hoho penggemar arashi from japan... especially matsuJun...
It was only 1999 when five aspiring singers arrived in Hawaii with hopes of “Taking the music world by storm.”
After selling almost one million copies of their debut album “A.Ra.Shi” the newly established boy band from Japan’s famous Jonny’s Entertainment has begun to create a footprint on the music world that only stretch bigger with each passing year.
2001:
Arashi had their first nation wide tour that consisted of 26 sold out concerts around Japan. When they finished the tour, the boys moved to their own private label called J Storm with their very own private jet for traveling conveniently named Jet Storm.
2006:
With the 6th studio album, Arashic, Arashi’s international status rose. The album was only released in Japan (like all prior albums) but in various Asian countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea; where copies were all sold out. Due to their impressive popularity in Korea, Arashi was invited to the Asian Song Festival held in Seoul, Korea that year. Coincidentally, their arrival at Incheon International airport attracted an estimated 1,500 fans, resulting in the boys adding Korea as one of their stop on the Asia Tour that year. Arashi was the first Jonny Entertainment band to ever hold a solo concert in Korea.
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2007:
Arashi returned to the Japanese market with a bang, all of their released singles topped the Oricon charts with “Love so Sweet” being the fourth single sold that year.
2008:
By the time 2008 came around, it was more shocking for the public when an Arashi single did not top the Oricon chart that year.
This year also marked the start of Himitsu no Arashi-chan ("Arashi-chan's secret"), the most viewed non-drama show in Japan of the year, proving that Arashi not only has status in the music world but also in the variety world.
2009:
Earlier this year, Arashi’s “Vs Arashi” game show was aired during Japan’s Golden Week, a special privilege only to TV shows with high ratings.
The group celebrated their 10th year anniversary with the release of a greatest hits album entitled “All the Best! 1999-2009”, which includes a hidden track “5x10” a song written by the members about their 10 years of friendship. A nationwide tour has been announced to follow up the album.
The Members:
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Ohno Satoshi (left)
Name meaning: Guidance, Wisdom
Nicknames: Oh-chan, Leader, Captain, Umai-sonyun, Shacho, Sammy (or Sami)
Date of Birth: November 26, 1980
Height: 166 cm (5'4")
Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)
Siblings: older sister
Joining Jonny’s at the age of 14, he became leader of Arashi after winning a rock paper scissors game with Sakurai Sho. Ohno is known for his dancing and personal choreography for all of Arashi’s songs. Although he was the lead actor in Arashi’s movie Pika☆☆nchi Life Is Hard Dakara Happy, his leading role was not fully acknowledge until he played the title role Naruse Ryo in the drama Maou, to which brought Ohno his best actor award at the 12th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix. Ohno has a very quiet and strange personality that usually leads to him not speaking during shows, luckily for him the other Arashi members usually reminds him to speak when the cameras are on.
TV Shows
* 0 Goushitsu no Kyaku (0号室の客) (Fuji TV, 2009)
* Uta no Onii-san (TV Asahi, 2009)
* Maou (TBS, 2008)
* Yamada Taro Monogatari (TBS, 2007, ep10)
* Gekidan Engimono "Katte ni Nostalgia" (Fuji TV, 2004)
* Yon-bun no Ichi no Kizuna (四分の一の絆) (TBS, 2004)
* Yoiko no Mikata (NTV, 2003, ep6)
* Engimono "Mitsuo" (Fuji TV, 2003)
* Shounen Taiya Aoki-san Uchi no Oku-san (少年タイヤ 青木さん家の奥さん) (Fuji TV, 2002)
* SPEED STAR (NTV, 2001)
* Shijou Saiaku no Deeto (史上最悪のデート) (NTV, 2000, ep4)
* V no Arashi (Vの嵐) (Fuji TV, 1999)
Movies
* Kiiroi Namida / Yellow Tear (2007)
* Pika*nchi Life is Hard Dakedo Happy
* Pika**nchi Life is Hard Dakara Happy
Ninomiya Kazunari (right)
Nickname: Nino, Kazu-chan, Nino-chan
Height: 168cm (5'5")
Weight: 49kg (around 108 lbs)
Date of Birth: June 17, 1983
Place of Birth: Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan
Star Sign: Gemini
Blood Type: A
Family: Parents, a sister (two years older)
Known for his critical personality, Ninomiya is known for being the main composers in Arashi. Ninomiya is the only one in Arashi who could play five different instruments. He is arguably one of the best actors in JE after officially debuting in a Hollywood movie, Letters from Iwo Jima, where he received rave reviews from American critics. In fact, he is the only JE artist and youngest actor in Japan to win an Individual Award (best actor) in the television category of the 46th Galaxy Awards in 2009. His obsession with video game is no secret to the fans since he is always seen with a game console.
