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TEST DRIVE WITH JIN AKANISHI
Jin Akanishi (赤西 仁 Akanishi Jin?, born July 4, 1984) is a Japanese idol, singer-songwriter, actor, and former radio host. Akanishi is a former member of the J-pop group, KAT-TUN, and was one of the two lead vocalists. Since the group’s debut in 2006, it has achieved 14 consecutive number ones (including studio albums) on the Oricon charts.
Akanishi is also a budding actor with roles in the second season of popular NTV school drama, Gokusen 2, Anego and Yukan Club. He was also a co-host of KAT-TUN’s own variety show, Cartoon KAT-TUN, and used to host a radio program called “KAT-TUN Style” with bandmate Junnosuke Taguchi from October 2007 to March 2008.
2011-Present: The Beginning of U.S. Debut
In December 2010, Jin Akanishi signed a global deal with Warner Music Group. It was announced that Jin Akanishi will be releasing his first U.S. debut single titled ” Test Drive ” featuring Jason Derulo. The release will be released on November 8, 2011 at 7AM PST. In addition to his U.S. debut, Akanishi will hold a LIVE U-STREAM to answer questions from his fans.
Documenting his US debut journey, Akanishi released the first episode of his web series, The Takeover, on October 27.
After debuting on November 8, 2011, Jin Akanishi’s U.S. debut single “Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo” reached the #1 spot on iTunes Dance Album Chart, the catchy EP composed of remixes of “Test Drive featuring Jason Derulo” is also climbing the iTunes General Album Chart at a #1 spot. To celebrate his debut, Akanishi also held a LIVE U-Stream and attended a conference at the Beverly Center , Los Angeles .
Check out JIN AKANISHI 1st single TEST DRIVE Feat Jason Derulo
