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''Produce 101 Japan'' is a Japanese reality competition show bringing 101 trainees with the intention of producing an 11-member permanent boy band. Premiering on April 8, 2021, the second season is being broadcast on GyaO! every Thursday at 9 pm JST ( GMT+9). The show is being streamed on YouTube every Friday at 9 pm JST ( GMT+9) with English subtitles available in certain countries. The series is an official spin-off of the South Korean television series ''Produce 101'' and is a co-production between Yoshimoto Kogyo and CJ E&M. Weekly highlights are also being aired on TBS. The top 11 winners debuted under the name INI. Background In November 2020, Yoshimoto Kogyo and CJ E&M announced they would be co-producing a 2nd Japanese version of the ''Produce 101'' reality competition show with the intention of debuting an 11-member boy band in 2021 for the global music market. The group created from the show would be permanent and would be handled by Lapone Entertainm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshimoto Kogyo
is a major Japanese entertainment conglomerate. It was founded in 1912, Osaka, as a traditional theatre, and has since grown to be one of the most influential companies in Japan, employing most of Japan's popular owarai (comedy) talent, producing and promoting the shows they appear in. The two main headquarters are stationed in Osaka and Tokyo. Yoshimoto has been expanding its business in recent years, due to the ''warai'' boom. They now have their own comedy theme park in Otaru, Hokkaido and have begun signing the likes of musicians, producers, athletes and singers alongside business with the Japanese ''owarai'' industry. History 1912–1932: Establishment of Yoshimoto Kogyo-bu On April 1, 1912, Kichibei Yoshimoto and his wife Sei Yoshimoto purchased the Second Arts Building in Osaka. They later established Yoshimoto Kogyo-bu in January 1913 in Shinsaibashi. In 1922, they purchased two theatre establishments in January and May in Tokyo and Yokohama. 1932–2005: Rename to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television
JORX-DTV, branded as is the flagship station of the Japan News Network (JNN), owned-and-operated by , a subsidiary of JNN's owner, TBS Holdings. It operates in the Kantō region and broadcasts its content nationally through TBS-JNN Network, or Japan News Network. TBS produced the ''Takeshi's Castle'' game show, which is dubbed and rebroadcast internationally. The channel was also home to ''Ultraman'' and the ''Ultra Series'' franchise from 1966 – itself a spinoff to ''Ultra Q'', co-produced and broadcast in the same year – and its spinoffs, most if not all made by Tsuburaya Productions for the network; in the 2010s, ''Ultra Series'' moved to TV Tokyo. Since the 1990s it is home to '' Sasuke'' (''Ninja Warrior''), whose format would inspire similar programs outside Japan, by itself a spinoff to the legendary TBS game show ''Kinniku Banzuke'' that lasted for 7 seasons. On May 24, 2017, TBS and five other major media firms (TV Tokyo, Nikkei, Inc., WOWOW, Dentsu and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asayan
''Asayan'', originally known as was a talent search variety show that aired on TV Tokyo from 1995 to 2002. Some idols that were originally discovered through Asayan auditions produced by Tsunku, formed groups that worked under the umbrella group, later to be named as the Hello! Project. Morning Musume and Chemistry were formed from idols that made a debut in Asayan, but also solo artists like Ami Suzuki and Yumi Matsuzawa is a Japanese singer from Fujimi, Saitama. She is best known for her debut release, "You Get to Burning", the opening theme for ''Martian Successor Nadesico'', as well as the movie version's theme song "Dearest" and the song "Chikyuugi", the ope ... debuted in the show. Cast MC * ** ** * * Narration * * * Japanese variety television shows 2002 Japanese television series endings 1995 Japanese television series debuts TV Tokyo original programming {{Japan-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protostar (EP)
''Protostar'' (stylized as ''PROTOSTAR'') is an extended play (EP) marketed as the debut single of Japanese boy group JO1, formed through the reality competition show '' Produce 101 Japan''. It also served as the lead single for their first studio album ''The Star'' (2020). Consisting of songs previously performed on the last episode of the show and three new songs, the EP single was released by Lapone Entertainment into three different editions on March 4, 2020. It features the participation of various South Korean songwriters and production teams such as KZ, Kim Seung-soo, Nthonious, KCKT, Ryan S. Jhun, Andrew Choi, and others. Upon its release, the single earned the top spot on Oricon Singles Chart and received a Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. It made the group became the seventh artist that managed to sell over 300,000 copies in the first week with a debut single according to Oricon. The lead track "Infinity" also peaked atop the ''Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinee
Shinee ( ; ko, 샤이니, Syaini; ja, シャイニー, Shainī; stylized as SHINee) is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group's musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and the title "Princes of K-pop". The group currently is composed of four members: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin. Originally a five-piece group, vocalist Jonghyun died in December 2017. Shinee debuted in May 2008 with their first EP, '' Replay'', on SBS' '' Inkigayo'' with their single " Replay". The group gained attention for starting a fashion trend amongst students, which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend". In August 2008, the group released their first Korean studio album, ''The Shinee World'', which won Newcomer Album of the Year at the 23rd Golden Disc Awards. Shinee further consolidated their popularity on the South Korean music scene with follow-up singles " Ring Ding Dong" and "Lucifer". "Ring Ding Dong" charted on top of several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Your Number (Shinee Song)
