父さんの夏祭り ([[Tou-san no Natsu Matsuri|Tou-san no Natsu Matsuri]]) |
| − | * [2002] エンジェールハーツ (Angel Hearts) | + | * [2002] エンジェールハーツ ([[Angel Hearts|Angel Hearts]]) |
| − | * [2003] VICTORY! ～フットガールズの青春～ (VICTORY! Futto Girls no Seishun) | + | * [2003] VICTORY! ～フットガールズの青春～ ([[VICTORY! Futto Girls no Seishun]]) |
| − | * [2004] ミニモニ。でブレーメンの音楽隊 (Minimoni de Bremen no Ongakutai) | + | * [2004] ミニモニ。でブレーメンの音楽隊 ([[Minimoni de Bremen no Ongakutai]]) |
| − | ===Musicals=== | + | ===<span class="mw-headline"> Musicals </span>=== |
| − | * [2005] ふしぎ少女探偵 キャラ&メル 魔のヴァイオリン盗難事件 (Fushigi Shoujo Tantei Cara & Mel, Ma no Violin Dounan Jiken) | + | * [2005] ふしぎ少女探偵 キャラ&メル 魔のヴァイオリン盗難事件 (Fushigi Shoujo Tantei Cara & Mel, Ma no Violin Dounan Jiken) |
| − | ===Radio=== | + | ===<span class="mw-headline"> Radio </span>=== |
* [2000-2002] タンポポ編集部 OH-SO-RO! (Tanpopo Henshubu OH-SO-RO!) | * [2000-2002] タンポポ編集部 OH-SO-RO! (Tanpopo Henshubu OH-SO-RO!) | ||
* [2001-2003] ミニモニ。のみんなHAPPY! (Minimoni. no Minna HAPPY!) | * [2001-2003] ミニモニ。のみんなHAPPY! (Minimoni. no Minna HAPPY!) | ||
| − | * [2003-2004] ヤングタウン土曜日 (Young Town Douyoubi) | + | * [2003-2004] ヤングタウン土曜日 ([[Young Town Douyoubi]]) |
| − | ==Scandal and Termination== | + | ==<span class="mw-headline"> Scandal and Termination </span>== |
| − | + | : ''Main article: [[Kago Ai Smoking Scandal]].'' | |
| − | On 9 February 2006, it was confirmed that FRIDAY — the same tabloid magazine that prompted Yaguchi Mari in 2005 and later Fujimoto Miki on 1 June 2007 to resign from Morning Musume — would be publishing photos of Kago smoking while underage. Kago was immediately suspended from all work with Hello! Project, and she returned to her hometown of Nara to live with her family. | + | On 9 February 2006, it was confirmed that FRIDAY — the same tabloid magazine that prompted [[Yaguchi Mari]] in 2005 and later [[Fujimoto Miki]] on 1 June 2007 to resign from Morning Musume — would be publishing photos of Kago smoking while underage. Kago was immediately suspended from all work with [[Hello! Project]], and she returned to her hometown of Nara to live with her family. |
| − | Kago's suspension ended almost one year later, in January 2007. She returned to Tokyo and began working as a receptionist in the offices of Up-Front Agency (UFA) while the details of her comeback were decided. The first news of her return appeared in the March issue of FRIDAY magazine, which was leaked onto the Internet on 22 February 2007. | + | Kago's suspension ended almost one year later, in January 2007. She returned to Tokyo and began working as a receptionist in the offices of [[Up-Front Agency]] (UFA) while the details of her comeback were decided. The first news of her return appeared in the March issue of FRIDAY magazine, which was leaked onto the Internet on 22 February 2007. |
On 24 March 2007, Weekly Gendai — another gossip tabloid — reported a new scandal involving Kago. The tabloid published photos that showed Kago visiting a hot springs resort with Ishimoto Yasuyuki (37), the owner of the popular SOMA café. The article that accompanied the photos said that the two had spent the night alone together, but that when confronted, they claimed to be cousins attending a family function. | On 24 March 2007, Weekly Gendai — another gossip tabloid — reported a new scandal involving Kago. The tabloid published photos that showed Kago visiting a hot springs resort with Ishimoto Yasuyuki (37), the owner of the popular SOMA café. The article that accompanied the photos said that the two had spent the night alone together, but that when confronted, they claimed to be cousins attending a family function. | ||
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Two days later, on 26 March, Up-Front Agency confirmed that the story was true as reported and that they had decided to terminate Kago's contract with the company. | Two days later, on 26 March, Up-Front Agency confirmed that the story was true as reported and that they had decided to terminate Kago's contract with the company. | ||
| − | ==Trivia== | + | ==<span class="mw-headline"> Trivia </span>== |
