Junnosuke Taguchi

Taguchi junnosuke (田口 淳之介, Taguchi Junnosuke, born November 29, 1985)[1] in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan), is a singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He is a former member of the Japanese idol group KAT-TUN.

Taguchi Junnosuke
田口 淳之介
Also known asJunno
Born (1985-11-29) November 29, 1985
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
GenresJ-pop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actor
  • model
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1999–present
LabelsJ-One Records (2006–2016) Immortal (2016–2017) Universal J (Present)
Associated actsKAT-TUN (2001–2016)
Websitejunnosuke-t.com www.universal-music.co.jp/taguchi-junnosuke/

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.

In 2017 announced signed an exclusive two-year contract with Universal Music Group[2] Single will be released April 2017 and will be his solo artist major label debut.

History

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.[3]

In 2001, he made his first appearance in a drama, in Omae no Yukichi ga Naiteiru. 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 launch of his solo career. His first single, "Hero", was released in November 2016.

Started runway model work in March 2017 as well with his appearance in the Kobe Collection Fashion Show S/S 2017. Currently he is a print model for pnck.jp clothing and also announced print model work for Hombre Nino clothing in the 2017 season.

In April 2017, he had his major label solo debut single with Universal Music Group with "Connect".

On May 22, 2019, Taguchi was arrested along with his girlfriend, actress Rena Komine, for marijuana possession.[4][5]

Appearances
For activities as a member of KAT-TUN, see KAT-TUN § Other activities.

Dramas

Movies
  • Mohōhan: Copycat Killer (2002) as Shinichi Tsukata

Stage plays
  • No Words, No Time ~Sora ni Ochita Namida~ (2013)[11]
  • Forrest Gump (2014) as Forrest[12]

TV programs
  • Kyōkun no Susume (2014–present) Regular guest

Radio
  • Tokyo-FM Tag-Tune Driving Host
  • KAT-TUN no Gatsūn Co-host

Commercials

Discography
For songs as a member of KAT-TUN, see KAT-TUN discography.

Solo Artist Discography
DateDetailsTitlePeak Oricon Position
November 2, 2016Single-3 versionsHero1-Oricon Indie Chart-November 14, 2016
2019Cosmos City

Solo songs as a KAT-TUN member
YearTitleDetails
2007Samurai Love AttackFeatured in album Cartoon KAT-TUN II You
2008Natsu no Basho (夏の場所)Featured in single Don't U Ever Stop
2009WindFeatured in album Break the Records: By You & For You
2010Love MusicFeatured in album No More Pain
2010Girls (NTT presented by Junnosuke Taguchi)Featured in single Change Ur World
2012FinaleFeatured in album Chain
2013FlashFeatured in single Face to Face
2014Whenever I Kiss YouFeatured in album Come Here

Awards and recognitions
  • 2007: 11th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix: Runner-up for Best Supporting Role for Yūkan Club[13]
  • 2008: 5th TVNavi Magazine Awards: Best Newcomer for Hanayome to Papa[14]

References
  1. "Johnny's net". Johnny&Associates. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  2. "Junnosuke Taguchi Official Website News". Junnosuke Taguchi Official Website. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  3. 田口淳之介 (in Japanese). Tower Records Japan. August 1, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  4. 田口淳之介&小嶺麗奈容疑者、湾岸署に移送 顔上げ前を見据える. Oricon (in Japanese). May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  5. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/06/07/national/crime-legal/former-kat-tun-idol-junnosuke-taguchi-facing-marijuana-charge-released-bail/
  6. "Announcer Aoki makes first drama appearance". Tokyograph. October 2, 2006. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  7. "Ishihara to play OL in Fuji TV comedy". Tokyograph. February 2, 2007. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  8. 東山紀之、次女誕生に立ち会えて感激！「すでに親孝行な子」 (in Japanese). Cinematoday. June 5, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  9. 岡田将生、10月スタート『リーガルハイ』新レギュラー　堺雅人のライバルに (in Japanese). Oricon. August 2, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  10. http://www.ntv.co.jp/yasumimasu/. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. "東山紀之、田口淳之介をKAT-TUNリーダーに推挙" (in Japanese). Cinematoday. January 1, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  12. 「映画との違い楽しんで」　世界初演、舞台「フォレスト・ガンプ」主役の「ＫＡＴ－ＴＵＮ」田口淳之介 (in Japanese). Sankei Digital. May 3, 2014. Archived from the original on May 31, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  13. 第11回ドラマグランプリ　助演男優賞 (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  14. ""Karei Naru Ichizoku" named Drama of the Year". Tokyograph. March 1, 2008. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
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