The newest issue of AERA Magazine, released on June 13, features exclusive content from boy band King & Prince. The group’s new album Made in is scheduled to release on June 29, and the boy’s recently completed their first dome tour, a dream for the members since the group debuted five years ago. In an expansive interview, the boys are discussing the new album and the future of King & Prince. Don’t miss this seven-page color interview along with full-color photographs taken by Mika Ninagawa.
The title of King & Prince’s new album, Made in, was inspired by the concept of doing what you can to make the people around you happy right now while remembering where you came from. “This album will really show people our range,” Sho Hirano said. In the interview, Yuta Jinguji discusses the recording and music video creation process. “Everyone was really proactive in coming up with ideas,” he said. When chatting about the cool dance sequence seen in the first track ichiban, Sho Hirano grinned. “Kishi’s movements were so unique and hilarious that everyone was cracking up.”
The group’s recent dome tour was a massive success. “Everything felt like a reward,” said Kaito Takahashi. “I couldn’t grasp the magnitude of it,” Ren Nagase noted. “It was a strange feeling,” Yuta Kishi said. “I thought it must be an astral projection.”
Takahashi couldn’t help but want more. “I felt this massive sense of accomplishment, but I just wanted to keep going!”
Check out the magazine to read more comments this incredible group.
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AERA Magazine – June 20, 2022 (Oversized Issue)
Price: ¥470 (Tax Included)
Release Date: June 13, 2022
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On September 14, the popular male idol group King & Prince released their 10th single, TraceTrace. The group released its 4th album, Made in, in June 2022, which became their 4th consecutive album to reach the top spot in the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking. The new song is being used as the theme for NTV’s July Sunday drama series New Nobunaga Chronicle: High School is a Battlefield starring Ren Nagase. The dance was created by Norwegian choreographer Quick Style, with the theme of the track being ‘androids and humans.’ Nagase takes the center role for the first time in the new video. TraceTrace - King & Prince (YouTube Edit)
TraceTrace - King & Prince (Dance ver.YouTube Edit) The limited first edition A includes Escort, a song about pledging one-sided love to someone who is more than a friend but less than a lover, as well as the TraceTrace music video and dance video. The limited first edition B includes My Treasures, an up-tempo song about friendship, as well as Trace Race GP, a variety video showing the group members running, dancing, and more. The standard edition includes the coming-of-age song Super Positive! as well as Autumn sky, a previously unreleased track. Fans can also enjoy Nothing compares, an all-English love ballad! Information
King & Prince
TraceTrace (10th Single)
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Recording Industry Association of Japan Announces April GD Certified Works Including INI and Naniwa Danshi
The Recording Industry Association of Japan has announced the Gold Disc Certified titles for April 2022. Triple Platinum CertifiedI - INI (Single)Double Platinum CertifiedLovin' you / Odoru you ni Jinsei wo - King & Prince (Single) Samidareyo - Sakurazaka 46 (Single) The Answer / Sachiare - Naniwa Danshi (Single) Platinum CertifiedHana wa Dare no mono? - STU48 (Single) In addition, six other works (two singles, three albums, and one video) were certified gold in April. Be sure to check out the full list! Information
April 2022 Gold Disc
List of Certified Works: https://prtimes.jp/a/?f=d10908-20220512-9aa043cbcb9e035f3fb68e5d9dc02d4d.pdf
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Universal Music has just released idol group King & Prince’s eighth single Koifuru Tsukiyo ni Kimi Omou, which served as the theme song for Kaguya-Sama: Love is War Final. The film was released on August 20, 2021. King & Prince - Koifuru Tsukiyo ni Kimi Omou Youtube Edit
King & Prince - Koifuru Tsukiyo ni Kimi Omou Behind-the-Scenes Digest King & Prince - You are my hero Special Movie Digest Kaguya-Sama: Love is War Final stars Kanna Hashimoto, Sho Hirano, and Nana Asakawa. Both the standard and limited-edition singles include a B-side track titled You are my hero, which will be heard this holiday season during the 7-11 2021 Christmas commercial. The First Limited Edition A version of the single includes the music video of the main track and a special making-of video. Limited Edition B includes live footage from the group’s Osaka concert during their 2021 tour, along with member interviews and other special footage. Information
King & Prince 8th Single – Koifuru Tsukiyo ni Kimi Omou
Release Date: October 6, 2021
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The Recording Industry Association of Japan has published its official rankings for February 2021 gold disk records, revealing that Japanese boy bands King & Prince and SixTONES have been certified Double Platinum with their latest singles while SKE48, Kanjani Eight, Kis-My-Ft2, Johnny's West, MISIA, and King & Prince again were certified Platinum. Check out the record-selling tracks below.
