| Suzuki Rui |
Suzuki Rui (鈴木 瑠偉) is a Japanese rapper and performer. He is a member of the group KID PHENOMENON from EXILE TRIBE.
He is also a member of the dance crew "Jr. Rag Pound".[1][2]
Early Life[]
Suzuki Rui was born on August 31, 2007 in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Suzuki started dreaming of becoming an artist due to the Great East Japan Earthquake he experienced when he was 3 years old. EXILE came to his hometown, which was severely damaged, for support, and he was fascinated by them.[3]
In his childhood, he started attending EXPG Sendai.
In June 2019, he was introduced as a student of EXPG Lab.[4][5]
Career[]
2021-2022[]
In March 2021, he formed the EXPG TikTok team "HOYAHZ" (ホヤ～ズ) together with other students from EXPG Sendai.[6]
From 2021 to 2022, he participated in the boys division of the audition iCON Z ~Dreams For Children~ and was selected as a member of the team KIDMATIC during the screening process. KIDMATIC made it to the final screening on May 21, 2022, where they were ultimately eliminated and disbanded.[7]
2022[]
On July 23, at the third concert of BATTLE OF TOKYO TIME 4 Jr.EXILE titled BATTLE OF iCON Z, it was announced that he would participate in the second chapter of LDH's audition iCON Z ~Dreams For Children~ as one of 13 finalists of the first chapter.[8][9][10]
During the audition, the contestants formed three different groups in order to compete for an imminent debut. On the November 13 episode of ~Yume no Audition Variety~ Dreamer Z, it was revealed that Suzuki was placed in Group 2.[11] On the November 20 episode, it was revealed that the group would be named KID PHENOMENON.[12]
2023[]
On March 26, it was announced that KID PHENOMENON would be making their major debut under Sony Music Associated Records on August 23 along with the other two groups of the audition.[13]
On August 23, Suzuki made his major debut as a member of KID PHENOMENON with the release of the group's first single "Wheelie".
Works[]
Music[]
- Collaborations/Other
- [2022] EXPG Lab - "Future of RAG POUND"
Filmography[]
- TV Appearances
- [2019] NHK "70th Kohaku Uta Gassen" GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE - Support dancer
- [2020] Kanoga Benriken (かのおが便利軒)
Other[]
- Stage
- [2018] Vegalta Sendai Home Game Fukko LIVE (Crystal Kay Support Dancer)[14]
- [2018] SUNSTAR Family Musical (Sendai Performance)
- [2018, 2019] SUNSTAR Family Musical (サンスターファミリーミュージカル)
- [2019] DANCE CUP 2019 GUEST Performance "Twiggz Fam"
- Other
- [2014] Kira Entertainment Challenge Contest (KIRA CHALLE) 2014 - Finalist
- [2015] Best Kids Audition 2015 - Finalist
Concerts/Tours[]
- Concerts/Tours featured in as a backup dancer
- [2018] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2018-2019 "STAR OF WISH"
- [2019] GENERATIONS LIVE TOUR 2019 "Shounen Chronicle"
- [2020] EXILE PERFECT LIVE 2001▶︎2020
Trivia[]
- Hobbies: walking, eyeliner
- Specialty: facial expressions[15]
- Describes himself as "self-paced". "I am often told that my conversational rhythm is calm."[15][16]
- Is confident in his tenacity and hates to lose.[17]
- His specialty is Krump dance.[18][16] He originally got hooked on it after watching the performance of RAG POUND.[15][17]
- Would like to become a model or ambassador for a brand in the future.[15]
- Admires EXILE AKIRA and Iwata Takanori.[18][15][17]
- Originally wasn't interested in beauty products and makeup, but after he started performing in front of fans during the second chapter of the iCON Z audition, he changed his mind.[19]
- His aunt teaches him about beauty products and treatments.[19]
- Loves eyeliner and likes to experiment with different colors and shapes/designs. He also searches online for the eyeliner designs he wants to try, and is making an eyeliner album. His members initially helped him with applying the makeup.[20]
- Likes the packaging of cosmetics.[20]
- Loves walking, and usually takes a walk wherever he goes. "Walking is said to have a relaxing effect and is good for your health, so walking is the perfect sport to get a small amount of exercise without running. People call me an old man when I say this, but I can't get up early in the morning, so I'm not a old man. Well, I am a slow walker. I am free to take any route I want, and I would like to walk in places I have never seen before. I have a goal to walk around the Yamanote Line."[21]
- Favorite food: cheesecake[15]
- Favorite fashion items: small items such as bracelets, necklaces, and watches[15]
- Favorite manga: Blue Lock and Summer Time Rendering[15]
- Favorite sport: badminton[15]
- Charm points: dimples and protruding tooth (like a fang) when smiling[15]
- Played the role of young Sano Reo during the GENERATIONS LIVE TOUR 2019 "Shounen Chronicle".[22]
Honorary Titles[]
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceeded by First |
Youngest Member of KID PHENOMENON November 2022 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
References[]
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/B7-SDfoBIYr/
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqjkjRhsNN/
- ↑ https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/plus/entertainment/entry/2022/025577.html
- ↑ EXPG Diary Vol.70 Page 6
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/Byzl4_kBAvC/
- ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@hoyahoya_hoyahz
- ↑ https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/plus/entertainment/entry/2022/026771.html
- ↑ 『iCON Z ～Dreams For Children～』男性部門 第二章開幕!!
- ↑ https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202207230000956.html
- ↑ https://realsound.jp/2022/07/post-1084563_2.html
- ↑ https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/plus/entertainment/entry/2022/027004.html
- ↑ https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/plus/entertainment/entry/2022/027031.html
- ↑ 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://expg.jp/info/detail.php?info_id=2893&school_id=16&category_id=2&page=ALL
- ↑ 15.00 15.01 15.02 15.03 15.04 15.05 15.06 15.07 15.08 15.09 https://i-voce.jp/feed/2667858/4/
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 https://realsound.jp/2023/10/post-1449777.html
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 https://jj-jj.net/lifestyle/165966/
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/plus/entertainment/entry/2022/025349.html
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 https://i-voce.jp/feed/2996136/
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 https://i-voce.jp/feed/2996136/2/
- ↑ https://i-voce.jp/feed/2996136/3/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/_KID_PHENOMENON/status/1703757536078565416
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