KAT-TUN
| Company type | Male idol group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Johnny & Associates |
| Headquarters | Japan |
Area served | Japan, Asia |
| Products | Music singles, albums, DVDs, concerts |
| Parent | Johnny & Associates |
KAT-TUN was a Japanese male idol group overseen by Starto Entertainment, established in 2001 under the auspices of Johnny & Associates. The band's name originated as an acronym derived from the initial letters of the members' surnames: Kazuya Kamenashi, Jin Akanishi, Junnosuke Taguchi, Koki Tanaka, Tatsuya Ueda, and Yuichi Nakamaru. Their official debut on March 22, 2006, featured a simultaneous release of a single, an album, and a music DVD through their dedicated label, J-One Records. Since their debut, every single, album, and DVD they have released has debuted at the top position on the Oricon charts.
In 2010, Akanishi departed to focus on a solo career, reducing the lineup to five members. Subsequently, in 2013, Tanaka’s contract was terminated due to contractual breaches, leaving four members with Ueda taking over the 'T' in the group’s acronym. By March 2016, Taguchi exited both the band and agency, resulting in KAT-TUN continuing as a trio.
The group announced on February 12, 2025, that they would disband effective March 31.
2001–2005: Formation and early activities
Prior to forming KAT-TUN, each member was involved in various Johnny & Associates trainee units. In 2001, eight individuals were selected as a temporary dance ensemble to support Koichi Domoto on NHK's Pop Jam. The lineup underwent several changes until it stabilized with three original members plus Jin Akanishi, Koki Tanaka, and Junnosuke Taguchi. Although initially intended as a short-term unit, KAT-TUN quickly garnered substantial attention and evolved into a permanent group.
In response to growing demand in 2002, KAT-TUN held their inaugural concert, which attracted approximately 550,000 ticket applications. That same year, they set a Japanese record by performing eleven shows within a single day. Since then, they have consistently held concerts across Japan nearly every season.
Between 2003 and 2004, their popularity matched that of established groups; they appeared multiple times on Music Station prior to their official debut. In 2005, their first major DVD release titled KAT-TUN Live Kaizokuban topped Oricon’s annual DVD sales chart and received recognition at the 20th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
2006: Official debut and Best of KAT-TUN
On March 22, 2006, KAT-TUN made their official debut with the single "Real Face", alongside the album Best of KAT-TUN and the DVD Real Face Film, all launched under their proprietary label J-One Records. To promote the album, they embarked on the nationwide tour Live of KAT-TUN "Real Face". During the first week post-release, all three products secured number one positions on Oricon’s weekly charts with combined sales surpassing 1.68 million copies. This achievement made them only the second artist after Ayumi Hamasaki to simultaneously top three charts. "Real Face" established a new record for highest first-week single sales in Japan at that time and maintained its number one spot on Oricon for three straight weeks—the first debut single to do so in over eight years. It sold more than one million copies within nine weeks and became the best-selling single of 2006.
In March 2006, KAT-TUN became the first group to hold performances at Tokyo Dome prior to their official debut, attracting an audience of approximately 110,000 over two days and totaling around 630,000 attendees throughout the tour. Their second single "Signal" was released on July 19.
On October 12, Jin Akanishi announced a six-month hiatus to study linguistics in the United States, temporarily reducing KAT-TUN to five members. The remaining members continued their activities by releasing their third single "Bokura no Machi de", which served as the theme song for members Kamenashi and Tanaka’s drama Tatta Hitotsu no Koi, along with their second album Cartoon KAT-TUN II You on December 7.
KAT-TUN became the first Japanese act whose first three singles each sold over 500,000 copies annually, ranking first, fifth, and thirteenth respectively on Oricon’s yearly singles chart.
2007: Cartoon KAT-TUN II You
On April 3, KAT-TUN commenced their second nationwide tour titled Tour 2007 Cartoon KAT-TUN II You, performing without Akanishi. The next day marked the start of their variety program Cartoon KAT-TUN, which aired every Wednesday from 11:55 p.m. to 12:26 a.m.
Akanishi made his return to Japan on April 19 and resumed group activities the following day. His official reappearance occurred during the April 21 encore in Sendai, rejoining KAT-TUN on stage.
