Kumi Koda:Breaking through with "Cutie Honey," she had a string of hits after that, but she also faced struggles and hardships behind the scenes. Looking back on her journey to celebrate her 25th debut anniversary.

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1月23日の「SONGS」に出演する倖田來未さん (C)NHK
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1月23日の「SONGS」に出演する倖田來未さん (C)NHK

Singer Kumi Koda appeared on the NHK music program "SONGS" (General TV, 10pm) broadcast on January 23rd. She made her breakthrough with the theme song for the movie "Cutie Honey" and released a number of hits such as "Butterfly" and "Ai no Uta", but she spoke about the struggles and trials that were faced behind the scenes.

The program will look back on the journey of Koda, who is known as the epitome of "sexy and cool" and is celebrating her 25th anniversary since her debut.

Through the testimony of three key people - a comrade who was with Koda during her early days and who was deeply involved in Koda's turning points, her benefactor who helped her create "Ero Kakkoii," and her family who continued to support her career as a singer - we get a glimpse into the unknown side of Koda.

The program also features the secret to maintaining her outstanding style and performance even at the age of 42. Program director Yo Oizumi explores Koda's unique method of maintaining her body.

In the studio performance, they will perform "Cutie Honey," "Butterfly," "Ai no Uta," and "Walk," a song that represents the bond with their fans.

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