J SOUL BROTHERS III Members Profile and Facts:
J SOUL BROTHERS III from EXILE TRIBE (三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE) is a Japanese Pop-R&B boy group under the label LDH & signed to Rhythm Zone. They are the third generation of the original J Soul Brothers group, the group currently consists of: NAOTO, Kobayashi Naoki, Yamashita Kenjiro, Imaichi Ryuji, ØMI, ELLY, and GUN. They debuted on November 10th 2010 with the single, “Best Friend’s Girl“. The group launched its own fashion brand, J.S.B., in 2015, opened the “J.S.B. TYO” store in Tokyo in 2017 through LDH apparel, and in 2023 redefined the abbreviation J.S.B. as “Just So Beautiful” for their support wear collection tied to the Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS PRESENTS “JSB LAND.”
J SOUL BROTHERS Official Fandom Name: “MATE”, deriving from “SOUL MATE”
(since the group’s name includes “SOUL BROTHERS”) The official symbol of the fandom is a white rose.
J SOUL BROTHERS Official Fandom Color: White
Official SNS:
Website: 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE
X (Twitter): @jsb3_official | @jsb3liveacc
Facebook: 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS
Instagram: @jsb3_7official
Youtube: @JSB3official
Weibo: @jsoulb3
Tiktok: @jsb3_official
Spotify: @J Soul Brothers III
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Member Profiles:
NAOTO
Stage Name: NAOTO (直人)
Birth Name: Kataoka Naoto (片岡直人)
Position: Leader, Performer
Birthday: August 30th, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 170 cm (5’6″)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Member Color: Orange
Instagram: @exile_naoto_
X (Twitter): @Naoto_EX_3JSB_
Weibo: EXILE_NAOTO
Tiktok: @honestboy_official
YouTube: EXILE NAOTO オネストTV
NAOTO Facts:
– He was born in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
– NAOTO was announced as J Soul Brothers’ leader on July 19th 2010. NAOTO & Naoki have been leaders since the formation of the group.
– He is the leader of hip-hop unit HONEST BOYZ as a rapper.
– He is a member of the group EXILE.
– NAOTO was a member of the second generation J Soul Brothers’ (Nidaime J Soul Brothers) (2007-2009).
– NAOTO is apart of the groups JAZZ DRUG & SCREAM. But it is unknown whether he is still apart of both groups and if both groups are still active.
– NAOTO is the oldest member in the group.
– He began dance activities & attended a dance school at the age of 17.
– NAOTO went to LA & New York to learn more about dance, after completing his studies there he became a backup dancer for multiple artist such as Hamasaki Ayumi, Goto Maki, Ashanti & Missy Elliott.
– He released his first photobook called Jinsei Honojigumi (人生ほの字組) on July 14th, 2015.
– NAOTO became the director of LDH apparel on January 1st, 2017.
– He has his own clothing brand called STUDIO SEVEN.
– NAOTO acted as himself in the 2016 drama Night Hero NAOTO.
Kobayashi Naoki
Stage / Birth Name: Kobayashi Naoki (小林直己)
Position: Leader, Performer
Birthday: November 10th, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 185 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Member Color: Purple
Instagram: @naokikobayashi_works
X (Twitter): @Naoki_works_
Facebook: @Naoki-Kobayashi-955666181210637
Youtube: @naokisdreamvillage7995
Kobayashi Naoki Facts:
– He was born in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
– Naoki was announced as J Soul Brothers’ leader on July 19th 2010. Him & NAOTO have been leaders since the formation of the group.
– Naoki, Hiroomi & Takanori are apart of the groups special unit THE Sharehappi from Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
– He is a member of the group EXILE.
– Naoki was a member of the second generation J Soul Brothers’ (Nidaime J Soul Brothers) (2007-2009).
– Naoki dreamed of being a performer since highschool.
– He attended EXPG in Tokyo & was a student at Avex Artist Academy.
– Naoki joined RAG POUND in July 2016 after he met AKIRA from EXILE.
– He is also a model.
– Naoki made his acting debut in 2007 with Gekidan EXILE’s play ‘Taiyou ni Yakarete’.
– He also appeared on the drama ‘Ishi Mondai Nashinosuke’ in December 2014.
– In June 2016, Naoki appeared on the runway for the brand ‘Yohji Yamamoto’ for their ‘Yohji Yamamoto HOMME 2017 SS Paris Collection’ in Paris.
