Koizumi Kyoko (小泉今日子) is a Japanese pop singer, songwriter, actress and idol. She is also a former member of the charity group YELL FROM NIPPON.
She was one of the best selling idols of the 1980s.
Profile[]
- Stage Name: Koizumi Kyoko
- Real Name: Koizumi Kyoko (小泉今日子)
- Nickname: Kyon Kyon (キョンキョン/KYON²), Kyonshii (キョンツー), Kyon-chan (キョンちゃん)
- Pen Name: Mikayo (美夏夜)
- Birthday: February 4, 1966 (age 58)
- Birthplace: Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan
- Zodiac:
Aquarius - Height: 154cm
- Blood Type: O
- Groups: YELL FROM NIPPON (2006)
AquariusHistory[]
She entered show business in 1981 at age 15 after winning Star Tanjou! and signing with Burning Productions. Debuting as an idol singer at 16, she found moderate success initially. In 1983, she defied her management by cutting her hair into a short bob, an unconventional style for idols that gave her a distinct, boyish look. The change paid off when her 5th single, Makkana Onnanoko, peaked at #8 on the Oricon charts. That year, she also starred in the lead role of the Fuji TV drama series Anmitsuhime, which became extremely popular and boosted her fame.
By 1984, she was one of the top-selling idols of the decade, carving out a unique image as a fun-loving, tomboyish performer distinct from rivals like Nakamori Akina and Matsuda Seiko.
By 1989, she had become a celebrated actress, using her popularity to experiment with her music, helping introduce house music to Japan. In the 1990s, she shifted focus to acting, with music releases becoming sporadic. She continues to perform live for fans occasionally.
Discography[]
Studio Albums[]
- [1982.08.21] My Fantasy (マイ・ファンタジー)
- [1982.12.16] Uta-iro no Kisetsu (詩色の季節)
- [1983.07.05] Breezing
- [1983.12.16] WHISPER
- [1984.07.21] Betty
- [1985.02.21] Today's Girl
- [1985.07.05] Flapper
- [1986.02.21] Kyoko no Kiyoku Tanoshiku Utsukushiku (今日子の清く楽しく美しく)
- [1986.07.23] Liar
- [1987.03.05] Hippies
- [1987.07.21] Phantasien
- [1988.04.05] BEAT POP
- [1988.12.17] Nostalgic Melody (ナツメロ)
- [1989.05.21] KOIZUMI IN THE HOUSE
- [1990.07.21] No.17
- [1991.07.26] afropia
- [1993.11.21] TRAVEL ROCK
- [1996.11.21] Otokonoko Onnanoko (オトコのコ オンナのコ)
- [1998.10.17] KYO→
- [2003.04.23] Atsugi I.C. (厚木I.C.)
- [2008.11.26] Nice Middle
- [2012.10.24] Koizumi Chansonnier
Best Albums[]
- [1983.11.21] SUPER BEST THANK YOU KYOKO
- [1984.07.05] Absolute Best For CD
- [1984.12.05] Celebration
- [1985.08.21] Melodies 〜Kyoko Koizumi Song Book
- [1985.12.25] Do You Love Me
- [1986.12.16] Koizumi Kyoko The Best (泉今日子 ザ・ベスト)
- [1987.12.01] Ballad Classics
- [1987.12.16] KOIZUMI KYOKO CD FILE Vol.1
- [1987.12.16] KOIZUMI KYOKO CD FILE Vol.2
- [1987.12.16] KOIZUMI KYOKO CD FILE Vol.3
- [1988.01.21] Ballad Classics "Off Vocal" Special
- [1988.12.17] Best Of Kyong King
- [1989.03.21] KOIZUMI KYOKO CD FILE VOL.4
- [1992.03.21] Ballad Classics Ⅱ
- [1992.03.21] K2 Best Seller
- [1994.12.01] anytime
- [1999.12.19] Koizumi Kyoko 89-99 collection
