Wednesday 3 August 2011

KIS-MY-FT2

KIS-MY-FT2



Kis-My-Ft2 (キスマイフットツー Kisu Mai Futto Tsū?, "Kiss My Foot Two") is a 7-member Japanese boy band under Johnny & Associates. Their name comes from their members' names: Hiromitsu Kitayama, Kento Senga, Toshiya Miyata, Wataru Yokō, Taisuke Fujigaya, YūtaTamamori and Takashi Nikaidō.
The group was a former Johnny's Jr. unit and debuted August 10, 2011.[1] The first announcement of their debut date was postponed due to the Great Tōhoku Earthquake.


2005-2010: Pre-Debut

In August 2005, two Johnny's Jr. units, Kis-My-Ft and A.B.C. Jr., combined to form Kis-My-Ft2. The name comes from the first letter from each of their last names; Kitayama Hiromitsu, Iida Kyohei, Senga Kento, Miyata Toshiya, Yokoo Wataru, Fujigaya Taisuke, Tamamori Yuta and Nikaido Takashi ("ni" in Kanji is the number 2). They performed as a 8 member group until end of March 2006 when Iida Kyohei left Johnny's due to his studies, leaving Kis-My-Ft2 without its "I".

Kis-My-Ft2 (2010)
The unique feature about the group is that all its members do tricks and acrobatic moves with rollerskates. The unit is modelled after one of Johnny's Entertainment older groups Hikaru GENJI and are known to perform their songs such as Sayonara no Jounetsu, Areno no Megapolis, Paradise Ginga, StarLight, Kaze no Naka no Shounen, Winning Run, and Garasu no Juudai.
As a Johnny's Jr. group, they perform at The Shounen Club, back dance at concerts of the debuted groups of their company and also held concerts together with the other juniors. And sometimes they also support some stage plays produced by their company.
In 2008 they held their first solo concerts (along with A.B.C-Z) at Yokohama Arena and Yoyogi Stadium. And it is planed that they will have their own concert tour in the end of 2009.
In 2009 they got their own stage play for the firt time, together with Uchi Hiroki andYara Tomoyuki. They play the PLAYZONE 2009, wich until then was allways performed by Shounentai. They also held their first solo concert as a group, Kis-My-Ft ni Aeru de Show.
In early 2010 they once again held concerts, this time with the title Kis-My-Ft ni 010 Aeru de Show. This year also marked their CM debut. They got to do CM for dwango.jp, where they also release 2 digital singles: Fire Beat and Inori. On September they got to do a musical togehter with A.B.C-ZShounentachi ~Koushi Naki Rougoku~. In the end of the year they once again held concerts, which lasted until early the next year.

2011

On February 12th, 2011, during their concert, Kis-My-Ft ni Aeru de Show vol.3, they got a brown envelope to open during the MC. It announced that they will have their debut in May under avex trax. But due to the Touhoku earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan, the single release got postponed until summer.
During their concert on July 29 in Yokohama they got another brown envelope announcing that they would held their first concert in Tokyo Dome on August 28. With their official debut on August 10, it became the shortest time any music artist has ever had from their debut to a Tokyo Dome concert. Previously this record was held by Hey! Say! JUMP and Tackey & Tsubasa with Tokyo Dome concerts 38 days after their official debut.
During the Tokyo Dome concert they once again recieved a brown envelope announcing that in 2012 the group will tour around 47 prefectures of Japan and 5 Asian counties: South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore.


