Shizuka Kudo’s Divine Interaction with Fans after Performance Leading the Strongest Family in Showbiz with Empress Aura

It was a moment that evoked memories of her heyday as an idol – popular with fans.

On the evening of May 12th, just after 6:30 p.m., a crowd had gathered outside the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Toshima Ward). Among excited older female fans, stood Shizuka Kudo (54), who had just finished a full orchestra performance.

After the show, she emerged from the dressing room and immediately appeared before waiting fans with a smile, not immediately getting into her car. She waved her hand and expressed gratitude, bowing her head in response to the cheers. Even after finishing her greetings and getting into the car, she continued to wave from the rear seat window, showing exceptional kindness to her fans.

In recent years, not only her own social media posts but also the activities of her husband, Takuya Kimura (51), and their daughters have been closely followed, making the Kimura family the center of attention. While their glamorous lifestyle makes them an easy target for criticism.

“She describes herself as super positive and has always had a forward-thinking personality. During the heyday of idols in the 1980s, she continued to compete at the top of the fiercely competitive entertainment industry with shows like ‘Miss Seventeen’ and ‘Onyanko Club.’ I don’t think she has an average mentality. In the past, it was said that having about half the people dislike you was a sign of success, and she probably has the mindset that ‘having antis is normal,'” says a veteran entertainment reporter.

Leading the strongest family in showbiz, the empress maintained her dignified presence even in front of her fans.

From the May 31 , 2024 issue of FRIDAY