Shigeaki Kato

Quick Facts: Who was Shigeaki Kato?

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Shigeaki Kato

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Japanese musician, writer, and actor known for his work with NEWS and literary achievements.

Born:

1987-07-11

Century / Era:

1987s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Shigeaki Kato (加藤 シゲアキ, Katō Shigeaki; born July 11, 1987) is a Japanese musician, writer, actor and a member of the J-pop group NEWS, from ELOV-Label formerly known as Johnny's Entertainment. Kato was born in Hiroshima, Japan, but he grew up in Osaka Prefecture and Yokohama-shi. He joined Johnny's Entertainment on April 17, 1999 when he was 11 years-old. As a junior he was a member of the organizations Best Beat Boys (B.B.B.), Boys Be Ambitious (B.B.A.), Best Beat Dancing (B.B.D.), Beautiful American Dreams (B.A.D.) and J-support (later changed to K.K.Kity). He debuted as a member of NEWS in 2003.

Career & Major Achievements

Along with other NEWS members, he plays the guitar, composing some of NEWS' songs, including his own solo "Kakao" in 2002, which he composed the lyrics to. In 2010, he graduated from the Faculty of Law of Aoyama Gakuin University. Aside from music, Kato has also establish himself as an author. During early days of NEWS, he felt his presence in the group was falling behind and didn't have much solo work like other members. This combined with the lack of group activities in 2011, Kato decided that he wanted to do something not only for his career but for the band, so after getting permission from management to write a novel, he started writing Pink and Gray and finished the book in less than a year.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On January 28, 2012, the book was published. This make Kato the first idol in Johnny & Associates to become an author. Pink and Gray was later adapted into a movie in 2016, directed by Isao Yukisada and stars Yuto Nakajima formerly of Hey! Kato has received several accolades for his written works. His 2020 novel Alternate was nominated for the Naoki Prize.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1987 (1987-07-11): Birth of Shigeaki Kato — Japanese musician, writer, and actor known for his work with NEWS and literary achievements.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — He joined Johnny's Entertainment on April 17, 1999 when he was 11 years-old.
3. 2002: 2002 Milestone — Along with other NEWS members, he plays the guitar, composing some of NEWS' songs, including his own solo "Kakao" in 2002, which he composed the lyrics to.
4. 2003: 2003 Milestone — He debuted as a member of NEWS in 2003.
5. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, he graduated from the Faculty of Law of Aoyama Gakuin University.
6. 2011: 2011 Milestone — This combined with the lack of group activities in 2011, Kato decided that he wanted to do something not only for his career but for the band, so after getting permission from management to write a novel, he started writing Pink and Gray and finished the book in less than a year.
7. 2012: 2012 Milestone — On January 28, 2012, the book was published.
8. 2016: 2016 Milestone — Pink and Gray was later adapted into a movie in 2016, directed by Isao Yukisada and stars Yuto Nakajima formerly of Hey!
9. 2020: 2020 Milestone — His 2020 novel Alternate was nominated for the Naoki Prize.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Shigeaki Kato

True or False: “Shigeaki Kato debuted as a member of the group NEWS in 2003 after joining Johnny's Entertainment.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he joined Johnny's Entertainment in 1999, his debut specifically with the group NEWS occurred later than just being an early junior member.

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