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here is an article about the nhk kouhaku thing

Koda Kumi Tones Down Her "Too Sexy" Image for 63rd Kohaku Uta Gassen! After Giving Birth the "Irreplaceable Love Was Born!"

Koda Kumi (30) performed at the "63rd Kohaku Uta Gassen" held in Tokyo on the 29th, which was her 8th performance of the year.

Married to KENJI03 (Kenji Lee, 28) of the foursome BACK-ON at the end of last year, Koda Kumi gave birth to the couple's eldest son and first child. She performed "Go to the top" for the TV anime "Muv-Luv Alternative: TOTAL ECLIPSE" after a maternity leave.

The appearance was determined with hopefulness. "We got married in private and a child came. It was an honor after being together for two consecutive years. He believes in my ability and we return to the stage together."

Although there was a costume choice already designed, "I made an adjustment for "Koda Kumi" for NHK. Maybe I was too sexy." She asked the costume production for a different image with a wry smile. We asked her for her feedback and she was shy to say for what around here was sexy. "Really, it was just too little. Everyone ages and I wanted to wear red and white. I have a body shape that is called 'too sexy.'"

After being married to KENJI03 last year, there were changes in thoughts at what the human experience should be like after the birth of a chile. "It is the highest feeling. An irreplaceable love came about. When you welcome that child, your world changes. You work harder and your time becomes really tight (and being on the stage). My mind and heart are full of happiness."

Experiences like that gives a depth to people. "I had many songs about the experience of love. Now I have that experience to reaffirm that feeling of love." Little by little, the concept slowly changed. "Now that I've turned 30, I can enjoy that love, now."

Source: News Lounge
Translation credits: Koda Kumi Complete @FB

she was the one who decided to change the outfit to a less sexier version /:
photos of the rehearsal: http://kumi-flash.blogspot.co.uk/201...en-photos.html


BLENDA (January 2013) scans

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credits: ilovekuu