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In 1997 [[J-FRIENDS]] was created to raise money for the education of children involved in the Kobe Earthquake of 1995. It contained the members of [[TOKIO]], [[V6]] and [[KinKi Kids]]. In 1998 they released their 1st single. Until their disbandment in 2003 they were able to release 6 singles and held some charity concerts and events. In the end they were able to donate 874.278.322 Yen. | In 1997 [[J-FRIENDS]] was created to raise money for the education of children involved in the Kobe Earthquake of 1995. It contained the members of [[TOKIO]], [[V6]] and [[KinKi Kids]]. In 1998 they released their 1st single. Until their disbandment in 2003 they were able to release 6 singles and held some charity concerts and events. In the end they were able to donate 874.278.322 Yen. | ||
Revision as of 23:41, 17 May 2011
Johnny & Associates is a talent agency that was established by Kitagawa Johnny back in the early 60's. It has dominated the Japanese boy band market ever since. Just about all the top male groups on Japanese television today are members of this stable. Most of them not only dominated the music industry, they are also known for appearing everywhere from doramas to TV commercials. This agency is commonly known by the name Johnny's Jimusho (ジャニーズ事務所)
Once in a while there will be an audition for young boys to join this agency. When they got accepted, they will be part of Johnny's Jr. until they make their debut (in music industry). During their days as a Jr. they get trained to dance and sing by supporting their seniors as backdancer or performing on some TV shows.
The Johnny's Jr. themself began to gain more intention through Takizawa Hideaki. Before his debut as Tackey & Tsubasa, he acted as the leader of the Juniors. They began to have a lot of TV Shows featuring the Juniors and they even held their own concerts, not as backdancer or supporters for their seniors.
Contents
Charity Projects
-J-FRIENDS-
In 1997 J-FRIENDS was created to raise money for the education of children involved in the Kobe Earthquake of 1995. It contained the members of TOKIO, V6 and KinKi Kids. In 1998 they released their 1st single. Until their disbandment in 2003 they were able to release 6 singles and held some charity concerts and events. In the end they were able to donate 874.278.322 Yen.
2004 this agency held a charity baseball game where some of its talents took part.
-Marching J-
2011 Japan was hit by 2011 Touhoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11th. All concerts and musicals their talents were going to do that month were postponed. The power generators, transport trucks, and 2,000 liters of gasoline that would have been used for their concerts were used to help supply areas in the north of Japan. Trucks each holding tons worth of goods were sent to the north. On March 30th, it was announced that the agency will release another charity project featuring all Johnny & Associates talents to help raise money for the victims. Johnny Kitagawa came up with the name Marching J with the 'J' standing for 'Japan' and 'Johnny's'. The meaning behind the word "Marching" is that it will be "the March we will not forget" and "let’s walk together toward the recovery".[1]
Their first activity was a fundraiser which was hosted in front of the First Gymnasium at the Yoyogi National Stadium from April 1st to the 3rd. The slogan of the event was "use our energy without using electricity". On the 1st day, about 101.000 people came. While on the 2nd day it was about 127.000 people and on the 3rd day around 161.000 people were there.[2]
On April 7th, it was announced that SMAP’s upcoming single, “not alone ~Shiawase ni Narou yo~”, will be released as a charity single as part of this project.[3]
They plan to held a charity baseball game on May 29th in Tokyo Dome.
Release
Debuted Group/ Soloist
- 1962: Johnny's
- 1967: Four Leaves
- 1973: Go Hiromi (solo)
- 1975: LITTLE GANG
- 1980: Tahara Toshihiko (solo)
- 1980: Kondo Masahiko (solo)
- 1981: Shibugakitai
- 1983: The Good-Bye
- 1985: Shōnentai
- 1987: Hikaru GENJI
- 1987: OTOKOGUMI
- 1990: Ninja
- 1991: SMAP
- 1994: TOKIO
- 1995: V6
- 1997: KinKi Kids
- 1999: Arashi
- 2002: Tackey & Tsubasa
- 2003: NEWS
- 2004: Kanjani8
- 2006: KAT-TUN
- 2006: Tegomass
- 2007: Hey! Say! JUMP
- 2009: Nakayama Yuma w/ B.I.Shadow
- 2010: NYC
- 2011: Kis-My-Ft.2 (May 2011)
Temporary/ Special Units
- 1975: Johnnys' Junior Special
- 1998: J-FRIENDS
- 2000: Secret Agent for the drama 'Heisei Meoto Jawan'
- 2000: Shingo Mama
- 2001: Sakuraba Yuichiro for the drama 'Mukodono!'
