[Koda Kumi] [2008] The Koda Kumi Scandal

[FoObY]

I'm slightly confused at one thing: people say Avex suspended her, but on the Tokyo Graph article it says "self-suspension", as in maybe she's removing herself from the spotlight to save-face and let the situation simmer down a little before making more public appearances.

I'd prefer to know specifically what the Japanese consensus thinks, because our values are surely not the same as theirs, and therefore to us it's not a big deal.

[truehappiness]

Originally Posted by FoObY

I'm slightly confused at one thing: people say Avex suspended her, but on the Tokyo Graph article it says "self-suspension", as in maybe she's removing herself from the spotlight to save-face and let the situation simmer down a little before making more public appearances.

I'd prefer to know specifically what the Japanese consensus thinks, because our values are surely not the same as theirs, and therefore to us it's not a big deal.

I think self-suspension means that it's because SHE brought it upon herself :/

[Beauty4123]

i honestly don't care, lol. still love kuu.

[milky_way]

Originally Posted by Beauty4123

i honestly don't care, lol. still love kuu.

[erin1m]

I thought it was funny, honestly. So if Ayu is the Madonna of Japan, is Kuu the Jessica Simpson?

[Alison]

Absolute bullcrap! =)

[[kokoro♥]]

Originally Posted by erin1m

I thought it was funny, honestly. So if Ayu is the Madonna of Japan, is Kuu the Jessica Simpson?

I always said that, and that misono is the Ashley Simpson XD

[naxxo.licious™]

LOL this is so funny. It's heaven punishment *thanks God *


I love how japanese press make some big scandals out from nothing (..erika sawajiri..)

Anyway, this time Koda was the victim lol

[takamioda]

yup. u're right!

[FoObY]

Originally Posted by truehappiness

I think self-suspension means that it's because SHE brought it upon herself :/

Ah I see.. it's a tad ambiguous, but I see your point.

[Peger]

people are obvi just player hating

[Uemarasan]

If people took the time to understand the culture of Japan a little bit better, then all these scandals would make a lot more sense.

Frankly, people should stop seeing the rest of the world solely through the prisms of their own cultures.

[LacusClyne]

she don't mean it....they are just over reacting....

and i just check her site, from the entry yesterday, it seem that she is the one who suspend herself.
http://www.rhythmzone.net/koda/index.html

this is her entry.


先日のニッポン放送「倖田來未のオールナイトニッポン」番組内で、私が発言した内容により、
皆様に不快な思いをさせてしまったことを心より深くお詫び申し上げます。

また、応援してくださるファンの皆様にも裏切る結果を招いたこと、
関係者の皆様にも大変なご迷惑をお掛けしましたこと、すべての皆様にお詫びするとともに、
私自身心より深く反省しております。

この度は本当に申し訳ございませんでした。


2008年2月1日
倖田來未

and this is the entry made by her staff
2008年2月2日
各位



弊社といたしましては、今回の事態を厳粛に受け止めております。
また、本人も心より深く反省しております。
つきましては、倖田來未は今後、アルバムの宣伝活動を自粛させていただきます。
尚、すでに取材および収録を終えておりますメディアに関しまして
一部掲載および放送されますことを、
何卒ご容赦下さいますようお願い申し上げます。

皆様には多大なるご迷惑をおかけしますこと、心より深くお詫び申し上げます。


エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社
以上

[minkAYuko]

Originally Posted by Uemarasan

If people took the time to understand the culture of Japan a little bit better, then all these scandals would make a lot more sense.

Frankly, people should stop seeing the rest of the world solely through the prisms of their own cultures.

Well said.

Originally Posted by Uemarasan

If people took the time to understand the culture of Japan a little bit better, then all these scandals would make a lot more sense.

Frankly, people should stop seeing the rest of the world solely through the prisms of their own cultures.

I second that.

[KuroixShiroi_Namida]

I honestly don't care (much). If she continues to release great music, i'll still love her <3!

[Rebirthia]

Originally Posted by koda♥

For of those who haven't heard about it yet, you can read about it Here.

What do you think about it?

I thinks its so stupid she is suspended the rest of the month from promotion and whatnot.

Its not even that big of a deal.

YOU COULD CHANGE THE LINK FOR THIS ONE-->
http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showpo...7&postcount=63

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did she actually said "rotten amniotic liquid"? if she did so, she should have waited for 10 seconds before uttering that sentence!

suspension... omg, then it must have been really hard commentary. If it has been, i think suspension is ok. but again, i cannot judge as i do not exactly what she said... it looks so odd to me!

edit: oh, it seems she's really concerned of what has happened. i think it will be better to let some time pass...

[PrincessAyu]

Originally Posted by ImpactBreaker

Oh Guys that's probably a huge misunderstanding! Let's explain the medical facts of what she said:

There IS a REAL problem that rises in women who reach over 35 years old and pregnancy. I believe koda referred to that. She used the wrong explanation though, the amniotic fluid doesn't go rotten. After 35 years, the women eggs start to get old, since all women eggs exist ever since they're an embryo. After 35 years, the eggs go through faulty cell divisions and the risk for having babies with down syndrome and other chromossomic diseases start to rise after every passing year.

Maybe she just didn't use the right words, but I understand she definitely referred to that fact.

http://www.enh.org/healthresources/e...ntHwid=tn10068

good that this is explained. Maybe add this to post #1 so everyone entering the thread can see what was said exactly, cos there was some confusion

If she apologises and says she didn't mean it how she actually literally said it I think things'll be fine? Cos even Japanese cannot deny ^ that fact

[AyuGAME]

i think she need to watch her mouth carefully, if you already being a role model in japan, i think you need to really choose carefully every words that you use...
for me if she make a simple apology, everything will be ok
but i don't know what japan want from her

[bluegie]

Originally Posted by Uemarasan

If people took the time to understand the culture of Japan a little bit better, then all these scandals would make a lot more sense.

Frankly, people should stop seeing the rest of the world solely through the prisms of their own cultures.

This is something that I understand, but also feels quite ridiculous at the same time. Living in a culture with (sort of) open speech, I dun really think kuu's comment is that a big deal. I just think she's simply no brain on this statement. However, I do know that saying this kind of thing in Japan is considered impolite (esp from a woman... yeah females in Japan gotta be really polite).

What shock me is that this can lead to a suspension. Is this comment as severe as abe natsumi's plagiarism? To me I thin abe's one should be more severe, but it seems like the Japanese don't think the same.