Saito Kyoko

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	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 Generation → Hinatazaka46 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

• On May 11th, passed the auditions to become a member of Hiragana Keyakizaka46's 1st Generation.

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

• Kyun
• Doremisolasido
• Konna ni Suki ni Natchatte Ii no?
• Sonna Koto Nai yo
• Kimi Shika Katan
• Tteka
• Boku Nanka
• Tsuki to Hoshi ga Odoru Midnight (Center)
• One choice
• Am I ready?

Hinatazaka46 B-Sides

JOYFUL LOVE (Kyun) Mimi ni Ochiru Namida (Kyun) Tokimeki Sou (Kyun) Kitsune (Doremisolasido) My god (Doremisolasido) Honto no Jikan (Konna ni Suki ni Natchatte Ii no?) Mama no Dress (Konna ni Suki ni Natchatte Ii no?) Kawa wa Nagareru (Konna ni Suki ni Natchatte Ii no?) Seishun no Uma (Sonna Koto Nai yo) Suki to Iu Koto wa... (Sonna Koto Nai yo) Mado wo Akenakute mo (Sonna Koto Nai yo) Koe no Ashiato (Kimi Shika Katan) Dousuru? Dousuru? Dousuru? (Kimi Shika Katan) Boudai na Yume ni Oshi Tsubusarete (Kimi Shika Katan) Nandodemo Nandodemo (Tteka)

Omoigakenai Double Rainbow (Tteka) Additional Time (Tteka) Hikoukigumo ga Dekiru Riyuu (Boku Nanka) Mayonaka no Zange Taikai (Boku Nanka) Shiranai Uchi ni Aisareteita (Boku Nanka) Hey! Ohisama! (Tsuki to Hoshi ga Odoru Midnight) (Center) Kodoku na Toki (Tsuki to Hoshi ga Odoru Midnight) (Solo) Isshou Ichido no Natsu (Tsuki to Hoshi ga Odoru Midnight) (Center) Koi wa Nigeashi ga Hayai (One choice) Ai wa Kocchi no Mono da (One choice) Tomo yo, Ichibanboshi da (One choice) Sesshoku to Kanjou (Am I ready?) Honegumi Darake no Natsuyasumi (Am I ready?) Glass Mado ga Yogoreteru (Am I ready?) Boku ni Tsuzuke (Kimi wa Honeydew) (Center)

Keyakizaka46 B-Sides

Hiragana Keyaki (Sekai ni wa Ai Shika Nai) Dare Yori mo Takaku Tobe! (Futari Saison) W-KEYAKIZAKA no Uta (Fukyouwaon) Bokutachi wa Tsukiatteiru (Fukyouwaon) Soredemo Aruiteru (Kaze ni Fukarete mo) (Center)

NO WAR in the future (Kaze ni Fukarete mo) (Center) Ima ni Mite iro (Glass wo Ware!) Happy Aura (Ambivalent) Kimi ni Hanashite Okitai Koto (Kuroi Hitsuji) Dakishimete Yaru (Kuroi Hitsuji)

AKB48 B-Sides

• Hatsukoi Door (Jiwaru DAYS)

Album Participation

Hinatazaka46 Albums

• Azato Kawaii (Hinatazaka)
• NO WAR in the future 2020 (Hinatazaka)
• Tada Gamushara ni (Hinatazaka)
• Doushite Ame da to Itta Darou (Hinatazaka)
• Dare Yori mo Takaku Tobe! 2020 (Hinatazaka)
• Hinatazaka (Hinatazaka)
• My fans (Hinatazaka)
• Yakusoku no Tamago 2020 (Hinatazaka)
• Kimi wa 0 Kara 1 ni Nare (Myakuutsu Kanjou)
• Saisho no Byakuya (Myakuutsu Kanjou)

Keyakizaka46 Albums

Chinmoku Shita Koibito yo (Masshirona Mono wa Yogoshitaku Naru) Eien no Hakusen (Masshirona Mono wa Yogoshitaku Naru) Taiyou wa Miageru Hito wo Erabanai (Masshirona Mono wa Yogoshitaku Naru) Kitai Shite Inai Jibun (Hashiridasu Shunkan) Halloween no Pumkin ga wareta (Hashiridasu Shunkan) Oide Natsu no Kyoukaisen (Hashiridasu Shunkan)

Yakusoku no Tamago (Hashiridasu Shunkan) Sharin ga Kishimu you ni Kimi ga Naku (Hashiridasu Shunkan) Konna Seiretsu wo Dare ga Saseru no ka? (Hashiridasu Shunkan) Igokochiwaruku Otona ni Natta (Hashiridasu Shunkan) (Solo) Hiragana de Koi Shitai (Hashiridasu Shunkan)

Solo Songs

• Igokochiwaruku Otona ni Natta (Hashiridasu Shunkan)
• Kodoku na Toki (Tsuki to Hoshi ga Odoru Midnight)

Other Songs

• After you!
• Gekkakou (月下香) (After you!)
• My family

Units

Lima Cantik

• Chinmoku Shita Koibito yo
• Halloween no Kabocha ga Wareta
• Mama no Dress

Concert Units

Hiragana Keyakizaka46 Zepp Tokyo Stage

• Aozora ga Chigau

Hiragana Keyaki Nippon Budoukan 3DAYS!!

• Aozora ga Chigau

Photobooks

• [2021.01.19] Totteoki no Koibito

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

• Keyakitte, Kakenai?
• KEYABINGO! (2018)
• Hiragana Oshi (2018 – 2019)
• Hiragana Keyakizaka46 Ramen Daisuki! Saito Kyoko Desu! （けやき坂46ラーメン大好き！齋藤京子です！）(2018)
• Hinatazaka de Aimashou (2019 – 2024)
• HINABINGO! (2019)
• Self-Documetary of Hinatazaka46 (2021)
• KYOCCOROHEE (キョコロヒー) (2021 - ) - MC with HICCOROHEE
• MTV Live Sessions: Saito Kyoko (2022)
• MTV Unplugged Presents: Kyoko Saito from Hinatazaka46 (2023)

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

• AKB48 no All Night Nippon (Keyakizaka46 Special) (AKB48のオールナイトニッポン 欅坂46スペシャル) (2017)
• Keyakizaka46 no All Night Nippon (けやき坂46のオールナイトニッポン) (2018)
• Imadoki (イマドキッ) (2019 - 2020) - Regular
• Hinatazaka46 no All Night Nippon 0(ZERO) (日向坂46のオールナイトニッポン0(ZERO)) (2020)
• Appare Yattemasu! (アッパレやってまーす!) (2020 - 2024) - Regular

Voice Acting

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

External Links

• Official Website

Gallery

Saito Kyoko (2019 - Kuroi Hitsuji)]]

Saito Kyoko (2018 - Hashiridasu Shunkan)

Saito Kyoko (2018 - Glass wo Ware!)

Saito Kyoko (2017 - Kaze ni Fukarete mo)

Saito Kyoko (2017 - Fukyouwaon)

Saito Kyoko (2016 - Futari Saison)

Saito Kyoko (October 2016)

Saito Kyoko Debut (2016)