Exile Members Profile
EXILE is a Japanese dance and vocal group under the management of LDH JAPAN, and they are signed to the record label rhythm zone. Originally part of J Soul Brothers, EXILE now serves as the flagship group for LDH and the larger supergroup EXILE TRIBE. The group was established in 2001 with six members. Vocalist SASA had departed from J Soul Brothers, and HIRO, MATSU, ÜSA, and MAKIDAI were joined by vocalists ATSUSHI and SHUN. They officially debuted on September 27, 2001, with the single “Your eyes only Aimai na Boku no Katachi“.
As of June 2024, EXILE consists of 17 members, with 13 actively participating in group activities and 4 having retired.
Exile Official Accounts:
YouTube: @exileldhofficial
Website: Exile.jp
Twitter: @EXILE_Staff
Facebook: @exile.jp
Spotify: Exile Spotify
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Exile Member Profiles:
Atsushi
Stage Name: Atsushi
Birth Name: Sato Atsushi(佐藤篤志)
Position: Singer, Songwriter
Birthday: April 30, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 175 cm (5 ft 8.8 in)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @__EXILE_ATSUSHI
Instagram: @exile_atsushi_official
Facebook: @exileatsushi
Youtube: @exileatsushildh
Atsushi Facts:
– He was born in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
– Fluent in English and speaks Chinese
– He is a member of the groups EXILE and RED DIAMOND DOGS, a soloist as EXILE ATSUSHI and former member of group COLOR.
– Known for wearing sunglasses as a trademark due to sensitivity to TV lights.
– Maintains a buzz cut-style haircut since 2003.
– Hit an F5 during “Believe in Yourself” on EXILE‘s album 19 -Road to AMAZING WORLD-, his highest recorded note.
– Was going to retire as an Exile vocalist in 2020 but cancelled it in 2022.
– Currently undergoing treatement for Helicobacter Pylori and Lyme Disease.
Akira
Stage Name: Akira
Birth Name: Kurosawa Ryohei(黒澤良平)
Position: Performer, Actor
Birthday: August 23, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 185 cm (6 ft 0.8 in)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @EXILE_AKIRA_LDH
Instagram: @exileakira_official
Akira Facts:
– He was born in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
– He is a member of EXILE and EXILE THE SECOND, and a former member of RATHER UNIQUE.
– Since 2019, he is also the leader of EXILE TRIBE.
– In November 2023 he’s been appointed as the representative director, president, and ceo of “LDH Ai Yume Etsu” a Taiwan-based subsidiary of LDH JAPAN.
– Took dance lessons in the US.
– Studying English and Chinese for international acting.
Takahiro
Stage Name: Takahiro
Birth Name: Tasaki Takahiro (田﨑敬浩)
Position: Singer, performer, actor
Birthday: December 8, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 180 cm (5 ft 10.8 in)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @TAKAHIRO_Staff
Instagram: @exiletakahiro_official
Youtube: @exiletakahiroldh
Takahiro Facts:
– He was born in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
– He is a member of the group EXILE and the band ACE OF SPADES.
– Suffered from nodules on his vocal cords during EXILE TRIBE PERFECT YEAR LIVE TOUR TOWER OF WISH 2014 THE REVOLUTION.
– Experienced a career slump due to dissatisfaction with his singing voice, even contemplating quitting.
– He Climbed Mt. Fuji for the first time in 2023.
– Very knowledgeable about vintage watches, according to Kawamura Kazuma.
Kenchi
Stage Name: Kenchi
Birth Name: Teratsuji Kenichiro (寺辻健一郎)
Position: Performer, actor
Birthday: September 28, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 180 cm (5 ft 10.8 in)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @kenchi_official
Instagram: @kenchitachibana
Kenchi Facts:
– He was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– He is the leader of the unit EXILE THE SECOND.
– He was also member of J Soul Brothers‘ second generation Nidaime J Soul Brothers until their migration to EXILE in 2009.
– Social Innovation Officer of LDH JAPAN.
– Fluent in Chinese and English, served as MC at EXILE‘s overseas performances.
– Has longed to become an English speaker since school days and studied English through various methods.