- [1999.xx.xx] KOIZUMI KYOKO 89-99 VINYL COLLECTION
- [2002.12.18] KYON³ 〜KOIZUMI THE GREAT 51
- [2007.03.21] K25 〜KYOKO KOIZUMI ALL TIME BEST〜
- [2008.12.13] Ura K25 〜KOIZUMI KYOKO ALL TIME BEST 19→38〜 (裏K25 〜KOIZUMI KYOKO ALL TIME BEST 19→38〜)
- [2011.02.16] Collaborat-Kyon (コラボレーキョン)
- [2012.03.21] Kyon30 〜Nante ttatte 30-nen!〜 (Kyon30 〜なんてったって30年！〜)
- [2012.03.21] Kyon30 extra
- [2017.05.17] Koizumi Chronicle ～Complete Singles Best 1982-2017～ ( ～1982-2017～)
Mini Albums[]
- [1992.12.16] Banbinater
- [1999.05.21] Inner Beauty
- [2001.02.21] KYO→2 〜Anniversary Song〜
Live EPs[]
- [2009.12.16] Live Session
Singles[]
- [1982.03.21] Watashi no 16-Sai (私の16才)
- [1982.07.05] Sutekina Lovely Boy (素敵なラブリーボーイ)
- [1982.09.21] Hitori Machikado (ひとり街角)
- [1983.02.05] Harukaze no Yuuwaku (春風の誘惑)
- [1983.05.05] Makkana Onnanoko (まっ赤な女の子)
- [1983.07.21] Hanbun Shoujo (半分少女)
- [1983.11.01] Adesugata Namida Musume (艶姿ナミダ娘)
- [1984.01.01] Climax wo Issho ni (クライマックス御一緒に)
- [1984.03.21] Nagisa no Haikara Ningyo / Kaze no Magical (渚のはいから人魚／風のマジカル)
- [1984.06.21] Meikyuu no ANDROLA / DUNK (迷宮のアンドローラ／DUNK)
- [1984.09.21] Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge (ヤマトナデシコ七変化)
- [1984.12.21] The Stardust Memory
- [1985.04.10] Tokonatsu Musume (常夏娘)
- [1985.06.08] HEARTBREAKER (ハートブレイカー)
- [1985.07.25] Majo (魔女)
- [1985.11.21] Nantettatte IDOL (なんてったってアイドル)
- [1986.04.30] 100% Danjo Kousai (100% 男女交際)
- [1986.07.10] Yoake no MEW (夜明けのMEW)
- [1986.11.19] Kogarashi ni Idakarete (木枯しに抱かれて)
- [1987.02.25] Mizu no Rouge (水のルージュ)
- [1987.07.01] Smile Again
- [1987.10.21] KISS wo Tomenaide (キスを止めないで)
- [1988.03.09] GOOD MORNING-CALL
- [1988.10.26] Kaito RUBY (快盗ルビイ)
- [1989.05.10] Fade Out
- [1989.11.01] Gakuen Tengoku (学園天国)
- [1990.03.01] Minogashite kure yo! (見逃してくれよ！)
- [1990.06.21] La La La...
- [1990.09.21] Oka wo Koete (丘を越えて)
- [1991.05.21] Anata ni Aete Yokatta (あなたに会えてよかった)
- [1992.06.23] Jibun wo Mitsumete / 1992-nen, Natsu (自分を見つめて／1992年、夏)
- [1993.02.03] Yasashii Ame (優しい雨)
- [1994.02.02] My Sweet Home
- [1994.11.14] Tsuki Hito Shizuku (月ひとしずく)
- [1995.11.01] BEAUTIFUL GIRLS
- [1996.10.23] Otokonoko Onnanoko (オトコのコ オンナのコ)
- [1998.10.07] Nobody can, but you
- [1999.08.04] for my life
- [2013.07.31] Shiosai no Memory (潮騒のメモリー) (As Amano Haruko)
- [2014.06.04] T Ji-Ji (T字路) (With Nakai Kiichi)
Other[]
- [1983.09.05] SEPARATION KYOKO
- [1984.04.04] Kyon-Kyon Club (Kyon-Kyon倶楽部)
- [1988.07.06] Natsu no Time Machine (夏のタイムマシーン)
- [1989.07.28] Fade Out Super Remix Tracks
- [1990.09.05] Super Remix Tracks Ⅱ
- [1993.09.22] KYON²「Tokage」wo yomu. (KYON²「とかげ」を読む。)
- [1993.10.21] MASTER MIX PARTY
- [2005.08.27] Atashinchi no Uta (あたしンちの唄)
- [2008.11.12] Innocent Love
- [2009.01.21] Niji ga kieru made (虹が消えるまで)
- [2011.02.09] Uchi e kaerou (うちへ帰ろう)
- [2011.02.09] Mikadzuki Stretch sesuji Nobashi-hen (三日月ストレッチ 背すじのばし編)
- [2011.02.09] Mikadzuki Stretch koshi Hogushi-hen (三日月ストレッチ 腰ほぐし編)
- [2012.09.05] 100%
Gallery[]