June 6 saw the release of their fourth single, "Yorokobi no Uta", which served as the theme song for Tanaka’s drama Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go. Later, on November 21, they launched their fifth single "Keep the Faith", connected to Akanishi and Taguchi’s drama Yukan Club. On the same day, the DVD of their Tokyo Dome Live of KAT-TUN "Real Face" concert was released. This DVD achieved the top position on Oricon’s musical DVD chart for the fifth consecutive time and set a record for first-week sales that year. Consequently, KAT-TUN secured their third straight annual number one spot on Oricon’s musical DVD rankings.
Following KinKi Kids, KAT-TUN became the second artist whose debut singles all surpassed 300,000 copies sold in their initial week.
2008: Queen of Pirates
On February 6, KAT-TUN unveiled "Lips", which was chosen as the theme for Kamenashi’s drama adaptation of the manga One Pound Gospel. The single debuted at number one on Oricon's charts.
Their seventh single, "Don't U Ever Stop", released on May 14, also claimed the top spot on Oricon’s weekly chart. During a Music Station appearance promoting this release on May 15, Kamenashi announced two additional Tokyo Dome concerts, bringing their total to four consecutive days—a historic first since the venue opened in 1988. While other artists such as SMAP, X Japan, and Ayumi Hamasaki had performed three consecutive days, none had matched four straight performances. International stars like The Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson had multiple-day shows but not consecutively.
The third studio album, KAT-TUN III: Queen of Pirates, was released on June 4.
On December 3, they issued "White X'mas", marking their inaugural Christmas-themed single. Shortly thereafter, on December 21, it was revealed that "One Drop" would serve as the theme for Kamenashi’s drama Kami no Shizuku. This single was made available in three formats: Limited Edition with DVD, Regular Edition (First Press), and Regular Edition.
2009–2010: Break the Records: By You & For You, Akanishi Jin's Departure, and No More Pain
On February 10, KAT-TUN released "Love Yourself (Kimi ga Kirai na Kimi ga Suki)", their first single since March 2009. It was used as the theme for Kamenashi's live-action adaptation of Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge airing on TBS. The single debuted at number one on Oricon’s weekly chart, marking their eleventh consecutive chart-topper since debut and selling over 350,000 copies in its opening week—their highest first-week sales since "Don't U Ever Stop" in May 2008.
Johnny & Associates announced on March 24 that KAT-TUN would embark on their inaugural Asia concert tour as a five-member unit while Akanishi Jin pursued solo performances in the United States, becoming the first Johnny's artist to do so. The Asia Tour spanned from May through August with stops in Japan, Bangkok, Seoul, and Taipei; a planned concert in Hawaii was also considered. Akanishi did not participate in the May 12 release of KAT-TUN's twelfth single "Going!" due to his absence. Political instability caused postponement of the Bangkok show indefinitely.
The album No More Pain was released on June 16 in both limited and regular editions; each member contributed solo tracks. The limited edition contained thirteen songs plus a DVD featuring promotional videos and behind-the-scenes content; the regular edition included an additional bonus track.
On July 17, Johnny & Associates confirmed Akanishi's departure from KAT-TUN later that year to focus exclusively on his solo career; Akanishi publicly acknowledged this via Johnny's Web on July 21. He remained absent from fan engagements until October.
Continuing as a five-member group, KAT-TUN announced plans on August 28 for a 2011 tour commemorating their fifth anniversary. The tour included performances at industrial venues across five Japanese cities and expanded internationally to Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, China, and Hawaii—the latter marking Johnny's first concert held there. This World Big Tour also introduced the fan nickname "hyphens," symbolizing fans’ role in connecting members.
KAT-TUN revealed their thirteenth single "Change Ur World" on October 13, set for release on November 17 as their first without Akanishi. It debuted at number one on Oricon with sales totaling 230,829 copies, extending their streak to thirteen consecutive number one singles since debut—all surpassing 200,000 copies sold during initial weeks.
On December 29, they released the DVD KAT-TUN -NO MORE PAIИ- WORLD TOUR 2010, containing footage from their final Japan performance at Kyocera Dome along with concerts held in Korea and Taiwan.
