[KAT-TUN] The 19th thread ~ 25th single TRAGEDY (10.02) + 26th single UNLOCK (02.03)

[Uknow!]

^ So lucky! I'm glad you had fun

[KarenPang]

Thanks ! I took a lot of pictures of both Tanaka & SASSY at the goods booth

Here're some that I uploaded on Twitter













SASSY is actually quite a charmer ahahaha xD . It's strange that the other 3 INKT members didn't came out oO

Many people who were obviously INKT fans were shrieking when both of them came out . I was dumbfounded that they could walk out so openly inside the venue just like that xD

When they performed onstage , I was quite far at the back as I don't see the need to join the crowd LOL

[KarenPang]

INKT has already left S'pore this morning oO Oo

Photos that they posted via their Twitter accounts at last night's Skechers Sundown Festival 2015

Keyboardist Kissy



https://twitter.com/yukikishida/stat...63075816214528

Tanaka



https://twitter.com/koki1105t/status/668060658638811136

Hope they will return back to perform in S'pore soon & next time , standalone concert please !

[KarenPang]

From The Strait Times where they wrote about last night's Skechers Sundown Festival 2015

Japan's hard rock group Inkt brought screaming intensity to the stage, although the language barrier limited their ability to interact with the crowd.

http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyl...ndown-festival

For the record , Tanaka tried his best to speak in English but towards the latter part of INKT's performance , he revert back to use Japanese

[KarenPang]

Modelpress wrote a concert report of INKT at last night's Skechers Sundown Festival 2015 , inclusive of photos

http://mdpr.jp/music/detail/1544263

4,000 fans went to see INKT which the turn out number is positive & thank goodness Modelpress also wrote what songs INKT sang cos I only know Trigger & Physalis lmao D:

Their setlist last night

1) Wanderlust
2) 45’
3) FTW
4) Shangri-La
5) The Gift
6) Trigger
7) Physalis

From Toggle Singapore

Performance of Shangri-La ; http://video.toggle.sg/en/clips/catc...al-2015/349108

Spoiler:

The Japanese quintet also had their fair share of boisterous devotees in the audience, some of whom even came armed with banners. “I’m very happy to be in Singapore because I’ve always longed to sing here,” gushed lead singer KOKI, a former member of popular boy band KAT-TUN. After communicating in limited English at first, he switched to his native Japanese, but some audience members were still able to understand and respond to his dialogue. At the end of their stage, a couple of super lucky fans managed to score the shirt off KOKI’s back and an autographed towel.

http://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/ha...e#slideshow-18

At Friday's press conference

Spoiler:

From left to right : kissy, Kei, mACKAz, Koki and SASSY

The Japanese quintet wasted no time in excitedly listing out all the things they want to do or places they want to visit during their time in town. “Marina Bay Sands! Merlion! (Eat) chicken rice!” they exclaimed. Luckily for them, the emcee promised that they would get their meal wish for lunch the next day.

http://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/wh...ue#slideshow-7

[KarenPang]

Oricon has wrote about INKT's performance at Sat's Skechers Sundown Festival 2015

http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2062732...?ref_cd=tw_pic

[KarenPang]

KAT-TUN will perform KISS KISS KISS at tomorrow's NTV's Best Artist 2015

http://www.ntv.co.jp/best-artist/love.html

[KarenPang]

Omg this's very sad but Taguchi is leaving KAT-TUN next Spring

He just announced this himself earlier on when KAT-TUN performed at Best Artist 2015

http://natalie.mu/music/news/167013
http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2062807/full/

[Uknow!]

I'm shocked... KAT-TUN is my favourite group and they are going down and down. Taguchi is really important for me. I could accept Jin. Koki was really difficult but now... I'm really sad but well, I respect his decision. If KAT-TUN is going to disband at least I hope all members still doing solo activities. I'll follow them forever and Kame is my ichiban and he will have success not matter what I think (Sounds a little egoistic... but I only want the best for them).

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by Uknow!

I'm shocked... KAT-TUN is my favourite group and they are going down and down. Taguchi is really important for me. I could accept Jin. Koki was really difficult but now... I'm really sad but well, I respect his decision. If KAT-TUN is going to disband at least I hope all members still doing solo activities. I'll follow them forever and Kame is my ichiban and he will have success not matter what I think (Sounds a little egoistic...).

