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Kenji Sawada’s “I just want to live freely” in a natural way, and he brushed off concerns about his health.

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When it came to GS, with a few exceptions, the members of the group had long hair and the standard instrument was the electric guitar. At the same time, it was a time when it was seen like a gateway to becoming a delinquent. Although it is unthinkable today, most junior high and high schools in Japan prohibited students from going to GS concerts. In fact, some junior high and high school students were even suspended from school when they were caught breaking the ban and going to a concert.

So in a sense, GS was the thesis of rebellion. And Sawada, who led the GS boom, is a rebel. At the same time, he never loses his natural body.

He has been around for a long time,

I only want to sing the songs I want to sing and do free live performances.

I just want to live freely.

He also says that making mistakes in lyrics and looking tired are part of who he is. Fans know how to enjoy everything about Sawada, including his mistakes in lyrics and his tiredness.

The long-awaited national tour schedule has been announced, starting with a performance at “LINE CUBE SHIBUYA” on April 5 (Fri.), followed by 20 shows throughout Japan.

With young people starting to pay attention to him, “Julie fever” will continue to rise.

  • Text by Hiroyuki Sasaki, entertainment journalist Hiroyuki Sasaki (entertainment journalist)

    Born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Hiroyuki Sasaki became a reporter for FRIDAY at the age of 31, reporting numerous scoops during his time with FRIDAY and later working mainly for weekly magazines. Currently he also appears on TV and radio as a commentator
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