2011: Fifth Anniversary
On February 2, 2011, the group unveiled their 14th single titled "Ultimate Wheels," which was featured in a commercial for the Suzuki Solio vehicle they endorsed. Earlier, on January 6, KAT-TUN revealed plans for their 2011 Live Tour scheduled from May through October. This tour included performances at Japan’s five major domes—Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Osaka—along with a special show in Kawasaki. By doing so, they became the fourth Johnny’s group to play at all five dome venues. Subsequently, an Asia Tour was arranged to visit Thailand, Taiwan, and Korea. "Ultimate Wheels" continued their streak as their 14th consecutive single to reach No.1, moving over 180,000 units in its debut week.
In early March, KAT-TUN introduced three fresh tracks: "Perfect," used in a commercial featuring Kamenashi and Aoki; "White," which promoted Sofina products; and "Diamond," serving as the theme for NTV’s broadcasts of Yomiuri Giants baseball games.
On March 29, Johnny’s Company initiated Marching J, a charitable campaign aimed at supporting victims of the Tohoku earthquake. The inaugural event took place from April 1 to 3 and included performances and talks by various Johnny’s artists, including KAT-TUN. Due to the earthquake disaster, all events originally planned to celebrate KAT-TUN’s fifth anniversary were canceled.
Their 15th single "White" was released on May 18, featuring "Perfect" as its coupling track. Additionally, new songs were announced: "Cosmic Child" for Wing TV commercials and "Run For You" tied to Suzuki Solio advertisements. On May 29, all five members joined the Marching J charity baseball tournament held at Tokyo Dome to raise funds for earthquake relief efforts.
By mid-June, it was confirmed that Kazuya Kamenashi, Koki Tanaka, and Yuichi Nakamaru would star in the Dream Boy musical running from September 3 through 25.
On September 8, it was announced that KAT-TUN would launch a new variety program titled KAT-TUN no Zettai Manetaku Naru TV, marking their first show since Cartoon KAT-TUN ended in March 2010. The series premiered on October 18 on NTV and was planned for a limited run of ten episodes through December.
On September 30, their 17th single "Birth" was revealed as the theme song for Kamenashi’s drama "Youkai Ningen Bem," with a release date set for November 30. This track became their seventeenth consecutive No.1 single on Oricon’s weekly rankings since their debut.
2012: Chain
KAT-TUN kicked off 2012 with a special television program titled KAT-TUN no Sekaiichi Dame Yoru Ni, which aired on January 1 on TBS. They also announced their sixth studio album Chain, scheduled for release on February 22. On January 13, they endorsed the mobile gaming platform Entag; this promotion featured their song "Smile for You" along with the debut of the first-ever KAT-TUN animation "Ai wa KAT-TUN," voiced by the members themselves for a limited period.
The "KAT-TUN Live Tour 2012 Chain" commenced on February 11 and spanned twelve cities including Sendai—making them the first Johnny’s group to perform in regions affected by the earthquake and tsunami. On January 13, Music Station ranked them sixteenth among the 'Most Powerful Groups' based on physical sales figures exceeding 8.45 million records across seventeen singles and five albums within five years.
Chain secured the No.1 spot on Oricon’s album chart by March 5, establishing KAT-TUN as the first male artist ever to achieve six consecutive No.1 albums since debut—surpassing a record that had stood for twenty-four years. The second episode of their television special aired on April 3.
Kamenashi reprised his leading role in Johnny’s Dream Boys musical slated for September. Between April 20 and 22, KAT-TUN performed at Tokyo Dome during their tour, showcasing innovative features such as “Flash-Tree” lighting effects and a moving stage measuring twenty-five meters—the longest ever used by Johnny’s artists.
Their eighteenth single To The Limit was released on June 27 and served as the theme for Suzuki Solio Bandit commercials. By June 29, Music Station ranked them tenth among best-selling Heisei era idols with over 6.66 million singles sold. Following favorable ratings, their TV special evolved into a regular series titled KAT-TUN Sekaiichi dame na yoru!, which premiered on August 24 on TBS.