I'm extremely shocked as well especially since I've been their fan for so long . I can't imagine others who have been supporting them since 2001 until now

Right now both KAT-TUN & Taguchi are trending on Twitter which I'm not surprised

I don't know why Taguchi is leaving but man I can't imagine the other 3 members continue on in the group now & what a lousy feeling especially since next March will be their 10th anniversary since their debut D:

No wonder I was wondering why they have been quite inactive this year as they only released 2 singles

Unlike Akanishi & Tanaka , I think Taguchi is somewhat scandal free but I think he wants to leave to get married ? I read somewhere that he has been with his girlfriend for a really long time so perhaps that contributes to this ?

If the other 3 plans to go solo , I will still support them . Still , other Johnnys who're married still stay on in the group , like TOKIO & SMAP

Ugh this's depressing , let me go emo for a moment

Video clip of Taguchi at Best Artist 2015 announcing that he's leaving next Spring

https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...3500503392000/

And Johnnys & Associates already posted about this on their website too -> http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=notification

[Uknow!]

I saw the video on twitter

Yes, I suppose he left to get married and retiring of music. We only can wait to news. Really sad, hoping they can celebrate their 10th anniversary regardless of Taguchi leaving.

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by Uknow!

I saw the video on twitter

Yes, I suppose he left to get married and retiring of music. We only can wait to news. Really sad, hoping they can celebrate their 10th anniversary regardless of Taguchi leaving.

Various news sites have already wrote about it & I think they also mentioned Taguchi will also leave Johnnys & Associates , just like Tanaka did

They also state that KAT-TUN will not disband & seems that Ueda tried to persuade Taguchi many times not to leave but alas ;_;

Statement from Taguchi

ＫＡＴ－ＴＵＮ田口淳之介（２９）が２４日、日本テレビ系「ベストアーティスト　２０１５」で来年春にグル ープから離脱し、所属するジャニーズ事務所退社を電撃発表した。

　田口はジャニーズ事務所を通じてこの日夜、コメントを発表した。全文は次の通り。

　皆様へ

　私、田口淳之介は一身上の都合により、ジャニーズ事務所との契約を終了する事となりました。

　２０１６年はＫＡＴ－ＴＵＮのデビュー１０周年という年ですが、その１０周年を節目にＫＡＴ－ＴＵＮを離 れ、自らの道を歩む運びとなりました。

　今まで応援していただいたファンの皆様、お世話になりました関係者の皆様、スタッフの方々には突然のご報 告となり誠に申し訳ございません。

　ＫＡＴ－ＴＵＮのメンバーとして活動する最後の日まで全力を尽くしますので、何とぞ、よろしくお願い致し ます。

　田口淳之介

http://www.nikkansports.com/entertai...s/1570781.html

Taguchi said he's leaving due to personal reasons so yeah it probably means he wants to leave & get married . He's turning 30 next Monday so ...

[KarenPang]

Aramajapan - Taguchi Junnosuke To Leave KAT-TUN And Johnny & Associates In The Spring



Nippon TV’s year end music show Best Artist 2015 is currently airing in Japan. KAT-TUN is one of the acts performing at tonight’s show.

Before their performance of “Dead or Alive”, member Taguchi Junnosuke make a shocking announcement: he will be leaving the group as well as Johnny & Associates this coming spring. This is especially surprising given that March 22 marks the 10th anniversary of KAT-TUN’s debut.

With Taguchi’s departure, KAT-TUN will have lost half of its members, following the departures of Akanishi Jin in 2010 and Tanaka Koki in 2013. Johnny & Associates made an announcement on their site about the news. KAT-TUN will not be disbanding, but they are currently in talks about their future as a group.

Check out of the video of Taguchi’s announcement and their performance of “Dead or Alive” -> https://www.facebook.com/28372528711...3801105157112/

Taguchi's message



http://aramajapan.com/news/taguchi-j...-spring/52430/

[KarenPang]

JPopAsia - Taguchi Junnosuke To Leave KAT-TUN & Johnny's & Associates

Taguchi Junnosuke has decided to leave KAT-TUN and Johnny's & Associates.

