[Kumi Koda]Performed a special live performance in her hometown of Kansai to celebrate six months before the Expo.

From December 6th of this year, Kumi Koda will be celebrating her 25th anniversary since her debut.

Today, they made a guest appearance at the “Six Months Before the Expo’s Opening Event,” which was held to commemorate six months until the Osaka/Kansai Expo, and performed a special live performance in front of about 10,000 people.

When Kumi Koda dashingly appeared on stage wearing a stylish black mini jacket and very short pants, loud cheers echoed through the venue, and the live began with her signature song “Cutie Honey.”

On a clear, cloudless day, the venue was filled with excitement with their fast-paced dancing and singing, keeping the audience spellbound.

The MC said, “I had an image of October being more autumnal and cool, but thank you for coming out despite the heat.With only six months left until the Expo, we’ll be able to see things we’ve never seen before, so everyone should be excited. I hope you can spend the last six months with me.It’s hot, but please enjoy it until the end.I’m sure everyone knows this song, so please sing along.” The second song I did was “Butterfly”. She sang softly and captivated the fans in the venue.

The third song is “Koi no Tsubomi,” a love song that expresses one’s feelings in a straightforward Kansai dialect.

Just before the exciting chorus, he excited the audience by saying, “I’m going,” and sang the memorable phrase, “I’m going to mess with you,” along with the audience, and the audience was filled with excitement as they were enveloped in the unique Kansai atmosphere. Ta.

As it is, the fourth song “WIND” begins.

From one end of the stage to the other, they sang “Thank you” and waved to the audience.

Afterwards, the MC said, “Six months until the World Expo. There are fun things waiting for us in six months. If you all know that the future is bright, tomorrow will be fun. Some people may not have confidence. However, there are definitely many opportunities in the future.I believe that there are opportunities for everyone, so I would like to share this song with you.”The fifth song is “CHANCES ALL.” ” is shown.

In the interlude, Koda delivered a passionate message, saying, “Everyone has a chance.”

And the live show is coming to an end.

From the sixth song “Megumi no Hito” to the seventh song “WON’T BE LONG”, the audience’s excitement reached its peak with the luxurious medley, and the venue was rocked by songs that touched a wide range of generations.

And the ending is “Poppin’ love cocktail feat.TEEDA”, she belted out the song to loud cheers while twirling towels with the audience.

With half a year left until the Expo, it was a special live show that was staged to the fullest and enjoyed to the fullest.

The set list shown at this event is now available on each distribution site, so be sure to check it out as well.

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“Event 6 months before the opening of the Expo”

Date and time: October 13, 2024 (Sunday) 13:00 start / 15:30 end

Venue: Expo’70 Commemorative Park Momijigawa Lawn Square (Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture)

Price: Free admission *Separate admission fee required for Expo Commemorative Park

Mayor Yokoyama of Osaka

Chairman Matsumoto, Kansai Economic Federation

Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Torii

・Kumi Koda