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KAT-TUN
KAT-TUN. this group under Johnny's Entertainment was formed in the spring of 2001 & was originally set to be an 8 member unit group as a temporary backdancing support team for the KinKi Kids' Domoto Koichi. however, 6 individual members were chosen. these members include
Kamenashi Kazuya,
Akanishi Jin,
Taguchi Junnosuke,
Tanaka Koki,
Ueda Tatsuya, &
Nakamaru Yuichi.
the unit remained, however, due to their rise in popularity. KAT-TUN began touring in 2002 as a unit. since then, they remain as JE's most successful Johnny's Junior unit to ever emerge from the Jimusho. they've broken the DVD record for best-selling DVD concert with their 2005 release of "KAT-TUN Live Kaizokuban". it has sold over 400,000+ units.
it was not until 2006, when KAT-TUN really took over the music scene. JE finally gave them the green light to make a nationwide debut, with a multiple release of a single "Real Face", album "Best of KAT-TUN", & DVD "Real Face Film". all three shot up to #1, making them the 2nd artist after Hamasaki Ayumi to grab all 3 #1 chart positions on the ORICON charts in the same week. since then, all their releases have reached #1 on the singles, albums, & DVD charts. their upcoming concert at Tokyo Dome will break the record of having the most consecutive Tokyo Dome performances with a popping
78 days.
KAT-TUN often stands out from their other peers in JE. they have a rather hard & heavy image to them, with their music being more rock-influenced than typical idol-pop. KAT-TUN is also very independent from one another, as they are all very opinionated. they often talk bluntly about the fact they do fight and have disagreements. if you're expecting another lovey-dovey group like Arashi, KANJANI8, or KinKi Kids, you're in the wrong thread, my dear. that's not how KAT-TUN handles business.
亀梨和也
* Kame is probably the most recognized member of KAT-TUN. unlike his fellow group-mates, he has another million-selling single under his belt (he was Shuuji in the temporary JE group, Shuuji to Akira. their single "Seishun Amigo" has sold 1.6 million). He is noted for his maturity, despite being the youngest of the group.
赤西仁
* Jin is the other most recognizable member in the group. However, unlike Kame, it's probably because he looks good. Jin constantly charts the "Most Wanted Lover" charts. He left the group temporarily to study abroad in 2006 and caused a ruckus within the fandom. He might look intimidating, but he's actually quite shy.
田口淳之介
* Junno is the most light-hearted & naturally good-looking lad in the group. He loves to make puns & tell jokes. Whether they are good jokes or not is up you. He is also the group's best dancer and is specialized in tap-dancing and acrobats. He also enjoys getting beat up, making him the group's Masochist. He's also very positive.
田中聖
* Koki looks tough & scary, doesn't he? However, he's quite the charmer and a sensitive soul. He serves as the group's rapper, writing under the pen name JOKER. Koki initially didn't like being in KAT-TUN and wanted to quit, but changed his mind after KAT-TUN started touring. He also has a younger brother, Tanaka Juri, in Johnny's Junior.
上田竜也
* Ueda Tatsuya was initially KAT-TUN's group leader. However, due to the pressure, he stepped down & now KAT-TUN is leaderless. He is the quiet one in the group, but probably the most musically talented one. He writes all his solo material and composes as well. He also enjoys boxing and is dedicated to the sport.
中丸雄一
* Maru-chan is the group's beatboxer. He decided to do beatboxing in order for him to stand out in JE. he's also the group's only member enrolled in college, currently attending the prestigous Waseda University. He's majoring in Environmental Studies. Maru is also the neutralizer in KAT-TUN, often breaking up fights.
_THREAD TRIVIA
"WATER DANCE" is ll moments ll favorite song off "Break the Records -by you & for you-" album. it is track #4.
