Today at Morning Musume 17’s concert, in a shocking announcement, Kudo announced that she’ll be leaving the group and company at the end of the fall tour to persue an acting career.
I have to say I’m pretty bummed since she comes after Zukki’s graduation last year and they both were oshis in the group for me!! Despite that, I do think she’ll do well after since she’s still quite young (17) and her stageplay appearances have really stood out…Though it begs the question…who’s going to take over the lines in Oh my wish! since both leads are gone?!?
Anyway, I want to enjoy my time left with her and hopefully another single (OR AND ALBUM!) will release before she graduates.