Bakanishi

Jin Akanishi (born July 4, 1984) is a Japanese pop idol and a member of the group KAT-TUN, operating under Johnny & Associates. He is a singer, dancer, and actor. Akanishi announced he would study abroad for half a year on October 13, 2006. He went to Los Angeles and returned to Japan on April 19, 2007 to resume activities with KAT-TUN.

Biography

Akanishi is the "A" of KAT-TUN and one of the most popular members, along with Kamenashi Kazuya. He became a member of Johnny's Entertainment via audition on November 8, 1998, at the age of 14. He did not pass the first round of auditions. On his way out the door, he gave his number plate back to a "strange man" who told Akanishi to stay. The man turned out to be Johnny Kitagawa himself.

Akanishi has written the lyrics to many songs for KAT-TUN and for himself, including "Care", "Hesitate", and "Love or Like". He also composed both song and lyrics for "Murasaki", "Ha-Ha", and "PINKY".

Some people mistakenly read Jin's name as Akanishi Hitoshi, due to the character used for this given name. Actually, in his debut as a Johnny's Junior in the magazine Myojo, his name was misprinted as Hitoshi. The name Jin comes from the five Confucian virtues -- 仁，义, 礼, 智 and 信 (meaning benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and truth). Jin's name means "benevolence".

• Name: Jin Akanishi
• Age: 23
• Height: 176cm (5'9")
• Weight: 64kg (141 lbs)
• Birthdate: July 4, 1984
• Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
• Blood type: O
• Favorite colors: black, white, silver
• Favorite season: autumn, spring
• Favorite sport: soccer
• Family: Parents, younger brother (Reio).
• Best Friend(s): Kazuya Kamenashi, Tomohisa Yamashita, Yuu Shirota, Ryo Nishikido

• Musical Academy Dancing (initially M.A.D.)
• J2000
• Beautiful American Dreams (B.A.D.)

• Yuukan Club (2007 NTV)
• Anego (2005 NTV)
• Gokusen 2 (2005 NTV)
• Christmas Nante Daikirai (2004 NTV)
• Omae No Yukitchi Ga Naiteiru (2001 TV-Asahi)
• Best Friend (NTV 1999)
• Kowai Nichiyoubi (1999)
• PPOI (1999)

• DREAM BOY
• SHOCK

• Jin's wide vocal range is often showcased in KAT-TUN songs.
• Akanishi's weakness is his collarbone.
• He was voted by young members of Johnny's Juniors as the best-looking member of KAT-TUN in "KAT-TUN wo Abake".
• Koki Tanaka from KAT-TUN (The Secound "T") has stated that Akanishi is suitable for female roles.