Junnosuke Taguchi

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Junnosuke Taguchi

Role / Field:

Japanese singer, actor, and model known for his time in KAT-TUN and subsequent solo career.

Born:

1985-11-29

Century / Era:

1985s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Junnosuke Taguchi (田口 淳之介, Taguchi Junnosuke; born November 29, 1985) in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan), is a singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He is a former member of the Japanese idol group KAT-TUN. He joined the talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1999 and officially debuted as part of KAT-TUN in 2006. Apart from activities as a member of KAT-TUN, he has acted in the film Mohōhan, alongside SMAP's leader Masahiro Nakai, and appeared in several dramas, most notably hit drama Legal High. After leaving KAT-TUN and Johnny & Associates began a career as a solo artist (first single release in November 2016) and also began doing some modeling.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2017 announced signed an exclusive two-year contract with Universal Music Group. A single will be released April 2017 and will be his solo artist major label debut. Taguchi officially joined Johnny & Associates in May 1999. He was selected to join KAT-TUN when it formed in 2001, and subsequently debuted with the group in 2006. In 2001, he made his first appearance in a drama, in Omae no Yukichi ga Naiteiru.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2005, he had his first drama lead role when he replaced agency mate Hiroki Uchi, who was temporarily suspended from activities, in Ganbatte Ikimasshoi. Announced in 2015 that he would leave KAT-TUN and his management company. Final performance with KAT-TUN was in March 2016. In September 2016, Taguchi opened his official website to announce the launch of his solo career. His first single, "Hero", was released in November 2016.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1985 (1985-11-29): Birth of Junnosuke Taguchi — Japanese singer, actor, and model known for his time in KAT-TUN and subsequent solo career.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — He joined the talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1999 and officially debuted as part of KAT-TUN in 2006.
3. 2001: 2001 Milestone — He was selected to join KAT-TUN when it formed in 2001, and subsequently debuted with the group in 2006.
4. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, he had his first drama lead role when he replaced agency mate Hiroki Uchi, who was temporarily suspended from activities, in Ganbatte Ikimasshoi.
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Announced in 2015 that he would leave KAT-TUN and his management company.
6. 2016: 2016 Milestone — After leaving KAT-TUN and Johnny & Associates began a career as a solo artist (first single release in November 2016) and also began doing some modeling.
7. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017 announced signed an exclusive two-year contract with Universal Music Group.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Junnosuke Taguchi

True or False: “Junnosuke Taguchi's first major label single release was titled 'Hero'.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His major label solo debut single with Universal Music Group was actually titled 'Connect', released in April 2017.

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