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Yuya Tegoshi
手越 祐也
Born (1987-11-11) November 11, 1987 (age 37)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • TV presenter
Years active2002–present
Musical career
GenresJ-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, guitar
Labels
Past members
Websiteyuyategoshi.com

Yuya Tegoshi (手越 祐也, Tegoshi Yūya, born November 11, 1987) is a Japanese singer, actor, and television personality. He debuted as a member of Japanese boy band NEWS under Johnny & Associates and was also part of its sub-group, Tegomass.

Career

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2002–2020: NEWS, Tegomass

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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 Megumi Hatakenaka (畠中 恵, Hatakenaka Megumi).

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

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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][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

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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

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For releases with NEWS, see NEWS Discography.

Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
[28]
New Frontier
  • Released: December 22, 2021
  • Label: For Life Music Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track list
  1. "Are U Ready"
  2. "Hello!!"
  3. "Luv Me, Luv Me"
  4. "Venus Symphony"
  5. "Cinnamon" (シナモン)
  6. "Nanairo Yell" (七色エール)
  7. "One Life"
  8. "Snow White"
  9. "Wink" (ウインク)
  10. "Honeyyy"
  11. "Love Sensation"
  12. "Mogake!" (モガケ！)
 8
Checkmate
  • Released: April 5, 2023
  • Label: For Life Music Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track list
  1. "Over You" (featuring マイキ(Maiki))
  2. "Just Right"
  3. "Maze World"
  4. "Lavaguera" (ラヴァゲラ)
  5. "Hotel"
  6. "Peaceful for You"
  7. "Konote to Sonote" (この手とその手)
  8. "Make Me Alive"
  9. "Comfort Zone"
  10. "Dracula" (ドラキュラ)
  11. "Odore Odoreya Onogasono" (御どれ踊れや己が苑)
  12. "Ready Steady"
 4

Extended plays

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Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
[28]
Music Connect
  • Released: October 5, 2022
  • Label: For Life Music Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track list
  1. "Ready Steady"
  2. "Cider" (サイダー)
  3. "Happy Birthday"
  4. "Close Call"
  5. "Come Back to Me"
  6. "Wink" (MaikiP Remix ver.) (ウインク (マイキP Remix ver.))
 9
Kizuna (絆)
  • Released: January 24, 2024
  • Label: For Life Music Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 9

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN
Dig.
[33]
"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

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TV dramas

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  • Zero: Ikkakusenkin Game (2018) as Kotaro Shiroyama
  • Three Hundred Million yen Incident (2014) as Kenji Hamano
  • Deka Wanko (2011)[34] as Ryuuta Kirishima
  • Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge (2010) as Yukinojo Toyama
  • Dareka ga Uso wo Tsuiteiru (2009)[35] 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

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TV series

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  • 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 2012″[36][37]
  • Tegoshi Yuya's Journey to Soccer World SP (2012-12-08)
  • Hen Lab (2015–2016)
  • Shounen Club Premium (2016–2019)

Stage

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  • Dream Boys (2009)
  • Tegoraji (2007)

CM

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  • House Foods: Tongari Corn (2005)
  • House Foods: Vermont Curry (2006–2007)
  • Calbee: Kappa Ebisen (2009)
  • Nintendo: Pokémon Black/White (2009)
  • Otsuka: Match (2011–)[38]
  • Ajinomoto: Knorr Cup Soup (2012–)[39]
  • Jobcan (2020–present)
  • Rady (2020–present)
  • Hotel Lovers (2021–present)

