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Native name
  
田口 淳之介

Instruments
  
Vocals

Music group
  
KAT-TUN (Since 2001)

Occupation(s)
  
Singer actor

Role
  
Singer

Genres
  
J-pop

Name
  
Junnosuke Taguchi

Also known as
  
Junno

Years active
  
1999–present


Junnosuke Taguchi Junno Taguchi

Born
  
November 29, 1985 (age 38) Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan (
1985-11-29
)

TV shows
  
Legal High, Ganbatte Ikimasshoi, Hanayome to Papa, Omae no Yukichi ga Naiteiru

Albums
  
Cartoon KAT‑TUN II You, Best of KAT‑TUN, Come Here, KAT‑TUN III: Queen of Pirates, No More Pain

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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.

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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".

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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 modeling.

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In 2017 announced signed an exclusive two-year contract with Universal Music Group Single will be released April 2017 and will be his solo artist major label debut.

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History

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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. Started runway model work in March 2017 as well with his appearance in the Kobe Collection Fashion Show S/S 2017.

In April 2017, 2nd single—his major label solo debut single with Universal Music Group--"Connect" will be released.

Dramas

  • Omae no Yukichi ga Naiteiru (2001) as Haruki Hijikata
  • Shōnen wa Tori ni Natta (2001)
  • Ganbatte Ikimasshoi (2005) as Saburō Nakata
  • Happy! (2006) as Keiichirō Ōtori
  • Happy!2 (2006) as Keiichirō Ōtori
  • Hanayome to Papa (2007) as Seiji Miura
  • Yūkan Club (2007) as Granmanie Bidō
  • Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kōenmae Hashutsujo (2009) as Kakunoshin Araki
  • Inu o Kau to Iu Koto ~Sky to Wagaya no 180-nichi~ (2011) as Katsuhiko Hotta
  • Legal High (2012) as Ranmaru Kaga
  • Osozaki no Himawari ~Boku no Jinsei, Renewal~ (2012) as Kaoru Aoyama
  • Legal High SP (2013) as Ranmaru Kaga
  • Nanatsu no Kaigi (2013) as Hiromitsu Saeki
  • Legal High Season 2 (2013) - Ranmaru Kaga
  • Kyouwa Kaisha Yasumimasu (2014) as So Oojiro
  • Movies

  • Mohōhan: Copycat Killer (2002) as Shinichi Tsukata
  • Stage plays

  • No Words, No Time ~Sora ni Ochita Namida~ (2013)
  • Forrest Gump (2014) as Forrest
  • TV programs

  • Kyōkun no Susume (2014–present) Regular guest
  • Radio

  • Tokyo-FM Tag-Tune Driving Host
  • KAT-TUN no Gatsūn Co-host
  • Commercials

  • Lotte
  • Sou
  • Crunky (2002)
  • Plus X (2003)
  • Rohto
  • Mogitate Kajitsu (2005, 2007, 2008)
  • Rohto C Cube (2005)
  • Sesera (2006)
  • SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation
  • SKY PerfecTV! (2006)
  • SKY PerfecTV Premium Service (2006)
  • NTT DoCoMo
  • New 9 Series (2006)
  • FOMA903i (2006)
  • GungHo Online Entertainment
  • Puzzle & Dragons Z (2013)
  • Awards and recognitions

    2007
  • 11th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix: Runner-up for Best Supporting Role for Yūkan Club
  • 2008
  • 5th TVNavi Magazine Awards: Best Newcomer for Hanayome to Papa
  • Filmography

    Actor
    2014
    I'm Taking the Day Off (TV Mini Series)
    - Episode #1.10 (2014)
    - Episode #1.9 (2014)
    - Episode #1.8 (2014)
    - Episode #1.7 (2014)
    - Episode #1.6 (2014)
    - Episode #1.5 (2014)
    - Episode #1.4 (2014)
    - Episode #1.3 (2014)
    - Episode #1.2 (2014)
    - Episode #1.1 (2014)
    2014
    Legal High Special 2 (TV Movie) as
    Ranmaru Kaga
    2012
    Legal High (TV Series) as
    Kaga Ranmaru
    2013
    Legal High Special (TV Movie) as
    Ranmaru Kaga
    2011
    Inu wo kautoiu koto: Sky to wagaya no 180 nichi (TV Series)
    - Episode #1.1 (2011)
    2009
    Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari kôen mae hashutsujo (TV Series)
    - Episode #1.3 (2009)
    2007
    Yûkan kurabu (TV Series)
    - Episode #1.10 (2007)
    - Episode #1.9 (2007)
    - Episode #1.8 (2007)
    - Episode #1.6 (2007)
    - Episode #1.5 (2007)
    - Episode #1.4 (2007)
    - Episode #1.3 (2007)
    - Episode #1.7 (2007)
    - Episode #1.2 (2007)
    - Episode #1.1 (2007)
    2007
    Hanayome to papa (TV Series) as
    Miura Seiji
    2005
    Ganbatte ikimasshoi (TV Series) as
    Saburo Nakata
    - Sayonara (2005) - Saburo Nakata
    - Kanawanu yume (2005) - Saburo Nakata
    - Hajimete no yoru (2005) - Saburo Nakata
    - Wakareru futari (2005) - Saburo Nakata
    - Setsunai umi (2005) - Saburo Nakata
    - Sukinanyo (2005) - Saburo Nakata
    - Ganbatte ikimasshoi: Tokubetsu tei (2005) - Saburo Nakata
    - Fuzakenna (2005) - Saburo Nakata
    2002
    Mohou-han as
    Shin'ichi Tsukada
    Self
    2013
    Music Station (TV Series) as
    Self (as KAT-TUN)
    - Episode dated 29 November 2013 (2013) - Self (as KAT-TUN)

    References

    Junnosuke Taguchi Wikipedia