- 2001: MiMyCen for the variety show 'MiMyCen!'
- 2001: GO Tarimo and Mini Curry for the variety show 'Gakkou e Ikou!'
- 2002: Ya-Ya-yah
- 2004: Hattori-kun
- 2005: Toraji Haiji for the movie 'Fantastipo'
- 2005: Shuuji to Akira for the drama 'Nobuta wo Produce'
- 2006: GYM as Women Volleyball Suporter
- 2006: Kisarazu Cats Eye feat. MCU for the drama 'Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series'
- 2007: Trio the Shakiiin for the drama 'Kuitan'
- 2007: Hey! Say! 7 for the anime Love★Com
- 2008: MATCHY with QUESTION? for the anime 'Naruto'
- 2009: The SHIGOTONIN for the drama 'Hissatsu Shigotonin'
- 2009: NYC boys as Women Volleyball Suporter
- 2009: Ryo-san for the drama 'Kochikame'
- 2009: Snow Prince Gasshoudan to promote the movie 'Snow Prince Kinjirareta Koi no Melody' (Snow Prince Melody of Forbidden Love)
Artists
-Curent Debuted Groups/ Solo-
- ARASHI
- GOLF & MIKE
- Hey! Say! JUMP
- Kanjani8
- KAT-TUN
- KinKi Kids
- Kis-My-Ft.2 (May 2011)
- Kondo Masahiko
- Nakayama Yuma w/B.I.Shadow
- NYC
- NEWS
- Shonentai
- SMAP
- Tackey & Tsubasa
- Tegomass
- TOKIO
- V6
-Johnny's Jr.-
Kanto
- A.B.C-Z
- B.I.Shadow
- Butoukan
- FiVe
- Jr.BOYS
- M.A.D.
- MADE
- Mis Snow Man
- MA
- Question?
- They Budou
- MA-Mix
- Snow Prince Gasshoudan
Kansai
Not in any Group
- Sano Mizuki
- Kazama Shunsuke
- Hasegawa Jun
- Uchi Hiroki ex. NEWS and Kanjani8 member
- Toshin Yoshikazu
- Anderson Casey
- Kyomoto Taiga
- Uekusa Yuta
- Masuda Ryo
-Others-
- Still in the agency after disbanding
- From Hikaru GENJI:
- From Otokogumi:
- Quit from the group
- From KAT-TUN:
- Actor
Ex-Johnny's Jr. Groups
Kanto
- A.B.C. Jr.
- B.B.A.
- B.B.D.
- B.B.F.
- B.I.G.
- B.I.G. East
- BIG FOUR
- Four Tops
- Fresh Juniors
- I.N.G
- Heike-ha
- Hey! Say! 7
- HisH
- J-Eleven
- J.J. Express
- Johnny's International
- K.K.Kity
- Kinki Jr.
- Kis-My-Ft
- Kitty
- Kitty Jr
- mint
- MAIN
- MASK
- small but BIG
- Tap Kids
- Three Tops
- TOKYO
- T.O.P.-J
- TOP3
- TOPS
- Ya-Ya-yah
Kansai
- B.A.D. BOYS
- B.I.G. West
- B.O.Y.S.
- KYOTO Ohara Mura
- M.A.O.
- Mijime
- Musical Academy WEST
- Muay Thai Mukai Brothers
- OSSaN
- Shitsu 3 Kyoudai
- Top Kids
- V.WEST
Former Artists / Groups
Already Debuted
- From Otokogumi:
- From Hikaru GENJI:
- From Hikaru GENJI / Hikaru GENJI SUPER 5:
- From Hikaru GENJI / SAY・S:
- From Hikaru GENJI / Hikaru GENJI SUPER 5 / SAY・S:
- From Hikaru GENJI / Hikaru GENJI SUPER 5 / SAY・S / AKIRA & KOHJI:
- From SMAP:
- From NEWS:
Before Debuting
- From Ya-Ya-yah:
- From Kis-My-Ft.2 :
- From J.J. Express:
- From Johnny's Jrs.:
Owned Labels
References
- ↑ http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/03/johnny-associates-announces-earthquake-relief-project-marching-j-feat-all-talents/
- ↑ http://momoedgewood.wordpress.com/2011/04/04/marching-j-attracted-almost-390000-fans-over-three-days/
- ↑ http://momoedgewood.wordpress.com/2011/04/08/smap-turn-drama-song-into-charity-single/
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