w-inds.

w-inds. promoting "New World / Truth ~Saigo no Shinjitsu~" (2009)

w-inds. is a male Japanese pop group consisting of three members: Tachibana Keita, Chiba Ryohei and Ogata Ryuichi. Though their music style is primarily pop, w-inds. have also dabbled in styles such as hip-hop, rock and R&B. They are managed by VISION FACTORY and published under the Pony Canyon label.

Members

• Chiba Ryohei (千葉涼平) (Leader, Rap, Chorus, Dance)
• Tachibana Keita (橘慶太) (Vocals, Dance)
• Ogata Ryuichi (緒方龍一) (Rap, Chorus, Dance)

Information

After debuting in 2001 with the single Forever Memories, w-inds. has enjoyed climbing to success and have had faithful fans following, which is reflected in their sales.

They have had five successful tours in Japan, and in their third and fourth tours, they branched out into Taiwan.

w-inds. have won many awards in Japan for the good sales in their singles, albums, and dance as well. They are invited to perform at CDTV, Pop Jam and Music Fighter frequently and they have a wide fanbase in Asia.

They were the only Japanese group invited to perform at MKMF, a Korean music awards. In addition to that, their popularity in Taiwan especially is huge. The concert tickets in Taiwan in 2004 was sold out in 23 minutes. Many popular Taiwanese artistes have also attended their concert.

Discography

Albums

• [2001.12.19] w-inds.~1st message~
• [2002.12.18] w-inds.~THE SYSTEM OF ALIVE~
• [2003.12.17] w-inds.~PRIME OF LIFE~
• [2004.07.14] w-inds.~bestracks~
• [2005.06.01] ageha
• [2006.03.15] THANKS
• [2007.03.07] Journey
• [2008.01.01] w-inds. Single Collection "BEST ELEVEN"
• [2008.07.02] Seventh Ave.
• [2010.03.10] Another World

Singles

• [2001.03.14] Forever Memories
• [2001.07.04] Feel The Fate
• [2001.10.17] Paradox
• [2002.02.20] try your emotion
• [2002.05.22] Another Days
• [2002.08.21] Because of you
• [2002.11.13] NEW PARADISE
• [2003.05.21] SUPER LOVER ~I need you tonight~
• [2003.08.20] Love is message
• [2003.10.29] Long Road
• [2004.03.10] Pieces
• [2004.06.02] Kirei da (キレイだ)
• [2004.10.06] Shiki (四季)
• [2005.01.01] Yume no Basho e (夢の場所へ)
• [2005.03.16] Kawari Yuku Sora (変わりゆく空)
• [2005.08.31] Izayoi no Tsuki (十六夜の月)
• [2005.11.23] Yakusoku no Kakera (約束のｶｹﾗ)
• [2006.02.22] IT'S IN THE STARS
• [2006.05.24] TRIAL
• [2006.09.06] Boogie Woogie 66 (ブギウギ66)
• [2007.01.17] Hanamuke (ハナムケ)
• [2007.03.21] w-inds. Single Mega-Mix
• [2007.07.04] LOVE IS THE GREATEST THING
• [2007.11.07] Beautiful Life
• [2008.04.23] Ame Ato (アメあと)
• [2008.11.26] Everyday / CAN'T GET BACK
• [2009.05.13] Rain Is Fallin' / HYBRID DREAM (w-inds. x G-DRAGON (BIG BANG))
• [2009.12.09] New World / Truth ~Saigo no Shinjitsu~ (New World / Truth ～最後の真実～)

VHS / DVD

• [2002.02.06] PRIVATE of w-inds.
• [2002.03.20] WORKS vol.1
• [2002.10.17] w-inds. 1st Live Tour "1st message"
• [2003.04.23] WORKS vol.2
• [2003.11.06] w-inds. "THE SYSTEM OF ALIVE" Tour 2003
• [2004.04.21] WORKS vol.3
• [2004.12.15] "PRIME OF LIFE" Tour 2004
• [2005.02.16] w-inds.tv
• [2005.07.15] WORKS vol.4
• [2005.12.14] w-inds. LIVE TOUR 2005 "ageha"
• [2006.09.20] WORKS vol.5
• [2006.12.20] w-inds. Live Tour 2006 ~THANKS~
• [2007.09.05] WORKS vol.6
• [2007.12.19] w-inds. Live Tour 2007 ~Journey~
• [2008.12.17] w-inds. Live Tour 2008 "Seventh Ave."
• [2009.03.04] "WORKS BEST"
• [2010.02.10] w-inds. Live Tour 2009 "SWEET FANTASY" in Hong Kong

Collaborations / Other

• [2002.08.07] Earth Harmony (w-inds., FLAME, Folder5) - World Needs Love
• [2003.03.19] w-inds., FLAME, Lead - buddies (Remix Album)
• [2007.11.21] VISION FACTORY presents CHRISTMAS HARMONY (Disc 1 #6 Story telling; Disc 2 #10 FREEDOM SKY)

External Links

• Official Website
• VISION FACTORY Profile