| Hidaka Ryuta |
Hidaka Ryuta (日髙竜太) is a Japanese singer and performer. He is a member of the group BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE.
He was selected to join the group after becoming a finalist of the EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 5 ~Yume wo Motta Wakamono Tachi e~.
Early Life[]
Hidaka Ryuta was born on January 11, 1996 in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
He had loved singing since he was in elementary and junior high school as his grandfather was a singer. However, he didn't start learning singing in earnest until he was in high school.[1][2]
Until he was in junior high school, he aspired to become a comedian since he loved comedy.[3] Additionally, he was an athlete who practiced Kyokushin Karate from the 5th grade of elementary school to the 3rd grade of junior high school, and track and field in junior and senior high school. At the same time, he was praised by his friends when he performed songs at cultural festivals.[1]
When he was thinking about his future in the first year of high school, he saw the video release of EXILE LIVE TOUR 2010 FANTASY which led him to decide to become a singer. As a result, he entered EXPG Miyazaki in 2011 and started learning Hip-Hop dance when he was 16 years old.[1][4][5] "When I was in high school, I thought that was all I could do. I've wanted to be on TV since elementary school, and I've also been talking about being an athlete or a comedian, but I love to sing, and my friends always told me I was a good singer, so I had a little confidence."[2]
Career[]
2013[]
Since his skills improved and he was moved to high-level classes faster than he expected, he was confident enough to participate in the EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 4 ~Yume wo Motta Wakamono Tachi e~ in 2013, when he was in the third year of high school. Ultimately, he was able to reach the final screening, but did not get selected as a winner. In a later interview, he recalled his feelings: "That was the first time I experienced a major setback. I was really frustrated, and there were times when I was depressed, but I didn't want to give up my dream, and I wanted to become an artist of EXILE TRIBE."[1][2][6]
2014-2017[]
In order to pursue his dream in a more professional environment, he moved to Tokyo and entered EXPG Tokyo after graduating from high school.[1][5] From 2014 to 2017, he was part of the trainee group EXILE GENERATIONS, and from 2017 onwards, he was a member of EXPG Lab's project group Crasher kidz. During these years, he worked as a support dancer for EXILE in order to gain experience while also working part-time to earn money.[1][2] Looking back, he later revealed that he went through a troubling time between the ages of 19 and 20.[7]
In mid 2017, he participated in the EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 5 ~Yume wo Motta Wakamono Tachi e~ and remained as a finalist yet again. However, he was selected as candidate for BALLISTIK BOYZ and given a chance to debut.[1][2][5]
2019[]
On May 22, 2019, he debuted in BALLISTIK BOYZ with the release of their first self-titled album.
2024[]
On January 14, a BALLISTIK BOYZ fanclub limited event titled BALLISTIK BOYZ OFFICIAL FAN CLUB presents RYUTA HIDAKA SOLO EVENT "FREEDOM" ~birthday party~ will be held for his birthday as the group's first member solo event.[8]
Personal Life[]
- Family
Hidaka's grandfather was a singer and member of the folk and chorus group The Shadracks active in the late 1960s and early 1970s.[5] According to Hidaka, his grandfather was his inspiration to become a singer.[6]
Events[]
- Events
- [2024.01.14] BALLISTIK BOYZ OFFICIAL FAN CLUB presents RYUTA HIDAKA SOLO EVENT "FREEDOM" ~birthday party~
Trivia[]
- Member Color: Blue[N 1]
- Ever since he started singing, his goal has been to become an "artist who can sing and dance" like Michael Jackson or Daichi Miura.[1][4][5]
- As a vocalist, he prefers R&B, soul and funk music and says: "Even though I am influenced by Michael Jackson, I think Bruno Mars is close to my ideal, as he can express himself in a variety of styles from funk songs to ballads."[1][4]
- EXILE TRIBE's music was what made him fall in love with standing on stage and doing this for life.[7]
- Described as a person with a strong presence and sense of leadership. According to his members, he is like a leader behind the scenes and brings the group together.[9][10]
- According to Matsui Riki, he takes the initiative in announcing events, and is sometimes quicker than the staff to announce them.[11]
