Former “KAT-TUN” Taguchi’s “I’ll do anything to get buzz” attitude is conversely favorable? Taguchi’s “anything to get buzz” attitude is conversely favorable.

Taguchi’s attempts to “take advantage of the popularity of his juniors” to generate buzz has become a topic of conversation!

Junnosuke Taguchi (38), a former member of KAT-TUN, uploaded a cover dance video of “Number_i’s” song “INZM” (Inazuma) on his TikTok and Instagram.

Number_i” is a unit consisting of Yuta Kishi (29), Yuta Jinguji (26), and Shiyou Hirano (27), former members of “King & Prince” who left Johnny’s to join TOBE. For Taguchi, they are junior members of his old company, Johnny’s (now STARTO ENTERTAINMENT). While some were pleased with the unexpected selection of songs, others were slightly more scathing.

Taguchi left “KAT-TUN” on March 31, 2004, and also left the office. On September 1 of the same year, he announced the resumption of his entertainment activities on his official website, and released his first single “HERO” in November.

Taguchi had been supported by devoted fans since his group days, but in May 2007, he and actress (at the time) Rena Komine, with whom he had been reportedly dating for some time, were arrested on suspicion of violating the Marijuana Control Law (possession). After being sentenced to six months in prison (suspended for two years), they held a fan meeting in December of the same year and appeared in front of their fans.

In recent years, he has also shown his skills as a professional mahjong player and poker player in various places.’ In 2010, Taguchi passed the Japan Professional Mahjong Association’s 21st semester pro test, and he also works as a “professional mahjong player” and participates in poker tournaments.

Furthermore, he opened his own bistro restaurant, Junno’s Table, in Shibuya, Tokyo, in January of this year. Currently, he is also the director of the show club “A-MEN’S TOKYO” in Shinjuku, and his activities are so wide-ranging that it is almost impossible to tell what his main job is.

On September 25, Taguchi updated her TikTok and Instagram, uploading a video of her dancing to the song “INZM” by Number_i, which was released on August 19. INZM” is a combination of mixed rock and hip-hop, and the novelty of the song, including the phrase “inazuma zuma zuma” repeated over and over again, created a huge buzz on SNS.

Number_i – INZM (Official Music Video),” which was uploaded to YouTube on the day of distribution, has received over 40 million views.

Some fans of “Number_i” reacted harshly

Taguchi must have filmed the dance video to capitalize on the popularity of “Number_i” and INZM. Taguchi also filmed a dance video to capitalize on the popularity of “Number_i” and INZM. He showed off the same sharp dance moves as he did during his “KAT-TUN” days, and the comments on TikTok and Instagram were “It’s funny that he’s dancing to a song by his former junior. Taguchi, you are a good dancer, too.

However, there were some negative comments. The choreography of the chorus of “INZM” is characterized by making a circle with the thumb and index finger and using the remaining three fingers to express the movement of a lightning bolt. Taguchi’s version, however, was danced with the index, middle, and ring fingers held up. That’s why,

〈Cool but the fingers are different. …… The thumb and index finger are mal.
[Claire] Your pose in “INZM” is so original!
[Claire] [Claire] You’re hanging on!
[Dramaworld] Former juniors dancing. You’re clinging to it this much?

[The former juniors’ dance is so clingy.

On August 19, coincidentally the day of the “INZM” release, Taguchi announced on his X (formerly Twitter), “This Sunday, August 25, Taguchi Junnosuke will hold his first pachinko parlor visit! (Original text in Japanese, same below). (Original text is in Japanese only.) An autograph session will also be held from 14:00! The number of visitors will be limited to 10 people chosen by lottery. It seems that they even started so-called “pachinko business,” which was not possible when they belonged to Johnny’s.

On October 26, a bus tour to enjoy grape picking with Taguchi will be held, and some Internet news reported that the fare is 38,000 yen, a hefty sum. I think the reason he is working so extensively in this way is unquestionably for a living. ……

The number of “likes” on TikTok is about 6,000, which is strong compared to the videos before and after, but unfortunately, the number of “likes” on Instagram is only about 1,000, which is not so bad. Unfortunately, the number of “likes” on Instagram is only around 1,000 and does not seem to be spreading as much as it should. We hope to see more growth in the future.