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Kyōko Koizumi

Iconic 1980s idol turned award-winning actress and entrepreneur

February 4, 1966 (age 60) · Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan

From Kanagawa Prefecture
Actress
Singer
Businesswoman

My Take

I have such a soft spot for Kyoko Koizumi, and honestly it's the after-idol chapter that gets me. Sure, "Kyonkyon" ruled the 1980s, but the moment she cheekily sang "Nantettatte Idol" while basically winking at the whole idol machine, I knew her brain was wired differently. She never coasted on cuteness; there was this cool, self-aware detachment that made her impossibly chic. Then she just shed the idol skin and became a genuinely respected actress, the kind who earns a Blue Ribbon and plays a mother in "Amachan" with total gravitas. On top of all that she launched her own company and went full entrepreneur. A girl from Atsugi, Kanagawa walking that far on her own two feet, I find it quietly inspiring. To me she's the gold standard for aging with style.

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Overview

Kyōko Koizumi is a Japanese actress, singer, and businesswoman born on February 4, 1966, in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture. She rose to national prominence as an idol singer in the 1980s, known for songs such as "Nante-tta-tte Idol" and "Watashi no 16-sai," and graduated from Kanagawa Prefectural Tsukui High School. She later built a distinguished acting career, winning the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actress in 2006, and received wide acclaim for her role in the NHK serial drama Amachan. In addition to performing, she runs her own company, establishing herself as a businesswoman alongside her entertainment work.

1. Profile

Name (English): Kyōko Koizumi
Name (Japanese): 小泉今日子
Reading: こいずみきょうこ
Born: February 4, 1966 (age 60)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aquarius / Horse
Origin: Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan
Blood type: O
Height: 153 cm
Agency: 株式会社明後日
Active years: 1982 -
Occupation: Actress / Singer / Businesswoman

2. Background

High school: Kanagawa Prefectural Tsukui High School

Awards & achievements

2006 — Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actress
1984 — Golden Arrow Award

3. Relationships

Spouse: 永瀬正敏

4. Works & records

Works summary

Appearances: 732 (1980–2026)
By year: 1980: 1, 1982: 20, 1983: 22, 1984: 19, 1985: 24, 1986: 20, 1987: 20, 1988: 13, 1989: 17, 1990: 25, 1991: 11, 1992: 9, 1993: 11, 1994: 5, 1995: 4, 1996: 3, 1997: 5, 1998: 9, 1999: 8, 2000: 3, 2001: 9, 2002: 6, 2003: 15, 2004: 6, 2005: 4, 2006: 8, 2007: 29, 2008: 18, 2009: 21, 2010: 10, 2011: 13, 2012: 21, 2013: 12, 2014: 7, 2015: 11, 2016: 19, 2017: 8, 2018: 6, 2019: 2, 2020: 22, 2021: 19, 2022: 25, 2023: 25, 2024: 35, 2025: 38, 2026: 12
Debut work: 1980年代

Filmography / notable works

Category	Title
Notable Work	Nante-tta-tte Idol
Notable Work	Amachan
Notable Work	Watashi no 16-sai
Notable Work	Makkana Onnanoko
Notable Work	Ayashigata Namida Musume
Notable Work	Nagisa no Haikara Ningyo / Kaze no Magical

5. Links

Official sitehttps://www.koizumix.com/
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B0%8F%E6%B3%89%E4%BB%8A%E6%97%A5%E5%AD%90
Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1197212

6. About this entry

Frequently asked questions

When was Kyōko Koizumi born?

Born February 4, 1966 (age 60).

Where is Kyōko Koizumi from?

Kyōko Koizumi is from Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan.

What does Kyōko Koizumi do?

Kyōko Koizumi works as Actress, Singer, Businesswoman.

How tall is Kyōko Koizumi?

Kyōko Koizumi is 153 cm.

What is Kyōko Koizumi's blood type?

What agency is Kyōko Koizumi with?

Kyōko Koizumi is with 株式会社明後日.

How long has Kyōko Koizumi been active?

1982 -.

What is Kyōko Koizumi known for?

Notable works include Nante-tta-tte Idol, Amachan, Watashi no 16-sai.

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