Official KAT-TUN Thread

[echu2012]

Yea... No more surprises J&A ;_:

 

Despite me being annoyed at the situation and wanting some 3nin releases asap, I guess it would weird to not include him when he's still in the group. It might worsen KT's image too as people will think they aren't close or something.

 

You do have a point, but still... being close isn't what's KAT-TUN known for anyway.

 

 

Though it's very obvious how they've all matured and developed a strong bond with each other. 

Edited February 2, 2016 by echu2012

[echu2012]

Next week is the release of Tragedy.

 

Meanwhile, JE released the single covers for Unlock, which is to be released in March 2.

 

Regular Edition

 

 

 

 

Limited Ed 1

 

 

 

 

Limited Ed 2

 

 

 

 

credits: jweb

 

 

 

So far, all 4人 singles (In Fact, Dead or Alive, Kiss Kiss Kiss, Tragedy, and Unlock) have yet to be compiled in an album. I hope that they release a new album in time for KT’s 10th anniversary and Taguchi’s departure. 

[girigiride]

Next week is the release of Tragedy.

 

Meanwhile, JE released the single covers for Unlock, which is to be released in March 2.

 

Regular Edition

 

 

 

 

Limited Ed 1

 

 

 

 

Limited Ed 2

 

 

 

 

credits: jweb

 

 

 

So far, all 4人 singles (In Fact, Dead or Alive, Kiss Kiss Kiss, Tragedy, and Unlock) have yet to be compiled in an album. I hope that they release a new album in time for KT’s 10th anniversary and Taguchi’s departure. 

Ah I love all the covers! I already like Unlock from what I've heard of it so far, and I can't wait for Tragedy and all the b-sides :D

 

They're really milking 4-nin KT right till Taguchi's departure...

[echu2012]

Ah I love all the covers! I already like Unlock from what I've heard of it so far, and I can't wait for Tragedy and all the b-sides :D

 

They're really milking 4-nin KT right till Taguchi's departure...

 

Ikr, but I guess this is better than nothing. 

Better than Jin and Koki not having a proper "graduation" from the group. 

 

 

But oh. I was too excited to receive my CDs and watch the PVs, but then  discovered that the customs held my package. It's only 4,000+ yen (around 35USD), so I don't know why ems has not delivered it. /end of rant

[girigiride]

3-nin 3dome tour omgggg!!!

[girigiride]

Ikr, but I guess this is better than nothing. 

Better than Jin and Koki not having a proper "graduation" from the group. 

 

 

But oh. I was too excited to receive my CDs and watch the PVs, but then  discovered that the customs held my package. It's only 4,000+ yen (around 35USD), so I don't know why ems has not delivered it. /end of rant

 

Have you listened to the single? I really love all the tracks and I'm crying because of the tour announcement while listening to them 

[echu2012]

3-nin 3dome tour omgggg!!!

KYAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! 

 

I just saw the news! I'm crying right now. lol 

 

3nin dome tour + best album 

 

So does this mean that Tragedy and Unlock (and all the b-sides to those singles) will both be re-arranged to fit 3nin?

Have you listened to the single? I really love all the tracks and I'm crying because of the tour announcement while listening to them 

 

No, I haven't yet. My copies are stuck at the EMS office, so I'm waiting for leaks. >_>

[girigiride]

KYAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! 

 

I just saw the news! I'm crying right now. lol 

 

3nin dome tour + best album 

 

So does this mean that Tragedy and Unlock (and all the b-sides to those singles) will both be re-arranged to fit 3nin?

 

 

No, I haven't yet. My copies are stuck at the EMS office, so I'm waiting for leaks. >_>

FINALLY after 2 months of waiting!!

 

They're calling it 10Ks because 10Ks=thanks???

 

They probably would have to rearrange it! But they're probably used to rearranging songs xD

 

Oh you know the Spanish hyphen blog? She uploaded the whole single already!

Edited February 9, 2016 by girigiride

[echu2012]

FINALLY after 2 months of waiting!!

 

They're calling it 10Ks because 10Ks=thanks???

 

Oh you know the Spanish hyphen blog? She uploaded the whole single already!

Oh, I know that blog! Yay! Thank you~~~ 

 

 

I really like how KAT-TUN plays on words recently. 

