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ROM-4
ROM-4 is a four-member J-pop group that consists of Masaki Kaji, Masataka Kubota, Ryo Kimura, and Gouta Watabe. History The rap group "ROM-4" was formed for the Japanese television drama, ''Seishun Energy: Check It Out, Yo! in Tokyo'' (''青春★ENERGY ~ チェケラッチョ!! In Tokyo''), that aired on Fuji TV from April 12, 2006 to June 15, 2006. The show's about 4 third year high school students of present Tokyo that are not motivated, but when they encounter rap, it helps motivate them to take charge of their lives and their dreams. Thus the song "Keep It Goin' On" represents their motivation, spirit and seishun (young) energy. In the drama, Takumi (played by Masataka Kubota), Satoru (played by Gouta Watabe), Shingo (played by Masaki Kaji) and Sanpei (played by Ryo Kimura) form the group ROM-4. The name, ROM-4, is an abbreviation for Rapで、俺(O)達、モ(M)テタイ、Yo(4)！」の略, which means "through Rap R, Oretachi ('we') O, Motetai ('want to be hot') M, Yo ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaki Kaji
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known for his role as Takeshi Momoshiro in the ''Prince of Tennis'' musical series, ''Tenimyu'', and the The Prince of Tennis (film), live film adaptation. He was also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-BOYS, which perform in various skit-like performances. Biography He has appeared in a various number of TV shows, musicals and movies. On January 1, 2006, Kaji, with fellow D-BOYS member Hiroki Suzuki (born 1983), Hiroki Suzuki, appeared on the 43rd broadcast of ''Secret New Years' Performance Tournament'' "Young Man Colosseum", where Kaji displayed his acrobatic abilities. As well, on November 1, 2006, he made an appearance on a variety show called ''Kachinko'' (''カチンコ!'') broadcasting on TV Asahi. Then on January 1, 2007, Kaji appeared again on the New Year's Day 44th annual broadcast of the ''Secret New Years' Performance Tournaments "Chinese Lion Dance" segment, with Hiroki Suzuki and fellow D-Boys members, Yuya Endo, Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |