Kōki (model) facts for kids
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Kōki,
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![]() Koki modeling for Elle Taiwan in 2019
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Mitsuki Kimura
February 5, 2003 |
Nationality | Japanese |
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Years active | 2018–present |
Agent | Purple Inc., The Society Management |
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
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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.
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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 |
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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 | |
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Oricon | Hot 100 |
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"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 | |
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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" (夢) | 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 |
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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 |