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Last Apr 22nd, the entire Tokyo Dome was filled to it's capacity as thousands of fans cheered for KAT-TUN's final night at the Tokyo Dome for their "Chain" Tour 2012. The night was filled with pyrotechnics, moving stage, flashes of lights, and cranes. Moreover, giant "Chain" balls connected by a 400m chain that surrounds the stage perimeter carried each KAT-TUN member in a hot-air balloon fashion.
The 5-member Johnny's group sang 31 songs in total including the encore. The guys were very thankful to the enthusiastic crowd as they say their final messages. Kamenashi Kazuya said it has been two years since their last tour so they were really happy to be back at the Dome. Koki Tanaka also added that the "Hypens" are their source of strength every time they feel unsure and worried. Moreover, the guys also added that Tokyo have always felt like a home for them, so they were happy to be there with their fans.
However, amidst all the cheer, the press can't help not to ask questions regarding former member, Jin Akanishi, during the press conference. The guys gave honest answers regarding to the press' queries.
(translated by pindom from zonnys)
Kamenashi: We weren’t surprised about it. His decision to study abroad back in 2006 came as the biggest shock. As ex-members, frankly speaking without any sort of contact from him, it is really difficult to give out any comments. But I suppose we are the 5 of the most unshaken people in the world.
Koki: “Oh! so, now this?” was how we simply accepted it
Kamenashi: But a celebratory thing is a celebratory thing. It is a marriage. Now that you have a partner, I hope you’ll be able to take care of her, and be even more responsible for your actions, even more so than before. This is a comment not so much as to an ex-member but more as a comment to a man.
Koki: As for us as KAT-TUN, we are looking forward as a group of five, and as we feel our fans following us, each time we organize a concert having the headlines go “KAT-TUN speaks about Akanishi etc...” or “Akanishi’s ~” is just not… what we have in mind. Nor am I saying that we find it an inconvenience. So, please be responsible for your actions and please be happy. There’s a child on the way, and your wife, it is no longer just your problem solely.
Kamenashi: I hope you’ll be able to firm up in that aspect even more so than us.
Taguchi: I believe that our job is to bring strength and courage to the audiences through our music and dance, so I hope you’ll be able to work hard on “making smiles”
Lastly, here are some news clips regarding KAT-TUN's "Chain" Concert at Tokyo Dome.
KAT-TUN's final leg of "Chain" tour will be at Sendai on Apr 28th.
| Band name | KAT-TUN |
| Band type | boyband (5 members) |
| Debut | 22 March, 2006 (active) |
| Label | J Storm / J-ONE Records |
| Official website | http://www.j-storm.co.jp... |
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i still find this soo cool :'>
http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0003820.html
*sigh* anyone knows anything new about Jin? haven't heard of him for ages already.
*sigh* anyone knows anything new about Jin? haven't heard of him for ages already.
*sigh* anyone knows anything new about Jin? haven't heard of him for ages already.
*sigh* anyone knows anything new about Jin? haven't heard of him for ages already.
AKAMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I miss akanishi. Wish him luck in the new life that's waiting for him
*sigh* anyone knows anything new about Jin? haven't heard of him for ages already.
it's not possible not to ask them about jin. T__T wah~~ i miss bakanishi with them ,. 6nin.
Well I'm glad KAT-TUN finally said they don't want to be linked to Akanishi anymore, or the other way around. It's only normal, ne? Not that they hate Jin, it's just not really pleasant to have to keep hearing from an ex-bandmate, and it doesn't make sense either since he's not in the band anymore. Good luck to both KAT-TUN and Jin!
OMG!!!!!!! Why>?
I like the comment as a man made by Kame and Koki. It showed that they are mature and they take responsible for their action and they do hope Jin does as well. Nevertheless, KAT-TUN u guys have another fan (which is me) who started to like u guys since 2 weeks ago! GAMBATTE ne!
Such honest and mature responses from KAT-TUN!! it really shown how much they've grown!! Love the fact that Kame said they "are the 5 of the most unshaken people in the world" It just shows how much the KAT-TUN member understands Jin and got used to his actions x) Nevertheless, KAT-TUN is great and they'll keep being great~!! Hyphen (-) Forever!
What they did is right on saying to the media to stop asking them about Jin. They didn't even know that the Jin Scandal happened. To be honest, i like Jin more in KAT-TUN than doing his own thing. It looks like to me, his career is somehow going downhill.
Yeah, I wish they would leave them alone already! Akanishi has been gone for years now yet they are still bothering KAT-TUN with him.... Good thing that everyone in KAT-TUN is mature
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Looks like they still not happy with him leaving the band but at least they're mature. Jin is not in the band anymore so his personal lifes do not concern them. The media should put it at rest. smh
I wish the media would leave it alone already. The Jin scandal has been reported to death and honestly at this point it has nothing to do with KAT-TUN. He's not a member anymore!! They're better off without him and he seems to enjoy being solo so it should be all good by now.
Obviously... There's something missing... Or rather, someone...
yes there is ...a lot of someone