_DISCOGRAPHY
AHS' KAT-TUN DISCOGRAPHY THREAD
SINGLES
01. Real Face | #1 | 1,045,738 |
#1 YEARLY SINGLE - 2006
02. SIGNAL | #1 | 569,527
03. Bokura no Machi de (僕らの街で) | #1 | 558,491
04. Yorokobi no Uta (喜びの歌) | #1 | 373,965
05. Keep the faith | #1 | 459,919
06. LIPS | #1 | 421,902
07. DON'T U EVER STOP | #1 | 447,971
08. White X'mas | #1 | 291,184
09. ONE DROP | #1 | 331,248
10. RESCUE | #1 | 377,097
ALBUMS
01. Best of KAT-TUN | #1 | 743,359
02. cartoon KAT-TUN II You | #1 | 354,973
03. KAT-TUN III -QUEEN OF PIRATES- | #1 | 282,402
04. KAT-TUN IV Break the Records -by you & for you- | #1 | 240,944* STILL SELLING
SINGLE/ALBUM SALES: 6 MILLION+ SINCE DEBUT (3 YRS)
DVDS
01. Okyakusama wa Kamisama - Concert 55 Man Nin Ai no Request ni Kotaete!! (お客様は神サマーConcert 55万人愛のリクエストに応えて！！) | 172,926
02. DREAM BOY [Takizawa Hideaki, KAT-TUN, & KANJANI8] | UNKNOWN
03. SUMMARY of Johnny's World [KAT-TUN & NEWS] | UNKNOWN
04. KAT-TUN Live Kaizokuban (KAT-TUN Live 海賊帆) |
BEST-SELLING JAPANESE MUSIC CONCERT DVD/VIDEO OF ALL TIME | 400,758
05. Real Face Film |
BEST-SELLING JAPANESE MUSIC DVD OF ALL TIME | 475,507
06. DREAM BOYS [KAT-TUN vs. KANJANI8] | 178,350
07. Live of KAT-TUN "Real Face" | 240,627
08. TOUR 2007 cartoon KAT-TUN II You | 227,640
09. DREAM BOYS 2007 | UNKNOWN
10. KAT-TUN LIVE TOUR 2008 QUEEN OF PIRATES | 209,604
DVD SALES: 1 MILLION+ REPORTED
SALES CREDITS TO:
KAT-TUN'S WIKI.THEPPN PAGE! | LUVJIN BLOG
_WHAT ARE THEY DOING NOW? / FUTURE EVENTS
01. cartoon KAT-TUN (カートゥンKAT-TUN) : NTV Variety Show : AIRS EVERY WEDNESDAY 11:55 PM - 12:26 AM.
02. CONCERT :
TAKING OVER TOKYO DOME FOR 78 DAYS :
KAT-TUN Break the Records : 東京ドーム10 days ・ 京セラドーム大阪3 days : MAY 15 2009 - MAY 21 2009.
JOHNNY'S NET INFO : each day will have a different setlist and costume changes. KAT-TUN HOLDS THE RECORD FOR CONSECUTIVE TOKYO DOME DAY PERFORMANCES. [
TOKYOGRAPH].
03. SPRING DRAMA 2009 :
婚カツ! : 上田竜也 : FUJI TV - MONDAY - 9PM.
04. CONCERT UPDATE! :
DOME CON TO BE EXTENDED!! TOKYO DOME DATES = 05.15.2009 - 05.21.2009
+ 05.22. 2009
+ 06.14.2009 - 06.15.2009 || OSAKA KYOCERA DOME DATES = 05.29.2009 - 05.31.2009 |
GRAND TOTAL : 13 DAYS (8 CONSECUTIVE)
05. CAST ADDITION! :
必殺仕事人2009 : 田中聖 : TV ASAHI - FRIDAY - 9 PM.
06. MOVIE 2009 :
ごくせん THE MOVIE : 亀梨和也 : 07.11.2009 OUT!
07. MOVIE 2010 :
BANDAGE : 赤西仁 : DATE TBA
08. SPRING DRAMA 2009 CAMEO :
MR. BRAIN : 亀梨和也 : EPISODE 3
09. PHOTOBOOK :
LIVE DOCUMENT PHOTOBOOK "BREAK the RECORDS" : SOMETIME IN THE SUMMER.
10. CONCERT :
KAT-TUN SUMMER '09 Break the Records Tour : OKINAWA 07.22.2009 START! - HOKKAIDO 08.23.2009 FINISH : 17 concerts total
11. MUSICAL :
DREAM BOYS : 亀梨和也 : TOKYO 09.04.2009 START! - OSAKA 10.25.2009 FINISH!
12. FALL DRAMA SP :
母の贈物 : 中丸雄一 : DATE TBA
_USEFUL SITES
01.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: J-ONE RECORDS
02.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: JOHNNY'S NET
03.
LJ COMMUNITY: KATTUNLOVE
04.
LJ COMMUNITY: JONE_RECORDS
05.
LJ USER: TSUYAKA
06.
LJ USER: FUTARI_LOVE
07.
BLOG: LUVJIN
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