– Involved in regional development, social contribution in Japan, and promotion of Japanese culture, especially sake.
– Often mistaken for being multi-ethnic, especially partly Hispanic, due to his facial features.
– In early 2024, expressed a desire for LDH’s artists and staff to be more rewarded and to produce versatile entertainers for the company’s future.
Tetsuya
Stage Name: Tetsuya
Birth Name: Tsuchida Tetsuya (土田哲也)
Position: Performer, actor
Birthday: February 18, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 175 cm (5 ft 8.8 in)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @epi_tetsuya
Instagram: @exile_tetsuya_epi
Tetsuya Facts:
– He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– He is a member of the groups EXILE, EXILE THE SECOND and EXILE B HAPPY.
– He was also member of J Soul Brothers‘ second generation Nidaime J Soul Brothers until their migration to EXILE in 2009, and DANCE EARTH PARTY.
– Described as “the busiest man in LDH” due to his various roles and titles.
– Interested in running a company and being a business owner.
– Was supported by everyone in the company while studying for his master’s degree.
– Created the EXPG High School logo.
Nesmith
Stage Name: Nesmith
Birth Name: Nesmith Ryuta Karim (ネスミス・竜太・カリム)
Position: Performer, actor
Birthday: August 1, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 181 cm (5 ft 11.2 in)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese – American
Twitter: @ex_nes_official
Instagram: @exile_nesmith_official
Nesmith Facts:
– He was born in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
– He is a member of the groups EXILE, EXILE THE SECOND.
– He was also member of J Soul Brothers’ second generation Nidaime J Soul Brothers until their migration to EXILE in 2009.
– Sang for the first time in front of a large audience when he was 15 years old.
– On June 6, 2001, he made his debut as a singer as part of the duo STEEL with Kashiwabara Shuji.
– In 2003, he made his acting debut in the movie Hotel Hibiscus.
– His father is Black American and his mother is Japanese, and he has a younger sister.
Skokichi
Stage Name: Skokichi
Birth Name: Yagi Shokichi (八木将吉)
Position: Singer, performer, actor
Birthday: October 3, 1985
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @ex_nes_official
Instagram: @exile_nesmith_official
Skokichi Facts:
– He was born in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan.
– Multi-instrumentalist.
– He is also the founder and president of the record label KOMA DOGG, and a creative officer of LDH JAPAN.
– Wants to show comprehensive musical entertainment, including instruments, in live performances.
– In charge of music production for EXILE THE SECOND, directs their band’s arrangement, playing style, and phrasing for live performances.
– Becoming a producer for NEO EXILE made him create songs faster, increased his composing time, made him pushy about deadlines, and let him grow by studying music more.
– “SHO HENDRIX” is a project to express “EXILE SHOKICHI”‘s sorrow and despair.
– His younger brother is GEKIDAN EXILE member Yagi Masayasu.
Naoto
Stage Name: Naoto
Birth Name: Kataoka Naoto (片岡直人)
Position: Performer, Actor, Fashion Designer
Birthday: August 30, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 169 cm (5 ft 6.5 in)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @Naoto_EX_3JSB_
Instagram: @exile_naoto_
Tiktok: @honestboy_official
Weibo: @3JSBNAOTO
Naoto Facts:
– He was born in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
– April 15, became founding member of HONEST BOYZ® as leader and rapper, first time using vocal abilities in a group.
– One of the leaders of Sandaime J Soul Brothers.
– January 1, 2017, became director of LDH apparel.
– He is the founder and creative director of the apparel brand STUDIO SEVEN
– 2021, played first leading role in the movie DANCING MARY directed by SABU.
– November 4, 2023, announced as Creative Officer of LDH JAPAN.
Naoki
Stage Name: Naoki
Birth Name: Kobayashi Naoki (小林直己)
Position: Performer, Actor
Birthday: November 10, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 187 cm (6 ft 1.6 in)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @NNaoki_works_
Instagram: @naokikobayashi_works
Facebook: @Naoki-Kobayashi-955666181210637
Youtube: @naokisdreamvillage799
Naoki Facts:
– He was born in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
– He’s fluent in English.
