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Takumi Kawanishi | |
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川西 拓実 | |
| Born | June 23, 1999 Hyogo, Japan |
| Other names | T. K[1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Lapone |
| Member of | JO1 |
| Website | Official website |
| Japanese name | |
| Kanji | 川西 拓実 |
| Hiragana | かわにし たくみ |
| Romanization | Kawanishi Takumi |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 카와니시 타쿠미 |
| Revised Romanization | Kawanisi Takumi |
| McCune–Reischauer | K'awanisi T'ak'umi |
Takumi Kawanishi (川西 拓実, Kawanishi Takumi, born June 23, 1999) is a Japanese singer and actor. He debuted as a member of the Japanese boy band JO1 in 2020, after placing third in the first season of Produce 101 Japan.
Early life
[edit]Takumi Kawanishi was born on June 23, 1999, in Hyogo, Japan.[2] He was a member of his high school's baseball club, having played against Yomiuri Giants' pitcher Iori Yamasaki.[3]
He was inspired to become a singer after watching an artist perform on TV when he was 11 years old.[4]
Career
[edit]2019–2020: Produce 101 Japan and debut in JO1
[edit]Prior to his debut, Kawanishi had passed the second screening of the "BoysAward Audition" jointly held by Avex and GirlsAward in 2015, and planned to attend the next stage of the audition, but cancelled the trip to Tokyo that would have completed the process. After graduating from high school, he worked as a buggy engineer at Kawasaki Heavy Industries[5] before auditioning for Produce 101 Japan in September 2019, after convincing his family despite having no prior experience in dancing or singing.[4] The show concluded in December, where Kawanishi finished in third place with 252,885 votes.[6]
After undergoing training in Korea,[7] Kawanishi debuted in JO1 with their debut single, Protostar, which was released on March 4, 2020, under Lapone Entertainment.[8]
2021–present: Acting debut
[edit]On February 26, 2021, Kawanishi appeared in the Yoshimoto Kogyo-produced anthology film, Meters Away, Worlds Apart alongside his group-mates Issei Mamehara, Ren Kawashiri and Syoya Kimata.[9]
On March 3, 2023, it was announced that Kawanishi will play the leading role of Souma Shiki in the live adaptation of the web manga series Play It Cool, Guys, alongside Yuta Nakamoto, Dori Sakurada, and Maito Fujioka.[4][7][10] The first episode was aired on April 14.[11]
Kawanishi got his first lead role in a movie with Buzzy Noise, a film produced by GAGA Corporation and directed by Hiroki Kazama. He acted alongside Hiyori Sakurada and played the role of Kiyosumi Umino. The film was released on May 3.[4] On March 6, it was confirmed that Kawanishi will be recording the song "Surge" for the movie.[12] The digital single Surge <single edit>, was released on April 29, including a rearranged version of the theme song a new song called "Heaven" which was written and composed by Kawanishi.[13] A blue-ray and DVD version of the movie was released on December 18 and included behind the scenes footage and commentary from the actors.[14] Kawanishi also composed and wrote the lyrics for JO1's single "Happy Unbirthday" which was released on March 26.[2]
On April 7, it was announced that Kawanishi will appear in the film Run for Money the Movie: Tokyo Mission, which was released on July 19 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Fuji TV's variety show Run for Money.[15] He played the lead role of Tachibana Yamato, a sprinter from Meio University's track and field team, and co-starred with his groupmates Sukai Kinjo and Syoya Kimata, alongside Sota Nakajima, Taiki Sato, and Leiya Seguchi of Fantastics from Exile Tribe.[4][16]
Public image and artistry
[edit]Kawanishi is noted as a multi-talented artist with a reputation of great performance ability and creativity in his group.[7][17]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN | |||
| "Surge <single edit>" | 2024 | — | Non-album single |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||
Composition credits
[edit]All song credits are adapted from the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers's database, unless otherwise noted.[18]
| Title | Year | Artist | Album | Lyricist | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "D.I.Y"[note 1] | 2024 | Himself with Ren and Hiroto | Non-album single |  |
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| "Happy Unbirthday" | JO1 | |
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| "Heaven" | Himself | Surge <single edit> | |
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| "Breaking The Rules" | JO1 | 2023 JO1 2nd Arena Live Tour 'Beyond The Dark:Rise in Kyocera Dome Osaka | |
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Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Meters Away, Worlds Apart | Himself | Segment: "Today is A Good Day"; Minor role | [9] |
| 2024 | Buzzy Noise | Kiyosumi Umino | Lead role | [19] |
| Run for Money the Movie: Tokyo Mission | Tachibana Yamamoto | [16] |
Television shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Produce 101 Japan | Contestant | Finished 3rd | [20] |
Television series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Short Program | Ichiro Imai | Anthology series; lead role | [21] |
