Asami Kimura

Asami Kimura (木村 麻美, Kimura Asami) (born July 17, 1984 in Tomakomai, Hokkaidō, Japan) is a J-pop singer and former member of Hello! Project. She joined the group Country Musume in 2000 and became the group leader in 2002. She also played on the Gatas Brilhantes H.P. futsal team. She graduated from Hello! Project on January 28, 2007. She is currently living in Tokyo, Japan, and according to her graduation speech, she would like to pursue a career involving animals.

{{Stage Name: Asami (あさみ) Full Name: Kimura Asami (木村麻美) Nickname: Asa-chan Birthdate: July 17, 1984 (age 32) Birthplace: Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan Blood type: O Height: 148 cm Hello! Project Groups: Country Musume (2000-2007) Hello! Project Akagumi (2005) Elder Club (2006–2007) Subgroups: 2001: 7-nin Matsuri 2002: Happy 7 2003: 11WATER 2004: H.P. All Stars}}