Members
Profile


    Name: Kitayama Hiromitsu (北山宏光)
    Nicknames: Hiro, Hiromii, Mitsu, Mitsutsu, Hiroppi
    Birthdate: September 17, 1985 (age 25)
    Birthplace: Kanagawa, Japan
    Blood Type: A
    Height: 168cm
    Weight: 55kg
    Hobbies: Shopping, Video games,soccer
    Admires: Higashiyama Noriyuki, SMAP, Takizawa Hideaki
    Favorite song : "Seppaku no Tsuki" by Kinki Kids
    Favourite Sport: Soccer
    Favourite Food: Meat,Fish
    Favorite Animal: Dog
    Strong Point: Very good at sleeping, takes his time when doing things
    Weak Point: Oversleeps, takes too long doing things
    Favorite Movie: "The Terminator"
    Good freind with: Okura Tadayoshi from Kanjani8 



Trivia

    Out of the younger members in the group he is close friends with Nikaido Takashi and Senga Kento.
    All the ideas for themes for all Kis-My-Ft.2's songs are done by him. Also the harder stunts on skates are taught by him.
    He attended the same high school as Yamashita Tomohisa of NEWS, Tanaka Koki of KAT-TUN and Hasegawa Jun of Three Tops. 

Drama

    [2011] Misaki Number One! 


SENGA KENTO



Profile

    Name: Senga Kento (千賀健永)
    Nicknames: Sen-chan, Gasucho
    Birthdate: March 23, 1991
    Birthplace: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
    Blood Type: AB
    Height: 169cm
    Weight: 57kg
    Hobbies: Listening to music, karaoke
    Strong Point: Honest and friendly
    Weak Point: Very silly person
    Special Ability: Dancing
    Favourite Sport: Dodge Ball
    Favourite Food: Green pepper with shreaded meat
    Favourite item of Clothing: Caps/Hats
    Treasures the most: His aims/goals in life
    Entered Johnnys: May 2003 

Trivia

    He wants to learn to play the guitar skillfully.
    He is a risk taker and also very clueless. He also has low-selfesteem and is very negative surprisingly.
    He is afraid of heights but still goes on rides for his friends, mostly Nikaido Takashi.
    Creativity in dancing comes from him.
    He is the most loved member out of all and is also the one most picked on.
    He goes to the same school as Tamamori Yuta.
    His idea of Sexy is saying "hmm".
    He talks in his sleep.
    He is often compared to Ayukawa Taiyo of Ya-Ya-yah because they have similar personalities, i.e. very clueless.
    While he believes that when the other members meddle with his speech, he looks like a relieved idiot, Fujigaya Taisuke believes he simply is a natural idiot. 

MIYATA TOSHIYA



Profile

    Name: Miyata Toshiya (宮田俊哉)
    Nicknames: Mitsuchi, Mii-kun, Miyacchi
    Birthdate: September 14, 1988
    Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
    Blood Type: A
    Height: 172cm
    Weight: 54kg
    Hobbies: Playing the guitar, harmonica, piano and violin
    Strong Point: Happy person
    Weak Point: Can't sense the atmosphere properly
    Special Ability: Never worries about things
    Favourite Sport: Soccer
    Favourite Food: Meat
    Treasures the most: Peaceful world
    Entered Johnnys: February 4th 2001 

Trivia

    He is the most optimistic member and adult-like among the junior members of the unit.
    He is hardworking and serious about everything.
    He always skips out on meals with the rest of Kisumai and has yet to be on a outting with them. He says its because they always plan outings when he has school work to finish.
    He is always daydreaming or in fantasy land according to Tamamori Yuta.
    Kitayama Hiromitsu calls him the Neighbourhood Ojisan.
    He was called the juniors #1 in walking fast by Nikaido Takashi.
    He finds magazine interviews fun and enjoyable.
    He never worries about anything, a trait he is admired for.
    He has the most trouble during practises, but enjoys dancing thoroughly. 