| 2023 | Play It Cool, Guys | Souma Shiki | Lead role | [10] |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "T.Kサンタ"川西拓実、クリスマスソングをプレゼント JO1が横並びでサプライズ歌唱「成長を感じられるような曲」" [‘T.K Santa’ Takumi Kawanishi presents a Christmas song, with JO1 singing alongside him as a surprise: "A song that makes you feel like you've grown up"]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. December 12, 2024. Archived from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Koizumi, Sakiko (April 26, 2024). "『バジーノイズ』で初主演、川西拓実が開拓するJO1の新たな可能性" [Takumi Kawanishi's first starring role in Buzzy Noise opens up new possibilities for JO1]. Esquire Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "【巨人】元高校球児JO1川西拓実、125キロ始球式「球速はこだわっていた」山崎伊織と対戦経験も" [Takumi Kawanishi, former high school baseball player JO1, throws out the first pitch at 125 km/h. ‘I was particular about the speed of my pitches’, and has experience playing against Iori Yamazaki]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). April 6, 2024. Archived from the original on December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Morales, Ivana E. (July 8, 2024). "In Conversation: Takumi Kawanishi". Clash. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ "桜田ひよりＷ主演JO1川西拓実の人生の映画化イチ押しも…川西本気推しには「２番手でいい？」" [Sakurada Hiyori also recommends the film adaptation of JO1 member Kawanishi Takumi's life story as his co-star... but to Kawanishi's serious supporters, "Is it okay for him to be second?"]. Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). April 1, 2024. Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "「PRODUCE 101 JAPAN」デビューメンバー11人決定 1位は最年少・豆原一成＜1位～20位最終順位＞" [11 debut members of 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN' determined, with the youngest member, Issei Mamehara, in first place <final ranking from 1st to 20th>.]. Modelpress (in Japanese). December 11, 2019. Archived from the original on December 11, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c Morales, Iavana E. (May 24, 2023). "JO1 Open Up About "Tropical Night," Produce 101 Japan, and Their 3-Year Journey Since Debut". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "JO1、セルフプロデュースした新曲「NEWSmile」が「めざまし8」新テーマソングに決定" [JO1's new self-produced song 'NEWSmile' is the new theme song for Mezamashi 8.]. Model Press (in Japanese). March 27, 2023. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "「半径1メートルの君」にJO1川尻蓮、川西拓実、木全翔也も出演" [JO1 Ren Kawajiri, Takumi Kawanishi and Syoya Kimata also appear in Kimata's 'Kimi in a Radius of One Metre']. Natalie (in Japanese). February 25, 2021. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ a b "NCT 127中本悠太・JO1川西拓実・藤岡真威人・桜田通「クールドジ男子」実写ドラマで主演 メインビジュアル解禁" [NCT 127 Yuta Nakamoto, Takumi Kawanishi of JO1, Mateito Fujioka, and Dori Sakurada star in the live-action drama “Cool Doji Boys” Main visual released.]. Model Press (in Japanese). March 3, 2023. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "ドラマ「クールドジ男子」主演キャストに中本悠太、川西拓実、藤岡真威人、桜田通" [Yuta Nakamoto, Takumi Kawanishi, Maito Fujioka and Dori Sakurada are in the lead cast of the drama ‘Cool Doji Boys’]. Natalie (in Japanese). March 3, 2023. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "The theme song for the movie "Buzzy TAKUMI" starring Takumi Kawanishi has been decided as "surge" by KAWANISHI by Takumi Kawanishi (JO1) & movie poster and trailer released!". JO1 Official Site. Lapone Entertainment. March 6, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ "JO1川西拓実が歌う「バジーノイズ」主題歌MV公開" [JO1 Takumi Kawanishi sings ‘Buzzy Noise’ theme song and music video released]. Natalie (in Japanese). April 29, 2024. Archived from the original on April 28, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ "川西拓実(JO1)＆ 桜田ひよりW主演、 「silent」の風間太樹監督作品 映画『バジーノイズ』 Blu-ray&DVD 2024年12月18日(水)発売決定‼ 特典映像には未公開シーンを収録したメイキング映像のほか、 主演の2人がメイキングを観ながら撮影当時を振り返るビジュアルコメンタリーを追加収録！" [The movie ‘Buzzy Noise’, starring Takumi Kawanishi (JO1) & Hiyori Sakurada, directed by Taiki Kazama of ‘silent’, will be released on Blu-ray & DVD on 18 December 2024 (Wednesday). The special features include a making-of featurette with previously unreleased scenes, as well as a visual commentary in which the two stars look back on the making-of featurette!]. encore (in Japanese). USEN. October 16, 2024. Archived from the original on January 4, 2025. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ "KAWANISHI TAKUMI, KIMATA SYOYA, and KINJO SUKAI will appear in the film "Run for Money THE MOVIE," which will be released nationwide on Friday, July 19, 2024!". JO1 Official Site. Lapone Entertainment. April 7, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ a b "映画『逃走中』JO1川西拓実・木全翔也・金城碧海×FANTASTICS佐藤大樹・中島颯太・瀬口黎弥ら出演【コメントあり】" [Movie "Runaway" JO1 Takumi Kawanishi, Syoya Kimata, Sukai Kinjo x FANTASTICS Taiki Sato, Sota Nakajima, Leiya Seguchi and others [with comments]]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. April 7, 2024. Archived from the original on April 7, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ Miyake, Yoko (April 12, 2024). "JO１川西拓実が初主演作『バジーノイズ』で表現した映画と音楽の幸せな関係" [JO1 Takumi Kawanishi expresses the happy relationship between film and music in his first film “Buzzy Noise"]. Elle Japan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ When searching in the JASARC Information Database, put "T. K" under 著作者名 (Author's name) and "Lapone" under 出版者名 (Publisher's name)
- ^ "映画「バジーノイズ」潮の部屋で初演奏する清澄の映像、不器用な視線が不自然に混ざる" [Film “Buzzy Noise,” footage of Kiyosumi performing for the first time in the Tide Room, with an unnatural mixture of awkward stares]. Natalie (in Japanese). April 20, 2024. Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ "『PRODUCE 101 JAPAN』JO1、デビューメンバー11人が決定 初代センターは最年少17歳の豆原一成". Oricon (in Japanese). December 11, 2019. Archived from the original on December 11, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ "JO1、初主演ドラマ配信&ドキュメンタリー映画公開決定 ともに来年3月、メンバー全員が演技に初挑戦". Oricon (in Japanese). December 12, 2021. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2021.