First there's 9uarter for 9th anniversary. Now, it's 10Ks for 10 anniv + Thanks? 

 

 

The feels!!! 

 

It's midnight in my place, but I'm totally wide awake because of KAT-TUN.

 

 

 

 

EDIT:

KAT-TUN's going to continue as 3nin. 

Taguchi's leaving at the end of March. 

 

 

I'm happy, but I'm sad. BUT happiness >>>>>>>>>> sadness regarding KAT-TUN right now.

Edited February 9, 2016 by echu2012

[girigiride]

Oh, I know that blog! Yay! Thank you~~~ 

 

 

I really like how KAT-TUN plays on words recently. 

First there's 9uarter for 9th anniversary. Now, it's 10Ks for 10 anniv + Thanks? 

 

 

The feels!!! 

 

It's midnight in my place, but I'm totally wide awake because of KAT-TUN.

 

 

 

 

EDIT:

KAT-TUN's going to continue as 3nin. 

Taguchi's leaving at the end of March. 

 

 

I'm happy, but I'm sad. BUT happiness >>>>>>>>>> sadness regarding KAT-TUN right now.

Yea! I think its really creative and smart! They sure love their numbers too. Besides the anniversaries, they always play with the current number of members they have   

 

Its mignight here too! I'll probably be awake for a while xD

The only things I'm feeling are happiness and relief tbh :x

[girigiride]

I LOVE TWILIGHT SO MUCH. It's beautiful ;____;

[echu2012]

I LOVE TWILIGHT SO MUCH. It's beautiful ;____;

Isn't Twilight the song that Taguchi said he got emotional while singing? I want to hear it soon. 

 

 

I'm still watching the PV. Omg. 

 

I'm crying on how synchronized they are in the dancing parts. It also doesn't help they all look so cool and younger than in Kiss Kiss Kiss, and most specially how good the song is. 

Edited February 9, 2016 by echu2012

[girigiride]

Isn't Twilight the song that Taguchi said he got emotional while singing? I want to hear it soon. 

 

 

I'm still watching the PV. Omg. 

 

I'm crying on how synchronized they are in the dancing parts. It also doesn't help they all look so cool and younger than in Kiss Kiss Kiss, and most specially how good the song is. 

Yea! It's a beautiful song.

 

I totally neglected the PV! I rarely pay attention to their PVs haha. I think I've been listening to the short ver. of Tragedy so much I can't get used to the second verse! It would break my heart if instead of all 4 of them, only Taguchi walked pass that door in the last scene. #doM

[echu2012]

Yea! It's a beautiful song.

 

I totally neglected the PV! I rarely pay attention to their PVs haha. I think I've been listening to the short ver. of Tragedy so much I can't get used to the second verse! It would break my heart if instead of all 4 of them, only Taguchi walked pass that door in the last scene. #doM

Don't worry. The last scene is a shot of Kame's eye with the word "Tragedy" (the one in the cm). xD

[girigiride]

Don't worry. The last scene is a shot of Kame's eye with the word "Tragedy" (the one in the cm). xD

Oh yea! Sorry distracted by the songs and announcements xD

[echu2012]

Oh yea! Sorry distracted by the songs and announcements xD

No worries~~~ 

 

I can't wait for their Music Station performance. 

[electricm]

I really want to hear these new songs :( Hoping the music vids find their way online soon

[choa501]

3-nin 3dome tour omgggg!!!

 

I'm so excited they're getting to do a dome tour. It's finally starting to feel like  a 10th year anniversary!

 

I LOVE TWILIGHT SO MUCH. It's beautiful ;____;

 

Me too!! Feathers is my ultimate favorite track on the single and Tokyo Starry is quite fun, but Twilight just made me all sad and depressed. Junno sounded especially beautiful in it and it just made me realize how much I'm gonna miss his voice. T__________T

[echu2012]

I just finished listening to the single, and wow. Waiting for almost 1 year for a new single from KAT-TUN is really worth it. Personally, I feel that there are no filler songs in this single. 

 

Tragedy is my favorite, followed by Twilight, then Feathers.

 

Twilight is so sad and you can really feel the emotion of the members here. I agree also with choa501 that Junno sounds so beautiful here. The English introduction has so much feel: It’s just time to forgive you for love. It’s just time to forgive you for dream. 

