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Junnosuke Taguchi

Junnosuke Taguchi
Native name 田口 淳之介
Also known as Junno
Born (1985-11-29) November 29, 1985 (age 31)
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
Genres J-pop
Occupation(s)
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1999–present
Labels J-One Records (2006-2016) Immortal (present)
Associated acts KAT-TUN (2001-2016)
Website junnosuke-t.com

Junnosuke Taguchi (田口 淳之介 Taguchi Junnosuke?, born November 29, 1985) in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan), is a singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He also previously worked as a Japanese idol and radio host as a former member of KAT-TUN.

He joined the talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1999 and officially debuted as part of KAT-TUN in 2006. Apart from activities as a member of KAT-TUN, he has acted in the film "Mohōhan'", alongside SMAP's leader Masahiro Nakai, and appeared in several dramas, most notably hit drama "Legal High".

After leaving KAT-TUN and Johnny & Associates began a career as a solo artist (first single release in November 2016) and also began doing some print modeling.

Taguchi officially joined Johnny & Associates in May 1999. He was selected to join KAT-TUN when it formed in 2001, and subsequently debuted with the group in 2006.

In 2001, he made his first appearance in a drama, in Omae no Yukichi ga Naiteiru. In 2005, he had his first drama lead role when he replaced agency mate Hiroki Uchi, who was temporarily suspended from activities, in Ganbatte Ikimasshoi.

Announced in 2015 that he would leave KAT-TUN and his management company. Final performance with KAT-TUN was in March 2016. In September 2016, Taguchi opened his official website to announce launch of his solo career. His first single, "Hero", was released in November 2016.

Currently is a print model for pnck.jp clothing. Also announced print model work for Hombre Nino clothing in the 2017 season.


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