– He starred in the movie ‘TATARA SAMURI’ in 2017. He won Best Supporting Actor.
– Naoki starred alongside Alicia Vikander & Riley Keough in Wash Westmoreland’s film ‘Earthquake Bird’ based of Susanna Jones’ novel of the same name. The film was released in fall 2019.
– On January 25th 2012 Naoki had to halt all activities because he developed spinal stenosis. He underwent a surgery & took three months for treatment/recovery. Naoki resumed activities on April 14th 2012.
– He went by the stage name NAOKI from 2007-2014, he now goes by his birth name.
– On January 1st 2017 he was assigned a position as staff of LDH USA.
Yamashita Kenjiro
Stage / Birth Name: Yamashita Kenjiro (山下健二郎)
Position: Performer
Birthday: May 24th, 1985
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 179 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Member Color: Green
Instagram: @3jsb_kenjiro_official
Twitter: @3jsbykzb
YouTube: 山下健二郎の釣りベース
Yamashita Kenjiro Facts:
– He was born in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
– Kenjiro was announced as a member of the group on September 18th, 2010.
– Kenjiro became a member of Gekidan EXILE in April 2010, and withdrew from the group on July 19th, 2011.
– He wrote his first book on May 24th, 2017. It’s called ‘Yamashita Kenjiro wo Tsukutta 50 no Koto’.
– Kenjiro was a backup dancer for EXILE during their 2007 tour.
– He attended EXPG in Osaka. He was also an instructor there.
– His hobby is Fishing.
– Kenjiro won the Cool Anglers Award 2019. It’s a fishing award that goes to celebrities who have improved in their fishing image & gained fishing fans.
– In July 2018 Kenjiro became in charge of an event presented by Nippon Broadcasting System called ‘ALL NIGHT NIPPON’. It’s a radio program where he is the MC.
– On 7 January 2021, it was announced that Yamashita launched his own apparel brand “HIGH FIVE FACTORY Produce By KENJIRO YAMASHITA”.
– On 26 July 2021, it was announced that Yamashita has married model Asahina Aya.
Imaichi Ryuji
Stage / Birth Name: Imaichi Ryuji (今市隆二)
Position: Singer, Performer
Birthday: September 2nd, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 175 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Member Color: Red
Instagram: @jsbryuji_official
X (Twitter): @RyujiJSB_3
YouTube: RYUJI IMAICHI
Website: RYUJI IMAICHI
Imaichi Ryuji Facts:
– He was born in Kyoto Prefecture. Raised in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture.
– Ryuji has an older brother named Imaichi Naoyuki.
– He made his solo debut on January 12th 2018 with the song ‘ONE DAY‘.
– For solo activities he goes by the stage name RYUJI IMAICHI.
– He won runner up at the avex World Audition 2008.
– Ryuji participated on the EXILE Vocal Battle Audition 2006 -ASIAN DREAM-. He did not pass the second round.
– Ryuji participated on the EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 2 -Yume wo Motta Wakamonotachi e-. He passed the live screening and was announced as a vocalist for the group on September 15th, 2010 alongside Hiroomi.
– Role Models: HIRO & ATSUSHI. They inspired him to begin singing.
– He made his acting debut in 2019 on the short film Sono Shunkan, Boku wa Nakitaku Natta (CINEMA FIGHTERS project).
– Ryuji released his first photobook on March 16th, 2018. It’s called ‘TIMELESS TIME’.
– In 2025, Ryuji Imaichi temporarily suspended all his activities after an April incident involving a taxi altercation while under the influence. The company announced disciplinary measures and has excluded him from the group’s 15th anniversary concert in October.
ØMI
Stage Name: ØMI
Birth Name: Tosaka Hiroomi (登坂広臣)
Position: Singer, Performer, Actor
Birthday: March 12th, 1987
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Member Color: Blue
Instagram: omi.cdl | cdl.tokyo | @The_fusion_official
X (Twitter): @HIROOMI_3JSB_
Website: HIROOMI TOSAKA
Weibo: 登坂广臣HiroomiTosaka
YouTube: @ØMI_JSB3 | @HIROOMITOSAKA_JSB3
Spotify: ØMI | Hiroomi Tosaka
ØMI Facts:
– He was born in Hamura, Tokyo, Japan.
– He has an older sister.
– First name “Hiroomi” given by grandmother, inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo.
– He made his solo debut on July 27th 2017 with the song ‘WASTED LOVE‘ under the stage name Hiroomi Tosaka.
