[Koda Kumi] The 165th Thread – 56th Single 「Dreaming Now!」

[Surreal17]

Originally Posted by drdolce

I always lol when people say Kuu's gonna retire. I seriously don't see her as someone eho would do such a thing tbh. Besides, she has stated she doesn't want to retire in many interviews. Of course, there are people who wish she would but no, Kuu won't. If she did though, I would ditch j-pop for k-pop and western pop in a secpnd because Kuu is probably the only thing that still keeps me coming back every time.

I'm sure Kumi won't retire..looking forward to her new album..hope for some great covers (she always delivers them) and for some strong tracks as some of the singles are really weak (especially Dreaming Now! )..another album with the quality of feel my mind, Kingdom, or Trick would be great..NO BLACK CHERRY please!!!!!!!!

[Minttulatte]

^Black Cherry is the best j-pop album ever made imo. It's just perfect. All songs are defining my taste of music so well that it amazes me even today.

[Surreal17]

Originally Posted by drdolce

^Black Cherry is the best j-pop album ever made imo. It's just perfect. All songs are defining my taste of music so well that it amazes me even today.

Well..everybody has its own taste ...I respect your opinion..I like a few songs from that album but I simply do not resonate with it.

[Diva_br]

she won't retire or go to hiatus, she said that on japonesque tour ==

[emi♡]

Originally Posted by drdolce

^Black Cherry is the best j-pop album ever made imo. It's just perfect. All songs are defining my taste of music so well that it amazes me even today.

gurl ultra blue


lulz can you imagine people comparing koda and hikki.

[Minttulatte]

Originally Posted by emi♡

gurl ultra blue


lulz can you imagine people comparing koda and hikki.

I can't even go there for many reasons. Hikki is like my #3 favorite all time J-Pop artist so I can't compare them. It does feel weird too.

[Diva_br]

Credits: Koda Kumi Complete @ Facebook

[pommy48]

She's not going to retire...Kenji encouraged her to continue as Koda Kumi or else JAPONESQUE would have been the last thing we have from her!

I think she's just continuing with the French titles for her album~
Bon Voyage...I already see party on a yacht

[Lee^ChaN]

So it's gonna be Koda Kumi Live Tour 2014 ~Bon Voyage~ ??

Yay! Won the lottery, but have to wait for 7 months til Tokyo dates x____x
*it's tormenting me*

[Delicious n Bold]

Originally Posted by emi♡

lulz can you imagine people comparing koda and hikki.

It's a Black Plague-sized disaster in the making.

As for Black Cherry, Yume no Uta and Juicy are the only songs I personally like from it.

[jiarongisme]

Wasn't there some talk about her KODA KUMI WORLD project on her official site before Summer Trip was released? I think Bon Voyage just means her music is going around world - style of music that's unique to different countries/areas. So it's kinda like a departure from JAPONESQUE. I don't think it's anything to worry about.

[Corvina]

Kuu was in the studio again today, working on production on the album.
Seems like she's doing all the work for the album now didn't have any time while touring so much.
Guess the album is also the reason, that she isn't on any year end shows.



From her FC Anniversary blog.
Just open till 12/31.

[emi♡]

Those shows don't even deserve her awesomeness. Did you see Music Station?

and wth, what happened to the better vomit emote. This one does not nearly convey the horrible nausea I need it to.


I just hope she doesn't try to sing in French ever.

[Zeke.]

Originally Posted by pommy48

She's not going to retire...Kenji encouraged her to continue as Koda Kumi or else JAPONESQUE would have been the last thing we have from her!

I think she's just continuing with the French titles for her album~
Bon Voyage...I already see party on a yacht

Exactly. So it's not like there wasn't a possibility of quitting. She even said herself that it was a thought and a possibility after she had the child. But that being said, I don't see it happening. She could however, always change her mind.

[KuuXAyu-fan]

Originally Posted by Corvina

Kuu was in the studio again today, working on production on the album.
Seems like she's doing all the work for the album now didn't have any time while touring so much.
Guess the album is also the reason, that she isn't on any year end shows.



From her FC Anniversary blog.
Just open till 12/31.

Do you know what she's shooting today? I just looked on her blog and it said she was shooting something today.

[ayumisrael]

I want album details!

[Corvina]

Originally Posted by KuuXAyu-fan

Do you know what she's shooting today? I just looked on her blog and it said she was shooting something today.

Ah, a new one already!
They don't say what it is for.
Just that they were shooting till morning.
The pic doesn't reveal much as well.


I want album infos as well!

[AyuHamasaki01]

Originally Posted by Corvina

I want album infos as well!

Me too. I hope we'll get more details soon.

[Gustavopc]

Originally Posted by jiarongisme

Wasn't there some talk about her KODA KUMI WORLD project on her official site before Summer Trip was released? I think Bon Voyage just means her music is going around world - style of music that's unique to different countries/areas. So it's kinda like a departure from JAPONESQUE. I don't think it's anything to worry about.

I really like this thinking

I wonder if she'll be shooting PVs oversea, to fit the Voyage theme

[ayu_ready?]

Pretty name of the album,I think retro pin up sailor theme could do good
And I can actually see her retiring