Sexy Zone was announced as a group in a press conference on September 29, 2011. Johnny & Associates's CEO Johnny Kitagawa said, "The group name came from Michael Jackson's sexiness". The members were revealed to be Kento Nakajima, Fuma Kikuchi, Shori Sato, Sou Matsushima], and Marius Yo. Kitagawa chose the members considering the "sexiness of men".
After the press conference, the members appeared in Teigeki Johnnys Imperial Theatre Special "Kis-My-Ft2 with Johnny's Jr.", and premiered their debut song "Sexy Zone", which was subsequently released on November 16, 2011 from Pony Canyon. This song was also the image song of the 2011 FIVB Women's World Cup and the 2011 FIVB Men's World Cup. The group were special supporters of 2011 FIVB World Cup.
In 2014, Marius Yo and Matsushima Sou went on a hiatus. The hiatus was suggested by their company, who said they should train a little bit more. So, the two members started training with the Johnny's Juniors while the 3 remain members kept promoting as Sexy Zone. They returned in 2015, in the single "Colorful Eyes". However, this was not the last time that Sou and Marius went on hiatus.
In 2018, Matsushima Sou was diagnosed with panic disorder. He immediately went on hiatus to take care of his mental health, so the group started promoting as a four-member group. The group had 4 releases, 2 singles and 2 albuns, before Sou's comeback in 2020. He returned slowy, in the middle of pandemic, not participating in all group's activities. Sou went to the online tour POP x STEP TOUR, officially marking his comeback, even though he only performed two songs per show.
In 2020, after 9 years on Pony Canyon, the group changed their label to Top J Records, a label created by Johnnys along with Universal Music Japan for Sexy Zone only. Their first release as an Top J Records artist was the single "RUN". Until today, Sexy Zone is the only group, or artist in general, in the label.
However, in December of the same year of Sou's comeback, Marius Yo went on a hiatus to take care of his mental ad physical health along with focus on his academic life . The group released their 10-year birthday commemorative compilation album without Marius, along of 3 singles and 1 album, until his official graduation 2 years later. The discussions about Marius leaving the group started on 2022 summer, but it was only shared with the public December 27th, via fan club video. Marius said that now he wants a new path for his life but shared his love toward the members, group and fans. Marius had and goodbye concert (without public and later release as fan club video and DVD from Cream single) , travel (recorded and released as fan club video and DVD from Chapter II album), song ("timeless", revealed on his goodbye concert and released in Cream single) along as a documentary episode on the TV series Ride on Time. Marius is no longer active as a idol, but he mantains a public Instagram account where he shows his new everyday life.
After Marius graduation, the group released their 9th full album, "Chapter II", wanting to show a new side of the group, now that they are officialy a four-member group. However, they still referecing the former members. In the goods of the group's 2023 tour, there are a lot of references to Marius, the most obvious one being the 4 bottle T-shirt, that have an 5th bottle hidded, representing him.
In October 2023, the group announced a name change, stating that the name made it impossible to do overseas promotions and made it difficult to online search about them, however, they did not announce the new name or the date of the change. Along with this, their company "Top J Records" changed its name to "Over the Top Records". They did their final concert as Sexy Zone in Tokyo Dome, at Christmas. But in January 8th, it was revealed that Kento Nakajima will leave the group after the name change, which will take place on March 31st. They will continue to promote as a trio under a new name after this.
Members:
中島健人 Nakajima Kento (born March 13, 1994) (Will graduate in March 31st 2024)
菊池風磨 Kikuchi Fuma (born March 7, 1995)
佐藤勝利 Sato Shori (born October 30, 1996)
松島聡 Matsushima Sou (born November 27, 1997)
Former Members:
マリウス葉 Yo Marius (born March 30, 2000) (Graduated in December 31st 2022)
Discography
Albums
* (2012.11.14) One Sexy Zone
* (2014.02.19) Sexy Second
* (2015.03.11) Sexy Power3
* (2016.02.24) Welcome to Sexy Zone
* (2016.11.16) Sexy Zone 5th Anniversary Best
* (2018.02.14) XYZ=repainting
* (2019.03.13) PAGES
* (2020.02.05) POP × STEP!?