References

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  1. ^ Shisso Summary The New York Times
  2. ^ [1] Swedish Top 60 charts
  3. ^ Tegoshi revisits "Shabake" role Tokyograph, 16 July 2008.
  4. ^ NEWS手越　松ケン友人役でハリウッド映画 Archived December 3, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Sponichi, 30 November 2008. (Japanese)
  5. ^ Nakushita Kioku gets release window, official title Tokyograph, 11 October 2009.
  6. ^ Dareka ga Watashi ni Kiss wo Shita Archived November 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Toei Official Site, 19 November 2009.
  7. ^ Tegoshi to play host in drama special Tokyograph, 21 May 2009.
  8. ^ Mizutani falsely accused of groping in Fuji TV drama Tokyograph, 14 April 2009.
  9. ^ NEWS4人で走りまくり...12日スタート日テレ「走魂」 Archived November 8, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Yomiuri Online, 1 November 2009. (Japanese)
  10. ^ NEWS小山らランニングバラエティー Nikkan Sports, 1 November 2009. (Japanese)
  11. ^ Kamenashi to star in "Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge" drama Tokyograph, 29 November 2009.
  12. ^ 亀梨、TBS連ドラ初主演！短気な大学生役 Archived December 2, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Sanspo, 30 November 2009. (Japanese)
  13. ^ "手越祐也、ジャニーズ事務所と契約終了 NEWSは3人で活動継続へ「グループ及び個人での活動に精進」". ORICON NEWS (in Japanese). June 19, 2020. Archived from the original on June 22, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  14. ^ Mateo, Alex (June 19, 2020). "NEWS Band Member Yuya Tegoshi Leaves Group, Johnny's Agency". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  15. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (May 6, 2020). "NEWS Band Member Yuya Tegoshi to Go on Hiatus (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  16. ^ [2]手越祐也 緊急記者会見, archived from the original on June 22, 2020, retrieved April 17, 2021[3][4]
  17. ^ "手越祐也、出版会見で"手越祐也第1章"にピリオド「NEWSの曲は今後歌うつもりない」". Natalie (in Japanese). August 5, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  18. ^ "手越祐也初の女性サロン|TEGOSHI BEAUTY SALON". tegoshi-bs.jp. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  19. ^ "手越祐也、独立から1年 七夕にソロデビュー 6ヶ月連続リリース決定 今夜YouTube生配信も". ORICON NEWS. June 23, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  20. ^ "手越祐也、ライブツアー『ARE YOU READY?』Zepp Haneda(TOKYO)公演のレポートが到着！ | OKMusic". okmusic.jp. September 24, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  21. ^ "手越祐也 LIVE TOUR 2022『NEW FRONTIER』LINE CUBE SHIBUYAにてFINAL | USENの音楽情報サイト「encore（アンコール）」". e.usen.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  22. ^ "スペプラ手越FES.2022". スペプラ手越FES.2022 (in Japanese). May 9, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  23. ^ 手越祐也 / OVER YOU( feat. マイキ ) [ Music Video ], retrieved May 13, 2023
  24. ^ "手越祐也、初のミニアルバム『Music Connect』リリース！ 2022年10月からの全国LIVE TOURタイトルも発表！ | USENの音楽情報サイト「encore（アンコール）」". e.usen.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  25. ^ "手越祐也LIVE TOUR2022「Music Connect」完走！ 翌日には20周年を記念する「YUYA TEGOSHI 20th Anniversary Secret Live」も開催！ | USENの音楽情報サイト「encore（アンコール）」". e.usen.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  26. ^ "ボーカリスト・手越祐也が実現させる、シンフォニックコンサートが踏み出す新しいステージ". プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo. 1｜PR TIMES. June 6, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  27. ^ "YOSHIKI defends boy band XY amid proposed lineup change". Revolver. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  28. ^ a b "手越祐也のランキング情報 : アルバム" [Yuya Tegoshi Ranking Information: Albums]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  29. ^ "月間 アルバムランキング : 2021年12月度" [Monthly album ranking: December 2021]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 12, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  30. ^ "月間 アルバムランキング : 2023年04月度" [Monthly album ranking: April 2023]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  31. ^ "週間 アルバムランキング : 2022年10月17日付" [Weekly album ranking: October 17, 2022]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  32. ^ オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2024年01月22日～2024年01月28日 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking January 22, 2024 – January 28, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  33. ^ "手越祐也のランキング情報 : デジタルシングル" [Yuya Tegoshi Ranking Information: Digital Singles]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  34. ^ Mikako Tabe stars in "Deka Wanko" drama Tokyograph, 22 November 2010.
  35. ^ Tegoshi to play host in drama special Tokyograph, 21 May 2009.
  36. ^ NEWS手越、「夢だった」クラブW杯の顔に！ Archived December 8, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Nikkan Sports, 16 October 2012 (Japanese).
  37. ^ Tegoshi Yuya appointed as main caster of "FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012″ Archived October 28, 2012, at the Wayback Machine JE News Daily, 17 October 2012.
  38. ^ 手越祐也MATCHに選ばれメロスになる Nikkan Sports, 16 June 2011 (Japanese).
  39. ^ 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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