YOKOO WATARU



Profile

    Name: Yokoo Wataru (横尾渉)
    Nicknames: Yoko, Yaiba, Wataru, Wata, Wattan, Yokoo-san, Yokoo-chan
    Birthdate: May 16, 1986
    Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
    Blood Type: A
    Height: 177cm
    Weight: 52kg
    School: Graduated from Yokohama Souei Highschool
    Family: Parents, older brother and 5 dogs
    Strong Point: Can react fast to different situations
    Weak Point: Loses interest in things very quickly
    Special Ability: Can play any type of sports
    Hobbies: Darts, Pool, Soccer, Basketball
    Admired Sempai: Domoto Tsuyoshi , Ninomiya Kazunari
    Favourite Sport: Soccer, Baseball and Basketball
    Favourite Food: Ushisa, yakitori, fish
    Favourite Item of Clothing: Tank tops, small accesories
    Favourite Colour: White, Black
    Type of Girls: Fair skinned
    Treasures the most: Friends
    Entered Johnnys: February 4th, 2001 

Trivia

    He is the second eldest but is considered by all the members as an older brother of sorts.
    All the members respect him a lot, Kitayama Hiromitsu calls him Yokoo-san even though he is 1 year younger.
    He is the type of person who only hears what he wants to hear i.e. like praises.
    He entered Johnny's the same time as Nikaido Takashi and Miyata Toshiya, and so is considered as a close friend by Nikaido.
    He considers places where he performs with Kisumai as stressful.
    He doesn't look like he cares but he thinks about the group the most.
    He always stays calm, and is a good listener for the group.
    He believes that Kitayama's pace is good for the group since it gives them a break from everything.
    He likes to dance but loves to watch others dance more and so goes to concerts a lot.
    He is always encouraging the younger members of the unit in everything they do.
    He stated once that Senga Kento would make a good leader for the unit.
    He is always cleaning areas according to the other members.
    He is very organized and is always prepared. 

Drama

[2010] Freeter, ie wo kau 

FUJIGAYA TAISUKE



Profile

    Name: Fujigaya Taisuke (藤ヶ谷太輔)
    Nicknames: Taipi, Gaya, Tai-chan, Fujigaya-otousan
    Birthdate: June 25, 1987
    Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
    Blood Type: AB
    Height: 175cm
    Weight: 55kg
    Family: Parents, two younger bothers
    Hobbies: Rollerskating, dancing, singing, acting, writing lyrics and Shopping
    Strong Point: Always cheerful
    Weak Point: Will always arrive at the last minute
    Special Ability: High pitch when singing
    Favourite Sport: Basketball
    Favourite Food: Chinese food, Yakiniku,Sushi
    Dislike: Coriander
    Favourite item of Clothing: Jeans, jackets
    Treasures the most: Experiences, friends and his work
    Admired Sempai:Sakurai Sho,Takizawa Hideaki andYamashita Tomohisa
    Favorite Song: "Seppaku no Tsuki" by Kinki Kids
    Favorite Movie: "Roman Holiday"
    Favorite Book: "Misaki Number 1"
    Entered Johnnys: November 8th, 1998
    Good freind with: Miyadate Ryota 

Trivia

    He is a regular for Hyakushiki and also appears on Hadaka no Shounen.
    He talks a lot and likes to make people laugh. Kitayama Hiromitsu once said that he is very loud.
    He is mischievious but also gets affected by things very easily.
    He taught Nikaido Takashi how to skate.
    Tanaka Koki said that he was honest, hard-working, pure, and straight-forward.
    He can work like a real performer but at the same time he can play like a primary school kid.
    He gets along most with Senga who he considers a play mate.
    He doesnt like girls who talk informally or like guys.
    He is always strict with the juniors during practise.
    He likes to hear fans say "kakkoi" when he sings and dances.
    Tamamori Yuta believes he is better at telling funny stories than rapping.
    Nikaido once asked when Fujigaya would be getting rid of his fringe during an interview.
    He always says whats on his mind, but will never say things to hurt people.
    He was known as Fujigaya-otousan when he was apart of B.A.D. and was continued to be called that during the earlier shows of Hadaka no Shounen. 

