Exile = 1st generation J Soul Brothers that became Exile + 2nd generation J Soul Brothers + 2 additional members + 5 from audition
19 members – 2 vocals, 2 vocals& performers, 15 performers
Debut: They debuted in 1999 as J Soul Brothers as 5 members (Sasa as vocal and Hiro, Matsu, Usa, Makidai as dancers)
1999-2001 as J Soul Brothers
2001- as Exile (line change)
2007-2009 2nd generation J Soul Brothers (joined with Exile later)
2009 – as Exile with 14 members
In 2010 was formed the 3rd generation JSB
In 2014 they added 5 members from Exile performer battle audition
Under Rhythm Zone
Hiro
Name: Hiroyuki Igarashi (五十嵐広行)
Born: June 1, 1969 in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Hight / Weight: 174cm / 63kg
Position: Performer, Leader
Extra info:
– Was in a group ZOO
– In 1999 he started the group J Soul Brothers
– CEO of the LDH agency
– In 2012 he married actress Ueto Aya
– Left EXILE on December 31, 2013
Matsu
Name: Toshio Matsumoto (松本利夫)
Born: May 27, 1975 in Kawasaki, Japan
Hight / Weight: 170cm / 58kg
Position: Performer
Extra info:
– With J Soul Brothers since beginning
– In 1994 he established with Makidai dance group Baby Nail
– He is a fashion designer for 24 karats, Exile label
Makidai
Name: Daisuke Maki (眞木大輔)
Born: October 27, 1975 in Yokohama, Japan
Hight / Weight: 180cm / 65kg
Position: Performer
Extra info:
– With J Soul Brothers since beginning
– In 1994 he established with Matsu dance group Baby Nail
– In 2008 he debuted as DJ Makadai
Usa
Name: Yoshihiro Usami (宇佐美吉啓)
Born: February 2, 1977 in Yokohama, Japan
Hight / Weight: 177cm / 65kg
Position: Performer
Extra info:
– With J Soul Brothers since beginning
– He realised a book Dance Earth which showed his travels around the world to discover dances
Kenchi
Name: Teratsuji Kenichirō (寺辻 健一郎)
Born: September 28, 1979 in Yokohama, Japan
Hight / Weight: 180cm / 69kg
Position: Performer
Extra Info:
– Part of 2nd generation J Soul Brothers (2007-2009)
Keiji
Name: Kuroki Keiji (黒木啓司)
Born: January 21, 1980 in Kiyotake, Japan
Hight / Weight: 180cm / 69kg
Position: Performer
Extra Info:
– Part of 2nd generation J Soul Brothers (2007-2009)
Exile Atsushi
Name: Atsushi Satō (佐藤篤志)
Born: April 30, 198o in Koshigaya, Japan
Hight / Weight: 175cm / 67kg
Position: Vocal
Extra info:
– Vocal in Exile since 2001
– In 2000 he participated in the same audition battle as Nesmith but didn’t win
– Was futured on Boyz II Man song Muzak
Tetsuya
Name: Tetsuya Tsuchida (土田 哲也)
Born: February 18, 1981 in Yokusuka, Japan
Hight / Weight: 175cm / 65kg
Position: Performer
Extra Info:
– Part of 2nd generation J Soul Brothers (2007-2009)
Akira
Name: Ryōhei Kurosawa (黒沢良平)
Born: August 23, 1981 in Iwata, Japan
Hight / Weight: 184cm / 74kg
Position: Performer
Extra info:
– Joined the group in June 2006
– Beside being part of Exile he is also an actor
– Started to dance at age of 16
– Played in drama Tumbling
Nesmith
Name: Ryuta Karim Nesmith (ネスミス・竜太・カリム)
Born: August 1, 1983 in Akita Prefecture, Japan
Hight / Weight: 181cm / 69kg
Position: Vocal & performer
Extra info:
– Has a black father and japanese mother
– In 2000 he participated in the same audition battle as Atsushi but didn’t win
– Debuted in 2001 in duo STEEL
– In 2006 released a solo single Tsuishin
– In 2006 participated in the same audition as Takahiro, where he became finalist but wasn’t selected
– Even not being selected as replacement for Shun he was put into 2nd generation J Soul Brothers that debuted in 2007 and became later part of Exile in 2009
Naoto
Name: Naoto Kataoka (片岡直人)
Born: August 30, 1983 in Tokorozawa, Japan
Hight / Weight: 170cm / 65kg
Position: Performer
Extra Info:
– Part of 2nd and 3rd generation J Soul Brothers (2007-2009, 2010-)
Naoki
Name: Naoki Kobayashi (小林 直己)
Born: November 10, 1984 in Inzai, Japan
Hight / Weight: 187cm / 74kg
Position: Performer
Extra Info:
– Part of 2nd and 3rd generation J Soul Brothers (2007-2009, 2010-)
Takahiro
Name: Takahiro Tasaki (田崎敬浩)
Born: December 8, 1984 in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Hight / Weight: 180cm / 63kg
