As the former lead vocalist in KAT-TUN, JIN AKANISHI helped establish numerous

records for the popular group. Their 11 CD singles, 4 CD albums, and 7 DVDs all

reached #1 in the Japanese National Charts, and in 2009, KAT-TUN became the

first artists ever to perform eight consecutive days at Tokyo Dome Stadium -

one of the largest and most prestigious venues in Japan.



In 2009, while still officially a member of KAT-TUN, JIN AKANISHI began his

activities as a solo artist and again climbed to #1 in the National charts with

his first single, which was also the theme track for the movie “BANDAGE,”in

which he played the starring role. The single was certified Platinum.



JIN delivered 28 solo shows titled, “Akanishi Jin Star Live You & Jin,”which

led to his first US tour in 2010, selling out 2,000- to 2,500-seat venues in

Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco – without a US

release or support from a record company.



After the success of "You & Jin U.S.A.," JIN AKANISHI officially announced he

would pursue a solo career, seeking to expand his activities across the world.

His first Japan solo tour in 2011 – staged and produced by JIN himself –

became sensational news when he sold 170,000 tickets in just one week.



His first solo single, out in March 2011, shot straight to No.1 in the National

Charts both physical and digital, and was followed by his Live DVD in May,

which also topped the National Video charts.



In Dec 2010, Jin signed a global deal with Warner Music Group, with his first

single set for worldwide release in the fall of 2011 through Warner Brothers.



Jin has recently been cast in the Hollywood film "47 Ronin," starring Keanu

Reeves and directed by Carl Rinsch – an epic period film by Universal Pictures

based on the true tale of a band of samurai swordsmen who avenge the death of

their master in 18th century Japan.