Hiroshi & Kibo
Hiroshi & Kibo | |
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| Occupation | Kayōkyoku music duo |
| Years active | 1982–1984 |
| Known for | "3 Nenme no Uwaki" |
was a kayōkyoku music duo active between 1982 and 1984.
History of the duo
Established in 1982, the pair featured Hiroshi Kurosawa (1948–2024), sibling of actor Toshio Kurosawa, alongside Yoshiko "Kibo" Yamada (born 1957). Their inaugural single, "3 Nenme no Uwaki" (3年目の浮気, meaning '3-Year-Affair'), achieved the number one position on the Oricon Singles Chart for three consecutive weeks and sold close to 1.3 million units. Despite this notable commercial achievement, they were not invited to perform at the yearly Kōhaku Uta Gassen, reportedly because of the song's theme involving infidelity. Over time, the song became a popular choice in karaoke venues.
Following several single releases, the duo parted ways in 1984. Both members pursued solo careers thereafter, with Kibo Yamada transitioning towards jazz music. They reunited briefly in 2008 to appear on NHK's Omoide no Melody. Hiroshi Kurosawa died from myeloid leukemia on 6 September 2024 at the age of 75.
Discography
- Albums
- 3年目の浮気/ヒロシ&キーボー (1982)
- ベスト16/ヒロシ&キーボー (1983)