Celebrate 25 years of J-pop diva Kumi Koda, New song ‘This weekend’ Gets Surprise Digital Release as Collab with Jewelry brand GEMCEREY; New Artist Photo Marks 25th Anniversary
Celebrate 25 years of J-pop diva Kumi Koda!
New song ‘This weekend’ gets surprise digital release as collab with jewelry brand GEMCEREY; new artist photo marks 25th anniversary
On December 6, the date of her 2000 debut, J-pop diva Kumi Koda kicked off celebrations of her 25th anniversary year. Her first ever domestic dinner show tour, titled KODA KUMI 25th Anniversary Love & Songs, had already begun on December 1, and now she has revealed a new 25th anniversary artist photo along with the surprise release of a brand new song.
This first new 25th anniversary song ‘This weekend’ is also the theme song for Koda's first GEMCEREY commercial in 17 years. The R&B-flavored track sings of a woman's growing feelings and expectations for her boyfriend, with lyrics that translate as “Maybe he'll confess his feelings by this weekend” and “Maybe something will happen this weekend”. The stylish cover artwork was also revealed, showing Koda clad in glittering jewelry.
As another part of this quarter-century celebration, Kumi's first ever feature-length documentary ‘KODA KUMI 25th Anniversary Documentary Film “walk”’ was shown for two days only in Tokyo, on December 6 at United Cinema Toyosu and December 7 at United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba.
Rather than the Kumi Koda we see in the spotlight on stage, the documentary focuses on the J-pop star behind the scenes, as she overcomes challenging experiences, hardships, accidents and other trials in the years following her debut. It mainly looks back on her current tour, featuring special interviews with her closest staff members and Koda herself.
The story unfolds alongside tons of behind-the-scenes and live footage, making it an unmissable film.
Additionally, at the nearby Tokyo venue Kiranah Garden Toyosu, a special 25th anniversary event was held on December 6 titled CLUB KODA, filled with Kumi Koda's visuals and music as a huge thank you to her fans.
Kumi Koda's 25th anniversary year has only just begun, and even more special announcements are on the horizon! Keep an eye out for further updates over the coming year.
▼ Latest Kumi Koda information
[Release information]
Friday, December 6, 2024
Digital single ‘This weekend’
Download and streaming links: https://kodakumi.lnk.to/Thisweekend
YouTube: https://youtu.be/vCQjE1fk7H0
[Collaboration information]
About GEMCEREY
Founded in 1992, jewelry brand GEMCERY has its main store in Kyoto. GEMCERY specializes in custom-made jewelry and currently offers high-quality rubies, including precious pigeon blood rubies. It also boasts one of the largest selections of rare stones and colored gemstones in Japan, providing its many customers a special sparkle for any occasion.
GEMCERY × Kumi Koda special website:
https://gemcerey.jp/pages/gemcerey-kodakumi-collection
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gemcerey.jp/
GEMCEREY CM Teaser:
https://youtu.be/XjhmjhhU6W4
[2024 dinner show information]
KODA KUMI 25th Anniversary Love & Songs
Sunday, December 1: Hokkaido / Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo ★
Tuesday, December 17: Fukuoka / Hotel Nikko Fukuoka
Thursday, December 19: Hiroshima / RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima ★
Saturday, December 21: Osaka / RIHGA Royal Hotel ★
Sunday, December 22: Aichi / Nagoya Kanko Hotel ★
Friday, December 27: Tokyo / Hotel New Otani
★ = Lunchtime and evening dual performances
[Film screening information]
KODA KUMI 25th Anniversary Documentary Film ‘walk’
Friday, December 6: United Cinema Toyosu, Tokyo
Saturday, December 7: United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba, Tokyo
https://rhythmzone.net/koda/news/detail.php?id=1120469
[CLUB KODA information]
Koda Gumi Thanksgiving! Limited one-day event CLUB KODA
Tokyo's largest leisure resort complex filled with the visuals and music of Kumi Koda!