- According to himself, he is not conscious of being the oldest member in BALLISTIK BOYZ and it is never a difficult to maintain the balance of the group.[12]
- According to his members, he is the oldest and the most experienced, so he is very firm and dependable, his words are persuasive, he is the calmest, and he is a big brother they can rely on.[10]
- According to Kano Yoshiyuki, he motivates and inspires his members when needed.[10]
- Often consults with Sunada Masahiro.[10]
- According to himself, he wants to be "a person with a good sense of humor who is always relied on by the people around him, who never forgets his boyish heart and who attracts a lot of people".[1] He also admires his father and wants to become a role model for his own future children.[13]
- Describes himself as attentive and good at reading the air, and as a cheerful and energetic adult with a personality that can get along with anyone and who put others first. He would also sometimes be too careful and reserved.[3]
- Does not only like singing, but also radio, variety, clothes, music, and many other things, and would like to do solo work.[14]
- During VBA4, he taught Yoshino Hokuto dancing since the latter was struggling to keep up.[1]
- Aspired to participate in a VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION ever since he had watched the first audition in which TAKAHIRO was selected, and the second one in which the two vocalists of Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS were chosen.[2]
- Was the head of the cheering squad in elementary school, junior high school and high school. Besides being the cheerleading squad leader, he was also the class president.[15]
- An outdoor person.[3]
- Likes muscle training and has experience in body-building.[16]
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, he bought a piano and started learning how to play, and also bought a computer to study composition.[17]
- Is studying English.[18]
- Likes the brand Chrome Hearts and collects gold-colored accessories. Other brands he likes are NEEDLES and COMME des GARÇONS.[19]
- Likes DPR's IAN, not only for his music but also for his style.[7]
- His favorite dancer is Lyle Beniga.[13]
- Likes and admires the Japanese singer iri.[13]
- Like anime and watches it often.[20]
- Likes the manga ONE PIECE.[21]
- Loves to eat and likes taking pictures of food.[3]
- Good at dodgeball.[3]
- His hobby is surfing.[22]
- Close friends with Seguchi Leiya of FANTASTICS.[10]
- Friends with Ogawa Fuminori of BUDDiis. They originally went to the same school together, so they have known each other since they were teenagers.[10]
- In an interview in early 2024, he revealed that he would like to become closer with Sano Reo of GENERATIONS.[10]
Honorary Titles[]
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceeded by First |
Oldest Member of BALLISTIK BOYZ May 2018 - |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
Notes[]
- ↑ As shown in tour goods.
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 https://realsound.jp/2020/10/post-635178.html
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 https://mdpr.jp/interview/detail/1838704
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 https://classy-online.jp/lifestyle/185798/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 https://realsound.jp/2019/05/post-363533.html
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 https://hochi.news/articles/20220526-OHT1T51251.html?page=1
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 LDH新グループ発足へ 7人の候補者を紹介＜DOBERMAN INFINITY×EXILE HIRO共同プロジェクト＞
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 https://www.mens-folio.com/117992/ballistik-boyz-exile-tribe-world-domination/
- ↑ https://bbz.exfamily.jp/s/ldh07/news/detail/10520
- ↑ https://hochi.news/articles/20210326-OHT1T50288.html
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 https://jj-jj.net/lifestyle/170795/
- ↑ https://culture-cruise.com/bbz-aiew2/
- ↑ https://classy-online.jp/lifestyle/276402/
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 http://www.highflyers.nu/blog/00121
- ↑ https://qjweb.jp/feature/95459/
- ↑ https://www.ch-files.net/bbz-2/
- ↑ https://www.jprime.jp/articles/-/30938?page=3
- ↑ https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20200811-ballistikboyz/
- ↑ https://voguegirl.jp/lifestyle/people/fresh-energy-ballistik-boyz/#!/p/5/
- ↑ https://jj-jj.net/lifestyle/169933/
- ↑ https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1706494160
- ↑ https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201905240000030.html?Page=2
- ↑ https://www.ongakutoyou.com/blog/interview-ballistiz-boyz-8whfs
