King & Prince
King & Prince キング アンド プリンス | |
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Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
Years active | 2018 | –present
Labels | Johnny's Universe |
Members | Mr. King Sho Hirano Ren Nagase Kaito Takahashi Prince Yuta Kishi Genki Iwahashi Yuta Jinguji |
King & Prince is a six-member Japanese idol group under Johnny & Associates that debuted in 2018.[1] The group was originally a Johnny's Jr. unit, Mr. King vs Mr. Prince that composed of 2 separate units: Mr. King and Prince.[2] The units later performed as one group for TV Asahi's Roppongi Hills Natsu Matsuri Summer Station in June 2015.[3] Their debut was announced at a press conference on January 17, 2018 along with the establishment of Johnny & Associates' new record label under Universal Music, Johnny's Universe, with King & Prince becoming the first artists to sign under the label.[4]
Their debut single "Cinderella Girl" was released on May 23, 2018. It is used as the theme song for the drama Boys Over Flowers Season 2 which also features member Sho Hirano as the lead role Haruto Kaguragi.[5] The single is described as an upbeat song that uses beautiful melody expression faithful feelings toward a woman; a truly sparkling and classic love song well suited for a debut single.[6]
Later in October of the same year, the group released their second single titled "Memorial." The single was used as theme song for television drama Bukatsu, Suki Janakya Dame Desuka? starring members Kaito Takahashi, Yuta Jinguji, and Genki Iwahashi. The single was released on October 10, 2018.[7]
Members
Mr. King
Name | Kanji Name | Date of Birth | Place of Birth | Colors[8] |
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Sho Hirano | 平野 紫耀 | January 29, 1997 | Aichi | Crimson |
Ren Nagase | 永瀬 廉 | January 23, 1999 | Tokyo | Jet black |
Kaito Takahashi | 髙橋 海人 | April 3, 1999 | Kanagawa | Sunflower yellow |
Prince
Name | Kanji Name | Date of Birth | Place of Birth | Colors[8] |
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Yuta Kishi | 岸 優太 | September 29, 1995 | Saitama | Purple |
Yuta Jinguji | 神宮寺 勇太 | October 30, 1997 | Chiba | Turquoise blue |
Genki Iwahashi | 岩橋 玄樹 | December 17, 1996 | Tokyo | Deep pink |
Discography
As King & Prince
- "Cinderella Girl" (シンデレラガール) (May 23, 2018) sales:626.073+
- "Memorial" (October 10, 2018)
Pre-debut
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References
- ^ "ジャニーズ事務所『King & Prince』が今春CDデビュー". ORICON NEWS (in Japanese). Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "King & Prince to be making their CD debut this spring!". Johnny's net. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Johnny & Associates to debut new group "King & Prince" in spring!". ARAMA! JAPAN. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "ジャニーズJr.:新ユニット「Mr.King VS Mr.Prince」誕生 名前は「2時間前にジャニーさんが決めた」". MANTANWEB (in Japanese). Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "デビュー曲「シンデレラガール」がTBS系 火曜ドラマ「花のち晴れ~花男 Next Season~」主題歌に決定!". King & Prince (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "[Single "Shinderera Gaaru"]". King & Prince at Johnny's net. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
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(help) - ^ "Bukatsu, Suki Janakya Dame Desu ka? Manga Gets Live-Action TV Show". Anime News Network. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ a b "King & Prince「僕らと皆さんの記念日になれば」CDデビュー日が5・23に決定". TVLIFE Web (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "キラキラ輝くキンプリが"球宴"で特別なステージを!". テレビ・芸能ニュースならザテレビジョン (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "【KING、Prince、HiHi Jet、東京B少年ライブ全曲リポ6】「16.Alright」~「En3.スペースジャーニー」". テレビ・芸能ニュースならザテレビジョン (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "テレビ朝日:今夏も大型イベント開催 応援サポーターに「Mr.King」就任&新曲披露". MANTAN WEB (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "ジャニーズJr."Mr.KING"「格好よさ意識」ライブイベント開幕". スポーツ報知 (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "ザ少年倶楽部「SexyZone、ジャニーズWEST、Jr.初披露曲満載!」". NHK (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ a b "岸優太「家では基本"亀"なんです(笑)」【Princeのホンネに迫る6つの質問】". テレビ・芸能ニュースならザテレビジョン. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "ザ少年倶楽部「Prince初披露曲!」". NHK (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 March 2018.
External links
- Official website Template:Ja icon
- Official page at Johnny's net Template:En icon