■In “SONGS”, we thoroughly interview three key people deeply connected to Kumi Koda’s turning point!
It has been announced that Kumi Koda, who will celebrate her 25th anniversary since her debut in 2025, will appear for the first time on “SONGS”, which will be broadcast on NHK General TV from 10pm on January 23rd.
Koda became a big hit with the movie theme song “Cutie Honey” and went on to create a number of hit songs such as “Ai no Uta,” “Butterfly,” and “Koi no Tsubomi.” In 2006, she ranked number one in total sales for the year, and in 2007 she held a solo performance at Tokyo Dome, making her a member of the top artists, but her path was not always smooth sailing.
In this edition of “SONGS,” we thoroughly interview three key people deeply connected to Koda’s turning point. My comrades from my early days, my benefactors who helped create “erotic cool” with me, and my family who supported my career as a singer. What is her true face and the conflicts she faced through the testimonies of key people?
In addition, program director Hiroshi Oizumi approaches the secret to maintaining his outstanding style and powerful performance even at the age of 42. Koda, who says, “I don’t do any special exercise” and “I love eating,” reveals his “habits” for building his body.
In the studio performance, they performed the famous songs “Ai no Uta,” “Cutie Honey,” and “Butterfly,” as well as the song “walk,” which is a song that connects them with fans. Be sure to check out Koda’s superb performance, which continues to be “erotic and cool.”
Program information
NHK general“SONGS Kumi Koda ~The origin of erotic cool, a persistent belief~”
01/23 (Thu) 22:00-22:45
Rebroadcast: 01/27 (Monday) 23:50-24:35
Cast: Kumi Koda, Hiroshi Oizumi
Songs sung: “Cutie Honey” “Butterfly” “Ai no Uta” “Walk”
“SONGS” program site
https://www.nhk.jp/p/songs
Kumi Koda OFFICIAL SITE
https://rhythmzone.net/koda/
