Avex Trax Profile: History, Artists, and Facts
Official Company Name: Avex Trax
Japanese: エイベックス トラックス
Owned by: Avex Inc.
Sub-labels: Sonic Groove (2000-), Motorod (2002-), LOVE LIFE RECORDS (2005-2011), 影別苦須 虎津苦須 (2009-)
Founder: Max Matsuura
Founding Date: September 1990
Address: Japan
Avex Trax Official Accounts:
Facebook: エイベックス株式会社
YouTube: avex
Website: avexnet.jp
Avex Trax Artists:
Groups:
Seikima-II
Debut Date: 1982
Status: disbanded
Members: Demon Kakka, Raiden Yuzawa, Xenon Ishikawa, Luke Takamura, Jail O’Hashi
Website: seikima-ii.com
S.E.S
Debut Date: Nov 1, 1997
Status: Left Avex Trax
Members: Bada, Eugene, and Shoo
Website: –
O-Zone
Debut Date: 1999
Status: Disbanded
Members: Dan Bălan, Arsenie Todiraș, Radu Sîrbu
Website: maiahi.com/index.html
web.archive.org/web/20100127040311/http://artists.universal-music.de/ozone
Dream
Debut Date: 2000
Status: disbanded
Members: Aya Takamoto, Ami Nakashima, Shizuka Nishida
Website: dream-ldh.jp
Clazziquai Project
Debut Date: 2001
Status: Hiatus
Members: DJ Clazzi, Alex, Horan
Website: –
Aural Vampire (2004-2012)
Debut Date: March 22, 2004
Status: Left Avex
Members: EXO-CHIKA, RAVEMAN, Wu-CHY, IZU, ZEN
Former Member: Higuchuuhei
Most Recent Release: “鰐 (Wani)” (2023)
Other companies: Gan-Shin, Bishi Bishi, Yottabyte Records (2012–)
BeForU (2006-2008)
Debut Date: November 18, 2004
Status: Left Avex
Members: Kosaka Riyu, Fukushita Megumi, Tachibana Ayano, Nishiuchi Hiromi
Former Members: Maehara Shiyuna, Komatsu Yoma, Shiraishi Noria, Arisawa Miharu, Sotohana Risa, Minami Sayaka
Most Recent Release: “シャングリラ (Shangrila)” (2008)
Other companies: Konami Media Entertainment (2000-2006), Toshiba-EMI (2000-2006), Gambit (2008-2009)
ASIA ENGINEER (1998-2012)
Debut Date: February 16, 2005
Status: Left Avex
Members: YOPPY, KZ, ZRO, SHUHEI
Most Recent Release: “あいかわらず 愛かわらず (Aikawarazu Ai Kawarazu)” (2011)
Other companies: Rhythm Zone (2020-)
AAA (2005–2021)
Debut Date: September 14, 2005
Other Name: Attack All Around, Triple A
Status: Hiatus
Members: Nishijima Takahiro, Uno Misako, Hidaka Mitsuhiro, Atae Shinjiro, Sueyoshi Shuta
Former Members: Goto Yukari, Ito Chiaki, Urata Naoya
Most Recent Release: “Get チュー! (Get Chuu!)” (2020)
Other companies: avex Entertainment (pre–2005), Avex Group (2005–2021)
SUPER JUNIOR
Debut Date: November 6, 2005
Status: Active
Members: Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Donghae, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun
Website: superjunior.smtown.com
BIGBANG
Debut Date: August 19, 2006
Status: Hiatus
Members: G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung
Girls’ Generation
Debut Date: August 2nd, 2007
Status: Active
Members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun
Website: girlsgeneration.smtown.com
Super Junior-M
Debut Date: Apr 8, 2008
Status: hiatus