Drama

    [2001] Ikemen Desu Ne
    [2011] Misaki Number One!
    [2007] Byakkotai
    [2006] Shimokita Sundays 

TAMAMORI YUTA



Profile

    Name: Tamamori Yuta (玉森裕太)
    Nicknames: Tama-chan, Tama
    Birthdate: March 17, 1990
    Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
    Blood Type: B
    Height: 175cm
    Weight: 58kg
    Hobbies: Sleeping
    Strong Point: Can become friends with anyone
    Weak Point: Gets tired of things fast
    Admired Sempai: Yamashita Tomohisa
    Special Ability: Can notice things fast, learned surfing in third grade
    Favourite Sport: Soccer
    Favourite Food: Toufu
    Favourite item of Clothing: Shirts
    Treasures the most: Graduation booklet
    Favorite Song: "Yubiwa" by Yamashita Tomohisa
    Entered Johnny's: December 1st, 2002 

Trivia

    He is always in a daze, and is known to get Fujigaya Taisuke angry quite a bit.
    He has a hard time getting along with the girls in his class.
    He is considered to have a unique dance style, Kitayama Hiromitsu said he flows like Tako.
    He is considered the little "sister" of the group.
    Yaotome Hikaru of Ya-Ya-yah said in an interview that he wanted someone to convince Tamamori to wear a dress.
    He has a caring, gentle nature and he doesnt talk much about stuff other than work.
    Nikaido Takashi's shopping partner.
    He meets up with Senga Kento and Nikaido Takashi the most.
    He cried once during practise because of something said by another member.
    He wants to dance calmly like Kitayama and with a stylish expression. 

Drama

   [2011]  Ikemen desu ne 
   [2011]  Shiawase ni Narou yo 
   [2009]  Gokusen Special


NIKAIDO TAKASHI



Profile

    Name: Nikaido Takashi (二階堂高嗣)
    Nicknames: Taa-Kun, Nika
    Birthdate: August 6, 1990
    Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
    Blood Type: B
    Height: 172cm
    Weight: 57kg
    Shoe size: 26.5cm
    Family: Dad, Mom, Elder Sister, 3 Dogs (Maru, MoMo, and Mikan).
    Interest/Forte: Dance/Will not be late for dates or meetings.
    Hobbies: Observing people, dancing
    Strong Point: Doesnt take little things to heart, wont be late when meeting anyone
    Weak Point: Lives in his own world
    Special Ability: Can befriend people quickly even if he just met them
    Favourite Food: Meat, rice, fish, yakiniku
    Disliked Food: Green Pepper, Green Onion
    Favourite Colours: Black, White, Orange
    Favourite Sports: Soccer
    Favourite Subject: Mathematics
    Disliked Subjects: Everything other than Mathematics
    Favourite animal: Elephant
    Favourite phrase: Not defeated!
    Favourite item of Clothing: Wallet (made it himself and is very proud of it)
    Treasures the most: Family
    Entered Johnny's: February 4th, 2001 

Trivia

    He is the most hardworking member next to Miyata Toshiya, and his aim in life is to able to dance as good as Musical Academy
    He likes scary rides and often drags Senga Kento to the theme park.
    He thinks of himself as a bunny when he is lonely.
    He is very ambitious, versatile and tends to forget everything around him.
    He looks up to Kitayama Hiromitsu, Fujigaya Taisuke and Yokoo Wataru a lot.
    He quarrels with Senga often over trivial matters, mostly because they are so similar.
    He is learning to play the trumpet.
    He is also the critic of the group, and will say whatever is on his mind.
    He considers Akanishi Jin of KAT-TUN kakkoi/sexy and wants to be just like him.
    He wants to be able to act as good as Kamenashi Kazuya of KAT-TUN 

    Senga Kento (千賀健永)

    Miyata Toshiya (宮田俊哉)

    Yokoo Wataru (横尾渉)

    Fujigaya Taisuke (藤ヶ谷太輔)