 

No wonder Taguchi said he was emotional while singing this song. Is this 3nin's song for him? >__<

 

 

Also, Jweb subscribers received an email that contains the details of KT's 10th anniversary celebration. It also includes messages from the soon to be 3nin KAT-TUN:

Edited February 10, 2016 by echu2012

[girigiride]

I really want to hear these new songs :( Hoping the music vids find their way online soon

Someone uploaded Tragedy, Feathers and Tokyo Starry on their tumblr

 

 

Me too!! Feathers is my ultimate favorite track on the single and Tokyo Starry is quite fun, but Twilight just made me all sad and depressed. Junno sounded especially beautiful in it and it just made me realize how much I'm gonna miss his voice. T__________T

For me, Feathers and Twilight are tied for favourite but I find myself listening to Twilight more so far! I'll miss his beautiful harmonizing, his voice adds another layer to KAT-TUN's songs :(

 

 

Twilight is so sad and you can really feel the emotion of the members here. I agree also with choa501 that Junno sounds so beautiful here. The English introduction has so much feel: It’s just time to forgive you for love. It’s just time to forgive you for dream. 

 

No wonder Taguchi said he was emotional while singing this song. Is this 3nin's song for him? >__<

The lyrics are too real ;-;

Its nice to think they dedicated this song to him! Does that mean they won't sing this song anymore after becoming 3? :(

 

 

Also, Jweb subscribers received an email that contains the details of KT's 10th anniversary celebration. It also includes messages from the soon to be 3nin KAT-TUN:

Nakamaru's messages are always so reassuring. Yes there will be an 11th year :')

[echu2012]

Someone uploaded Tragedy, Feathers and Tokyo Starry on their tumblr

 

 

For me, Feathers and Twilight are tied for favourite but I find myself listening to Twilight more so far! I'll miss his beautiful harmonizing, his voice adds another layer to KAT-TUN's songs :(

 

 

The lyrics are too real ;-;

Its nice to think they dedicated this song to him! Does that mean they won't sing this song anymore after becoming 3? :(

 

 

Nakamaru's messages are always so reassuring. Yes there will be an 11th year :')

 

About Twilight, I hope Junno gets to perform it live. SCP performance, please? 

It'll be a total waste for this song not to be performed as 4nin, but I don't know about 3nin KT performing this song again. 

 

Yes, Nakamaru's messages = Life to Hyphens

 

 

Tragedy debuted 1 on Oricon today. While the first day sales is lower than Kiss Kiss Kiss, it's still a good thing because the 1st day sales are better than all 5nin singles (sans Going, Change Ur World, and Birth).

 

Also, this single has little promotion - only 1 TV performance, roaming trucks just 2 days before the release, and just having poster calendars as bonus. I remember in Kiss Kiss Kiss's case, they had some lottery tickets for a fan meeting in the CDs, but here, just the usual J&A splitting content. Nothing more. (I can't remember if there were gimmicks used in In Fact and Dead or Alive though.) 

Edited February 10, 2016 by echu2012

[girigiride]

About Twilight, I hope Junno gets to perform it live. SCP performance, please? 

It'll be a total waste for this song not to be performed as 4nin, but I don't know about 3nin KT performing this song again. 

I wanna hear the b-sides for Tragedy (and Unlock) performed by 4-nin at least once! SCP should spam us with 4-nin performances if they're going to drop them after Taguchi leaves.

 

Also, this single has little promotion - only 1 TV performance, roaming trucks just 2 days before the release, and just having poster calendars as bonus. I remember in Kiss Kiss Kiss's case, they had some lottery tickets for a fan meeting in the CDs, but here, just the usual J&A splitting content. Nothing more. (I can't remember if there were gimmicks used in In Fact and Dead or Alive though.) 

Idgi, when did KAT-TUN get so few promotions for their singles? Like music shows wise. Don't other groups appear on quite a few music shows to promote? KAT-TUN only ever appears on Music Station and usually its after the single goes on sale. Hm.

 

Oh and Atsuku Nare PV is so over the top and lulzy. Reminds me of their Real Face karaoke video xD  

Edited February 10, 2016 by girigiride

[echu2012]

I wanna hear the b-sides for Tragedy (and Unlock) performed by 4-nin at least once! SCP should spam us with 4-nin performances if they're going to drop them after Taguchi leaves.

