KID PHENOMENON from EXILE TRIBE is a Japanese dance & vocal boy group formed and managed by LDH JAPAN and signed to the record label Sony Music Associated Records.
KID PHENOMENON is part of the collective supergroups EXILE TRIBE and NEO EXILE, and composed of 7 members who are all holding microphones while performing. The group was formed through the second chapter of the iCON Z ~Dreams For Children~ audition from 2022 to 2023. All members were finalists of the first chapter of the iCON Z audition.
They made their major debut on August 23, 2023 with the single "Wheelie".[1][2]
Members[]
History[]
2022[]
The formation of the group was announced on the November 13 episode of the TV program ~Yume no Audition Variety~ Dreamer Z, that broadcasted the progress of the iCON Z Second Chapter audition, as one of the three groups in order to compete for an imminent debut, being referred to as Group 2 at that time. The selected contestants for this group were Sorematsu Kensuke, Endo Tsubasa, Yamamoto Kota, Suzuki Rui, Sato Shunnosuke, Okao Kohaku and Kawaguchi Soma. All members were finalists from the first chapter of the iCON Z ~Dreams For Children~ audition, but were defeated by the LIL LEAGUE members. In the same episode, Sorematsu was appointed as the leader of the group.[3]
On the November 20 episode, it was announced that the group would be named KID PHENOMENON, and a demo version of their first original song titled "C'mon" was revealed.[4]
On December 28, the group released the song "C'mon" digitally as their concept song for the audition.
2023: Debut[]
On March 26, it was announced that the group would be making their major debut under Sony Music Associated Records on August 23, joining the EXILE TRIBE along with THE JET BOY BANGERZ and WOLF HOWL HARMONY.[1]
On May 31, in a joint livestream with THE JET BOY BANGERZ and WOLF HOWL HARMONY titled 21-nin Dai Shuugou! KID・JET・WOLF Nama Haishin SP (21人大集合!KID・JET・WOLF生配信SP), it was announced that the group's fandom name would be named "SPINEL KIDS", and that they will be holding a new Musha Shugyo event titled KID PHENOMENON -iCON Z Musha Shugyo- from June 24 to July 17.[5][6][7]
On June 16, it was announced that their debut single would be titled "Wheelie'", a new artist photo of the group was released, and more details about their Musha Shugyo were revealed.
On August 23, the group made their official debut with their first single "Wheelie".
On September 10, it was announced that KID PHENOMENON's new song "Sonzai Shoumei" would be used as the ending theme of the second season of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Roman Tan-.[8][9][10] Additionally, the group held a series of free live events titled Purple CirKID (パープル・サーキッド) from October 7 to 29 to promote and perform the song.[11][12]
On November 29, the group released their second single "Sonzai Shoumei", with its title track being pre-released digitally on October 6.
2024[]
On February 19, the group's official fanclub opened.[13]
Starting on April 7, they participated in NAOTO's first live tour NAOTO PRESENTS HONEST HOUSE 2024.[14]
On April 24, KID PHENOMENON released their third single "ONE DAY". Prior to its release, the song "Ace In The Hole" was pre-released digitally on March 6 while the title track was pre-released digitally on April 7.[15][16][17] Additionally, the group held a series of free live events titled Purple CirKID Vol.2 (パープル・サーキッド) from March 16 to April 28 to promote the single.[18][19][20][21][22]
On June 9 and June 29, the group performed at the collaborative live event series NEXT VIRAL ARTIST.[23]
On October 9, KID PHENOMENON released their fourth single "Unstoppable". Additionally, the group held a series of free live events titled Purple CirKID Vol.3 (パープル・サーキッド) from August 17 to September 16 to promote the single.[24][25][26]
2025[]
On January 22, KID PHENOMENON released their first studio album PHENOMENON. Additionally, the group held a series of free live events titled Purple CirKID Vol.4 (パープル・サーキッド) from November 30 to December 15, 2024 to promote the album.[27][28][29]
Discography[]
- Studio Albums
- [2025.01.22] PHENOMENON
- Other Albums
- [2024.08.07] BATTLE OF TOKYO Jr.EXILE vs NEO EXILE
- Singles
- [2023.08.23] Wheelie
