Yuya Tegoshi
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Career
2002–2020: NEWS, Tegomass
Tegoshi entered Johnny & Associates during December 2002. He participated in various Johnny's Junior activities for eleven months before becoming a member of NEWS in 2003.
Tegoshi appeared with his band members on Johnny's related television shows, such as Shounen Club and Ya-Ya-yah, soon after he entered the entertainment business. Tegoshi quickly gained popularity with his singing and is considered by many fans to be NEWS' best singer. In 2005, Tegoshi landed the lead role in the movie Shisso, becoming the first member to star in a movie. Shisso aka Dead Run (International title) premiered in North America at the 2005 New Montreal FilmFest.[1] He gained more acting roles in various Japanese dramas and continued his activities as a member of NEWS. He also hosted his own radio show, called "Tegoshi Yuya's What a Wonderful Music" from April 2005 to March 2006.
During NEWS's hiatus in 2006, he and bandmate Takahisa Masuda formed the duo Tegomass. They released the single "Miso Soup", recorded entirely in English, in Sweden that reached No. 12 on the Swedish charts.[2] Tegoshi debuted in 2007 as a voice actor for the Japanese release of the American animated film Happy Feet as the voice of Mumble. In July 2007, Tegoshi was given the opportunity to perform a one-man-show called Tegoraji. Then he starred in Fuji TV's drama special called Shabake, as Ichitaro, based on the novel of the same name written by Script error: No such module "Nihongo"..
In 2008, Tegoshi reprised his role as Ichitaro, for the sequel of Shabake called Shabake: Uso Uso.[3] At the end of 2008, director Hans Canosa cast Tegoshi as Mirai for the movie Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac, based on the novel of the same name by Gabrielle Zevin.[4] This movie is slated to premiere March 27, 2010 in Japan.[5][6]
In 2009, Tegoshi took part in the musical comedy Dream Boys 2009 alongside fellow Johnny & Associates members Kazuya Kamenashi and Subaru Shibutani at the Imperial Garden Theater in Marunouchi, Tokyo. This was his first time being featured as a major character in this annual stage show. Not only did Tegoshi appear in the stage play, he also acted in a special drama for FujiTV titled Dareka ga Uso wo Tsuiteiru. He played, Sato Takahiro, a host and the son of a salaryman accused of groping a high school girl on a train.[7][8] Tegoshi also participated on the running-themed variety show called Sōkon[9] with fellow NEWS members, Keiichiro Koyama, Shigeaki Kato and Takahisa Masuda. The show was part of Lawson's green project campaign, where Lawson planted trees around Japan based on the number of points the members were awarded as they completed different running missions.[10] At the end of 2009, it was announced that Tegoshi would take on the role of Toyama Yukinojo in the live-action drama adaption Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge based on the manga of the same name. The drama aired January 15, 2010.[11][12]
On October 15, Tegoshi was assigned to be the main caster for Toyota Presents FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012. He hosted a new soccer sports show on NTV called "Soccer Earth" and the image song titled "World Quest" by NEWS for their new single.
2020–present: Solo career
On June 19, 2020, Tegoshi's contract with Johnny & Associates had been terminated.[13][14] This followed events in April and May where Tegoshi was placed on suspension after attending drinking parties despite orders to stay home from the COVID-19 pandemic.[15] Following his departure, Tegoshi held a press conference claiming that he left the company on good terms and that the tabloids had falsely reported a charity meeting as a drinking party. He announced plans to continue solo career activities including singing and that he had already intended to leave NEWS at the end of their Story concert tour.[16]Template:Better source needed
On July 16, 2020, he announced that he had established his own company (Avalanche Co., Ltd.).
On August 5, 2020, Tegoshi released an autobiographical photo essay titled Avalanche, which discussed his career when he was contracted with Johnny & Associates.[17]
On October 22, 2020, Tegoshi opened four hair removal salons TEGOSHI BEAUTY SALON (Kagurazaka, Kawaguchi, Shinsaibashi [women only] and Kawagoe [men's only]).[18]
2021 Start of full-fledged solo artist activities
Tegoshi made his solo artist debut on July 7, 2021 with his first digital single "Cinnamon" and from there released songs for six consecutive months until December 2021.[19]
In September 2021, he held a live tour "手越祐也 (Yuya Tegoshi) LIVE TOUR 2021 ARE YOU READY?" in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.[20]
As the culmination of six consecutive months of music releases, the 1st Full Album "NEW FRONTIER [5]" was released on December 22, 2021.
