Diverging Paths: Where Are Former Johnny’s Members Now

Diverging Paths: Where Are Former Johnny’s Members Now

 

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October 16, 2023, the day the name Johnny’s effectively came to an end.

On October 15, the day before that, it was announced that Yuta Kishi (28 ), formerly of King & Prince, who left Johnny’s at the end of September, would transfer to TOBE and joinShiyou Hirano (26) and Yuta Jinguji (25 ) to form a new group called Number_i.

The three former members of Kimpuri, Ken Miyake (44), formerly of V6, and Hiromitsu Kitayama (38), formerly of Kis-My-Ft2, who moved to TOBE, have started their solo activities, and their movements are reported in the media on a daily basis.

On the other hand, the former SMAP members of New Map and Masahiro Nakai (51 ) have been active in commercials, TV dramas, and variety shows that are widely recognized by the general public, without being affected by the series of disturbances.

 

Former NEWS members Tomohisa Yamashita and Yuya Tegoshi

What about other independent groups?

Former NEWS member Tomohisa Yamashita (38 ), who left the group in 2020, is also doing well.

As an actor, he has appeared in a series of major productions, including the Hollywood movie Man from Toronto and the Japanese-American-French co-production Drops of God, and last year he played the lead role in his first NHK drama, Masanao Fudosan (NHK). As an artist, he released a single last year and an album in July of this year, and he is also holding a live tour and appearing in several commercials, so there are many opportunities to see his face.

Tomohisa Yamashita has appeared in a series of major productions, released an album in July, and held a live tour (PHOTO: Yusuke Kondo)

Speaking of former NEWS, how about Yuya Tegoshi (35)? He started a YouTube channel immediately after leaving the group in 2020, followed by the release of a photo essay, which drew attention for his lightness of footwork and flamboyant behavior. He has also been active as a guest on sports-related programs such as soccer, baseball, and basketball. As an artist, he held a concert with a full orchestra at Tokyo Opera City in May of this year. According to his latest post on his official website, he will start his first TV program Chitan☆ and Yuya Tegoshi’s Honki de Ikimasu (tentative) on TV Saitama in April next year, and he will also take the second examination for sommelier wine expert. According to the latest post on the official X website, he has been active in a wide range of activities, including taking the second examination to become a sommelier wine expert.

Yuya Tegoshi will also start his first independent TV program “Chitan☆ and Yuya Tegoshi’s Honki de Ikimasu (tentative)” on TV Saitama in April next year (PHOTO: Shinji Hasuo).

Former Kanjani Eight members Ryo Nishikido and Subaru Shibutani, and former KAT-TUN member Jin Akanishi

Ryo Nishikido, 38, formerly of Kanjani Eight and NEWS. He left the group in 20019 and became a solo artist, releasing three albums to date. This year, he appeared in his first TV drama in four years, Family, (NHK BS Premium), and in the Netflix drama Let’s Get Divorced, written by Kankuro Kudo and Shizuka Oishi, which attracted a lot of attention.

Ryo Nishikido’s full-fledged acting career and his return to the forefront of the acting world (PHOTO: Takero Shuzumura)

Shibutani Subaru (42) left Kanjani Eight in 2018 and started his career as a solo artist. He has released three original albums and one mini-album, and has been energetically performing live. In his personal life, he announced his marriage in 2021 and is now the father of a child.