– One of the leaders of Sandaime J Soul Brothers.
– Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS made their debut on his 26th birthday.
– He was also part of Sandaime’s special unit THE Sharehappi from Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
– He was also a member of Nidaime J Soul Brothers until their migration to EXILE in 2009.
– Aspires to work in Hollywood as an actor.
– In 2017 he was assigned as staff of LDH USA.
Takanori
Stage Name: Takanori
Birth Name: Iwata Takanori (岩田剛典)
Position: Performer, Actor, Singer
Birthday: March 6, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 174 cm (5 ft 8.5 in)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @NT_IWATA_EX_3JSB
Instagram: @TAKANORI_IWATA_OFFICIAL
Tiktok: @bemyguest_official
Youtube: @TakanoriIwata
Takanori Facts:
– He was born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
– Graduated from Keio University in March 2011.
– He was also a member of Sandaime’s special unit THE Sharehappi from Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
– Appointed as brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton on January 30, 2019.
– Involved in all aspects of his solo work, including budgeting.
– Works with lyricists to convey messages in his songs.
– Persistent and particular about recording songs.
– He is the creative director of the luxury shoe brand NERD MIND.
Alan
Stage Name: Alan
Birth Name: Shirahama Alan (白濱亜嵐)
Position: Performer, actor, DJ, singer
Birthday: August 4, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 173 cm (5 ft 8.1 in)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Filipino – Japanese
Twitter: @_alan_official
Instagram: @alan_shirahama_official
Youtube: @ALANSHIRAHAMAofficial
Alan Facts:
– He was born in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
– Has a dog named Rex.
– His mother is Filipino and his father is Japanese.
– Speaks English and Tagalog.
– He is the leader of GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, and a member of EXILE, PKCZ® and In The BLOOD EYES.
– Prior to his debut as a performer, he was a member of GEKIDAN EXILE as an actor.
– Started composing music around 2016 and DJing around 2015
– Self-taught in creating music using YouTube and other sources.
– Initial DJ goals were to make a solo EP and expand overseas.
– Wants to travel abroad to see shows, live performances, and go to clubs.
– Aims to make a name as a Japanese DJ at large overseas festivals.
– Close with music producer SLAY and THE RAMPAGE member Ryu.
– High school classmates with Snow Man member Iwamoto Hikaru, wants to contribute songs to Snow Man.
Sekai
Stage Name: Sekai
Birth Name: Yamamoto Sekai (山本世界)
Position: Performer
Birthday: February 21, 199
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 175 cm (5 ft 8.8 in)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @sekai_official_
Instagram: @exile_sekai_official
Sekai Facts:
– He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– An indoor person, quite fluent in English, and speaks a bit of Chinese, French, and Korean.
– Main dance genre is Hip-Hop, learned house dance, ballet, and jazz for over 10 years.
– He is one of the leaders of FANTASTICS.
– Often in charge of choreography and composition in FANTASTICS.
– Fatherly figure in FANTASTICS.
– Formed the dance crew “FTHEB” in 2016 and “XXIV CLAN” in 2015.
– His Crew members include TAISUKE, KATSUYA, YASS, and Toyotaka, inspired by WU-TAN CLAN and 24Karats.
Taiki
Stage Name: Taiki
Birth Name: Sato Taiki (佐藤大樹)
Position: Performer, Actor
Birthday: January 25, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: N/A
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @taiki__official
Instagram: @taiki_sato_official
Weibo: @7127902780
Taiki Facts:
– He was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
– Currently learning Mandarin and English.
– Greatly influenced by EXILE members HIRO and AKIRA.
– He is one of the leaders of FANTASTICS.
– Feels more relaxed in EXILE than in FANTASTICS.
– Self-described PR person for FANTASTICS, likes sending messages and editing SNS.
– He was part of the EXPG trainee team EXILE GENERATIONS and a support member of GENERATIONS.
– Likes teaching, works as a dance instructor at EXPG.
– Close with Iwata Takanori, often goes out to dinner with him.
– Enjoys performing shirtless, keeps fit for live performances.
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