Members: Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Zhoumi, Donghae, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun
Website: superjunior-m.smtown.com
SHINee
Debut Date: May 25, 2008
Status: Hiatus
Members: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin
Website: shinee.smtown.com/Intro
U-KISS
Debut Date: Aug 28, 2008
Status: Hiatus
Members: Soohyun, Eli, Kiseop, Hoon and Jun
Website: –
Girl Next Door
Debut Date: 2008/09/03
Status: Disbanded
Members: Chisa, Daisuke Suzuki, Yuji Inoue
Website: girlnextdoor.jp
After School (2011-2020)
Debut Date: January 15, 2009
Other Name: AFTERSCHOOL
Status: Hiatus
Members: Raina, Nana, Lizzy, E-Young, Kaeun
Former Members: Kahi, Jung Ah, Soyoung, Jooyeon, UEE, Bekah
Most Recent Release: “Best” (2015)
Other companies: Pledis Entertainment (2007-2024), Yuehua Entertainment (2013), Kakao Entertainment (2016)
f(x)
Debut Date: September 5, 2009
Status: Hiatus
Members: Victoria, Amber, Luna, and Krystal
Website: fx.smtown.com
BAReeeeeeeeeeN (2008)
Debut Date: October 1, 2008
Other Name: BAReeeeeeeeeeeN
Status: Disbanded
Members: HIDE, navi, 92, SOH, TEEDA, KENJI03, JIN
Most Recent Release: “足跡” (2011)
Dream5
Debut Date: November 4. 2009
Status: Disbanded
Members: Kotori Shigemoto, Mikoto Hibi, Akira Takano, Yuuno Oohara, Momona Tamakawa
Website: avex.jp/dream5/
Tokyo Girls’ Style
Debut Date: May 5, 2010
Status: Active
Members: Miyu Yamabe, Yuri Nakae, Mei Shyoji, Hitomi Arai
Website: tokyogirlsstyle.jp
Orange Caramel
Debut Date: June 17, 2010
Status: hiatus
Members: Raina, Nana and Lizzy
Website: –
Lights Over Paris
Debut Date: August 2010
Status: hiatus
Members: TaLLLLL, Devin Bronson, Mike Torres, Will Pepper, Dave Gentry, Shiny
Website: web.archive.org/web/20110603011705/http://lightsoverparis.com
SKE48
Debut Date: July 27, 2011
Status: Active
Members: Yuzuki Ishiguro, Ruka Inoue, Yuuki Otani, Ayuka Kamimura, Yoshino Kitagawa, Marin Sakamoto, Aika Sugiyama, Rika Tsuzuki, Izumi Nakamura, Kano Nojima, Miyo Nomura, Jurina Matsui, Chikako Matsumoto, Chikako Matsumoto, Shiori Aoki, Yuki Arai, Mikoto Uchiyama, Yuna Ego, Rinka Oshiba, Ayaka Ota, Mina Oba, Yuna Obata, Narumi Kataoka, Ruka Kitano, Kotono Shirai, Sarina Soda, Yumana Takagi, Akane Takayanag, Saki Takeuchi, Airi Nakano, Yuzuki Hidaka, Nao Furuhata, Kaori Matsumura, Airi Mizuno, Yukina Yahagi, Honoka Aikawa, Yuka Asai, Reona Ida, Natsuki Kamata, Haruka Kumazaki, Ami Kurashima, Rara Goto, Makiko Saito, Kaho Sato, Kohaku Shirayuki, Oka Suenaga, Maya Sugawara, Akari Suda, Yuki Takahata, Marika Tani, Marina Nishi, Miki Nonogaki, Shiina Hirata, Negai Fukai, Nao Fukushi
Website: ske48.co.jp
EXO
Debut Date: Apr 8, 2012
Status: Active
Members: Suho, Xiumin, Lay, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun
Website: exo.smtown.com
Bridear (2019––2022)
