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Keiko Masuda (Keiko Kobayashi (小林 啓子)) was born on 2 September, 1957 in Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Japan, is a Japanese pop singer and actress (born 1957). Discover Keiko Masuda's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?

Popular As Keiko Kobayashi (小林 啓子)
Occupation Singer-songwriter · actress
Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 2 September 1957
Birthday 2 September
Birthplace Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Keiko Masuda Height, Weight & Measurements

At 66 years old, Keiko Masuda height is 1.6 m .

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Height 1.6 m
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Who Is Keiko Masuda's Husband?

Her husband is Tomoji Kuwaki (m. 2002)

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Husband Tomoji Kuwaki (m. 2002)
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Keiko Masuda Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Keiko Masuda worth at the age of 66 years old? Keiko Masuda’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer-songwriter. She is from Japan. We have estimated Keiko Masuda's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Singer-songwriter

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1957

(born on September 2, 1957, in Shizuoka, Japan) is a Japanese pop singer and actress.

1961

After her father was killed in a vehicular accident on April 14, 1961, she was adopted by the Masuda family (from her mother's side) and moved to Yaizu.

1970

She is better known by her nickname Kei, and is one half of Pink Lady, the top idol group in Japan in the 1970s.

In the United States, they are known for their self-titled TV program.

Masuda is represented by her own management firm.

Keiko Kobayashi was the second daughter of Shōhei and Fusae Kobayashi.

1972

In 1972, a year after transferring to Suehiro Junior High School, Masuda met Mitsuyo Nemoto.

A year later, they attended Tokoha University and the Yamaha Music School in Hamamatsu.

1974

In May 1974, the duo formed a folk group called and passed Yamaha's audition.

1976

After winning an audition on the talent show Star Tanjō! in March 1976, Masuda and Nemoto signed with Victor Entertainment and became Pink Lady.

Masuda became while Nemoto took the stage name "Mie" (ミー).

After their debut single "Pepper Keibu" peaked at No. 4 on Oricon's singles charts in August 1976, Pink Lady's second single "S.O.S." reached No. 1, beginning a nine-song streak of No. 1 hits from November 1976 to December 1978.

Their biggest single was "UFO" which spent 10 weeks at No. 1 and sold over 1.55 million copies.

1979

When their popularity took a downturn in 1979, Pink Lady turned their focus on the United States, with their first U.S. single "Kiss in the Dark" reaching No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the first Japanese recording act to chart in America since Kyu Sakamoto in 1963.

1980

In 1980, the duo starred with comedian Jeff Altman in the NBC variety show Pink Lady and Jeff.

Unfortunately, the show was plagued by the language barrier between the duo and the production crew.

Poor ratings and scathing reviews resulted in Pink Lady and Jeff being cancelled after five episodes, with a sixth episode remaining unaired.

Following the failure of Pink Lady and Jeff, as well as the decline of disco music, Pink Lady held a press conference on September 1, 1980, to announce their disbandment within six months.

During the press conference, Kei stated that she would revert to her real name for her solo career.

1981

Pink Lady performed their final concert at Korakuen Stadium on March 31, 1981, before going their separate ways.

Mie and Kei have since reunited several times to record new songs and perform special concerts.

Following Pink Lady's disbandment, Masuda signed with Reprise Records and released her first solo single on November 28, 1981.

Written by Miyuki Nakajima, the song made it to No. 9 on Oricon's singles chart and sold 267,000 copies.

In contrast to Pink Lady and Mie's pop style, Masuda's solo efforts focused on more traditional kayōkyoku with her uniquely deep voice.

"Suzume" was followed by (written by Yumi Matsutoya), (written by Mariya Takeuchi), and (written by Keisuke Kuwata).

1986

Masuda put her solo career on hiatus in 1986, but in 1989, she made her debut in France with the album Simples Confidences, which consisted of six French-language and four English-language songs.

The album was released in Japan as Voice Cologne.

During this time, Masuda used the stage name "kéi" as a singer while retaining her real name as an actress.

1990

She also released her gravure book in 1990.

2001

In 2001, Masuda starred as Vi Moore in the Japanese adaptation of the Footloose stage musical.

The production also featured her Pink Lady partner Mie as Ethel McCormack.

2004

In September 2004, Masuda released her autobiography.

A year later, she released, her first single in 15 years.

2008

In 2008, Masuda released, her first solo album in 19 years.

The album features self-covers of her solo singles and the Pink Lady hit songs "UFO" and "Nagisa no Sindbad".

2018

On February 21, 2018, Masuda released the single /, 13 years after her last single.

The songs were composed by Tokiko Kato and Yū Aku, and previously recorded by Kato.

2019

In 2019, Masuda starred as Julietta in the stage musical.

In April 2022, Masuda released the single "Del Sole" to commemorate the 40th anniversary of her solo career.

She also announced the release of the compilation album Soshite, Koko kara..., which will include her past singles and five new recordings, plus the recording of her 40th anniversary concert in November 2021.