Koda Kumi Awaits the Birth of Her Second Child, Decides to Postpone Upcoming Concerts and Events

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese singer Kumi Koda has officially announced that she is pregnant with her second child. This happy news was immediately shared with the public through her agency's official website. However, behind this news, there is an important decision that must be made regarding her career activities in the near future.

Through an official statement from Avex Management, it was mentioned that Koda and her baby are currently in good health. Nevertheless, the agency emphasized that the artist's health is the top priority. Therefore, several previously planned schedules must undergo changes.

This decision will certainly impact various major agendas that fans have been looking forward to. From national tours to several performances at music events, everything must be adjusted to maintain Koda's condition during her pregnancy. Now, here are the complete details of the schedule changes.

1. Tour Postponed and Events Canceled

Koda Kumi's tour and several events have officially been postponed to protect her health during pregnancy (credit: Instagram/kodakumi_official)

All schedules for the tour titled Koda Kumi Live Tour 2026 ~Kingdom~ that was previously planned to take place from June to October have officially been postponed. This decision was made as a precautionary measure to ensure Koda's condition remains stable during her pregnancy. The management has also confirmed that information regarding ticket refunds will be announced soon.

Additionally, Koda will not be present at several major music events such as Jigoro Rock 2026 supported by Nikaso and GREEN FLASH FES '26. Both events were initially scheduled to take place in April and May, but now they will proceed without her presence. Although many fans feel disappointed, the majority continue to fully support this decision.

2. Who is Koda Kumi?

Koda Kumi is known as one of Japan's pop divas with a long and accomplished career (credit: Instagram/kodakumi_official)

Known as one of Japan's pop divas, Kumi Koda began her career in the early 2000s and quickly captured attention with her bold musical style and iconic performances. She is recognized for hit songs that blend pop, R&B, and dance, making her one of the most influential artists in the Japanese music industry.

In her personal life, Koda married KENJI03 from the group BACK-ON in 2011 and welcomed her first child in 2012. With a long career journey and strong fan support, the news of her second pregnancy has become a special moment celebrated by many of her fans.

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