Debut Date: March 16, 2013
Status: Left Avex
Members: KIMI, MISAKI, AYUMI, HARU, NATSUMI
Former Members: Misa, Mitsuru, KAI
Most Recent Release: “Born Again” (2024)
Other companies: MOVEment Records (2013–2015), Radtone Music (2016–2017), Bakuon! (2017), War Rock label (2018), Red Hill Recordings (2018), Zest talent agency (2019–), Setsuzoku Records (2021–2023), IYT Records (2024), Psychomanteum Records (2024–)
Wagakki Band
Debut Date: 2014
Status: Active
Members: Yuko Suzuhana, Kiyoshi Ibukuro, Daisuke Kaminaga, Beni Ninagawa, Kurona, Machiya, Asa, Wasabi
Website: wagakkiband.com
universal-music.co.jp/wagakkiband
Red Velvet
Debut Date: August 1, 2014
Status: Active
Members: Irene, Wendy, Seulgi, Joy and Yeri
Website: redvelvet.smtown.com
WINNER
Debut Date: Aug 17, 2014
Status: Active
Members: Yoon, Jinu, Hoony and Mino
Website: –
iKON
Debut Date: Sep 15, 2015
Status: Active
Members: Bobby, Jay, Ju-ne, Song, DK and Chan
Website: ikonic.yg-ikon.com
NCT
Debut Date: Sep 15, 2015
Status: Active
Members: Taeyong, Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Kun, Doyoung, Ten, Jaehyun, WinWin, Jungwoo, Mark, Xiaojun, Hendery, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, YangYang, Chenle, and Jisung
Website: nct2018.com
nct2020official.com
NCT 127
Debut Date: July 7, 2016
Status: Active
Members: Taeil, Johnny, Taeyong, Doyoung, Yuta, Jaehyun, Winwin, Jungwoo, Mark, Haechan
Website: nct127.smtown.com
BLACKPINK
Debut Date: August 8, 2016
Status: Active
Members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa
Website: ygfamily.com/artist/main.asp?LANGDIV=K&ATYPE=2&ARTIDX=70
NCT Dream
Debut Date: Aug 25, 2016
Status: Active
Members: Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Chenle, Jaemin and Jisung
Website: nctdream.smtown.com
aespa
Debut Date: November 17, 2020
Status: Active
Members: Karina, Giselle, Winter and NingNing
Website: –
XG
Debut Date: March 18, 2022
Status: Active
Members: Jurin, Chisa, Cocona, Hinata, Maya, Juria, Amy
Co-company: YG Entertainment
Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora (2022-)
Debut Date: August 30, 2023
Other Name: BOKUAO
Status: Active
Members: Aoki Yuho, Akita Rian, Anno Aoi, Ito Yuzu, Imai Yuki, Iwamoto Riko, Kanazawa Ami, Kinoshita Ai, Kudo Yua, Shiogama Nana, Sugiura Eren, Sunaga Miuna, Nishimori Aya, Hagiwara Kokoka, Hasegawa Hitomi, Hayasaki Suzuki, Miyakoshi Yuria, Yaegashi Miisa, Yagi Toa, Yanagihori Karen, Yoshimoto Cocona
Former Members: Mochinaga Mana, Yamaguchi Yuan
Most Recent Release: “あれはフェアリー (That’s a Fairy)” (2015)
Other company: Ligareaz Management (2023–)
Duos:
Every Little Thing
Debut Date: August 1996
Status: Active
Members: Kaori Mochida, Ichiro Ito
Website: avex.jp/elt/
Do As Infinity
Debut Date: September 29, 1999
Status: Active
Members: Tomiko Van, Ryo Owatari
Website: d-a-i.com
TVXQ!