- [2023.11.29] Sonzai Shoumei
- [2024.04.24] ONE DAY
- [2024.10.09] Unstoppable
- Digital Singles
- [2022.12.28] C'mon
- Pre-release Digital Singles
- [2023.10.06] Sonzai Shoumei
- [2023.03.06] Ace In The Hole
- [2024.04.07] ONE DAY
Works[]
Music[]
- Music Video Appearances
- [2023] LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE - "Higher"
Concerts/Tours[]
- Tours Featured In
- [2024.04.7-2024.07.25] NAOTO PRESENTS HONEST HOUSE 2024
- Concerts Featured In
- [2022.12.31] Jr.EXILE LIVE-EXPO 2022 (opening act)
- [2023.12.30-2023.12.31] LDH LIVE-EXPO 2023
- [2024.08.10-2024.09.01] BATTLE OF TOKYO ~Jr.EXILE vs NEO EXILE~
- [2024.09.23] NEO EXILE SPECIAL LIVE 2024
Trivia[]
- Emojis: 👑💜 (Crown & Purple Heart)
- On December 11, 2022, the official SNS accounts of the group were opened as part of a contest of the iCON Z Second Chapter audition.
- The group's creative coordinator is EXILE NAOTO.
- The group's fandom name is named "SPINEL KIDS" (スピネル キッズ). "SPINEL" comes from the gem spinel, which it is often used in crowns. The name means that "KID PHENOMENON is the crown and fans are the gems that adorn the crown. It contains the hope that they will be together while aiming for high goals." Spinel is also one of the birthstones of the month August, which is linked with the group's debut month.[30]
- The name of the group was given to them by EXILE HIRO and means "a group that is going to create a new "phenomenon" with fun while cherishing their "childlike spirit"".[31]
- In their debut year (2023), the group ranked #8 for "Sales by Artist Newcomers" on Oricon with an estimated cumulative sales of: 2.1 (in 100 million yen).[32]
See Also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 LDHオーディション「iCON Z」男性部門第2章より3グループがメジャーデビュー
- ↑ https://www.tokyoheadline.com/710478/3/
- ↑ https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/plus/entertainment/entry/2022/027004.html
- ↑ https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/plus/entertainment/entry/2022/027031.html
- ↑ iCON Z発の3グループの武者修行日程、ファンネーム決定! 8月デビューのKID PHENOMENON、THE JET BOY BANGERZ、WOLF HOWL HARMONY
- ↑ https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000234858
- ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/125887/2
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/540437
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/comic/news/540415
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=44342
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=44443
- ↑ https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/kidphenomenon/info/555782
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=45666
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=46493
- ↑ ニューシングルが4月24日(水)に発売決定!
- ↑ 【収録最新楽曲『Ace In The Hole』先行配信決定!!】KID PHENOMENON 3rd Single 2024/4/24(水)Release!!
- ↑ 【New Artist Photo解禁!!】KID PHENOMENON 3rd Single『ONE DAY』2024/4/24(水)Release!!
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=46361&group_id=388
- ↑ https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/kidphenomenon/info/561032
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=46614
- ↑ https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/kidphenomenon/info/561880
- ↑ https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/kidphenomenon/info/562300
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/565083
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=47817
- ↑ https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/kidphenomenon/info/565117
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=48187
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=49037
- ↑ https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/kidphenomenon/info/568796
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=49038
- ↑ Fan names for KID PHENOMENON, THE JET BOY BANGERZ and WOLF HOWL HARMONY finalized!
- ↑ https://realsound.jp/2023/10/post-1449777.html
- ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/special/66168/2/
External Links[]
- Official Website
- Official Fanclub
- Sony Music Japan Artist Page
- Official YouTube channel
- Official Twitter
- Official Instagram
- Official TikTok
- CL channel
- Agency Profile
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