Saito Kyoko

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Saito Kyoko
Saito Kyoko (2019 - Kyun)
Name
Kanji 齊藤京子
Kana さいとう きょうこ
Romaji Saitō Kyōko
Nickname Kyonko (きょんこ)
Birth Info
Birthdate September 5, 1997  
Birthplace Flag of Japan.png Tokyo, Japan
Blood type A
Current Age 27 Years Old
Sizes
Height 155.5cm
Professional Info
Agency Toho Entertainment
Social Networks Instagram / Twitter
Idol Career Info
Former Group Hinatazaka46
Former Team 1st Generation
Debuted May 2016 / 1st Generation
Graduated April 2024

Saito Kyoko was a member of Hinatazaka46's 1st Generation.

Trivia

  • Audition song: Te wo Tsunaide Kaerouka
  • Favorite colors: White, navy blue, pink
  • Favorite food: Ramen
  • Favorite Season: Autumn
  • Strengths: Singing
    • She is known for her unique, low-pitched voice.
  • She said at her first SHOWROOM audition that she was a friend of Imaizumi Yui. They were both Sony singing students in 2014 and sang on the same stage.
  • She has a slightly serious (majime) personality.
  • She is close friends with Iguchi Mao (former member). The two voted each other their ideal sister, and Kyoko stated that if she had to make an important decision, she would consult Mao.
  • She was the original ace of Hiragana Keyakizaka46.
  • She is considered the worst cook among Hinatazaka46 members.
    • In an episode of Hiragana Oshi, she was tasked to make Naporitan (a Japanese spaghetti dish), and she boiled spaghetti and ramen noodles in the same pot. She then added whole tomatoes, pieces of carrot, whole sausages, and ketchup to the pot.
  • She is known to be un-athletic and inflexible. She can't move her hands past her knees when bending down straight. However, she claims she can run fast.
  • She stars in her own variety show "KYOCCOROHEE" together with comedian HICCOROHEE. It began airing on TV Asahi in March 2021.
  • She loves ramen, and the seasonal Jjigae Miso Ramen from the restaurant chain Hidakaya is her favorite. In 2019, she declared that she wanted to release a cup ramen which tasted exactly like the Jjigae Miso. The Hidakaya president took notice, and in 2021 Kyoko appeared on the Hidakaya Youtube channel, became a Branch Manager for a day, and got to interview the president who nicknamed her the "Jjigae Miso Ramen Angel".
    • When she became center of Tsuki to Hoshi ga Odoru Midnight, Hidakaya brought back Jjigae Miso Ramen for a limited time. They announced it in a tweet using the emojis for moon (tsuki) and stars (hoshi).
    • In 2023 she became the face of the limited edition cover of Jjiage Miso Ramen instant cup noodles from CupStar. The noodles' production was overseen by Hidakaya.

Group History

Hiragana Keyakizaka46 1st GenerationHinatazaka46 1st Generation → Graduation
Joined Hiragana Keyakizaka46 1st Generation on May 11, 2016
Transferred to Hinatazaka46 1st Generation in February 2019
Graduated from Hinatazaka46 1st Generation on April 30, 2024 (Announcement: January 11, 2024)

History

2016

2018

  • On April 16th, starred in the special program Hiragana Keyakizaka46 Ramen Daisuki! Saito Kyoko Desu!.
  • From August to September, appeared in the stageplay Madoka Magica's Magia Record Musical.
  • In November, appeared on the stageplay ZAMBI as a member of Team Red.

2019

  • Starting from January, appeared on the radio program Imadoki. The radio program stopped in May 2020.
  • On February 11th, it was announced that Hiragana Keyakizaka46 would become a new independent group, Hinatazaka46. Kyoko would therefore become part of Hinatazaka46's 1st Generation.
  • On June 7th, was appointed as exclusive model for ar.
  • From September to October, starred in the stageplay Sazae-san.

2020

  • Starting from April, appears on the radio program Appare Yattemasu!.

2021

  • On January 19th, released her photobook Totteoki no Koibito.
  • From February to March, starred in Hidakaya Youtube channel videos promoting Chige Miso Ramen.
  • Starting from March, appeared in the drama Borderless.
  • Starting from April, starred as co-MC in the variety show KYOCCOROHEE. It has gone various timeslot changes, initially starting at 2:36AM JST on Wednesdays and as of 2023 is broadcasted at 11:45PM JST on Mondays.

2022

  • On February 14th, started her Instagram account.
  • On May 18th, appeared on the YouTube channel The First Take and sang Boku Nanka.
  • On June 5th, starred in MTV Live Sessions: Saito Kyoko. This made her the first Hinatazaka46 member to have a solo MTV feature.
  • In October, was appointed center for Hinatazaka46 8th single, Tsuki to Hoshi ga Odoru Midnight.
  • On October 15th, sang in the concert Choparty 2022 as a solo artist.

2023

  • On May 21st, held a solo "MTV Unplugged" session, titled: MTV Unplugged Presents: Kyoko Saito from Hinatazaka46.
  • Released on August 2nd, voiced the character of April O'Neil in the Japanese dub of the 2023 movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem."
  • From October 21st, starred as the main lead in the drama "Nukarumi no Shokutaku" (泥濘の食卓).
  • On November 22nd, performed the song "Shin Jurui" (新人類) at the VMAs Japan 2023 together with Marashii (まらしぃ), NORISTRY and Kagamine Rin (鏡音リン).
  • On December 22nd, debuted the new original song "After you!" on Music Station. The song would go on to become the new theme song for the show KYOCCOROHEE, where Kyoko is a co-host.

2024

  • On January 11th, announced that she will be graduating on her blog.
  • From March 13th, appeared in the Fuji TV drama "Renai Senryaku Kaigi" (恋愛戦略会議).
  • On April 5th, held her graduation concert at Yokohama Stadium.
  • On May 1st, signed with the entertainment agency Toho Entertainment.
  • On September 16th, held her first birthday event after graduation from Hinatazaka46.

Single Participation

Hinatazaka46 A-Sides

Hinatazaka46 B-Sides

Keyakizaka46 B-Sides

AKB48 B-Sides

Album Participation

Hinatazaka46 Albums

Keyakizaka46 Albums

Solo Songs

Other Songs

Units

Lima Cantik

Concert Units

Hiragana Keyakizaka46 Zepp Tokyo Stage

Hiragana Keyaki Nippon Budoukan 3DAYS!!

Photobooks

Media Appearances

Stage Plays

  • AYUMI (あ ゆ み) (2018)
  • Madoka Magica's Magia Record Musical (2018) - Sakura Kyouko
  • Zambi (ザンビ) (2018)
  • Sazae-san (サザエさん) (2019)

Variety

Dramas

  • Re:Mind (2017)
  • DASADA (2020)
  • Borderless (2021)
  • Actress (2023)
  • Nukarumi no Shokutaku (泥濘の食卓) (2023)
  • Renai Senryaku Kaigi (恋愛戦略会議) (2024) - Mugita Akane

Radio

Voice Acting

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) - April O'Neil
  • Doraemon - Ep. Nobita and the Legend of Greek Cakes (2024)
  • Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024)

External Links

Gallery

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Saito Kyoko (2019 - Kuroi Hitsuji)]]
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Saito Kyoko (2018 - Hashiridasu Shunkan)
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Saito Kyoko (2018 - Glass wo Ware!)
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Saito Kyoko (2017 - Kaze ni Fukarete mo)
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Saito Kyoko (2017 - Fukyouwaon)
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Saito Kyoko (2016 - Futari Saison)
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Saito Kyoko (October 2016)
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Saito Kyoko Debut (2016)