"Your Number" is the eleventh Japanese single by South Korean boy group Shinee. The single was released on March 11, 2015 by Universal Music Japan sublabel EMI Records EMI Records (formerly EMI Records Ltd.) is a multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It originally founded as a British flagship label by the music company of the same name in 1972, and launched in January 1973 as the succ .... Background and release This single comes in two versions. The limited edition comes with a bonus DVD containing the music video, a sketch of the music video's making, a photo card (1 out of 5 random cards) and a 16-page photo booklet. The regular edition comes with a photo card (1 out of 5 random cards). The music video teaser for "Your Number" was released through Universal Music Japan's YouTube channel on February 20, 2015 and the dance version of the music video was released on March 10, 2015. Track listing Chart performance Oricon chart References {{Shi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King & Prince
King & Prince is a five-member Japanese idol group under Johnny & Associates that debuted in 2018. The group was originally a Johnny's Jr. unit, ''Mr. King vs Mr. Prince'' that was composed of 2 separate units: Mr. King and Prince. The units later performed as one group for TV Asahi's ''Roppongi Hills Natsu Matsuri Summer Station'' in June 2015. Their debut was announced at a press conference on 17 January 2018 along with the establishment of Johnny & Associates' new record label under Universal Music, ''Johnny's Universe'', with King & Prince becoming the first artists to sign under the label. They have sold 10.4 million physical copies in Japan. The group used to have six members: Sho Hirano, Ren Nagase, Kaito Takahashi, Yuta Kishi, Yuta Jinguji and Genki Iwahashi. However, Genki Iwahashi withdrew from King & Prince and Johnny & Associates on 31 March 2021 due to anxiety disorder. History 2015–2017: Beginnings Johnny & Associates announced the group's formation in a press co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Generations From Exile Tribe
Generations from Exile Tribe (Japanese: ジェネレーションズ・フロム・エグザイル・トライブ, stylized as GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE and formerly known as Generations) is a seven-member Japanese dance and vocal group formed and managed by LDH. The group is part of the "Exile Tribe" collective related to Exile and is signed to the record label Rhythm Zone from the Avex Group. Generations debuted on 21 November 2012. History 2011–2012: Formation and pre-debut In April 2011, Hiro of Exile began forming Generations. The candidate members started their activities in the summer of 2011, with a major debut as their goal. In April 2012, Alan Shirahama, Ryota Katayose, Ryuto Kazuhara, Hayato Komori, Reo Sano, and Mandy Sekiguchi were announced to the public as official members. On 11 September 2012, it was announced that Yuta Nakatsuka, who had been a support member for the group, would be added as an official member. Generations then made their major debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speedster (album)
''Speedster'' (styled ''SPEEDSTER'') is the third studio album by Japanese boy band Generations from Exile Tribe. It was released on March 2, 2016. It was number one on the ''Oricon'' weekly Albums Chart on its release, with 71,380 copies sold. It was also number one on the ''Billboard Japan ''Billboard Japan'' is a sister organization of the U.S.-based music magazine '' Billboard''. It is operated by the Japanese Osaka-based company Hanshin Contents Link (a subsidiary of Hanshin Electric Railway is a Japanese private railway compa ...'' Hot Albums chart and also on the ''Billboard Japan'' Top Album Sales chart. Track listing Charts References Japanese-language albums 2016 albums Avex Group albums {{Japan-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Need U (BTS Song)
"I Need U" (stylized in all caps) is a song recorded by South Korean boy band BTS as the lead single from their third extended play, ''The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1'' (2015). The single was released by Big Hit Entertainment on April 29, 2015 in South Korea. It was the first of BTS' career to garner them a win on a South Korean television music show. Two remix versions of the song were subsequently released on the band's first compilation album '' The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever'' in 2016. By September 2016, the song had sold over 800,000 digital downloads domestically. In December 2019, its music video became BTS' 14th to surpass 200 million views. A Japanese version of the song was released digitally and in physical format on December 8, 2015 through Pony Canyon in Japan. The physical single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) that same month for selling over 100,000 copies. The digital single received silver cer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BLANK2Y
Blank2y (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Keystone Entertainment. The group currently consists of nine members: DK, Louis, Donghyuk, Siwoo, Mikey, U, Youngbin, Sungjun, and Sodam. The group made their official debut on May 24, 2022, with their first EP titled ''K2Y I : Confidence humbs Up'. History Pre-debut Prior to the group's debut, Louis became a contestant in ''Under Nineteen'' under his birth name Kim Tae-woo and became a member of the debut lineup, finishing in 3rd place respectively. He debuted as a member of 1the9 on April 13, 2019, and officially disbanded as a group on August 8, 2020. Donghyuk became a member of a seven member boy group ENOi under the stage name Avin. He made his debuted on April 19, 2019, with "Bloom". However, the group disbanded on January 22, 2021. Siwoo became a contestant on ''Produce X 101'' under his birth name Park Jin-yeol. However, he was eliminated in the first round ranking 81st. However, he joined ''The Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaya Kimura (singer)
is a Japanese singer, dancer, and actor. He debuted as a member and leader of the Japanese boy band INI in 2021 after placing first in the second season of ''Produce 101 Japan''. He made his debut as an actor in the television series ''I Will Be Your Bloom'' (2022) and made his film debut with ''Atashi no!'' (2024). Personal life Masaya Kimura was born on October 10, 1997, in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Career Pre-debut Kimura was initially influenced to learn dancing by his brother, who was a dancer. In 2013, while in high school Kimura was introduced to K-pop and was convinced by his classmates to join the school's dance club. In August 2015, he won second place in the Mr.Solo category of the ''National High School Dance Drill Championship 2015'' and competed in the International division in Los Angeles. After graduating from high school, he studied dance for two years at Nihon Kogakuin College (日本工学院) majoring in hip hop and jazz. Following graduation, Kimura wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
