AKANISHI JIN

Artist Akanishi Jin
Real Name Akanishi Hitoshi
Nickname Jin, Bakanishi
Birthplace Tokyo, Japan
Birthday 04 July, 1984
Zodiac Cancer
Blood Type O
Height 176 cm 5' 7 inch
Weight 64 kg 141 lbs
Official Website http://www.johnnys-net.jp/http://www.j-storm.co.jp/kattun/
Akanishi Jin was born on the 4th of July 1984. He represents the “A” in KAT-TUN.People also cal Jin "Bakanishi" (from "baka", which means "idiot"; because he acts childish and cute), the nickname came from Yamashita Tomohisa (NewS).Akanishi joined JE in 1998 along with Kamenashi and Nakamaru. At first Jin failed the audition, but then Johnny himself told him to stay. Akanishi usually sings the hardest part in songs because of his amazing vocal range. He also writes many song for KAT-TUN and himself ("Murasaki", "Care", "Love or Like", "Hesitate" and also "Butterfly" along with Ueda)Jin starred in Gokusen 2 (with Kame), Anego, X-mas Nante Daikirai and he also was in Dream boy 2004 (starring Tackey) and Dream Boys 2006 (KAT-TUN & KANJANI 8).
Trivia:~ Jin is always mistaken as a player because of his appearance. Ueda said that Jin is a type of person, that wouldn’t talk behind other people’s back even if he’s annoyed at the person. ~ Jin is cohabiting with Yamapi and they said that once they had a giant fight that they didn’t talk for about 3 months. ~ In October 2006, Jin announced that he would be taking a hiatus for at least 3 months because he was going to study aboard. On April 19 2007, Jin came back to Japan and gave a press conference to announce his return to KAT-TUN on April 20.~ Jin has a younger brother called Akanishi Reio who is 3 years younger than Jin. Akanishi’s mum gave birth to Jin when she was 15. ~ Jin has considered Yabu Kota (Ya-ya-yah) as his god brother. Jin is also very close to Nishikido Ryo (NewS& Kanjani8), Shirota Yuu (D-BOYS) and Hideaki Takizawa (T&T). Jin’s best friend is Yamashita Tomohisa (NewS). • Some of his hobbies are: playing the guitar, writing songs, learning English, shopping and computer games. • He originally failed the Johnny's Jrs audition, but on his way out he met Johnny who liked him and so let him join. (Edited because of translation error) • His type of girl is young, high-school age, plump but not fat, sexy but without acting it, with common sense and nice lips, kind, one who doesn't dress "scandalously". • He has a belly-button piercing and one or two ear piercings. • He wanted to be an actor so that he could kiss lots of beautiful women. • He has an obsession with America and England, and wants to try a homestay in one of the countries someday. • He writes more of KAT-TUN's songs than people think - Ueda revealed that Jin doesn't take credit for a lot of the songs he makes. • In his sleep he sometimes shouts out words in English (like "Stop!"). • He is very ticklish on his collar-bone. • He says that Yamashita Tomohisa (YamaP) is his best friend, but Kame is the person he cares most about in the world. • His first kiss was with the star of the drama "Anego" (the kiss scene in episode 2), for which he was so nervous that he cleaned his teeth before every take (and had to do about 19 takes). ~ His real name is Akanishi Hitoshi, but changed it when he became famous.~His favorite sport is soccer.~His favorite seasons are Spring and Autum.~His favorite colors are white, black and silver.~ He ranked no.1 for the most wanted lover, most sexy and idol in Japan in a poll taken by DUET magazine on the year 2007.~Fellow bandmate KokiTanaka stated that he is suitable for female roles.
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