Momoko Kikuchi was born in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan,[1] scouted in 1982, and started to make TV appearances in 1983.

She officially made her debut as an idol in 1984, releasing her first single just before her 16th birthday, and instantly shot to fame.

Unwilling to return to perform as an idol singing mainstream bubblegum pop, Kikuchi since shifted her focus to acting, and has been successful as an actress.

In April 2014, Kikuchi celebrated her 30th anniversary in the show business by releasing her seventh album, the first since 1991, which is a re-recording of all her hit songs during her idol period.

[3] Momoko Kikuchi Special Live “EMERALD”～40th Anniversary&Birthday～will be held on May 3, 2024 at Christ Shinagawa Church Gloria Chapel