From January to April 2022, "手越祐也 (Yuya Tegoshi) LIVE TOUR 2022 NEW FRONTIER," his first nationwide tour as a solo artist, was held with 14 concerts in 7 cities, starting in Miyagi Prefecture.[21]
On May 11&12, 2022 Tegoshi hosted his first music festival "Supepura Tegoshi Fes 2022" for two days at Pacifico Yokohama.[22]
On July 7, 2022, the first anniversary of his solo debut, he released his 8th Digital Single "OVER YOU (feat. マイキ (Maiki))".[23]
On October 5, 2022, he released his first EP "Music Connect" and held his second nationwide tour "Yuya Tegoshi LIVE TOUR 2022 Music Connect" from October 12 to November 30, 2022 with 12 concerts in 7 cities.[24]
On December 1, the day after the final concert of the national tour, "Yuya Tegoshi 20th Anniversary Secret Live 2002-2022" was held in Tokyo to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his performing career.[25]
On May 4, 2023, the first full orchestra concert "Yuya Tegoshi Symphonic Concert 2023" was held at the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall.[26]
In October 2024, Japanese rock star Yoshiki and NTV began the second season of "Yoshiki Superstar Project X", which opened with controversy due to NTV's handling of the addition of Tegoshi to the lineup of boy band XY.[27]
Discography
- For releases with NEWS, see NEWS Discography.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [28] | |||
| New Frontier |
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8 |
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| Checkmate |
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4 |
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Compilation albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [28] | |||
| Yuya Tegoshi Singles Best |
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10 |
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Extended plays
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [28] | |||
| Music Connect |
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9 |
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| Kizuna (絆) |
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9 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Dig. [34] | |||
| "Cinnamon" (シナモン) | 2021 | 26 | New Frontier |
| "Are U Ready" | 26 | ||
| "Luv Me, Luv Me" | 19 | ||
| "Wink" (ウィンク) | 13 | ||
| "One Life" | 18 | ||
| "Mogake!" (モガケ!) | 24 | ||
| "Maze World" | 2022 | 21 | Checkmate |
| "Over You" (feat. Maiki) | 11 | ||
| "Hotel" | 24 | ||
| "Comfort Zone" | 2023 | — |
Filmography
TV dramas
- Zero: Ikkakusenkin Game (2018) as Kotaro Shiroyama
- Three Hundred Million yen Incident (2014) as Kenji Hamano
- Deka Wanko (2011)[35] as Ryuuta Kirishima
- Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge (2010) as Yukinojo Toyama
- Dareka ga Uso wo Tsuiteiru (2009)[36] as Takahiro Sato
- Shabake: Uso Uso (2008) as Ichitaro
- Shabake Shabake (2007) as Ichitaro
- Hyoten 2006 (2006) as Toru Tsujiguchi
- My Boss My Hero (2006) as Jun Sakurakoji
- Gachibaka! (2006) as Minoru Utsugi
- Gekidan Engimono (2005) as Hiroaki Tomiyama
- 15 Sai no Blues (2005) as Kōhei Sanada
Films
- Hotaru no Hikari (2012)
- Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita (working titled Script error: No such module "Nihongo".) (2010)
- Happy Feet (2007) (Japanese dubbing for Mumble) (Original voice done by: Elijah Wood)
- Dead Run (2005)
TV series
- Ya-Ya-yah (2003–2007)
- Sekai no Hate Made Itte Q (2007–2020)
- Sōkon (2009–2010)
- SOCCER EARTH as main caster for "Toyota Presents FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012Template:Pprime[37][38]
- Tegoshi Yuya's Journey to Soccer World SP (2012-12-08)
- Hen Lab (2015–2016)
- Shounen Club Premium (2016–2019)
Stage
- Dream Boys (2009)
- Tegoraji (2007)
CM
- House Foods: Tongari Corn (2005)
- House Foods: Vermont Curry (2006–2007)
- Calbee: Kappa Ebisen (2009)
- Nintendo: Pokémon Black/White (2009)
- Otsuka: Match (2011–)[39]
- Ajinomoto: Knorr Cup Soup (2012–)[40]
- Jobcan (2020–present)
- Rady (2020–present)
- Hotel Lovers (2021–present)
References
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- ↑ Shisso Summary The New York Times
- ↑ [1] Swedish Top 60 charts
- ↑ Tegoshi revisits "Shabake" role Tokyograph, 16 July 2008.
- ↑ NEWS手越 松ケン友人役でハリウッド映画 Script error: No such module "webarchive". Sponichi, 30 November 2008. (Japanese)
- ↑ Nakushita Kioku gets release window, official title Tokyograph, 11 October 2009.
- ↑ Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita Script error: No such module "webarchive". Toei Official Site, 19 November 2009.
- ↑ Tegoshi to play host in drama special Tokyograph, 21 May 2009.
- ↑ Mizutani falsely accused of groping in Fuji TV drama Tokyograph, 14 April 2009.
- ↑ NEWS4人で走りまくり...12日スタート日テレ「走魂」 Script error: No such module "webarchive". Yomiuri Online, 1 November 2009. (Japanese)
- ↑ NEWS小山らランニングバラエティー Nikkan Sports, 1 November 2009. (Japanese)
- ↑ Kamenashi to star in "Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge" drama Tokyograph, 29 November 2009.
- ↑ 亀梨、TBS連ドラ初主演!短気な大学生役 Script error: No such module "webarchive". Sanspo, 30 November 2009. (Japanese)
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- ↑ Mikako Tabe stars in "Deka Wanko" drama Tokyograph, 22 November 2010.
- ↑ Tegoshi to play host in drama special Tokyograph, 21 May 2009.
- ↑ NEWS手越、「夢だった」クラブW杯の顔に! Script error: No such module "webarchive". Nikkan Sports, 16 October 2012 (Japanese).
- ↑ Tegoshi Yuya appointed as main caster of "FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012Template:Pprime Script error: No such module "webarchive". JE News Daily, 17 October 2012.
- ↑ 手越祐也MATCHに選ばれメロスになる Nikkan Sports, 16 June 2011 (Japanese).
- ↑ V6井ノ原・関ジャニ横山・NEWS手越で新ユニット結成!?「長年やってるみたい」 Oricon Style, 19 September 2012 (Japanese).
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