Debut Date: December 26, 2003
Status: Active
Members: Changmin, Yunho
Website: tvxq.smtown.com
BACK-ON (2002–)
Debut Date: October 27, 2004
Status: Active
Members: KENJI03, TEEDA
Former Members: MACCHIN, ICCHAN, SHU, GORI
Most Recent Release: “GRADUATIONS” (2025)
Other companies: FLY MUSIC (2004–2005), Cutting Edge (2005–2016), JPU Records (2021–)
SUPER JUNIOR-D&E
Debut Date: December 16, 2011
Status: Active
Members: Donghae and Eunhyuk
Website: superjunior-dne.smtown.com
Soloists:
Yoji Biomehanika
Debut Date: 1990
Status: Active
Groups: –
Website: yojibiomehanika.net
Amuro Namie (1995–2015)
Debut Date: April 26, 1995
Status: Retired
Group: SUPER MONKEY’S (1991–1996), Sister Rabbits (1994–1997), Suite Chic (2002–2003)
Most Recent Release: “Finally” (2017)
Other companies: Toshiba-EMI (1992–1995), Dimension Point (2013–2018), Stella88 (2015–2018), RISING PRODUCTION
Namie Amuro
Debut Date: October 25, 1995
Status: Active
Groups: Super Monkey’s
Website: namieamuro.jp/index_pc
Aikawa Nanase (1995–)
Debut Date: November 8, 1995
Status: Active
Group: Crimson-FANG (2008), Rockstar Steady (2010)
Most Recent Release: “FIREWORKS” (2025)
Ayumi Hamasaki
Debut Date: April 8, 1998
Status: Active
Groups: –
Website: avex.jp/ayu/
Gakuto Oshiro
Debut Date: May 12, 1999
Status: Active
Groups: N/A
Website: gackt.com
gackt-and-lovers.com
BoA (2001–)
Debut Date: August 25, 2000
Status: Active
Group: GOT the beat (2021–2023)
Most Recent Release: “Crazier” (2025)
Other company: SM Entertainment (2000–)
PSY
Debut Date: Jan 15, 2001
Status: Active
Groups:–
Website: –
Ai Otsuka
Debut Date: September 10, 2003
Status: Active
Groups: Rabbit
Website: avex.jp/ai/
BENI (2004-2008)
Debut Date: June 9, 2004
Status: Left Avex
Group: Bishoujo Club 31 (2004–2008)
Survival show: Kokuminteki Bishōjo Contest (2002)
Most Recent Release: “SPEED SPIRITS” (2021)
Other companies: Oscar Promotion (2004-2008), NAYUTAWAVE RECORDS (2008-), Universal Music Japan (2008-)
alan (2006–2011)
Debut Date: August 15, 2005
Status: Left Avex
Survival shows: Intercontinental Song Contest 2, 9th Asia New Singer Competition (2006), The X-Factor China (2013), Sisters Who Make Waves Season 2 (2021)
Most Recent Release: “布达拉宫” (2020)
Other company: Yuehua Entertainment (2011-2014), National Rhyme Culture (2014-)
Ak’sent (2007–2009)
Debut Date: March 7, 2006
Status: Left Avex
Most Recent Release: “Gem-In-I” (2008)
Other company: Capitol Records (2003–2006)
Acid Black Cherry (1989–2017)
Debut Date: July 18, 2007
Status: Inactive
Groups: Omae Utae ya (1989), Puppy (1989), Ketsumakuen (1989–1990), Inter-Section (1990), Okyan Ti-su (1990–1991), Janne Da Arc (1991-2019), Halloween Junky Orchestra (2013), Acid Black Halloween (2014)
Most Recent Release: “Acid BLOOD Cherry” (2017)
Mai Oshima
Debut Date: 2010
Status: Active
Groups: AKB48 Team A (2005-2007)
Website: N/A
Beverly (2016-)
Debut Date: March 30, 2015
Status: Active
Most Recent Release: “Just once again” (2025)
Other companies: GMA Records (2013-2015)
Kalen Anzai (2019-)
Debut Date: May 1, 2019
Status: Active
Most Recent Release: “ちゃんと世界線 (Proper World Line)” (2018)
Actors/Actresses:
Aiba Hiroki (2004-2011)
Debut Date: December 4, 2004
Status: Left Avex
Group: BRIGHTS (2003–2004)
Most Recent Appearance: “Yokai! Hyakkiya-High School” (2018)
Other companies: TopCoat Co. (2011–2015), Gran Arts (2016–2021), Third Way Project (2022–)
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