 

Idgi, when did KAT-TUN get so few promotions for their singles? Like music shows wise. Don't other groups appear on quite a few music shows to promote? KAT-TUN only ever appears on Music Station and usually its after the single goes on sale. Hm.

 

Oh and Atsuku Nare PV is so over the top and lulzy. Reminds me of their Real Face karaoke video xD  

Well, 2 more SCP episodes with Taguchi. The Feb episode will be shown next week, right? I'm hoping to hear Twilight~~~ 

 

They were on CDTV for DoA, but really went full force during DoA and during Kusabi promotions. I remember they appeared in at least 3 music shows back then. Hmm, also maybe I'm confusing their other appearances in the special music shows. Damn, they performed Kiss Kiss Kiss for every special music show (FNS, Music Day, etc) last 2015.  

 

Haha. I agree about the Atsuku Nare PV.

 

Speaking of Real Face, I always wish that they sing the full version at least once. 

Edited February 11, 2016 by echu2012

[choa501]

 

About Twilight, I hope Junno gets to perform it live. SCP performance, please? 

It'll be a total waste for this song not to be performed as 4nin, but I don't know about 3nin KT performing this song again. 

 

Yes, Nakamaru's messages = Life to Hyphens

 

 

Tragedy debuted 1 on Oricon today. While the first day sales is lower than Kiss Kiss Kiss, it's still a good thing because the 1st day sales are better than all 5nin singles (sans Going, Change Ur World, and Birth).

 

Also, this single has little promotion - only 1 TV performance, roaming trucks just 2 days before the release, and just having poster calendars as bonus. I remember in Kiss Kiss Kiss's case, they had some lottery tickets for a fan meeting in the CDs, but here, just the usual J&A splitting content. Nothing more. (I can't remember if there were gimmicks used in In Fact and Dead or Alive though.) 

 

I'm seriously scared we won't get to listen to any of these songs at least once. I hope they surprise us and do like a mini live on SCP with the tracks from Tragedy and Unlock before Junno leaves.

 

Like you said, considering everything that has happened and how the promo for this single was almost nonexistent I think that's a good number for the first day. I can't remember what they did for In Fact, but for DoA I recall them adding the new year special edition that had the countdown recordings a few weeks (I think?) before the release date.

 

I'm hoping they didn't bother much with this single because they're gonna focus on promoting the hell out of Unlock instead. I'm really excited for the b-sides on that single. 

 

Someone uploaded Tragedy, Feathers and Tokyo Starry on their tumblr
 

 

For me, Feathers and Twilight are tied for favourite but I find myself listening to Twilight more so far! I'll miss his beautiful harmonizing, his voice adds another layer to KAT-TUN's songs :(
 

 

The lyrics are too real ;-;
Its nice to think they dedicated this song to him! Does that mean they won't sing this song anymore after becoming 3? :(
 

 

Nakamaru's messages are always so reassuring. Yes there will be an 11th year :')

 

I'm praying they get to perform the b-sides on SCP, especially Twilight. I just feel like it would be so much more raw and enchanting if we saw the guys singing it live. Also, this is a recurring thought of mine but I feel like people don't give KAT-TUN enough credit for their beautiful harmonies and falsettos. They've really come a long way.

[echu2012]

I'm hoping they didn't bother much with this single because they're gonna focus on promoting the hell out of Unlock instead. I'm really excited for the b-sides on that single. 

 

 

I'm praying they get to perform the b-sides on SCP, especially Twilight. I just feel like it would be so much more raw and enchanting if we saw the guys singing it live. Also, this is a recurring thought of mine but I feel like people don't give KAT-TUN enough credit for their beautiful harmonies and falsettos. They've really come a long way.

 

 

J&A better promote Unlock properly next month, especially since it's Taguchi's last CD as a KAT-TUN member. Their best album will of course has his vocals, but it'll be released after Taguchi leaves the group. 

 

KAT-TUN and NEWS are groups whose members all have nice vocals. I used to hate hearing Taguchi singing, but ever since KT becoming 4nin, his vocals improved greatly. I was very impressed with his singing since they released kusabi.