Position: Vocal
Extra info:
– Joined the group in september 2006 after Shun left and public auditioned in the same show as Nesmith
– Was fan of the group before joining
Shokichi
Name: Shokichi Yagi (八木将吉)
Born: October 3, 1985 in Hokkaido, Japan
Hight / Weight: 182cm / 72kg
Position: Vocal & performer
Extra info:
– Part of 2nd generation J Soul Brothers (The Second from Exile)
– In 2006 he auditioned for the same show as Takahiro and Nesmith but failed
– solo: – Back to the future
– The one
Dramas: – Sugarless (2012)
Iwata Takanori
Name: Iwata Takanori (岩田剛典)
Born: March 6, 1989 in Aichi prefecture, Japan
Hight/Weight: 174cm/
Position: Performer
Extra info:
– Joined Exile in april 2014 as finalist of Exile Performer Battle Audition
– Part of 3rd generation J Soul Brothers (2010-)
Sekiguchi Mandy
Name: Sekiguchi Mandy (関口メンディー)
Born: January 25, 1991 in New Jersey, USA
Hight/Weight: 182cm/
Position: Performer
Extra info:
– Joined Exile in april 2014 as finalist of Exile Performer Battle Audition
– Part of GENERATION (2012-)
– He is half african-american and japanese
Yamamoto Sekai
Name: Yamamoto Sekai
Born: February 21, 1991
Position: Performer
Extra info:
– Joined Exile in april 2014 as a finalist of Exile Performer Battle Audition
Shirahama Alan
Name: Shirahama Alan (白濱亜嵐)
Born: August 4, 1993 in Ehime prefecture, Japan
Hight/Weight: 173cm/
Position: Performer
Extra info:
– Joined Exile in april 2014 as finalist of Exile Performer Battle Audition
– Part of GENERATION (2012-)
– Born to Japanese father and Filipino mother
– Drama: Sugarless
Sato Taiki
Name: Sato Taiki
Born: January 25, 1995
Position: Performer
Extra info:
– Joined Exile in april 2014 as a finalist of Exile Performer Battle Audition
– The youngest in the group
~Ex-member~
Sasa
– He was member of J Soul Brothers and left in 2001
Shun
Name: Shunsuke Kiyokiba
Born: January 11, 1980 in Ube, Japan
Hight / Weight: 173cm / 63kg
Position: Vocal
Extra info:
– Was vocal in Exile since 2001
– Left the group in march 2006 to start solo career
Discography:
– Album:
- Our Style (2002)
- Styles of beyond (2003)
- Exile Entertainment (2003)
- Asia (2006)
- Exile Evolution (2007)
- Exile Love (2007)
- Aisubeki Mirai e (2009)
- Negai no Tō (2011)
- Exile Japan/Solo (2012)
- The revolution (2014)
– Best of album:
- Perfect Best (2005)
- Exile Catchy Best (2008)
- Exile Entertainment Best (2008)
- Exile Ballad Best (2008)
- Exile Best Hits -Love Side/Soul Side- (2012)
– Other album:
- The Other Side of Ex Vol. 1 (2003)
- Appreciation to the Million Breakthrough (2004)
- Heart of Gold: Street Future Opera Beat Pops (2004)
- Exile Perfect Year 2008 Ultimate Best Box (2009)
– Singels:
- Your Eyes Only: Aimai na Boku no Katachi (2001)
- Style (2001)
- Fly Away (2002)
- Song for You (2002)
- Cross: Never Say Die (2002)
- Ex-style: Kiss You (2002)
- We Will: Ano Basho de (2003)
- Breezin’: Together (2003)
- Let Me Luv U Down feat. Zebra & Maccho (2003)
- Choo Choo Train (2003)
- Eternal… (2003)
- Kizuna (2003)
- O’ver (2003)
- Carry On (2004)
- Real World (2004)
- Heart of Gold (2004)
- Hero (2004)
- Exit (2005)
- Tada…Aitakute (ただ…逢いたくて) (2005)
- Yes! (2006)
- Everything (2006)
- Lovers Again (2007)
- Michi (2007)
- Summer Time Love (2007)
- Toki no Kakera / 24 karats: type EX (時の描片 ～トキノカケラ～) (2007)
- I Believe (2007)
- Pure / You’re my sunshine (2008)
- The Birthday: Ti Amo (2008)
- Last Christmas (2008)
- The Monster: Someday (2009)
- The Hurricane: Fireworks (2009)
- The Generation: Futatsu no Kuchibiru (2009)
- Fantasy (2010)
- Motto Tsuyoku (もっと強く Stronger) (2010)
- I Wish For You (2010)
- Each Other’s Way (Tabi no Tochū) (2011)
- Rising Sun / Itsuka kitto… (2011)
- Anata e / Ooo Baby (2011)
- All Night Long (2012)
- Bow & Arrows (2012)
- EXILE PRIDE ~Konna Sekai wo Aisuru Tame~ (こんな世界を愛するため) (2013)
- Flower Song (2013)
- No limit (2013)
- New Horizon (2014)
Collaboration:
- Glay – Scream (2005)
- Kumi Koda – Won`t be long (2006)
- Exile Tribe – 24karats Tribe of Gold (2012)
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