Ryuji Imaichi 今市隆二 | |
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.jpg) Imaichi in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 2, 1986 Kyoto Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupation | Singer
actor |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Rhythm Zone |
| Website | Official website |
Ryuji Imaichi (今市 隆二, Imaichi Ryūji, born September 2, 1986, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan)[1] is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a vocalist of the J-pop dance and vocal group Sandaime J Soul Brothers from Exile Tribe. He joined the group after winning the Vocal Battle Audition 2, alongside Hiroomi Tosaka.[2] As a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, he has received the Japan Record Awards twice.[2] Since 2014, he has become the Thursday host for J-Wave's "Spark".[3][4]
The first solo single was released in January 2018 with the digital single "One Day", while remaining a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers. For his solo activities he uses his birth name stylized as RYUJI IMAICHI.[4]
He debuted as an actor in 2019 in the short film On The Way of the drama anthology Sono Shunkan, Boku wa Nakitaku Natta -Cinema Fighters project-.[4]
- ^ "Official profile". Retrieved 2015-09-01.
- ^ a b "J SOUL BROTHERS III from EXILE TRIBE | MANAGEMENT | LDH". www.ldh.co.jp. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
- ^ "SPARK : J-WAVE 81.3 FM RADIO". www.j-wave.co.jp. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
- ^ a b c "RYUJI IMAICHI | MANAGEMENT | LDH". www.ldh.co.jp. Retrieved 2019-12-31.