Kobayashi Naoki |
Kobayashi Naoki (小林直己), also known by his former stage name NAOKI, is a performer and actor. He's member of the group EXILE and one of the leaders of the group Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS. He was also part of Sandaime's special unit THE Sharehappi from Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE and also member of Nidaime J Soul Brothers until their migration to EXILE in 2009.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Kobayashi Naoki was born on November 10, 1984 in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Kobayashi is a Funabashi-higashi High School graduate. While being at high school, he had a dream of being a performer and started to attend a dance school to get sense of rhythm. After graduating from high school he entered at Hosei University at philosophy department but dropped out a few time later to pursue his dream of being a dancer.
Prior to joining J Soul Brothers, he attended EXPG in Tokyo and was a student of the avex Artist Academy.
2006[]
In 2006, he met AKIRA and the dance team RAG POUND. He joined it in July.
In October, he participated in an audition to join a revival of J Soul Brothers but failed.
2007[]
In September, he made acting debut on the Gekidan EXILE's stage play Taiyou ni Yakarete.
On November 10, he joined the revival of the group J Soul Brothers and his stage name became NAOKI.
2009[]
On March 1, J Soul Brothers migrated to EXILE and he became member of the group.
2010[]
On July 19, he was announced as member and one of the leaders of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, a new revival of J Soul Brothers, being a concurrent member of the group and EXILE.
2012[]
On January 25, he announced a restriction of activities as a performer due to him developing spinal stenosis. He underwent a surgery and took three months for treatment. He resumed activities on April 14 at the EXILE TRIBE LIVE TOUR 2012 ~TOWER OF WISH~.[1]
2014[]
On July 22, with the release of EXILE's 44th single "NEW HORIZON", he changed his stage name NAOKI to his birth name.[2]
2017[]
On January 1, he was assigned a position as staff of LDH USA.[3]
In August, Kobayashi was in charge of planning, directing, and performing in the dance version music video of the song "Here I Stand" by JAY'ED.[4]
2020[]
On November 10, he opened his personal YouTube channel named Naoki's Dream Village.
Personal Life[]
- Health
On June 4, 2021, it was announced that Kobayashi had been diagnosed with COVID-19. On June 3, Kobayashi reported to the staff that he was feeling unwell, and after taking a PCR test, he was diagnosed with COVID-19 on June 4. He would be following the instructions of the public health center and experts for a healthy recovery. Due to this, he was absent from the EXILE TRIBE LIVE TOUR 2021 "RISING SUN TO THE WORLD" concerts scheduled to happen from June 10 to June 12.[5][6]
On December 12, 2021, it was announced that Kobayashi had hit his head in the backstage area during the concert of the Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS LIVE TOUR 2021 "THIS IS JSB" at KYOCERA DOME OSAKA on December 11 and had been examined at the hospital. There, he was diagnosed with a head bruise that may affect his neck. Since he had neck surgery in the past, he was instructed by the doctor to rest. As a result, Kobayashi would be absent from the Osaka concert scheduled to be held on December 12.[7][8][9] On December 14, it was announced that a thorough examination had revealed no damage or effect on the cervical vertebrae, and that Kobayashi would rest for a while and suspend his activities so that he could concentrate on his treatment and return to the group in perfect condition. For this reason, he would be absent from EXILE's performance at ABEMA×LDH ONLINE X’mas LIVE PARTY on December 16 and Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS' performance at ABEMA×LDH ONLINE X'mas LIVE PARTY on December 17.[10] On December 23, it was announced that Kobayashi had been reported to be in poor health again after resuming his activities while watching his condition. As a result, he would refrain from participating in any performances and public appearances, including the Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS LIVE TOUR 2021 "THIS IS JSB" concerts on December 25 and 26.[11][12] On December 28, it was announced that he would not appear at the LIVE×ONLINE COUNTDOWN 2021▶︎2022 concert held on December 31.[13] On February 16, 2022, it was announced that Kobayashi would not participate in the EXILE 20th ANNIVERSARY EXILE LIVE TOUR 2021 "RED PHOENIX" as he was still concentrating on the treatment for his head injury. However, there would be no problem in activities that do not involve strenuous exercise, so he would be present at any other events.[14][15]
Group Participation[]
- [2006] RAG POUND
- [2007.11.10-2009.03.01] Nidaime J Soul Brothers
- [2009.03.01-present] EXILE
- [2010.11.10-present] Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE
- [2015-present] ®AG POUND
- [2015-2017] THE Sharehappi from Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
Works[]
Filmography[]
- Movies
- [2017] Tatara Samurai
- [2017] HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE 2 / END OF SKY
- [2017] HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE 3 / FINAL MISSION
- [2019] The Earthquake Bird
- TV Dramas
- [2015] Kuroha ~Kisou no Josei Sousakan~
- [2016] Night Hero NAOTO
- [2017] Shichi Jitsu Gouken ~Ikizama~
- Digital Dramas
- [2014] Ishii Mondainashi no Kai
- [2016] Ishii Mondainashi no Kai 2
Music[]
- Participation Work
- [2014] DANCE EARTH PARTY - "PEACE SUNSHINE" feat. Dream, Kobayashi Naoki, Sekiguchi Mandy
- Music Video Appearances
- [2016] Shitte, Kanen Project Theme Song - "Egao no Ashita"
- [2016] EXILE THE SECOND - "YEAH!! YEAH!! YEAH!!"
- [2017] JAY'ED - "Here I Stand" -Dance ver.-
Bibliography[]
- Books
- [2021.11.24] Sentaku to Kiseki ano Hi, Boku no Myoji wa EXILE ni Natta (選択と奇跡 あの日、僕の名字はEXILEになった)
Trivia[]
- Member Color: Purple (Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS)
- He's fluent in English.[16]
- Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS made debut on his 26th birthday.
- Aspires to work in Hollywood as an actor.[17]
Playlists[]
References[]
- ↑ EXILE・NAOKIが発達性脊柱管狭窄症で活動制限を発表 4月ツアーで復帰予定
- ↑ EXILE、第四章始動でメンバー名&表記変更
- ↑ LDH、世界展開へ 新組織体制を発表
- ↑ https://mdpr.jp/music/detail/1706611
- ↑ About LDH's artist infected with COVID-19
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/431180
- ↑ https://www.ldh.co.jp/eng/news/detail.php?lang=eng&site=TRIBE&newsid=0000036120
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=36120
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/457333
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=36162
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=36310
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=36329
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=36378
- ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news_id=36974
- ↑ https://exfamily.jp/news-detail/26552
- ↑ https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20190613_1390843.html?DETAIL
- ↑ https://realsound.jp/2019/01/post-308216_2.html
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