Takahisa Masuda

Quick Facts: Who was Takahisa Masuda?

Subject:

Takahisa Masuda

Known for:

Japanese singer, actor, and entertainer known for his work with NEWS and solo career.

Born:

1986-07-04

Century / Era:

1986s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Takahisa Masuda (増田 貴久, Masuda Takahisa; born 4 July 1986) is a Japanese singer, actor and entertainer under Starto Entertainment, member of NEWS. From ELOV-Label records, formerly known as Johnny's Entertainment. Masuda joined Johnny's Entertainment in November 1998. During his junior days, Masuda backdanced for many of his seniors in the agency, such as KAT-TUN, and participated in many Johnny's junior photoshoots. In 2001, he was cast as a junior high school student in the sixth season of the popular Japanese drama 3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi Sensei.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2003, he landed the starring role in the drama special Musashi. He also performed with the junior group Kis-My-Ft. as the 'M' after Matsumoto Kohei's departure. In late 2003, Masuda became a member of the J-pop group NEWS to promote the Women's World Cup of Volleyball Championships. When NEWS went on hiatus in 2006, he and fellow NEWS member Tegoshi Yuya formed the singing group Tegomass. The duo released the single "Miso Soup" in both Sweden and Japan.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Masuda was allowed to further his acting experience in 2006 by landing various supporting roles in many Japanese dramas. In late 2008, Masuda and the promoters of TU→YU formed a singing group to release the song "Soba Ni Iru Yo", which was featured in the product's commercials and released through the Japanese mobile phone network. Masuda landed a role in the drama Rescue, which aired in January 2009. In November 2009, Masuda acted in the stage play Ame no Hi no Mori no Naka (Inside a Rainy Day's Forest), with his first stage play leading role. Masuda starred in the leading role for the drama Rental Nanmoshinai Hito that began airing in April 2020.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1986 (1986-07-04): Birth of Takahisa Masuda — Japanese singer, actor, and entertainer known for his work with NEWS and solo career.
2. 1998: 1998 Milestone — Masuda joined Johnny's Entertainment in November 1998.
3. 2001: 2001 Milestone — In 2001, he was cast as a junior high school student in the sixth season of the popular Japanese drama 3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi Sensei.
4. 2003: 2003 Milestone — In 2003, he landed the starring role in the drama special Musashi.
5. 2006: 2006 Milestone — When NEWS went on hiatus in 2006, he and fellow NEWS member Tegoshi Yuya formed the singing group Tegomass.
6. 2008: 2008 Milestone — In late 2008, Masuda and the promoters of TU→YU formed a singing group to release the song "Soba Ni Iru Yo", which was featured in the product's commercials and released through the Japanese mobile phone network.
7. 2009: 2009 Milestone — Masuda landed a role in the drama Rescue, which aired in January 2009.
8. 2020: 2020 Milestone — Masuda starred in the leading role for the drama Rental Nanmoshinai Hito that began airing in April 2020.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Takahisa Masuda

True or False: “Takahisa Masuda was a member of the group Kis-My-Ft2 after Matsumoto Kohei's departure.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The text confirms he performed with the junior group Kis-My-Ft2 as 'M' following Matsumoto Kohei's exit.

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