SMAP

SMAP

SMAP is a Japanese pop group handled by Johnny & Associates. They debuted in 1991 under Victor Entertainment with the single "Can't Stop!! -LOVING-". SMAP stands for Sports Music Assemble People.

Members

• Nakai Masahiro (Leader)
• Kimura Takuya
• Katori Shingo
• Kusanagi Tsuyoshi
• Inagaki Goro

Former Members

• Mori Katsuyuki

History

Originally a six-person group, former member Mori Katsuyuki left in 1996 to pursue a motorcycle racing career. SMAP are members of the ubiquitous Johnny's Entertainment talent agency, and somewhat responsible for its rise to fame, with the members appearing in commercials and TV dramas, as well as releasing numerous singles and albums. As a music group they debuted in 1991 with the single, "Can't Stop!! -LOVING-", and have since released numerous other singles and albums. Their records typically sell well and singles like Gambarimashou and Celery have been huge sellers. Despite some minor slumps in popularity they continue to remain in the public focus, thanks mainly to TV show SMAPxSMAP.

Discography

Albums

• [1992.01.01] SMAP 001
• [1992.08.26] SMAP 002
• [1993.01.01] SMAP 003
• [1993.07.07] SMAP 004
• [1994.02.02] SMAP 005
• [1994.07.07] SMAP 006 ~SEXY SIX~
• [1995.07.07] SMAP 007 ~Gold Singer~
• [1996.03.03] SMAP 008 TACOMAX
• [1996.08.12] SMAP 009
• [1997.08.06] SMAP 011 Su (ス)
• [1998.06.18] SMAP 012 VIVA AMIGOS!
• [1999.07.14] BIRDMAN ~SMAP 013
• [2000.10.14] S map ~SMAP 014
• [2002.07.24] SMAP 015/Drink! Smap!
• [2003.06.25] SMAP 016/MIJ
• [2005.07.27] SAMPLE BANG!
• [2006.07.27] Pop Up! SMAP
• [2008.09.24] super.modern.artistic.performance
• [2010.07.21] We are SMAP!

Mini-Albums

• [1998.08.26] La Festa

Best Albums

• [1995.01.01] SMAP COOL
• [1997.03.26] SMAP WOOL
• [2001.03.23] Smap Vest
• [2001.08.08] pamS

Other Albums

• [1994.08.24] SMAP SYMPHONIC POPS
• [1995.03.24] SMAP SYMPHONIC POPS Vol.2
• [1995.11.22] BOO
• [1996.04.24] Smappies Rhythmsticks
• [1999.06.23] smappies II
• [2011.08.17] SMAP AID