Friday, December 6, 11:00-22:00
Venue: Kiranah Garden Toyosu, Tokyo
Admission fee: Free entry
* Fan club membership is not required to enter
[Kumi Koda links]
Official website: https://rhythmzone.net/koda/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodakumi_official
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/user/KODAKUMINET
TikTok: https://www.TikTok.com/@kodakumi.official
Official fan club Koda Gumi: https://koda.fc.avex.jp/lp/
Official fan community app ‘KK App’: https://www.koda-kumi-app.com/
LitLink: https://lit.link/kodakumi
New song ‘This weekend’ gets surprise digital release as collab with jewelry brand GEMCEREY; new artist photo marks 25th anniversary
On December 6, the date of her 2000 debut, J-pop diva Kumi Koda kicked off celebrations of her 25th anniversary year. Her first ever domestic dinner show tour, titled KODA KUMI 25th Anniversary Love & Songs, had already begun on December 1, and now she has revealed a new 25th anniversary artist photo along with the surprise release of a brand new song.
This first new 25th anniversary song ‘This weekend’ is also the theme song for Koda's first GEMCEREY commercial in 17 years. The R&B-flavored track sings of a woman's growing feelings and expectations for her boyfriend, with lyrics that translate as “Maybe he'll confess his feelings by this weekend” and “Maybe something will happen this weekend”. The stylish cover artwork was also revealed, showing Koda clad in glittering jewelry.
As another part of this quarter-century celebration, Kumi's first ever feature-length documentary ‘KODA KUMI 25th Anniversary Documentary Film “walk”’ was shown for two days only in Tokyo, on December 6 at United Cinema Toyosu and December 7 at United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba.
Rather than the Kumi Koda we see in the spotlight on stage, the documentary focuses on the J-pop star behind the scenes, as she overcomes challenging experiences, hardships, accidents and other trials in the years following her debut. It mainly looks back on her current tour, featuring special interviews with her closest staff members and Koda herself.
The story unfolds alongside tons of behind-the-scenes and live footage, making it an unmissable film.
Additionally, at the nearby Tokyo venue Kiranah Garden Toyosu, a special 25th anniversary event was held on December 6 titled CLUB KODA, filled with Kumi Koda's visuals and music as a huge thank you to her fans.
Kumi Koda's 25th anniversary year has only just begun, and even more special announcements are on the horizon! Keep an eye out for further updates over the coming year.
▼ Latest Kumi Koda information
[Release information]
Friday, December 6, 2024
Digital single ‘This weekend’
Download and streaming links: https://kodakumi.lnk.to/Thisweekend
YouTube: https://youtu.be/vCQjE1fk7H0
[Collaboration information]
About GEMCEREY
Founded in 1992, jewelry brand GEMCERY has its main store in Kyoto. GEMCERY specializes in custom-made jewelry and currently offers high-quality rubies, including precious pigeon blood rubies. It also boasts one of the largest selections of rare stones and colored gemstones in Japan, providing its many customers a special sparkle for any occasion.
GEMCERY × Kumi Koda special website:
https://gemcerey.jp/pages/gemcerey-kodakumi-collection
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gemcerey.jp/
GEMCEREY CM Teaser:
https://youtu.be/XjhmjhhU6W4
[2024 dinner show information]
KODA KUMI 25th Anniversary Love & Songs
Sunday, December 1: Hokkaido / Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo ★
Tuesday, December 17: Fukuoka / Hotel Nikko Fukuoka
Thursday, December 19: Hiroshima / RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima ★
Saturday, December 21: Osaka / RIHGA Royal Hotel ★
Sunday, December 22: Aichi / Nagoya Kanko Hotel ★
Friday, December 27: Tokyo / Hotel New Otani
★ = Lunchtime and evening dual performances
[Film screening information]
KODA KUMI 25th Anniversary Documentary Film ‘walk’
Friday, December 6: United Cinema Toyosu, Tokyo
Saturday, December 7: United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba, Tokyo
https://rhythmzone.net/koda/news/detail.php?id=1120469
[CLUB KODA information]
Koda Gumi Thanksgiving! Limited one-day event CLUB KODA
Tokyo's largest leisure resort complex filled with the visuals and music of Kumi Koda!
Friday, December 6, 11:00-22:00
Venue: Kiranah Garden Toyosu, Tokyo
Admission fee: Free entry
* Fan club membership is not required to enter
[Kumi Koda links]
Official website: https://rhythmzone.net/koda/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/KODAKUMINET
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodakumi_official
YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/user/KODAKUMINET
TikTok: https://www.TikTok.com/@kodakumi.official
Official fan club Koda Gumi: https://koda.fc.avex.jp/lp/
Official fan community app ‘KK App’: https://www.koda-kumi-app.com/
LitLink: https://lit.link/kodakumi
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