Kumi Koda

Kumi Koda 倖田こうだ 來らい未ひつじ
Kumi Koda performing at the Live Earth concert in Japan, 2007
Background information
Birth name	Kumiko Koda
Born	(1982-11-13) November 13, 1982
Origin	Kyoto, Japan
Genres	J-Pop, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, Songwriter
Instruments	Singing
Years active	2000–Present
Labels	Rhythm Zone SM Entertainment (Korea)
Website	Official Site

Kumi Koda (倖田こうだ 來らい未ひつじ, Kōda Kumi, born with the name Kumiko Kōda (神田かんだ 來らい未子すえこ, Kōda Kumiko) on November 13, 1982) is a Japanese pop singer from the city Kyoto who started in the year 2000 with the album Take Back. Her most well known song is Butterfly, and this song made her well known. She got Japanese record grand prix, an award. Her new album Kingdom was released on January 30, 2008, and her new single was released on January 23, 2008. Her young sister is misono who is J-pop singer.

Other websites

• Official website

• Kumi_Koda on MyAnimeList