KAT-TUN to release a new single in February

It’s been revealed that KAT-TUN will be releasing a new single (currently untitled) on February 6th!

This will be KAT-TUN’s first single since releasing “Fumetsu no Scrum” in September. Their 20th single will include the CM songs for Suzuki’s ‘SOLIO‘, “STEPS TO LOVE“, “BRAND NEW DAY“, and “Connect & Go“.

The single will be available for purchase in 3 different types: Limited Edition 1, Limited Edition 2, and Regular Edition. Limited Edition 1 will contain “STEPS TO LOVE” and “BRAND NEW DAY”, while Limited Edition 2 will contain “Connect & Go” and a solo song from member Nakamaru Yuichi.

Stay tuned for more details on KAT-TUN’s upcoming single!

Source: natalie

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KAT-TUN tops Oricon weekly chart with 17 consecutive singles

Popular boy band KAT-TUN has just landed their 17th consecutive single atop the Oricon with “BIRTH“.

The single which was just released on November 30th has hit #1 on the Oricon Singles Weekly Ranking and sold 194,000 in it’s first week. “BIRTH” is the theme song to Kamenashi Kazuya’s drama “Youkai Ningen Bem“.

Since the group debuted back in 2006, every single since “Real Face” to now (“BIRTH”) has reached number 1 on the Oricon.

KAT-TUN will start their 2012 tour, “KAT-TUN LIVE TOUR 2012 CHAIN” at Toki Messe in Niigata on February 2nd. This will be their first tour in two years, they also have plans to release a new album at the end of February.

Source: Oricon

KAT-TUN announces their nationwide tour for 2012

On November 25th, KAT-TUN attended the press conference for their new CM with Suzuki, where they announced that they’ll be holding a nationwide tour starting on Feburary 11th, 2012. It will be their first nationwide tour in 2 years, and so they’ll be visiting 12 cities, including Niigata, Nagoya, and Tokyo.

The pop group revealed that they’re planning to hold the tour’s final stage in disaster-stricken Sendai, thus becoming the first  Johnny & Associates group to hold a concert there after the Tohoku earthquake. It’s a long-awaited live for both the group and their fans, since the earthquake forced the cancellation of KAT-TUN’s first 5 Dome tour and big open-air live event.

“Everybody, we are sorry to have kept you waiting so long,” said member Kamenashi Kazuya.”Let’s have fun together sharing the same time and atmosphere.”

The group also announced that they’ll be inviting fans backstage, should they purchase their new single ,”BIRTH“, and win the random lottery.

KAT-TUN will be endorsing Suzuki SOLIO’s specially-designed car, whose design was inspired by KAT-TUN’s new song, “STAR RIDER“. “STAR RIDER” will be included in both their upcoming single and CM.

Source: Chunichi Sports & Tokyohive

Image: Suzuki SOLIO special site

Check out the PV preview of KAT-TUN’s upcoming single “BIRTH”

KAT-TUN’s new single “BIRTH” which is being used as the theme song for ongoing drama “Yokai Ningen Bem” starring member Kamenashi Kazuya, will be released soon on November 30th.  Earlier today, on the 19th, they finally revealed the PV preview to the upcoming single!  (For more details on the single you can read about it here.)

Check it out below!

Full track lists for KAT-TUN’s upcoming single revealed

As reported earlier, KAT-TUN will be releasing their new single “BIRTH” which is being used as the main theme song for “Yokai Ningen Bem“, on November 30th.

Recently, the previously unknown tracks for the upcoming single were revealed.

Check it out below!

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-CD
1. BIRTH
-DVD
1. BIRTH (Video clip + making)

-CD
1. BIRTH
2. STAR RIDER
-DVD
1. STAR RIDER (Video clip + making)

-CD
1. BIRTH
2. STAR RIDER
3. ACT ON EMOTION
4. BABY B MINE
5. BIRTH (Original Karaoke)
6. STAR RIDER (Original Karaoke)
7. ACT ON EMOTION (Original Karaoke)
8. BABY B MINE (Original Karaoke)

Source: J-storm @ Tokyohive

Kamenashi Kazuya comments on Yamashita Tomohisa’s exit from NEWS

On October 14th, KAT-TUN’s Kamenashi Kazuya attended a press conference for his drama, “Yokai Ningen Bem“, where he was asked for his thoughts on Yamashita Tomohisa and Nishikido Ryo’s withdrawal from NEWS.

Commenting on Yamashita Tomohisa, he revealed, “During work, he would say things like, ‘I have to do things this way’, so I’m not really surprised about this outcome. My feelings are half-and-half.” Since Kamenashi himself has experienced a member leaving his group, he calmly commented, “If it’s what the members decide themselves, I think that’s fine.”

