NEWS (band)

NewS (NEWS) is a J-pop group from Johnny & Associates, which also produced groups such as SMAP, TOKIO, Kinki Kids and Tackey & Tsubasa.

NEWS is often noted for having five consecutive #1 singles on the Oricon weekly rankings.

History

September 2003: Nine Johnny's Juniors were picked to form NEWS.
November 7, 2003: First single release, NEWS Nippon. This was a limited release, available only at 7-11 stores (corresponding to the release date of Nov 7) as the 2003 volleyball championships official song.
December 2003: Moriuchi Takahiro (森内貴寛) left NEWS and Johnny's Entertainment, leaving the current eight members.
May 12, 2004: Major debut single, Kibou ~Yell~. Ranks in at #1 on the Oricon Charts.
May 2006: NEWS is suspended for the rest of the year due to temporary suspension of 2 members (Uchi Hiroki in July 2005 & Kusano Hironori in January 2006). Members that are not related to the scandals will be allowed to carry on with their solo activities, but no group activities will be carried on during this period until further notice.

The name NEWS is derived from the four global directions North, East, West and South.

Yamashita Tomohisa (山下智久), usually referred to as "Tomo-kun, Yamapi, Pi-chan, Pi or Yamashita-kun" born April 9, 1985
Nishikido Ryo (錦戸亮), usually referred to as "Ryo, Ryo-chan, Ryotan or Nishikido-kun" born November 3, 1984
Uchi Hiroki (内博貴), usually referred to as "Hiro, Uchi or Uchi-kun or some random name by best friend, Ryo" born September 10, 1986
Koyama Keiichiro (小山慶一郎), usually referred to as "Koyama, Keii (by fans), Kei-chan(by fans)" born May 1, 1984
Masuda Takahisa (増田貴久), usually referred to as "Massu, Bu-chan, Masuda-kun" born July 4, 1986
Kato Shigeaki (加藤成亮), usually referred to as "Shigeaki, Shige, Kato-kun" born July 11, 1987
Tegoshi Yuya (手越祐也), usually referred to as "Tegoshi, Tegorin, Teshi" born November 11, 1987
Kusano Hironori (草野博紀), usually referred to as "Kusano, Notti or Kusano-kun, Hiro" born February 15, 1988

Nishikido Ryo and Uchi Hiroki are also members of Kanjani8

Koyama Keiichiro, Kusano Hironori, and Kato Shigeaki were called KKKity before becoming members of of NewS.

Yamashita Tomohisa was a part of the popular junior group called 4Tops.

All official singles have reached the number 1 position on the Oricon charts.

Variety shows: Shounen Club, Ya-Ya-yah, Mugendai no Gimon (Kanjani8), Honjani (Kanjani8)
TV Dramas:
- Yamashita Tomohisa: PPOI, Kabachitare, Ikekuburo West Gate Park, Long, Long Love Letter, Lunch no Joou, Stand Up, Sore wa totsuzen arashi no you ni, Dragon Zakura, Nobuta wo Produce, Kurosagi
- Nishikido Ryo: Teru Teru Kazoku, Ganbatte Ikimasshoi, 1 Rittoru no Namida, Attention Please!
- Koyama Keiichiro: N's Aoi, Hanayome wa Yakudoshi!
- Tegoshi Yuya: Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi, 15 Sai no Blues, Gachibaka!,My Boss My Hero
- Masuda Takahisa: 3 nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei Series 6, Musashi, Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi, Gachibaka!, Dandori~Dance*Drill
- Kato Shigeaki: 3 nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei Series 6, Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi, Busu No Hitomi No Koishiteru
- Uchi Hiroki: Ganbatte Ikimasshoi (first two episodes - replaced by Taguchi Junnosuke of KAT-TUN), Boku no Ikiru Michi
- Kusano Hironori: Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi

Concerts:
- NEWSnowConcert Winter Concert 2004/2005
- NEWS East-to-West Spring Concert 2005
- Summary 2004 (with Junior groups including KAT-TUN and Ya-Ya-yah)
- Summary 2005 (with Junior group Ya-ya-yah)
- A Happy NewS Year Concert 2006 (last performance on the 9th Jan)
- Ryo Nishikido's solo live (5th of January and 9th January 2006)
- Spring Concert 2006 (March 26-April 30 2006)
Movies:

- Yamapi - Mow, Kiss Mint, Pringles

- Tegoshi - Tongari Corn Snacks

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