Kumi Koda Reflects on 25th Anniversary Reveals Post-Live Phone Call and Maintains Sexy-Cool Image
Even in plain clothes, she is erotically cool!
On June 22, 2008, in Nishiazabu, Tokyo (Minato Ward), Kumi Koda appeared wearing a black dress as she emerged from a popular Thai and Vietnamese restaurant at 10 p.m. on a Sunday night.
On this day, the “Avex” shareholder meeting took place at the Saitama Super Arena, and Koda performed live. Her tearful, passionate singing in front of 15,000 people became a major topic of discussion.
“On January 29, 2008, Koda made a controversial statement during a special radio program ‘Koda Kumi’s All Night Nippon,’ where she said, ‘When you turn 35, your mother’s amniotic fluid starts to rot.’ She was forced to apologize and, as a result, took a break from her entertainment activities and stayed at home in self-imposed confinement. She resumed her activities on May 30 of the same year. At that time, she likely shed tears, feeling the deep gratitude of being able to perform in front of a large audience.” (Music magazine reporter)
After leaving the restaurant, Koda was seen walking while occasionally smiling as she spoke on the phone.
On December 6, Koda released the single “This Weekend” to celebrate her 25th anniversary. During the earlier screening event, she touched upon this release, saying, “At 42, dancing in high heels is one of the great things about Kumi Koda, and I think it’s something only I can do. As long as my fans continue to support me, I’ll keep going.”
It seems that Koda’s sexy-cool image will continue to evolve without slowing down.