Taguchi made the surprise announcement during NTV's "Best Artist 2015" year-end program. Before KAT-TUN performed "Dead or Alive", the idol talk the audience of his decision.

The idol will be leaving KAT-TUN and Johnny's & Associates next spring. An exact date for his departure is currently not known.

Taguchi will be turning 30 years old next year. He explained that his decision to leave KAT-TUN came from a desire to make progress on his personal life now that he's becoming older.

"I've decided to walk a different path from KAT-TUN, but I will use all my efforts until the last day of me being a KAT-TUN member," Taguchi said.

After making his announcement, Johnny's & Associates released a statement regarding KAT-TUN's future. There are no plans to disband the group, but its future has not been decided yet.

Group member Kamenashi Kazuya says that he wants to cherish the remaining time he has with Taguchi and KAT-TUN as a 4-member group. Ueda Tatsuya said that he tried to convince Taguchi to remain with KAT-TUN and will work hard to continue bringing their fans strong work and performances.

Taguchi is the 3rd member to leave KAT-TUN. In 2010, Akanishi Jin left the group, followed by Tanaka Koki in 2013.

http://www.jpopasia.com/news/junnosu...nt::18683.html

[Uknow!]

Thank you Karen for you hard work updating the thread <3

[KarenPang]

Dead or Alive performance at Best Artist 2015 earlier on

https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...3578416717542/

KISS KISS KISS as part of 傑尼斯愛的組曲

https://www.facebook.com/LoveJohnnys...3599640048753/

[KarenPang]

Tokyohive - [BREAKING] KAT-TUN's Taguchi Junnosuke to leave the group & Johnny's

On November 24, KAT-TUN member Taguchi Junnosuke announced that he will be leaving the group and Johnny & Associates, Inc. next spring.

He made the announcement at the group's live performance for NTV's special music programme "Best Artist 2015."

Right before KAT-TUN's performance, Taguchi stated, "I'm sorry for this sudden announcement, but I have an announcement to make. I, Taguchi Junnosuke, will be leaving KAT-TUN next spring, and also from Johnny & Associates."

While big screams were breaking out in the audience, he continued, "As I'm almost 30 years old, I considered the way of my life in the future, and I have chosen my way, though I'm really sorry for the members. To you fans who have been supporting me until now, and all the people concerned, I am very grateful. Thank you very much."

Then, fellow member Kamenashi Kazuya took the microphone, and said, "First of all, we are really sorry for this sudden announcement. Also, as this is not the first time for a thing like this to happen to our group, I feel really terrible to people involved and you fans for causing much trouble and worry. We are sorry."

Kamenashi also apologised to the NTV, the programme's staff, and other artists who appeared on the programme, as well as the viewers.

On the same day, Johnny & Associates, Inc. also released a comment on their official site, "We have agreed that our company and KAT-TUN member Taguchi Junnosuke would not renew his contract. Making this announcement at this timing which is about to be the group's 10th anniversary year, we apologise heartily to the fans who are supporting. We also want to apologise to people involved for all the troubles we have caused."

Regarding the timing for Taguchi's withdrawal, the statement wrote, "We will decide when would be the right timing on the programme he makes a regular appearance, to have the least impact."

They also mentioned KAT-TUN's future activities, "We are not planning to disband the group, but we will make another announcement at a later date regarding their future activities after discussing the best course of action for the rest of the members."

KAT-TUN was formed as a 6-member group, and made their major debut back in 2006. They have had 2 members withdraw in the past; Akanishi Jin (in July 2010) and Tanaka Koki (in September 2013).

http://www.tokyohive.com/article/201...-group-johnnys

[Uknow!]

I saw the performances and it's painful.

Dead or Alive destroyed my heart. I thought they were going to cry.

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by Uknow!

I saw the performances and it's painful.

Dead or Alive destroyed my heart. I thought they were going to cry.

Yeah man it's awful & the song title ain't helping matters either D: D: D:

ARASHI's Sakurai Sho hosted Best Artist 2015 last night , I don't know how he reacted when Taguchi made the dreaded announcement

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

I think it's time to put "kat-tun" to rest...
Three members is just sad:-/