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[Modelpress:JPN]Kumi Koda Part 2


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Koda Kumi in Modelpress for her first challenge in the 14th year from her debut and her resolution for her coming 15th year in the music industry.

(Part 2)

 

Part 1 of this interview here:http://onehallyu.com/topic/116178-modelpressjpn-kumi-koda-part1/

 

Translation by tokpopandbeyond@www.onehallyu.com

 

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On reaching the 15th anniversary......

 

-Speaking of dance,currently 'The KODA KUMI 15th Anniversary Project Dance Auditions' is in progress.How is it going?

 

Koda:Because there were a lot of applicants,it took a lot of time just to look at the applicant's documents and resumes and then to look into their videos.Really when I watch the dance performances I can understand that 'This kid must have this kind of character'.Of course, the selection of performers has to do with the dance performance itself,but it is also important the personality of the applicant that emerges from the video.30 boys and around 90 girls passed the primary selection.In the second round of selection the boys had the task to present their performance of 'Slow feat.Omarion' and 'XXX' and the girls had the challenge of dancing to 'Draming Now!' and also 'XXX'.Then to narrow it down until around the half, I gave to the applicants one last time the same music theme to dance freestyle.Then,I examined myself how much they can express themselves through music.Now,there are 4 boys and around 7 girls,but in the future if there is still some interest of behalf of some kids,maybe we are going to add 2 extra dancers.

 

-It is seems to be hard to choose from so many applicants

 

Koda:That's quite right.But,this time because we are going all to be together on tour I regard this as a personal matter that's why it is very important for me.

 

-When you are watching 'The making of 'DVD of Koda san,you can see that dancers and staff included you are all like one big family.

 

Koda:I thing you'll understand that if you look at the video,though it is not like what we call a 'sweet scene'.We share together hard things and also happy things,that's why we look like a family.First and foremost I want to have the feeling of respect for each other.Also,I like people who can blow a new wind(bring something new and refreshing)in a good way.I think during the auditions you are nervous,when you are standing on stage you are more nervous.Right there,when I demonstrate my own dance I feel like it is a game (of victory or defeat).

 

-Well,that's persuasive

 

Koda:My LIVE is depending on the time and on the situation,it's also cute,cool,also brilliant.I think it may be a little wicked too.But even when it seems that there is only one kind of presentation,I always check whether there is an asset that can be used on stage and that is a part that you do not want to miss it.

 

-Other than this dance performance have you prepared something else for your 15th anniversary?

 

Koda:After all I want to release a new album,I want to work hard towards the direction that my live performances are going to surpass the ones that I did for my 10th anniversary.

 

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-Your costumes for the 10th anniversary concert at Tokyo Dome were amazing.Should we expect that for the 15th anniversary production you would go beyond that?

 

Koda:I must exceed the hurdle,right?(laughs).Because I have made trial and error in various ways,please expect it

 

-Finally, speaking towards the readers of 'Model Press' please tell us your secret for fulfilling your dreams.

 

-Koda:Thinking about 14 years living my everyday life in entertainment,it is no use if you've got only talent.Continuous effort and luck are also necessary.When we are talking about the genre that is called 'Artist' it is not only about how to rise suddenly with your abilities,but also it is important to make an effort in an invisible place.I am hurt by this very much,but I can taste happiness too.If you are 14 years in entertainment like me, of course you will experience a lot of painfull things, but because I had these painful experiences I became strong.There's going to be a lot of setbacks too,but that's the reason why I think there's a chance to be able to see the top.Please never give up.

 

-Thank you very much.

 

 

'Challenge can be scary' has been mentioned many times in the interview.In order to be a new Koda Kumi the Koda Kumi that the fans have been waiting for.Koda who always looks ahead and continues walking.One by one the words are persuasive because until now she has tasted success and also failure.Time is important now that she has reached the 14th anniversary and she is ready to greet her 15th anniversary.Precisely because Koda Kumi's challenge is to be new this year it is highly likely to meet an evolved Koda Kumi for her 15th anniversary.(Modelpress editorial department)

 

 

Koda Kumi (Profile): Born in November 13th 1982 in Kyoto,Japan.In November 2000 she debuted in the U.S with the single 'TAKE BACK' and in December of the same year debuted in Japan with the same song.Afterwards she produced numerous hit songs and her 'Best Of' albums hit double million sales.She has performed twice at the Tokyo Dome and in recent years she also performs regularly in Taiwan,setting many records.She demonstrates overwhelming singing ability on live broadcasts and her dance performances are highly praised by many inside and outside the country.Koda Kumi has also done collaborations with foreign artists not only in music but also in a wide range of activities such as modeling for color contact lenses,perfumes,advertising false eyelashes,as well as being a fashion icon.In September 2014 she announced that she would release the world's first virtual reality music video ''Dance In The Rain''.This announcement of course attracted the attention of various experts from the music industry.In 2014/12/15 she will celebrate her 15th anniversary since debut.

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