The nineteenth single "Fumetsu no Scrum", used as the theme song for Yasuda Shota's drama Dragon Seinendan, came out on September 12 and sold approximately 157,000 copies in its first week—marking their nineteenth straight No.1 single since debut. In November, their live DVD "KAT-TUN LIVE TOUR 2012 CHAIN TOKYO DOME" became their ninth consecutive No.1 music DVD and eighth overall No.1 DVD release, ranking them third among male groups behind B'z and Mr.Children for most No.1 DVDs in history.
2013–2014: Tanaka Koki's Exit and the Release of Come Here
The single "Expose" moved 155,000 copies during its initial weeks, securing KAT-TUN's 20th straight number one single on the charts—a feat previously matched only by KinKi Kids. In October 2013, Koki Tanaka was dismissed from both the group and their agency due to breaches of contract, leaving KAT-TUN with four members.
Their mini album "Kusabi," launched on November 27, 2013 through J-Storm, included the title track used as a drama theme song and "Gimme Luv," featured in a Suzuki advertisement. The album debuted atop Oricon’s weekly album rankings with sales near 168,000 copies, marking their seventh consecutive chart-topping album and equaling Hikaru Utada’s record.
On June 4, 2014, KAT-TUN released their 22nd single, "In Fact," via J-One Records. Serving as the main theme for the television drama "First Class," it entered Oricon's weekly singles chart at number one with sales exceeding 146,000 copies, extending their streak to 22 consecutive No.1 singles.
The album "Come Here," released on June 25, 2014, established KAT-TUN as the first artist to achieve eight consecutive No.1 albums from debut according to Oricon statistics.
2015: Departure of Taguchi Junnosuke
The single "Dead or Alive," which came out on January 21, 2015, debuted at number one on Oricon’s weekly singles chart with sales surpassing 192,000 copies. This became KAT-TUN’s 23rd straight No.1 single—ranking second behind KinKi Kids’ record of 34.
Included in this release was the track "Kimi no yume boku no yume," penned by Shikao Suga as a response to their earlier hit "Real Face."
On November 24, 2015, Junnosuke Taguchi publicly announced his intention to leave both KAT-TUN and Johnny’s Entertainment and retire from the entertainment industry by spring 2016. His final broadcasts occurred on March 25, 2016 during live performances on TV Asahi’s Music Station and TBS’s KAT-TUN no sekaiichi Tame ni naru tabi!. After performing "Real Face" alongside the four remaining members, Taguchi exited; the trio then performed "Kimi no yume boku no yume," which was later featured on their subsequent album, "KAT-TUN 10th Anniversary BEST 10Ks."
2016–2019: Hiatus and Return with Cast and Ignite
Following Taguchi’s departure, KAT-TUN released two singles as a quartet: "Tragedy" on February 10, 2016 and "Unlock" on March 2, 2016—both debuting at number one on Oricon’s charts. The three remaining members announced a compilation album titled KAT-TUN 10th Anniversary BEST 10Ks, accompanied by a three-dome tour called KAT-TUN 10th Anniversary Live Tour 10Ks. Beginning May 1, 2016, the group entered an indefinite hiatus to allow each member to concentrate on solo endeavors. The compilation album was released on March 22, 2016 and immediately topped Oricon's weekly rankings. The DVD documenting the anniversary tour was issued on August 17, 2016 and also reached number one.
During this break, members engaged in individual activities including acting in dramas and films, performing in stage productions, holding concerts, and maintaining regular television appearances.
KAT-TUN resumed collective activities on January 1, 2018 with a live performance featuring their debut song "Real Face" alongside "Ask Yourself," the theme for Kamenashi’s drama. They announced concert dates scheduled for April 20–22 of that year. On July 18, they released Cast, their first original album in four years. Subsequently, on July 31, 2019, they unveiled their ninth studio album titled Ignite.
2021–2023: Revival of Group Endeavors and Honey
In January 2021, the NTV drama Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han debuted, featuring Kamenashi in a leading role, while KAT-TUN released "Roar" on March 10, marking their first single in three years. Celebrating their 15th anniversary, the group embarked on a nationwide tour from March 20 to June 9, delivering 22 performances across seven cities. This tour was subsequently made available on DVD and Blu-ray, showcasing footage from their May 29 concert held at Pia Arena MM. On September 8, they unveiled the double A-side single "We Just Go Hard," which includes a collaboration with AK-69; this track was adopted as the image song for NTV's professional baseball broadcasts and served as the theme for 'Going! Sports & News'. Additionally, "Euphoria" was selected as the theme song for Bishounen’s drama The High School Heroes, which premiered in July.