    Tamamori Yuta (玉森裕太)

    Nikaido Takashi (二階堂高嗣) 


Former Member



    Iida Kyohei (飯田恭平) 



FACTS



In August 2005, two Johnny's Jr. units, Kis-My-Ft and A.B.C. Jr., combined to form Kis-My-Ft2. The name comes from the first letter from each of their last names; Kitayama Hiromitsu, Iida Kyohei, Senga Kento, Miyata Toshiya, Yokoo Wataru, Fujigaya Taisuke, Tamamori Yuta and Nikaido Takashi ("ni" in Kanji is the number 2). They performed as a 8 member group until end of March 2006 when Iida Kyohei left Johnny's due to his studies, leaving Kis-My-Ft2 without its "I".



The unique feature about the group is that all its members do tricks and acrobatic moves with rollerskates. The unit is modelled after one of Johnny's Entertainment older groups Hikaru GENJI and are known to perform their songs such as Sayonara no Jounetsu, Areno no Megapolis, Paradise Ginga, StarLight, Kaze no Naka no Shounen, Winning Run, and Garasu no Juudai.



As a Johnny's Jr. group, they perform at The Shounen Club, back dance at concerts of the debuted groups of their company and also held concerts together with the other juniors. And sometimes they also support some stage plays produced by their company.



In 2008 they held their first solo concerts (along with A.B.C-Z) at Yokohama Arena and Yoyogi Stadium. And it is planed that they will have their own concert tour in the end of 2009.



In 2009 they got their own stage play for the firt time, together with Uchi Hiroki and Yara Tomoyuki. They play the PLAYZONE 2009, wich until then was allways performed by Shounentai.



On February 12th, 2011, during their concert they got an envelope to open during the MC. It announced that they will have their debut in May under Avex.



Original Songs



    Sennen no Love Song (千年のLove Song) (Originally belonged to K.K.Kity)

    Endless Road

    TRY AGAIN

    Inori (祈り)

    Ready?

    Kis-My-Me-Mine

    GoodBye Thank You
    FIRE BEAT
    Brand New Season
    Kaizoku (海賊)
    Smile
    Daybreaker (with A.B.C.-Z)
    Kis-My-Calling! 



Discography

Album



    [2009.08.26] PLAYZONE2009 



Singles



    [2011.08.10] Everybody Go 



Concerts

Together with Others



not as back-dancers



    Johnny's Jr.'s Daibouken (2006.08.15-24)

    YOUtachi no Ongaku Daiundoukai(2006.09.30-10.01)

    Johnny's Jr.'s Daibouken (2007.08.15-24)

    SUMMARY 2008 (2008.08.02-09.05)

    KAT-TUN WORLD BIG TOUR (2010.07.16-08.28) 



Solo



    A.B.C-Z Kis-My-Ft2 First Concert (11-13 Oct, 8-9 Nov 2008)

    Kis-My-Ftに 逢えるdeShow (03 Oct - 20 Dec 2009)

    Kis-My-Ftに010 逢えるdeShow (2010.03.30-05.05)

    Kis-My-Ftに 逢えるdeShow vol.3 (2010.12.28-29, 2011.01.06-07, 02.11-12) 



Stage Play

Main



    PLAYZONE '09 (2009) 



Others



    Dream Boys 2006 (January 2006)

    Takizawa Enbujou 2006 (March - April 2006)

    One! -the history of Tackey- (Sept 2006)

    DREAM BOYS 2007 (Sept 2007)

    World's Wing 翼 Premium 2007 (Oct 2007)

    DREAM BOYS 2008 (March 2008)

    DREAM BOYS 2008 (March 2008) (Yokoo, Senga, Nikaido, Tamamori, Miyata)
    Takizawa Enbujou 2008 (April 2008) (Kityama, Fujigaya)
    Takizawa Kakumei (01-27 Jan 2009)
    Takizawa Enbujou 2009 (2009)