Singles

• [1991.09.09] Can't Stop!! -LOVING-
• [1991.12.06] Seigi no Mikata wa Ateninaranai (正義の味方はあてにならない)
• [1992.03.18] Kokoro no Kagami (心の鏡)
• [1992.07.08] Makeru na Baby! ~Never give up (負けるなBaby!~Never give up)
• [1992.11.11] Egao no Genki (笑顔のゲンキ)
• [1992.12.12] Yuki ga Futtekita (雪が降ってきた)
• [1993.03.03] Zutto Wasurenai (ずっと忘れない)
• [1993.06.06] Hajimete no Natsu (はじめての夏)
• [1993.09.09] Kimi wa Kimi da yo (君は君だよ)
• [1993.11.11] $10 (Ten Dollars)
• [1994.01.01] Kimi Iro Omoi (君色思い)
• [1994.03.12] Hey Hey Ooki ni Maido Ari (Hey Hey おおきに毎度あり)
• [1994.06.06] Original Smile (オリジナル スマイル)
• [1994.09.09] Ganbarimashou (がんばりましょう)
• [1994.12.21] Tabun All Right (たぶんオーライ)
• [1995.03.03] KANSHA Shite (KANSHA して)
• [1995.06.06] Shiyou yo (しようよ)
• [1995.09.09] Donna Ii Koto (どんないいこと)
• [1995.11.11] Oretachi ni Asu wa Aru (俺たちに明日はある)
• [1996.02.02] Munesawagi wo Tanomu yo (胸さわぎを頼むよ)
• [1996.05.05] Hadaka no Ousama ~Shinbutoku Tsuyoku~ (はだかの王様~シブトク　つよく~)
• [1996.07.15] Aoi Inazuma (青いイナズマ)
• [1996.11.18] SHAKE
• [1997.02.26] Dynamite (ダイナマイト)
• [1997.05.14] Celery (セロリ)
• [1997.09.26] Peace!
• [1998.01.14] Yozora no Mukou (夜空ノムコウ)
• [1998.05.08] Taisetsu (たいせつ)
• [1999.01.27] Asahi wo Mi ni Ikou yo (朝日を見に行こうよ)
• [1999.06.23] Fly
• [2000.02.09] Let It Be
• [2000.08.30] Lion Heart (らいおんハート)
• [2001.07.28] Smac
• [2002.05.15] freebird
• [2003.03.05] Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana (世界に一つだけの花)
• [2005.01.19] Tomodachi e ~Say What You Will~ (友だちへ～Say What You Will～)
• [2005.07.21] BANG! BANG! Vacance! (BANG! BANG! バカンス!)
• [2005.11.23] Triangle
• [2006.04.19] Dear WOMAN
• [2006.10.11] Arigatou (ありがとう)
• [2007.12.19] Dangan Fighter (弾丸ファイター)
• [2008.03.05] Sono Mama / White Message (そのまま)
• [2008.08.13] Kono Toki, Kitto Yume ja Nai (この瞬間、きっと夢じゃない)
• [2009.08.26] Sotto Kyutto / Super Star★ (そっときゅっと / スーパースター★)
• [2010.08.04] This is love
• [2011.12.21] Boku no Hanbun (僕の半分)

Digital Singles

• [2011.05.04] not alone ~Shiawase ni Narou yo~ (not alone ~幸せになろうよ~)

VHS/DVD

• [1991.09.21] Hop Smap Jump!
• [1992.03.14] 1992.1 SMAP 1st LIVE "Yattekimashita Oshogatsu!!" (1992.1 SMAP 1st LIVE「やってきましたお正月!!」)
• [1992.09.09] Original Story Kokoro no Kagami (オリジナル ストーリー　心の鏡)
• [1993.09.01] Hajimete no Natsu (はじめての夏)
• [1994.11.11] Sexy Six Show
• [1995.12.16] SMAP 007 MOVIES　－Summer Minna Atsumare Party
• [1996.12.09] SMAP 010 "TEN"
• [1997.12.17] 1997 SMAP LIVE Su (ス)
• [1998.12.24] SMAP LIVE AMIGOS!
• [1999.12.22] LIVE BIRDMAN
• [2001.03.14] LIVE Smap
• [2001.12.12] LIVE pamS
• [2002.09.21] Clip! Smap!
• [2003.03.05] Smap! Tour! 2002!
• [2003.12.24] Live MIJ
• [2005.11.30] X'smap ~Tora to Lion to 5-nin no Otoko~ (X’smap ~虎とライオンと五人の男~)
• [2005.12.14] SMAP to Itchatta! SMAP SAMPLE TOUR 2005 VHS1 (とイッちゃった!)
• [2006.12.06] Pop Up! SMAP LIVE! Omottayori Tonjaimashita! Tour (Pop Up! SMAP LIVE! 思ったより飛んじゃいました! ツアー)
• [2008.12.17] SMAP 2008 super.modern.artistic.performance tour
• [2010.12.08] We are SMAP! 2010 CONCERT DVD
• [2011.12.07] THANKS FOR BEIJING!!

Compilations / Other

• [2009.11.04] Winter Love Song (#2 Sotto Kyutto)

Publications

Magazines

• [2010.10.xx] POTATO 2010 November (Feature)
• [2011.08.xx] Wink up September 2011 Issue (Feature)
• [2011.08.xx] Popolo October 2011 Issue (Feature)
• [2011.09.xx] POTATO October 2011 Issue (Feature)
• [2011.10.xx] POTATO November 2011 Issue (Feature)
• [2011.10.xx] Popolo December 2011 Issue (Feature)
• [2011.10.xx] Ure Pia First Issue (Feature)

Other Works

TV Shows

• [1996-] SMAPxSMAP

External Links

• Official Website
• Johnny's net