Kamenashi continued, “It’s not my own group, so I can’t really say anything… but they’ve been active for many years, so they should have a bond that you can’t see. If everyone sincerely believed each other, then I think that would be the answer.” Regarding his own group, he stated, “I don’t feel like we’re the ones left behind, nor do I think it’s right or wrong. We each have a life of our own.”

Kamenashi shared that he hasn’t been in touch with Yamashita since he left the group. “Even if we meet, I don’t think we’ll talk about that,” he said. He also flatly dismissed the rumors about his own withdrawal, saying, “Not at all.”

Source:tokyohive & Oricon

KAT-TUN’s new single “BIRTH” to be released on November 30th

KAT-TUN will be releasing a new single “BIRTH” on November 30th!  As reported earlier, “BIRTH” has been chosen as the theme song for a member Kamenashi Kazuya’s upcoming drama “Yokai Ningen Bem” (will start on Ocotber 22nd).

“BIRTH” will be released in three editions.  Check out the new details for the single below!

-CD
1. BIRTH
-DVD
1. BIRTH (Video clip + making)

-CD
1. BIRTH
2. Untitled song A
-DVD
1. Untitled song A (Video clip + making)

-CD
1. BIRTH
2. Untitled song A
3. Untitled song B
4. Untitled song C
5. BIRTH (Original Karaoke)
6. Untitled song A (Original Karaoke)
7. Untitled song B (Original Karaoke)
8. Untitled song C (Original Karaoke)

Source: TOWER RECORDS

KAT-TUN to release “Birth” for upcoming drama

Heads up, KAT-TUN fans: it’s been announced that band will be releasing a new track titled “BIRTH” as the theme song for Kame’s upcoming drama, ‘Yokai Ningen Bem‘ (‘Humanoid Monster Bem’)!

‘Yokai Ningen Bem’, which will be a live-action drama adapted from an anime, centers on the lives of Bem, Bera and Berro, three yokai (spirits) who fight against other yokai and monsters that attack humans. Kame in particular will be starring as Bem, alongside actress Anne and child actor Suzuki Fuku who will play Bera and Berro, respectively.

With the recent promotional photos that have been released with this announcement,  Kame had heads turning with his new silver locks. It’s been revealed that Kame did not dye his hair but simply wore a wig for the photoshoot.

“Yokai Ningen Bem” is schedule to start broadcasting in October and air on Saturday evenings at 9PM.

KAT-TUN’s Ueda Tatsuya shaves his head for new drama, “Runaway ~Aisuru Kimi no tame ni”

KAT-TUN member, Ueda Tatsuya (27) has shaved his head for the upcoming TBS drama, “Runaway ~Aisuru Kimi no tame ni“, which will start airing on October 27th.

On September 17th, Ueda filmed a scene where he gets his hair gets shaved off at a prison. Ueda said, “It’s the first time for me to have a shaved head since junior high school. It feels strange, like I broke new ground.”

 This drama will be about four young guys who make their escape from prison after being sent there under false charges. Ichihara Hayato will be taking the lead role, and Ueda will play an ex-host who’s condemned with a term for four years due to Stimulant Drug Control Law violations.

Ueda, who received compliments for his new look by the staff, commented, “I think a high point of the drama would be the four shaved head guys’ movement, since that’s so rare, visually. I hope this could bring a ’shaved hair boom’.”

Other cast members include Tsukamoto Takashi (28), Suda Masaki (18), and Fukuda Saki (20).

Source: Nikkansports
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KAT-TUN to MC their new variety show

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On September 9th, it was revealed that KAT-TUN will be the MC for their own variety program, “KAT-TUN no Zettai Manetakunaru TV (temporary name)”, and this program is scheduled to air it’s first episode on October 18th through Nihon TV.

This is their first show in quite a while with their program that ended on October 3rd, “Cartoon KAT-TUN”. The members will give various presentations on subjects, such as people and products that other people would like to follow. They will do their best to make the products become big hits (boom) through the program. Kamenashi Kazuya spoke about their program stating, “Since this is our variety program in a long time, I am looking forward to learning something about ourselves we never knew before and at the same time, make everyone have fun. I will do my best,” and spoke of his goals through this new program.

The members will show their own field of expertise through food, sports, music, and other creations. Additionally, the three guests of this program will judge if they would want to follow it and if one of the members receives “no”, they will have to face a punishment.

Also, KAT-TUN’s Taguchi Junnosuke commented, “Since this year’s concert was postponed and our activities as a group was to release CDs, I am glad to work as five members [in this program].” Fellow member Tanaka Koki also added, “As this is our first program in awhile, I want to put all my energy into it and create the source of a craze. I want it to be a program that is left in people’s memory, not the records,” and gave a strong comment about this program. Furthermore, Kamenashi said regarding his own boom, “It is “Burasagari Kenkouki (hanging stretcher) . I stretch every morning and it feels so comfortable that I can live my energetic day. By the way… I received it from Nakamaru,” and showed their good relationship as members.

