Taguchi Natsumi

Taguchi Natsumi (田口夏実) is a former Japanese idol as a member of Kobushi Factory under Hello! Project. She first joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei in February 2011 alongside Yoshihashi Kurumi and Hamaura Ayano.
Her contract with was terminated on December 6, 2017 and she was removed from both Kobushi Factory and Hello! Project.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Taguchi Natsumi was born on July 21, 2000 in Saitama, Japan to a couple whose names are undisclosed.
===2011===
In February, she joined Hello! Pro Egg alongside Hamaura Ayano and Yoshihashi Kurumi.BOMB Magazine. 2013.12 Issue. She was introduced as a member at the Shiodame Event on June 19.
===2012===
She auditioned for Morning Musume's 11th generation, but was not chosen to enter the group.
Shortly after the auditions, it was announced that the Kenshuusei would be releasing their first single, Kanojo ni Naritai!!!.
===2013===
Taguchi participated in Berryz Koubou Concert Tour 2013 Haru ~Berryz Mansion Nyuukyosha Boshuuchuu!~, alongside Hamaura Ayano and Ogawa Rena, as a backup dancer. With her Kenshuusei co-members, she performed Suhada Pichipichi in the tour.
On March 5th, Taguchi, Kaneko Rie and Tanabe Nanami participated in an FC event for Kanazawa Tomoko and Kishimoto Yumeno.
Taguchi participated as a backup dancer in the Morning Musume Concert Tour 2013 Aki ~CHANCE!~.
===2014===
Taguchi participated as a backup dancer in the Berryz Koubou Debut 10th Anniversary Concert Tour 2014 ~Real Berryz Koubou~.
On May 4, Taguchi won the judge's singing award at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2014 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "100kai no KISS".
===2015===
On January 2, during the Hello! Project 2015 WINTER ~DANCE MODE!~ concert, it was announced that Taguchi would be debuting in a new unit alongside Hamaura Ayano, Ogawa Rena, Nomura Minami, Wada Sakurako, Fujii Rio, Hirose Ayaka and Inoue Rei.
===2016===
On August 8, Taguchi celebrated her 16th birthday. The special event called Kobushi Factory Taguchi Natsumi Birthday Event 2016 featured two performances in Tokyo.
===2017===
On August 10, Taguchi celebrated her 17th birthday at a fanclub event titled Kobushi Factory Taguchi Natsumi Birthday Event 2017, featuring two performances at Mt.RAINIER HALL.
On December 6, it was announced that Taguchi's contract with was terminated due to a lack of self-consciousness and responsibility, and as a result she has been fired from Kobushi Factory and Hello! Project."​こぶしファクトリー 田口夏実に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2017-12-06."[EN Concerning Natsumi Taguchi from Kobushi Factory (Magnolia Factory)]." UP-FRONT LINK. 2017-12-06.
===2019===
In mid-January, Taguchi Natsumi shared a letter dedicated to the members of Kobushi Factory where she explained why she really left the idol group.
===2024===
On August 14, she made a special guest appearance at the fan-run Hello Pro Shibari 4th One-Man event, Miochun Birthday Event 2024 ~Miochun 30sai Dayo! Bikkuri Summer!~. The event, held at Akihabara Galaxy in Tokyo, celebrated the the birthday of indie performer Hayashi Mio.https://x.com/mio_chunmania/status/1797192164017091006
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Discography==
===Blu-rays===
*[2017.01.26] Greeting ~Nomura Minami・Taguchi Natsumi~ (with Nomura Minami)
===Fanclub DVDs===
*[2016.12.23] Kobushi Factory Hirose Ayaka・Taguchi Natsumi・Inoue Rei Birthday Event 2016
*[2017.12.21] Kobushi Factory Hirose Ayaka・Taguchi Natsumi・Inoue Rei Birthday Event 2017
==Publications==
===Joint Photobooks===
*[2017.02.18] Nomura Minami & Taguchi Natsumi Mini Photobook "Greeting -Photobook-"
==Works==
===Theater===
*[2014] SMILE FANTASY!
*[2015] Week End Survivor
*[2017] JK Ninja Girls
===Movies===
*[2017] JK Ninja Girls
===TV Dramas===
*[2012] Hyper Souji Chou! (ハイパーそうじ長!) (as Rina)
===TV Programs===
*[2012–2013] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)
*[2013.1.3] Uwasa-kun to Kagaku-chan
*[2013–2014] ~Onedari Entame!~ Hapi★Pure
*[2015–2017] The Girls Live
*[2016–2017] Uta-navi! (うたなび！)
===Internet===
*[2013–2017] Hello! Project Station
*[2013.4.16–8.16] Hello Pro Kenshuusei no Tadaima Kenshuuchuu!
*[2014–2016] MUSIC+
*[2015–2016] GREEN ROOM
*[2016–2017] Upcoming
*[2016–2017] Girls Night Out
===Commercials===
*[2011] Pizza-La
==Rankings==
*She was ranked 8th in the Elementary School Group of the Beautiful Idol General Election 2012.http://matome.naver.jp/odai/2135590320420300201
*She was ranked as the 3rd best singer in Hello Pro Kenshuusei in the March 2014 issue of Gekkan Entame.Gekkan Entame. March 2014 Issue. Published 2014-01-30.
==Trivia==
==Honorary Titles==
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==Notes==
#Said during the Hello Pro Kenshuusei corner at the November 16 afternoon show of Morning Musume Concert Tour 2013 Aki ~CHANCE!~.
==References==
==External Links==
*Kobushi Factory Profile (archived)
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Profile (archived)
*Kobushi Factory Official Blog (inactive)
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Tour Blogs: March 2012, June 2012, September 2012, December 2012, March 2013, June 2013, December 2013, 2014 Test, September 2014 (not tagged), November/December 2014, February/March 2015
**Hello! Project Tour Blog
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