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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)

Kōki, whose real name is Mitsuki Kimura, is a Japanese model and songwriter. She was born on February 5, 2003. Kōki is known for her work in fashion and music, and she has also started acting.

Early Life and Talents

Kōki was born in Tokyo, Japan, on February 5, 2003. Her father is the famous actor Takuya Kimura, and her mother is the singer Shizuka Kudo.

Even when she was young, Kōki showed a talent for music. She took lessons in piano and flute. She even won an "Excellence Award" at a flute competition called the 23rd Yamano Junior Flute Contest. Kōki went to The British School in Tokyo and can speak English very well.

Kōki's Career Journey

Before she became a professional model, Kōki was already writing songs. In 2017, she wrote three songs for her mother, Shizuka Kudo's album, Rin. She also wrote a song for another singer named Mika Nakashima.

Starting as a Model

In May 2018, Kōki officially started her career as a model. Her first big appearance was on the cover of Elle Japon magazine in July 2018. Since then, she has been on the covers of many other fashion magazines. Some of these include Numéro Tokyo, Grazia China, and Nylon Japan.

In August 2018, Kōki became the youngest person from Japan to be an ambassador for the luxury brand Bulgari. This means she helps represent and promote the brand. Later that year, in October 2018, Kōki appeared in her very first TV commercial for Otsuka Pharmaceutical products.

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 this song herself.

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 a music video for the song "Eternal Love" by Kris Wu.

In 2022, Kōki started her acting career. She starred in a Japanese horror film called Ox-Head Village.

Filmography

Kōki has appeared in several films:

Film Roles

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

Discography

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

As a Featured Artist

When an artist is "featured," it means they sing or perform on another artist's song.

Title Year Main Artist
"Katasumi" (片隅) 2019 Daichi Miura feat. Kōki

Songwriting Credits

Kōki has written music for other artists. Here are some of the songs she helped create:

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 Achievements

Kōki has received several awards for her talents in music, modeling, and acting.

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result Ref.
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
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