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Kōki,
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Koki modeling for Elle Taiwan in 2019
Born
Mitsuki Kimura

(2003-02-05) February 5, 2003 (age 22)
Nationality Japanese
Occupation
  • Model
  • actress
  • songwriter
Years active 2018–present
Agent Purple Inc., The Society Management
Height 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Parent(s)
Relatives Cocomi (sister)

Mitsuki Kimura (born February 5, 2003) is a Japanese model, songwriter, and actress. She is known professionally as Kōki (pronounced Koh-kee). Kōki is the daughter of famous Japanese actor Takuya Kimura and singer Shizuka Kudo.

Early Life and Education

Mitsuki Kimura was born in Tokyo, Japan, on February 5, 2003. She grew up with a love for music. Kōki learned to play both the piano and the flute. She even won an "Excellence Award" at the 23rd Yamano Junior Flute Contest. Kōki attended The British School in Tokyo. She is also very good at speaking English.

Career Highlights

Kōki started her career by writing songs. Before she became a model, she wrote three songs for her mother, Shizuka Kudo. These songs were on her mother's album, Rin, released in 2017. Kōki also wrote a song for singer Mika Nakashima.

Modeling Career

In May 2018, Kōki began her professional modeling career. She appeared on the cover of Elle Japon in July 2018. Since then, she has been featured on the covers of many other fashion magazines. These include Numéro Tokyo, Grazia China, Nylon Japan, and Vivi.

Kōki became a brand ambassador for the luxury company Bulgari in August 2018. She was the youngest person in Japan to hold this role. In October 2018, Kōki appeared in her first television commercial. She promoted products for Otsuka Pharmaceutical.

Music and Acting

In 2019, Kōki was featured on a song called "Katasumi" by Daichi Miura. This song was used as the opening theme for a TV drama. Kōki also wrote the song "Katasumi".

Kōki made her debut on the runway at the 2019 Paris Fashion Week. She walked for the famous fashion brand Chanel. In 2019, she also appeared in the music video for "Eternal Love" by Kris Wu.

Kōki started her acting career in films. In 2022, she starred in the Japanese film Ox-Head Village. She played the main role in this movie.

Filmography

Kōki has appeared in several films.

Film Roles

Year Title Role Notes
2022 Ox-Head Village Shion / Kanon Lead role
2024 Touch Young Miko
2025 Tornado Tornado Lead role
2025 True Beauty: Before Reina Tanikawa Lead role
2025 True Beauty: After Reina Tanikawa Lead role

Discography

Kōki has contributed to music as a featured artist and a songwriter.

As a Featured Artist

Title Year Peak chart positions
JPN
Oricon Hot 100
"Katasumi" (片隅)
(Daichi Miura feat. Kōki)
2019 12 22
"—" means the song did not appear on the charts.

Songwriting Credits

Kōki has written music for other artists.

Year Album Artist Song Music
Credited With
2017 Rin Shizuka Kudo "Hagane no Mori" (鋼の森) Yes N/A
"Kasumisō" (かすみ草) Yes N/A
"Time After Time" Yes N/A
2018 Non-album single Mika Nakashima "Yume" () Yes N/A
2019 Daichi Miura "Katasumi" (片隅) Yes N/A
"Corner" Yes Uta, Daichi Miura

Awards and Recognition

Kōki has received several awards for her talents.

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2013 23rd Yamano Junior Flute Contest Excellence Award Herself Won
2018 Elle Cinema Awards Rising Star Award Herself Won
Yahoo! Search Grand Prix Model Category Herself Won
2022 47th Hochi Film Awards Best New Artist Ox-Head Village Nominated
2023 77th Mainichi Film Awards Best New Actress Nominated
65th Blue Ribbon Awards Best Newcomer Won
2025 18th Asian Film Awards AFA Rising Star Award Herself Won
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