February 2022 saw KAT-TUN release the digital single "Crystal Moment," composed as the theme for NTV’s coverage of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, featuring rap verses penned by Arashi’s Sho Sakurai. After a hiatus of roughly two and a half years, their tenth studio album Honey was launched on March 29, spearheaded by singles such as "Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" and "Sting." To promote the album, the group conducted the "KAT-TUN Live Tour 2022 Honey," performing across eight locations between April and June.
On February 15, 2023, KAT-TUN introduced the album Fantasia, centered on a "genreless" concept and comprising fifteen tracks including "DIRTY LUV," "Wild Rose," and "Love Lots Together," building upon the momentum generated by Honey.
2024: Nakamaru's Activity Hiatus
On August 7, 2024, Shūkan Bunshun disclosed that Nakamaru had secretly met with a 20-year-old university student at a hotel. In response, Nakamaru issued an apology through his agency, acknowledging his "lack of awareness and responsibility." As a result, he voluntarily paused all professional engagements for an unspecified duration. Nakamaru returned to group activities in January 2025.
2025: Disbandment Announcement and "Break the KAT-TUN" Farewell Concert
Early February 2025 reports suggested that Kamenashi was contemplating departing from both KAT-TUN and Starto. On February 12, Starto officially declared the disbandment of KAT-TUN; it was confirmed that Kamenashi would exit the agency upon contract expiration on March 31, while Nakamaru and Ueda would continue under individual agreements. The members expressed intentions to maintain fan interactions following the group's dissolution.
On March 31, a livestream event took place at the studio where their debut music video "Real Face" was originally filmed, offering reflections on their collective career. In August, they announced Break the KAT-TUN, a farewell concert slated for November 8 at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba Prefecture—this event being exclusive to this one location.
Former members Junnosuke Taguchi and Jin Akanishi responded to these developments. Taguchi conveyed appreciation despite being unable to attend due to illness, playfully referencing the concert’s title. Akanishi shared behind-the-scenes photographs on Instagram featuring former members, underscoring the importance of this reunion.
Past Members
- (born February 23, 1986), (Main Vocals) (2001 - 2025)
- (born July 4, 1984), (Main Vocals) (2001 - 2010)
- (born November 29, 1985), (Sub Vocals) (2001 - 2015)
- (born November 5, 1985), (Rapper, Sub Vocals) (2001 - 2014)
- (born October 4, 1983), (Sub Vocals) (2001 - 2025)
- (born September 4, 1983), (Sub Vocals) (2001 - 2025)
Discography
- Best of KAT-TUN (2006)
- Cartoon KAT-TUN II You (2007)
- KAT-TUN III: Queen of Pirates (2008)
- Break the Records: By You & for You (2009)
- No More Pain (2010)
- Chain (2012)
- Come Here (2014)
- CAST (2018)
- IGNITE (2019)
- Honey (2022)
- Fantasia (2023)
Television appearances
Before their official debut in 2006, KAT-TUN frequently appeared on NHK’s Johnny's Jr. program, Shounen Club, where they also took on hosting duties. Their presence extended to variety shows such as Minna no Terebi and KAT-TUNx3. Additionally, they acted as special supporters for the 2005 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup, with their track "Gloria" serving as the event’s theme song.
Between 2005 and January 2007, the group was featured on Utawara Hot Hit 10. From October 2006 through September 2007, members Tanaka Koki and Nakamaru Yuichi hosted the show YouTachi! YOUたち!.
Beginning in April 2007, KAT-TUN launched their own talk program, Cartoon KAT-TUN, which aired until March 2010. This series comprised 152 episodes during the period when the group consisted of six members.
Following a reduction to five members, they presented the show KAT-TUN no Zettai Manetaku Naru TV on NTV from October to December 2011, totaling ten episodes.
In January and April of 2012, they broadcast specials titled KAT-TUN no Sekaiichi Dame Yoru Ni, which paved the way for a regular series named KAT-TUN Sekaiichi Dame na Yoru! that ran from August through December 2012.
