Taiki Kudo

Taiki Kudo is a Japanese performer and member of the popular five-man dance and vocal group Da-iCE, known for their twin lead vocals and captivating performances. He contributes to the group's dynamic stage presence alongside fellow performer members Toru Iwaoka and Hayate Wada, complementing vocalists Yudai Ohno and Sota Hanamura.

Early Life

Information on Taiki Kudo's early life is currently unavailable.

Career

Taiki Kudo is one of the performers of Da-iCE, formed by combining "DANCE" and "DICE." The "a-i" in the name represents their desire to be artists filled with love, and the concept suggests that the five members and their fans together form a complete six-sided die. The group achieved significant success with their song "CITRUS," which surpassed 100 million streams, a first for a Japanese male dance and vocal group, and won the 63rd Japan Record Awards in 2021. They continued their winning streak with "Star Mine" earning "MTV Breakthrough Song" at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2022 and an Excellent Work Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards. In 2024, their song "I wonder" received another Excellent Work Award at the 66th Japan Record Awards, and the group made their debut performance on the 75th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle).

Personal Life

Information on Taiki Kudo's personal life is currently unavailable.

Awards

As part of Da-iCE, Taiki Kudo shares in the group's accolades, including the 2021 Japan Record Award for "CITRUS," the 2022 MTV VMAJ "MTV Breakthrough Song" for "Star Mine," and Excellent Work Awards at the 64th and 66th Japan Record Awards for "Star Mine" and "I wonder" respectively.