TV Shows
* Tengoku de Kimi ni Aetara (TBS, 2009)
* DOOR TO DOOR (TBS, 2009)
* Ryusei no Kizuna as Ariake Koichi (TBS, 2008)
* Maou as Kumada Masayoshi (TBS, 2008, ep1)
* Yamada Taro Monogatari as Yamada Taro (TBS, 2007)
* Marathon as Miyata Shotaro (TBS, 2007)
* Haikei, Chichiue-sama as Tawara Ippei (Fuji TV, 2007)
* Sukoshi wa, Ongaeshi ga Dekitakana as Kitahara Kazunori (TBS, 2006)
* Yasashii Jikan as Wakui Takuro (Fuji TV, 2005)
* Minami-kun no Koibito 2004 as Minami (TV Asahi, 2004)
* Stand Up!! as Asai Shohei (TBS, 2003)
* Netsuretsu Teki Chuuka Hanten as Nanami Kenta (Fuji TV, 2003)
* Handoku as Sakaguchi Nobu (TBS, 2001)
* Namida wo Fuite as Fuchigami Kenta (Fuji TV, 2000)
* V no Arashi (Vの嵐) (Fuji TV, 1999)
* Kowai Nichiyobi (NTV, 1999, ep8)
* Abunai Hokago (TV Asahi, 1999)
* Nekketsu Renai Michi (熱血恋愛道) (NTV, 1999, ep1)
* Akimahende as Aoki Taiki (TBS, 1998)
* Nijuroku ya Mairi (二十六夜参り) (TBS, 1998)
* Amagi Goe Takichi (TBS, 1998)
Movies
* Kiiroi Namida / Yellow Tear (2007)
* Tekkon Kinkreet as Kuro (2006, voice)
* Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
* Pika**nchi Life is Hard Dakara Happy (2004)
* Ao no Honoo / Blue Light (2003)
* Pika*nchi Life is Hard Dakedo Happy (2002)
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Sakurai Sho (right)
Nickname: Sakurap, Sho-chan (only to Aiba)
Blood type: A
Height: 171cm
Weight: 56 kg
Date of Birth: January 25, 1982
Siblings: a younger sister (4 years) and a younger brother (13 years)
Favorite Subjects: History and Language
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Red
Arguably one of the most educated artists in Jonny Entertainment after graduating from Keio University, Sho has written majority of the songs preformed by Arashi. His nickname “Sakurap” comes from fans combing his last name with the word rap, since he is the only rapper in Arashi. Although he is an idol, his childhood dream was to become a TV anchor, which he recently accomplished by being a Monday News Anchor for NTV’s News Zero. After living out his childhood dreams, Sakurai Sho is the first idol in the history of music to ever host an election special.
TV shows
* The Quiz Show 2 (NTV, 2009)
* Uta no Onii-san as himself (TV Asahi, 2009, ep7)
* Yamada Taro Monogatari as Mimura Takuya (TBS, 2007)
* Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru Special as Yoshimori Masaya (TBS, 2005)
* Gekidan Engimono Ishikawa-ken Gosan-shi (Fuji TV, 2005)
* Tokio as Miyamoto Tokio (NHK, 2004)
* Gekidan Engimono Unlucky Days - Natsume no Mousou as Kantaku (Fuji TV, 2004)
* Ikebukuro West Gate Park Special (TBS, 2003, cameo)
* Yoiko no Mikata as Suzuki Taiyo (NTV, 2003)
* Kisarazu Cat's Eye - Nakagomi Futoshi a.k.a Bambi (TBS, 2002)
* Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko 2 Toudou Ayumi (TBS, 2001)
Movies
* Yatterman (2009)
* Kiiroi Namida (2007)
* Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series as Nakagomi Futoshi a.k.a Bambi (2006)
* Hachimitsu to Clover as Yuuta Takemoto (2006)
* Pika*nchi Life is Hard Dakara Happy as Chu (2004)
* Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon Series as Nakagomi Futoshi a.k.a Bambi (2003)
* Pika**nchi Life is Hard Dakedo Happy as Chu (2002)
Aiba Masaki(left)
Nickname: Miracle Boy, Aiba-chan, Aiba-kun, Kappe (only to You Yokoyama)
Blood type: AB
Height: 176cm (Between 5'7 and 5'8)
Weight: 55 kg
Date of Birth: December 24, 1982
Family: Mom, Dad, younger brother (Yusuke)
Favorite Subjects: none
Least Favorite Subjects: Physical Education (during winter season)
Food: ramen, Chicken
Color: black and white
Precious Treasures: everyone around him, his pets, his stuffed animal, and his favorite baby blanket
Aiba first auditioned for JE when he watched his favorite band, SMAP play basketball on Television. Not long after Arashi’s debut, Aiba fainted when one of his lungs collapsed, hospitalizing him for some time and taking way his ability to play the saxophone. Aiba is probably most known for as “The Animal Host” after hosting a wild animal theme TV show called Tensai! Shimura Doubutsuen, but fans hope to forget that title since Aiba will be leading his first television drama since debut later this year. Aiba is known for his short attention span that not only hinders his Japanese (especially Kanji) but also prevents him from concentration on any one topic. The nickname “Miracle Boy” was given to him because of his unexplainable successes in sports related activities. Aiba is said to have a very keen Sixth Sense, which caused him to faint during a haunting investigation segment featuring Arashi.