– For solo activities he goes by the stage name ØMI, which he changed in February 2021.
– As of Aguust 2022 he now officially uses ØMI as his stage name for Sandaime J Soul Brothers.
– Several tattoos, including “Forever Young” on the back of his neck.
– ØMI, Naoki & Takanori are apart of the groups special unit THE Sharehappi from Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
– He participated of the EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 2 -Yume wo Motta Wakamonotachi e-. He passed the live screening and was announced as a vocalist for the group on September 15th, 2010 alongside Ryuji.
– He graduated from Kubota Barber Beauty College & became a beautician after graduation. He soon quit the job a year later.
– He made his acting debut on August 16th 2014 with the movie Hot Road. He won the Newcomer Award.
– He is also the founder and president of the record label CDL entertainment (Clair De Lune) which is also a clothing line.
– ØMI released his first photobook in October 2015. It’s called ‘NOBODY KNOWS‘.
– Close with Kawamura Kazuma of THE RAMPAGE.
– He is a creative officer of LDH Japan.
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ELLY
Stage Name: ELLY
Birth Name: Elliott Rosado Koya (エリオット・ロシャード・昂矢)
Position: Performer
Birthday: September 21st, 1987
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 172 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Member Color: Yellow
Instagram: @elly24soul
X (Twitter): @elly24soul
Website: CRAZYBOY
Weibo: @CrazyBoy3jsb
YouTube: ELLY/CrazyBoy【JSB3】
ELLY Facts:
– He was born in Misawa, Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
– His father is American and former OPBF Super Welterweight champion Carlos Elliott and his mother is Japanese.
– His younger brother is Likiya from The Rampage.
– He made his solo debut on February 24th 2017 with the song ‘NEOTOKYO EP.’
– For solo activities he goes by the stage name CrazyBoy. Formerly CRAZYBOY.
– ELLY wanted to be a professional Baseball Player, however, when he saw the dance team BASE HEADS perform at a club in Shibuya he dropped out of university to focus on dancing.
– ELLY formed a dance team called THE TEAM in 2007. They performed in clubs & dance events.
– He was scouted from EXPG and joined Gekidan EXILE in April 2010. ELLY participated on their stage play NIGHT BALLET. He withdrew from the group on July 19th, 2011.
– ELLY joined J Soul Brothers on July 19th 2010.
– He made his acting debut in 2015 with the movie TRASH.
– In 2014 ELLY began rapping, his first work was EXILE SHOKICHI’s song ‘THE ANTHEM’.
– ELLY introduced his first newborn son in November 2020 with MEGBABY.
– ELLY has choreographed many dances the group & many other artists. He choreographed the dance for the groups song ‘R.Y.U.S.E.I‘.
Iwata Takanori
Stage / Birth Name: Iwata Takanori (岩田剛典) / GUN
Position: Performer, Soloist, Actor
Birthday: March 6th, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 174 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENTJ/ENFJ
Nationality: Japanese
Member Color: Light Pink
Instagram: @takanori_iwata_official | @bemyguest_official
X (Twitter): @T_IWATA_EX_3JSB
Youtube: @TakanoriIwata
Tiktok: @bemyguest_official
Spotify: @Iwata Takanori
Iwata Takanori Facts:
– He was born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
– He comes from a well-off family, with his father being a dentist. This helped him pursue both his academic and artistic dreams.
– His love for art stems from childhood, influenced by his family, such as his father’s scroll collection and his aunt’s oil paintings.
– In his 3rd year of high school, he watched the movie *RIZE* and was inspired to dance, beginning to practice Krump.
– Besides the movie *RIZE*, Takanori has cited Michael Jackson and the Japanese dancer TAISUKE as major inspirations for his dance career.
– He enjoys playing soccer, watching movies, and practicing Krump in his free time. He also has a deep interest in fashion and design.
– He cherishes lifelong friendships, particularly with Yu from *I Don’t Like Mondays.*, whom he’s known since childhood due to their families’ close bond.
– He graduated from Keio University, where he was classmates with actor Furukawa Yuki, and they led separate dance circles.
– Naoki invited him to participate at the Sandaime J Soul Brothers’ performer audition. He passed the auditions and joined the group.
– Takanori was announced as a member on September 18th, 2010.
– He is also known by the stage name of “GUN and Boi Twiggz.”
– He made his solo debut on September 15, 2021, with the release of his single “Korekara“.
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