| − | * In the Mechaike Bakajo Kimatsu Test, Kago narrowly missed out on being crowned bakajo (Idiot Girl) after scoring two points more than Tsuji. However, in the Mechaike Okajo Taiikusai Test Kago was crowned kusojo (Crap Girl) with a score of 29 out of 100. | + | * In the [[Mechaike Bakajo Kimatsu Test]], Kago narrowly missed out on being crowned ''bakajo'' (Idiot Girl) after scoring two points more than [[Tsuji Nozomi|Tsuji]]. However, in the [[Mechaike Okajo Taiikusai Test]] Kago was crowned ''kusojo'' (Crap Girl) with a score of 29 out of 100. |
| − | * Kago and Tsuji shared the world record for the largest hula hoop spun at 4.08 m (13.4 ft) in diameter. They set their record on 1 January 2004, during a live New Year's Day television special at Nippon Television Network, Tokyo, Japan. [4] The record appeared in the 2005 and 2006 editions of the Guiness Book of World Records. [5] The record was eventually broken by Ashrita Furman (USA) in September 2005. [6] [7] | + | * Kago and [[Tsuji Nozomi|Tsuji]] shared the world record for the largest hula hoop spun at 4.08 m (13.4 ft) in diameter. They set their record on 1 January 2004, during a live New Year's Day television special at Nippon Television Network, Tokyo, Japan. [http://www.veoh.com/videos/e123229A9y6Bxh7 [4]] The record appeared in the 2005 and 2006 editions of the Guiness Book of World Records. [http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/kidszone/activities/activity 3/toys.pdf [5]] The record was eventually broken by Ashrita Furman (USA) in September 2005. [http://www.recordholders.org/en/list/hulahoop.html [6]] [http://www.ashrita.com/records/ [7]] |
| − | * Her Morning Musume mentor was Goto Maki. | + | * Her Morning Musume mentor was [[Goto Maki]]. |
| − | ==Photobooks== | + | ==<span class="mw-headline"> Photobooks </span>== |
| − | + | [[Image:tsujikagopb.jpg|[[Image:102px-tsujikagopb.jpg|102px|TsujiKago]]]] [[Image:Pocket Morning Musume. (Volume. 1).jpg|[[Image:100px-Pocket_Morning_Musume._(Volume._1).jpg|100px|Pocket Morning Musume. (Volume. 1)]]]] [[Image:KAGO ai.jpg|[[Image:111px-KAGO_ai.jpg|111px|KAGO ai: Go on the Journey!]]]] [[Image:50w.jpg|[[Image:100px-50w.jpg|100px|50W]]]] [[Image:U+U=W.jpg|[[Image:90px-U+U=W.jpg|90px|U+U=W]]]] | |
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| − | = | + | * [2002.05.23] 辻希美・加護亜依 (Tsuji. Kago) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847027108 amazon.co.jp]</small> |
| + | * [2003.09.??] ポケットモーニング娘。〈Vol.1〉 (Pocket Morning Musume. (Volume. 1)) <small>(With [[Ishikawa Rika]], [[Yoshizawa Hitomi]], [[Tsuji Nozomi]]) [http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4846305252 amazon.co.jp]</small> | ||
| + | * [2003.11.22] KAGO ai: Go on the Journey! <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847027833 amazon.co.jp]</small> | ||
| + | * [2004.01.07] 50W (フィフティ・ダブルユー) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847028406 amazon.co.jp]</small> | ||
| + | * [2004.12.??] U+U=W <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4812419476 amazon.co.jp]</small> (Essay book) | ||
| − | + | ==<span class="mw-headline"> External Links </span>== | |
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| − | [[Category:Artists]] | + | * [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/ja:å è·äºä¾ Japanese Wikipedia: 加護亜依] |
| + | * [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Ai_Kago English Wikipedia: Ai Kago] | ||
| + | * [http://hpdb.vicion.net/show.php?formid=goto&name=Kago+Ai Hello! Database entry] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Artists]] [[Category:J-Pop]] [[Category:Blood Type AB]] [[Category:Hello! Project]] [[Category:1988 Births]] | ||
Revision as of 01:12, 8 May 2009
Kago Ai auditioned and got into Morning Musume's fourth generation at only 12 years old—the youngest at the time—and made her debut in May 2000 on the single "Happy Summer Wedding". Kago was also a part of the sub-groups Minimoni from 2000 to 2004 and Tanpopo from 2000 to 2002.
On 1 August 2004, Kago graduated from Morning Musume along with Tsuji Nozomi to form their own unit, W (Double-U).