Double Platinum Ranking
King ＆ Prince - "koi-wazurai" (Single)SixTONES - "Boku ga Boku Janai Mitai da" (Single) Platinum Ranking
SKE48 - "Koiochi Flag" (Single)Kanjani Eight - "Kimi to Mitai Sekai" (Single) Kis-My-Ft2 - "Luv Bias" (Single) Johnny's West - "Shuukan Umaku Iku Youbi" (Single) MISIA - "Super Best Records -15th Celebration-" (Album) King ＆ Prince - "King ＆ Prince CONCERT TOUR 2020 〜L＆〜" (Video) Six records including two singles, three albums, and one video went Gold in January. Information
King ＆ Prince・SixTONES Double Platinum Certification
日本レコード協会 Official site：https://www.riaj.or.jp/f/data/cert/gd.html
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King & Prince released their 6th single I promise from Universal Music Japan on December 16, 2020. The track is the male idol group's first winter love song, A J-pop number singing of a man whose love towards a girl isn't realised but his feelings towards her don't change. The song is currently being played as the Christmas commercial song at 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan. King & Prince「I promise」Music Video Making -Story ver.-
All songs on the single are winter-themed. The track Winter Love Story featured on Regular Edition copies was used as 7-Eleven's Christmas commercial song in 2019, and this is the first time it is being released. First Press Limited Edition A is coupled with a DVD featuring the I promise music video and the first part of its making-of while First Press Limited Edition B copies feature the second part. Information
I promise
Release Date: December 16, 2020
First Press Limited Edition A (CD+DVD): ¥1,500 (Before Tax) [UPCJ-9017]
First Press Limited Edition B (CD+DVD): ¥1,500 (Before Tax) [UPCJ-9018]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥1,500 (Before Tax) [UPCJ-5006]
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Universal Music Japan will release Japanese all-male idol group Male & Prince's second album L& tomorrow (September 2).
The album's title refers to "The place of King & Prince; a place where everyone can have fun." Regular Edition copies will include 17 tracks while other copies will have 16. The album will include their single koi-wazurai, Mazy Night which was the main theme for the Japanese television drama Detective Novice, the main theme for the live-action adaptation of Yowamushi Pedal which stars King & Prince member Red Nagase, five songs produced by the group members themselves, and more. King & Prince - "&LOVE" Music Video Making Digest First Press Limited Edition 'A' copies of the new album will include the music video and making-of for &LOVE. 'B' copies will include a documentary entitled The Documentary - King & Prince in America- showcasing King & Prince in America making their international debut. King & Prince - "The Documentary - King & Prince in America-" Digest Both copies will also features dance lessons by Phil Tayag who is known for choreographing for Bruno Mars. Regular Edition copies will also exclusively feature recording scenes and vocal lessons for King & Prince's song for Bounce. Information
L&
First Press Limited Edition A (CD+DVD): ¥3,600 (Before Tax) [UPCJ-9015]
First Press Limited Edition B (CD+DVD): ¥3,600 (Before Tax) [UPCJ-9016]
Regular Edition (CD-Only): ¥3,000 (Before Tax) [UPCJ-1002]Official Website: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/king-and-prince/