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Akanishi officially leaves group
Topic Started: Jul 16 2010, 02:04 PM (1,339 Views)
annneonet
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C&Ping the article from going_gonin

http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/100717/gng1007170505001-n1.htm

Akanishi, to withdraw from KAT-TUN! The company president declares

It was found out on the 16th that Akanishi Jin (26), who is in the midst of solo activities in America, will officially withdraw from the group KAT-TUN and switch to solo activities. Johnny's Jimusho's president Johnny Kitagawa disclosed this information. The final judgment is to take place after Akanishi has his solo tour around the 7 American cities this fall, but President Kitagawa asserted "Concerning him, I'm only thinking about him succeeding in America. There is no thought of him returning to the group at this time*".


Akanishi will be made "independent". President Kitagawa further pressed the decision on the young warrior who is in the middle of training away from home, dreaming of succeeding in America.

[blah blah solo con schedule]

On the other side, KAT-TUN started their Asia Tour in Tokyo Dome on the 16th without him. President Kitagawa, who was present at that same place, told the press that it was planned for Akanishi to have solo activities in America next year as well.

On top of that, he stated "I'm only thinking of him succeeding in America right now. It is inexcusable to the fans to drag KAT-TUN along with it" and showed his intentions to officially remove him from the group after seeing through his nation wide American tour.

Continuing, "It's useless to soft things like 'return to KAT-TUN if you fail in America'. It isn't 'let the precious kid go on a journey', but there's nothing to do but let him take the path he wants with all his strength". It is parental affection to cut off his path of retreat and make him face his dreams.

In the past, Akanishi separated from the group and went to study in LA in October of 2006 and returned in April of 07. President Kitagawa said "Society (the fans) won't forgive a similar thing" and seems to have taken the fans' sentiments into account before making the decision.

He stated "No" when asked if KAT-TUN would disband, and concerning the group's name created from the six guys' initials, he explained that they would continue with "KA" being Kamenashi Kazuya (24)'s "Ka".

The group was formed in '01 and had a major debut in 06. They will have to meet a new situation where a popular member withdraws, but President Kitagawa evaluated "(Even without Akanishi, the 5) took it comfortably and are doing well".

[blah blah Johnny spent in youth in America and supports Akanishi's venture into America]

*Loose translation because I couldn't figure out how to word it literally.

Kame's comment on ZoomSata
First short part:
Kame: There were many rumors. First of all, there is no "disbandment"
Koki: Like we'd let that happen
Kame: How we'll make KAT-TUN grow into something big is our mission, and our dream as well

Second part
Kame: To us, our "best form" after comprehending the situation right now is that we would like to move forward.
Concerning the matter of Akanishi, it isn't the first time, it's the second time for us, so the damage is much smaller than last time.

The parts that Akanishi sang as well, we all talked about how to distribute them... there was a "6人 is 6人" appearance, and for "5人 is 5人", rather than filling the hole, we want to make an appearance/style that's "5人".. we talked about that during the arena tour too... so in that way, we don't have any troubles
Edited by annneonet, Jul 16 2010, 03:04 PM.
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kitt
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peace at last!!! *of course after the storm this will going to bring to us* be ready!!!

Thanks Ann!!!
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"I'm only thinking of him succeeding in America right now. It is inexcusable to the fans to drag KAT-TUN along with it" This so true. I'm tired of seeing fans push and pull at KT. Let what happens, happen ppl. Also, I'm glad that Johnny-san pointed out the issue of Jin (intentionally or not) using KT as a security blanket. It's unfair if he gets best of both worlds while KT has to suffer, so I agree with Johnny-san's decision at the moment.
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Oh, I thought u wont post anythinh related to this A, ann? ^^ Today everyone in all of fandom engrossed so much in this issue, it's quite chaotic everywhere!!
Finally it is confirmed! And the most irritang thing to me is that almost everyone talks abt KT's disbandment beacause of Jin leaving. Sorry, but they do fine without Jin until now, so what's the meaning of KT'break-up with Jin'asbence *seems like forever* now??
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annneonet
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Well, this is special because he's leaving. lol xP

KT won't be breaking up. Kame&Koki already commented on that along with Johnny. Johnny did mention that the guys might be 5人 forever so maybe that's what the people meant?
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kamechanluva

I can't say I didn't see this coming... It's official and all but what I don't get is that fans are still saying they are waiting for confirmation. He already left when he made the decision to leave KAT-TUN in May. Koki was saying in his manual in light of the news during that time he wants to be honest but has to wait until later for news to come out b/c he wasn't allowed to talk about it then. Well, I guess this is what he was hinting at and really who thinks it's plausible to leave a group twice and expect to be welcomed back. KAT-TUN are not your whores who you can call up anytime you want like Nakai said. They are people and Akanishi has put them through enough. He's really wrung them dry.

I'm sorry for this long rant. OTL
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@kamechanluva
+1

I agree and that if they were real fans, they should know what 'pain' and hardships the five of them went through already =/ let them have a peaceful no angst-member already =/ K5T-TUN *heart*

I suddenly remember which koki journal you were stating~ and I do agree that I've seen this coming since way before, but having it more or less officially announced is awesome... at least in my part :(grin):
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black_rose45000
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i don't remember that entry of koki. it's weird that he said all that, and it does sound like it's confirming everything even more. but i still don't believe it. because most people want 6nin KT and who knows if in the end, A doesn't return. and i don't wanna have my hopes ruined. so this is why i'm waiting for the confirmation now. i hope he'll be gone for good. >.>
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I want an official statement now from him who holds all the answer but stays away from the media *sigh*
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girls!!! the guy updated his manual, it´s quite very official =PPPP
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