Ryuji Imaichi 今市隆二 | |
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Background information | |
Born | Kyoto Prefecture, Japan | September 2, 1986
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]