On 26 March 2007, she was released from her contract with Up-Front Agency and is no longer part of Hello! Project. [1] An August 2007 interview with Kago's mother in Josei Seven magazine has revealed that since her termination, Kago Ai has left Japan and moved to New York City.[2]
On October 2007, it was said officially that Kago's mother, Kago Aki, will pose nude in a photobook produced by Motoji Takasu. [3]
Contents
Profile
- Name: Kago Ai (加護亜依)
- Nickname: Aibon (あいぼん), Aipi (her mother called her this first)
- Birthday: 1988-02-07
- Birthplace: Nara-ken, Japan
- Blood type: AB
- Hobbies: Karaoke, cooking, studying
- Height: 150 cm (4'11")
- Weight: 39 kg (85.8 lbs)
- Favorite color: White
- Favorite flowers: Tulips
- Favorite word: Happy
- Favorite food: Nattou, ponzu
- Disliked food: Carrots
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Morning Musume (2000–2004)
- W (2004–2006)
- Subgroups:
- Tanpopo (2000–2002)
- Minimoni (2000–2004)
- Morning Musume Sakura Gumi (2003–2004)
- Hello! Project Shirogumi (2005)
- Shuffle Groups:
- 2000: Kiiro 5 (Second Generation)
- 2001: 3nin Matsuri
- 2002: Happy 7
- 2003: SALT5
- 2004: H.P. All Stars
Works
Movies
- [2000] ピンチランナー (Pinch Runner)
- [2002] とっかえっ娘。 (Tokkaekko)
- [2003] ミニモニ。じゃムービーお菓子な大冒険！ (Minimoni ja Movie Okashi na Daibouken!)
TV Doramas
- [2001] こちら第三社会部 (Kochira Dai-san Shakaibu)
- [2002] こちら本池上署 (Kochira Hon Ikegami Sho)
- [2002] 父さんの夏祭り (Tou-san no Natsu Matsuri)
- [2002] エンジェールハーツ (Angel Hearts)
- [2003] VICTORY! ～フットガールズの青春～ (VICTORY! Futto Girls no Seishun)
- [2004] ミニモニ。でブレーメンの音楽隊 (Minimoni de Bremen no Ongakutai)
Musicals
- [2005] ふしぎ少女探偵 キャラ&メル 魔のヴァイオリン盗難事件 (Fushigi Shoujo Tantei Cara & Mel, Ma no Violin Dounan Jiken)
Radio
- [2000-2002] タンポポ編集部 OH-SO-RO! (Tanpopo Henshubu OH-SO-RO!)
- [2001-2003] ミニモニ。のみんなHAPPY! (Minimoni. no Minna HAPPY!)
- [2003-2004] ヤングタウン土曜日 (Young Town Douyoubi)
Scandal and Termination
- Main article: Kago Ai Smoking Scandal.
On 9 February 2006, it was confirmed that FRIDAY — the same tabloid magazine that prompted Yaguchi Mari in 2005 and later Fujimoto Miki on 1 June 2007 to resign from Morning Musume — would be publishing photos of Kago smoking while underage. Kago was immediately suspended from all work with Hello! Project, and she returned to her hometown of Nara to live with her family.
Kago's suspension ended almost one year later, in January 2007. She returned to Tokyo and began working as a receptionist in the offices of Up-Front Agency (UFA) while the details of her comeback were decided. The first news of her return appeared in the March issue of FRIDAY magazine, which was leaked onto the Internet on 22 February 2007.
On 24 March 2007, Weekly Gendai — another gossip tabloid — reported a new scandal involving Kago. The tabloid published photos that showed Kago visiting a hot springs resort with Ishimoto Yasuyuki (37), the owner of the popular SOMA café. The article that accompanied the photos said that the two had spent the night alone together, but that when confronted, they claimed to be cousins attending a family function.
Two days later, on 26 March, Up-Front Agency confirmed that the story was true as reported and that they had decided to terminate Kago's contract with the company.
Trivia
- In the Mechaike Bakajo Kimatsu Test, Kago narrowly missed out on being crowned bakajo (Idiot Girl) after scoring two points more than Tsuji. However, in the Mechaike Okajo Taiikusai Test Kago was crowned kusojo (Crap Girl) with a score of 29 out of 100.
- Kago and Tsuji shared the world record for the largest hula hoop spun at 4.08 m (13.4 ft) in diameter. They set their record on 1 January 2004, during a live New Year's Day television special at Nippon Television Network, Tokyo, Japan. [4] The record appeared in the 2005 and 2006 editions of the Guiness Book of World Records. 3/toys.pdf [5] The record was eventually broken by Ashrita Furman (USA) in September 2005. [6] [7]
- Her Morning Musume mentor was Goto Maki.
Photobooks
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- [2002.05.23] 辻希美・加護亜依 (Tsuji. Kago) amazon.co.jp
- [2003.09.??] ポケットモーニング娘。〈Vol.1〉 (Pocket Morning Musume. (Volume. 1)) (With Ishikawa Rika, Yoshizawa Hitomi, Tsuji Nozomi) amazon.co.jp
- [2003.11.22] KAGO ai: Go on the Journey! amazon.co.jp
- [2004.01.07] 50W (フィフティ・ダブルユー) amazon.co.jp
- [2004.12.??] U+U=W amazon.co.jp (Essay book)
