Johnny’s Jr. It has been decided that the inner group Travis Japan will make its first worldwide major debut for Johnny & Associates. The debut single will be released on October 28th.
Signed a contract with the major record label “Catitol Records” under the umbrella of Universal Music Group. In the early morning of September 29, Japan time, the debut signing ceremony was held at the Universal Music Group headquarters in Los Angeles, USA, and seven members attended.
Travis Japan was formed in 2012 as a group of five members who received lessons from American director and choreographer Travis Payne. The “Japan” part was named by Johnny Kitagawa, the former president of Johnny & Associates. From 2017 to the current 7-member group following a change in members. He has also worked as a backup dancer for Arashi and Tackey & Tsubasa, and has a reputation for his particularly high dance performances.
I have been studying abroad in Los Angeles since March this year. While living together, she attended a language school and took daily lessons to hone her performance skills. Immediately following arriving in the United States, she participated in the dance competition “WORLD OF DANCE”. won the prize.
In July, he appeared on the popular American audition program “America’s Got Talent (AGT)” and performed the original song “Yume no Hollywood” with English lyrics. She received great cheers from the judges and the audience and advanced to the semi-finals.
After steadily accumulating achievements in a short period of time, the details and performance power of appearing in “WORLD OF DANCE” and “AGT” caught the attention of the person in charge of “Catitol Records”, and it was decided that they would make a worldwide major debut. “American audiences were captivated by their appearances on America’s Got Talent and WORLD OF DANCE,” said label chairman and CEO Michelle Juberiler. I would like to continue to work on it,” he commented.
Since its founding in 1942, the label has produced hits by artists such as The Beach Boys, Nat King Cole, Linda Ronstadt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Katy Perry and Halsey. , the flagship label of Capitol Music Group. Even in Japan, Kyu Sakamoto released “Let’s walk upwards” as “SUKIYAKI” in 1963.
At Johnny’s Office, it will be a long-awaited debut for Travis Japan, the third group to go to the United States for the first time in 38 years, following the first Johnny’s in 1966 and Shonentai in 1984. The song will be distributed in 249 countries and regions. A global debut has been Johnny’s dream for many years.
Hideaki Takizawa (40), vice president of Johnny & Associates, said, “Travis Japan has created a new form of debut within Johnny & Associates. Challenges to the world are never easy. However, Travis Japan If so, I’m sure they will create their own era.I’m filled with the feeling that I want them to always have the spirit of a challenger and spread their wings to the world.” The comments of the seven members are as follows.
Kaito Miyachika (25) / Chaka Travis Japan The long-awaited goal of a major debut will come true! To our fans and of course to those who have supported us, we are once once more grateful for this opportunity, and with confidence in our hearts, we will set out on a journey to find a new stage, a journey to make our dreams come true, and the world!
Kaito Nakamura (25) / Umi One goal and dream that we have been aiming for all along has come true, and from here on it will be a new start. increase.
Tatsuya Shichigosankake (27) / Shime 7 people have made their debut, and it’s finally starting! Travis Japan’s Showtime! !
Nōeru Kawashima (27) / Noel I’m really happy that the day has come when we can all continue to share our dreams and happiness in this one-time life!
Shizuya Yoshizawa (27) / I will spread the name Shizu Travis Japan to the world and deliver happiness!
Kaito Matsukura (24) / Machu I would like to become the one and only challenger and open up the era of Travis Japan all over the world.
Genta Matsuda (23) / Genta Travis Japan will do it! We will make Johnny’s dream come true.
