NewS

NewS (NEWS) is a J-pop group from Johnny & Associates, which also produced groups such as SMAP, TOKIO, Kinki Kids and Tackey & Tsubasa.

NEWS is often noted for having six consecutive #1 singles on the Oricon weekly rankings.

History

Magazine cover featuring j-pop group, NewS

* September 2003: Nine Johnny's Juniors were picked to form NEWS.
* November 7, 2003: First single release, NEWS Nippon. This was a limited release, available only at 7-11 stores (corresponding to the release date of Nov 7) as the 2003 volleyball championships official song.
* December 2003: Moriuchi Takahiro (森内貴寛) left NEWS and Johnny's Entertainment, leaving the current eight members.
* May 12, 2004: Major debut single, Kibou ~Yell~. Ranks in at #1 on the Oricon Charts.
* May 2006: NEWS is suspended for the rest of the year due to temporary suspension of 2 members (Uchi Hiroki in July 2005 & Kusano Hironori in January 2006). Members that are not related to the scandals will be allowed to carry on with their solo activities, but no group activities will be carried on during this period until further notice.
* ''The name NEWS is derived from the four global directions North, East, West and South.

Members

* Yamashita Tomohisa (山下智久), usually referred to as "Tomo-kun, Yamapi, Pi-chan, Pi or Yamashita-kun" born April 9, 1985
* Nishikido Ryo (錦戸亮), usually referred to as "Ryo, Ryo-chan, Ryotan or Nishikido-kun" born November 3, 1984
* Uchi Hiroki (内博貴), usually referred to as "Hiro, Uchi or Uchi-kun or some random name by best friend, Ryo" born September 10, 1986
* Koyama Keiichiro (小山慶一郎), usually referred to as "Koyama, Keii (by fans), Kei-chan(by fans)" born May 1, 1984
* Masuda Takahisa (増�"�貴久), usually referred to as "Massu, Bu-chan, Masuda-kun" born July 4, 1986
* Kato Shigeaki (加藤成亮), usually referred to as "Shigeaki, Shige, Kato-kun, Geshi" born July 11, 1987
* Tegoshi Yuya (手越祐也), usually referred to as "Tegoshi, Tegorin, Teshi" born November 11, 1987
* Kusano Hironori (草野博紀), usually referred to as "Kusano, Notti or Kusano-kun, Hiro" born February 15, 1988

Nishikido Ryo and Uchi Hiroki are also members of Kanjani8

Koyama Keiichiro, Kusano Hironori, and Kato Shigeaki were called KKKity before becoming members of NewS.

Yamashita Tomohisa was a part of the popular junior group called 4Tops.

Yamashita Tomohisa will also be forming a temporary group along with Thai Johnny's Golf & Mike along with four other Johnny's Juniors in promotion of the Women's Volleyball World Prix. the Juniors are as follows: Kitayama Hiromitsu from Kis-my-ft2, Inoo Kei from J.J. Express, Totsuka Shota from A.B.C., Yaotome Hikaru from Ya-Ya-Yah. The name of the group is kitty G(olf)Y(amashita)M(ike) and the promotional single, Fever and Future, is set to be released in August.

Works

Album

* touch April 27, 2005

Singles

* Sayaendou / Hadashi no CINDERELLA BOY March 15, 2006
* TEPPEN July 13, 2005
* Cherish March 16, 2005
* Akaku Moyuru Taiyou August 11, 2004
* Kibou ~Yell~ May 12, 2004
* NEWS Nippon November 7, 2003 (Promotional Single)

All official singles have reached the number 1 position on the Oricon charts.

DVDs

* NEWS Nippon 0304 April 7, 2004
* SUMMARY of Johnny's World (with KAT-TUN and Ya-Ya-Yah) April 19, 2005

Other activities

* Variety shows: Shounen Club, Ya-Ya-yah, Mugendai no Gimon (Kanjani8), Honjani (Kanjani8)
*TV Dramas:
**Yamashita Tomohisa: PPOI, Kabachitare, Ikekuburo West Gate Park, Shounen wa Tori ni Natta, Long, Long Love Letter, Lunch no Joou, Stand Up, Sore wa totsuzen arashi no you ni, Dragon Zakura, Nobuta wo Produce, Kurosagi
**Nishikido Ryo: Teru Teru Kazoku, Ganbatte Ikimasshoi, 1 Rittoru no Namida, Attention Please!
**Koyama Keiichiro: Ns' Aoi, Kurosagi (Episode 02), Hanayome wa Yakudoshi!
**Tegoshi Yuya: Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi, 15 Sai no Blues, Gachibaka!,My Boss My Hero
**Masuda Takahisa: 3 nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei Series 6, Musashi, Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi, Gachibaka!, Dandori~Dance*Drill
**Kato Shigeaki: 3 nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei Series 6, Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi, Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru
**Uchi Hiroki: Ganbatte Ikimasshoi (first two episodes - replaced by Taguchi Junnosuke of KAT-TUN), Boku no Ikiru Michi, Doremisora
**Kusano Hironori: Gekidan Engimono - Ie ga Tooi
*Concerts:
**NEWSnowConcert Winter Concert 2004/2005
**NEWS East-to-West Spring Concert 2005
**Summary 2004 (with Junior groups including KAT-TUN and Ya-Ya-yah)
**Summary 2005 (with Junior group Ya-ya-yah)
**A Happy NewS Year Concert 2006 (last performance on the 9th Jan)
**Ryo Nishikido's solo live (5th of January and 9th January 2006)
**Spring Concert 2006 (March 26-April 30 2006)
* Movies: Tegoshi Yuya: Shisso/DEAD RUN
* Commercials: - Yamapi - Mow, Kiss Mint, Pringles, TBC

- Tegoshi - Tongari Corn Snacks, House Vermont Curry
* Radio

External links

*NewS_Paradise Forum[Unofficial Fansite]
*NewS Google Theme
*Johnny's J-Web Translations