On March 30, her agency Avex Management confirmed the news, stating that both the mother and baby are in good health. To prioritize safety, Koda Kumi has decided to postpone her nationwide tour scheduled for June 2026 and cancel upcoming appearances.
Following the announcement, fans flooded social media with supportive messages such as wishes for a healthy delivery and promises to wait for her return. However, the news also reignited controversy surrounding remarks Koda Kumi made in 2008 during a radio appearance on All Night Nippon . At the time, she stated that women over 35 experience a decline in reproductive conditions, using a phrase that sparked widespread backlash. She later issued a public apology.
Now, with her pregnancy at 43, some online users have revisited those comments, criticizing her past words with reactions like, “Your words come back to you.” Others, however, defended her, arguing that the incident occurred many years ago and that continued criticism is excessive.
Koda Kumi, who debuted in 2000 with the single Take Back , remains one of Japan’s most recognizable solo artists. Despite the renewed debate, her pregnancy announcement has once again placed her in the spotlight, this time balancing celebration with reflection on past controversies.
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