After transitioning to a four-member lineup, KAT-TUN aired a travel-themed special called KAT-TUN Sekaiichi Tame ni Naru Tabi in early 2014. The positive reception led to a full series from April 2015 to March 2016, delivering 42 episodes.
From April 2014 until March 2016, the group hosted Shounen Club Premium, before passing hosting responsibilities to NEWS.
To commemorate their 15th anniversary in 2021, the show "Nani suru KAT-TUN" premiered with Nakamaru, Ueda, and Kamenashi. The program concluded in 2025 following the group's disbandment. The final broadcast featured only Ueda and Kamenashi alongside a stuffed toy symbolizing Nakamaru, marking their last television appearance.
Radio
Over the years, KAT-TUN has been involved in three distinct radio programs featuring various members. From April 2006 to March 2012, former members Jin Akanishi, Koki Tanaka, and Junnosuke Taguchi co-hosted KAT-TUN Style. Yuichi Nakamaru and Tatsuya Ueda have been hosting R-One KAT-TUN, which airs every Tuesday from midnight to 12:30 am.
Kazuya Kamenashi previously led the show Kamenashi Kazuya - Kase by Kase until September 20 and currently hosts Kamenashi Kazuya - Hang Out, broadcast on Saturdays from 10:20 am to 10:50 am.
Taguchi also had his own program titled "Tag-tune driving" and co-hosted "KAT-TUN no Gatsūn" with Nakamaru between April 2012 and March 2016.
Musical theater
KAT-TUN has performed in several stage productions including Koichi Domoto’s Shock, the collaborative Summary of Johnnys World alongside NEWS and Ya-ya-yah, as well as the enduring Johnny's musical series Dream Boys from 2004 through 2006.
Since 2004, Kazuya Kamenashi has continuously portrayed the lead role in Dream Boys, succeeding senior Hideaki Takizawa. In both 2007 and 2008 productions, Kamenashi shared leading roles with Koki Tanaka, reuniting with Yuichi Nakamaru for performances in 2011. He reprised his lead role once again in the show's 2012 staging.
Concerts
Beginning with their inaugural concert in 2002, which was organized following strong fan demand, KAT-TUN has consistently held concerts almost every season across Japan, significantly enhancing their fanbase. It was exceptional for a Johnny's group to conduct concerts prior to an official debut.
They set a precedent as the first Japanese performers to appear at Tokyo Dome for four consecutive days during the Queen of Pirates tour, subsequently surpassing this milestone by performing eight straight days in the Break The Records: By You & For You 2009 tour. Johnny & Associates recognized this accomplishment by submitting it to the Guinness World Records as a notable achievement for Japanese boy bands.
Excluding Jin Akanishi, the group's most extensive tour was the 2010 KAT-TUN -NO MORE PAIИ- WORLD TOUR 2010, which included major cities throughout Japan and expanded internationally to Taiwan and Korea, marking their first official overseas tour. Before their official debut, they had toured abroad alongside senior Johnny's groups as part of Johnny's Jr.
The 2012 nationwide tour titled KAT-TUN LIVE TOUR 2012 CHAIN commenced on February 11 in Niigata and covered 12 cities, including Sendai, an area severely affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
Commercials
From 2005 through 2009, KAT-TUN frequently appeared in television advertisements representing brands such as NTT docomo, SKY PerfecTV!, Rohto, and Lotte.
Starting in 2010, member Kazuya Kamenashi became the face of Panasonic’s Lamdash shaver and DOLTZ electric toothbrush, as well as AOKI’s 3D slim suits. Since 2012, he has promoted KIRIN's 'Gogo no Kocha' tea and began endorsing SOURS Gummies in 2013.
In early 2011, the entire group endorsed Suzuki's 'SOLIO' vehicle and contributed theme songs for products from Sofina and Wing. They also currently promote the mobile gaming platform entag!.
Events
On August 26 and 27, 2006, members of KAT-TUN acted as principal supporters for the NTV telethon event 24 Hour Television: Love Saves the Earth, a charity program.
Awards
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- Japanese rock bands
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- Japanese boy bands
- Japanese idol ensembles
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- Tokyo-based musical groups
- Jin Akanishi
- Johnny & Associates
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