TV shows
* My Girl (TV Asahi, 2009)
* Kuitan (NTV, 2006, SP)
* Triple Kitchen (TBS, 2006)
* Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru (TBS, 2003)
* Yoiko no Mikata (NTV, 2003)
* Mukodono! (Fuji TV, 2001)
* P.P.O.I. (NTV, 1999)
* Shounentachi (NHK, 1998)
* Bokura no Yuki (NTV, 1997)
Movies
* Kiiroi Namida / Yellow Tear (2007)
* Pika*nchi Life is Hard Dakedo Happy
* Pika**nchi Life is Hard Dakara Happy
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Matsumoto Jun
Nickname: MatsuJun, Jun-Sama, Junkun, JunChan, King (by all of Arashi), Do-S banchou
Height: 173cm (5'8")
Weight: 58kg (approx 128 lbs.)
Birthdate: August 30, 1983
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Siblings: One older sister
Blood type: A
Interests: Music, DVDs, photography, reading
Favorite Food: Noodles, dry plums, mango
Favorite Colors: White, black and blue
As the youngest member of Arashi, Matsumoto is most recognized as an actor instead of a singer after he was cast as the male lead in the popular Manga turned Dramas Gokusen and Hana Yori Dango. He started out as a comedic character in Arashi but gradually adapted the DoS (extreme Sadist) image instead. Matsumoto is considered one of the three elite Idols in JE since he was personally picked by Jonny himself and did not have to go through the audition process.
TV Shows
* Wagaya no Rekishi as Yame Yoshio (Fuji TV, 2010)
* Smile as Hayakawa Bito (TBS, 2009)
* Myu no Anyo Papa ni Ageru as Yamaguchi Hayato (NTV, 2008)
* Bambino! as Ban Shogo (NTV, 2007)
* Hana Yori Dango 2 as Domyoji Tsukasa (TBS, 2007)
* Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari Imakiyo-san (Fuji TV, 2006)
* Hana Yori Dango as Domyoji Tsukasa (TBS, 2005)
* Propose (NTV, 2005, ep1)
* Kimi wa Pet as "Momo" Goda Takeshi (TBS, 2003)
* Yoiko no Mikata as Sawada Shin (NTV, 2003, cameo)
* Gokusen as Sawada Shin (NTV, 2002)
* Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo 3 as Kindaichi Hajime (NTV, 2001)
* Kowai Nichiyobi (NTV, 1999)
* Bokura no Yuki as Mori (NTV, 1997)
Movies
* Kakushi Toride no San Akunin / The Last Princess (2008)
* Hana Yori Dango -Final- (2008)
* Kiiroi Namida / Yellow Tear (2007)
* Boku wa Imouto ni Koi wo Suru / I Love My Younger Sister (2007) as Yori
* Tokyo Tower as "Koji" (2004)
* Pika*nchi Life is Hard Dakara Happy (2004) as "Bon"
* Pika*nchi Life is Hard Dakedo Happy 「ピカ☆ンチ Ｌｉｆｅ ｉｓ Ｈａｒｄ だけど Ｈａｐｐｙ」 (2002) as "Bon"
* Shinjuku Tanteidan Shonen (Shinjuku Boy Detectives) (1998
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