“KAT-TUN no Zettai Manetakunaru TV (temporary name)” will be on air every Tuesday from 11:58 p.m to 12:19 p.m. starting on October 18th.

Source: Mantan Web

KAT-TUN’s Kamenashi Kazuya admits he was scared while performing for “Dream Boys”

On September 4th, KAT-TUN’s Kamenashi Kazuya’s starring play, “Dream Boys”, held their first press event at Imperial Garden Theater in Tokyo.

Although Kamenashi has been starring in this production since 2007, he took on a bold flight stunt for the first time this year. Regarding this, he admitted, “Honestly, this is the scariest thing that has happened to me until now. I’m going to try not to think about it.”

This year, fellow members Tanaka Koki (25) and Nakamaru Yuichi (28) participated in the production, and the three members demonstrated their perfect synchronization with their simultaneous flying. With the members backing him up, Kamenashi said, “I think this is the strongest ‘Dream Boys’ yet,” and gained courage from his fellow members.

The play started on the 3rd and will continue through the 25th.

Source: Nikkan Sports

Check out KAT-TUN’s new SOLIO CM featuring their song, “&FOREVER”!

On August 25th, the new CM for SUZUKI SOLIO was released featuring the members of KAT-TUN and the tie in song off their latest single, “RUN FOR YOU“.
Along with their song “&FOREVER“, the boys goes for a ride in a SUZUKI SOLIO and arrive at a beautiful lake scenery.

KAT-TUN tops Oricon weekly chart with “RUN FOR YOU”

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On August 3rd, KAT-TUN released their 16th single, “RUN FOR YOU“, and it’s been revealed that they’ve topped the Oricon charts for the week of August 15th. With this result, they sold a total of 152,000 copies in its first week!

Since their debut single, “Real Face“, KAT-TUN has taken the first spot in the ranking with their singles 16 times in a row. Their 5 albums have also topped the charts one after another, setting a record a total of 21 singles and albums in first place.

“RUN FOR YOU” is currently the CM song to automaker Suzuki’s “SOLIO“. The regular edition of the single contains two songs: “COSMIC CHILD” and “DIAMOND“. The limited edition comes with a DVD with the music video and making of “RUN FOR YOU”.

Source: Oricon

KAT-TUN performs “Run For You” on Music Station

On August 5th, KAT-TUN rocked the ‘Music Station‘ stage with their latest hit, “Run For You“.
Their vocals were spot on, and fans noted that their choreography seems tighter this time around.

KAT-TUN - RUN FOR YOU (Music Station - 2011.08.05) by silver_hakuei

Performances from August 1st’s “Coming Soon!!”

This week’s episode of  “Coming Soon!!” held an exciting line-up of guests, which included highly-anticipated performances from ZONE and A.N. JELL.

The program also saw performances from KAT-TUN, Mizuki Nana, moumoon, and Makihara Noriyuki.

Check out their stages below:

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< KAT-TUN – “Run For You” >
**Performance starts at 3:20 mark**

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< moumoon – “Chu Chu” >

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< Makihara Noriyuki – “Remember My Name” >

KAT-TUN reveals PV for “Run For You”

KAT-TUN have finally unveiled the PV for their 16th single, “Run For You“!

Set in a laboratory, the members seem to be the unhappy (yet sexy) test experiments for …well, we’re not quite sure.

Check out their PV below, and don’t forget to support the boys by purchasing their single here. 

KAT-TUN - RUN FOR YOU by SaRaI_kAzSu_mAsSaShI
“Run For You” will become available on August 3rd.

Check out these short PV previews of KAT-TUN’s new single, “RUN FOR YOU”!

A short PV preview of KAT-TUN’s 16th single, “RUN FOR YOU” (scheduled to be released on August 3rd) has been revealed through TV screens nationwide!
The PV sees the boys dancing in a classic black outfits against a white setting; naturally, there’s some individual camera shots as well.
Check out the two CMs below!

Radio rip of KAT-TUN’s “Run For You” revealed!

Back in June, tokyohive revealed that pop sensation KAT-TUN would be making a comeback with their 16th single, “RUN FOR YOU“. A radio rip of the song has just been revealed, and it’s definitely promising to be another stellar hit!

“RUN FOR YOU” has an aggressive beat that’s lightened by the harmony between KAT-TUN’s voices and the supporting string arrangement.

Check out the track below, and be sure to support the group by purchasing their music!

“RUN FOR YOU” will be released on August 3rd. 

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