As the former lead vocal in the popular J-pop group KAT-TUN,
JIN AKANISHI helped establish numerous records.
Their 11 CD singles, 4 CD albums, and 7 DVDs
all reached #1 in the Japanese trade magazine Oricon
(the Japanese equivalent of Billboard magazine),
and in 2009, KAT-TUN became the first musician
to perform eight consecutive days at Tokyo Dome,
the largest and most prestigious arena in Japan.
In 2009, while still officially a member of KAT-TUN,
AKANISHI began his activities as a solo artist
upon the release of the film BANDAGE, in which he starred.
His first solo CD single, also titled BANDAGE,
quickly climbed to the #1 spot on Oricon Magazine
and was eventually certified Platinum
by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
Immediately following BANDAGE, AKANISHI delivered
28 solo shows titled “Akanishi Jin Star Live You & Jin”,
at the historic Nissei Theater throughout February of 2010.
The success of “You & Jin” inspired an overseas performance,
leading to “You & Jin U.S.A” in June 2010.
AKANISHI became the first solo artist from the renown
Johnny & Associates Agency to perform in the U.S.
After the success of "You & Jin U.S.A",
AKANISHI officially announced his pursuit of a solo career.
He will continue his activities in Japan, but is also seeking
to expand his craft and talents to audiences across the world.
Having written and produced most of his songs for “You & Jin,”
AKANISHI believes this new path will allow him
to fully express the musical talents he has acquired over the years.
He is currently in the midst of producing songs for his first solo album,
as well as preparing for the release of a CD single soon.
His first activity in the U.S as an official solo artist will be the “Yellow Gold Tour”.
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