* (2021.03.03) SZ10TH
Singles
* (2011.11.16) Sexy Zone
* (2012.04.11) Lady Diamond
* (2012.10.06) Sexy Summer ni Yuki ga Furu
* (2013.05.01) Real Sexy! / BAD BOYS
* (2013.10.09) Byebye Dubai -See You Again- / A MY GIRL FRIEND
* (2014.05.14) King & Queen & Joker
* (2014.10.01) Otoko never give up
* (2014.11.19) Kimi ni HITOMEBORE
* (2015.07.01) Cha-Cha-Cha Champion
* (2015.12.16) Colorful Eyes
* (2016.05.03) Shori no Hi made
* (2016.10.19) Yobisute
* (2017.03.29) ROCK THA TOWN
* (2017.10.04) Gyutto
* (2018.06.06) Innocent Days
* (2018.12.05) Karakuri Darake no Tenderness / Suppin' KISS
* (2019.10.23) Kirin no Ko / Honey Honey
*(2020.08.05) RUN
*(2020.11.04) NOT FOUND
*(2021.03.24) LET'S MUSIC
君と… Milky way
Sexy Zone Lyrics
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あんなに星があふれているよ
いま二人はおんなじ光見てる whm
名前も持たないあの流れ星
僕の気持ちを知っているかな
君といたい ほんとさ
どんなときも Oh yeah
過去と未来を繋ぐものが
輝くMilky way 夢を浮かべて
さぁ永遠を探しにゆこう
この世界でたったひとつ
抱きしめた愛を
そうさ信じて
星と星とを線で結んで
君の微笑み描いてみようか
ときめきはね
不思議な力なんだ Oh yeah
さみしいときは思い出して
めぐり逢えたその意味を
輝くMilky way 時の彼方へ
さぁ幸せを探しにゆこう
この世界でたったひとり大切な人を
そうさ信じて
オリオン座の三つの瞬き
君の胸に飾ってみたいよ
なんでもできる(かならず)
君のためになら
輝くMilky way 夢を浮かべて
永遠を探しにゆこう
この世界でたったひとつ
抱きしめた愛を
そうさ信じて
この世界でたったひとつ
抱きしめた愛は
そうさ Just only you
The lyrics of Sexy Zone's song 君と… Milky way talks about a romantic night under a sky filled with countless stars. The first verse sets the scene of a night where the two main characters are staring at the sky, taking in the view of the overflowing stars. It also introduces the idea that even a nameless shooting star knows the singer's feelings towards the other person. The chorus emphasizes the bond between the two, with Milky way symbolizing the bridge between their past and future, and the line "let's go find eternity" showing their determination to be together forever.
The second verse talks about how two celestial bodies that seem so far apart can be connected by a line, just like how the singer and the other person can be connected through a smile. The feelings between the two are also described as magical, and the singer encourages the other person to think of the significance of their meeting during lonely times. The last part of the song talks about the singer's wish to always be able to do anything for the other person, and their belief that the love they hold is unique and special.
Line by Line Meaning
時間の鍵が解けた夜空に
In the night sky where the lock of time has been opened.
あんなに星があふれているよ
So many stars are overflowing.
いま二人はおんなじ光見てる whm
Now the two of us are seeing the same light.
名前も持たないあの流れ星
That shooting star that has no name.
僕の気持ちを知っているかな
I wonder if it knows my feelings.
君といたい ほんとさ
I really want to be with you.
どんなときも Oh yeah
No matter what happens, oh yeah.
過去と未来を繋ぐものが
The thing that connects the past and the future.
僕たちの心にある
It's in our hearts.
輝くMilky way 夢を浮かべて
A shining Milky Way, dreaming.
さぁ永遠を探しにゆこう
Let's go search for eternity.
この世界でたったひとつ
In this world, there's only one thing.
抱きしめた愛を
the love that we embrace.
そうさ信じて
Yes, believe it.
星と星とを線で結んで
Connecting star to star with lines.
君の微笑み描いてみようか
Shall I try to draw your smile?
ときめきはね
That's the feeling.
不思議な力なんだ Oh yeah
It's a mysterious power, oh yeah.
さみしいときは思い出して
When you're feeling lonely, remember.
めぐり逢えたその意味を
The meaning of our meeting again.
輝くMilky way 時の彼方へ
A shining Milky Way, to the other side of time.
さぁ幸せを探しにゆこう
Come on, let's go search for happiness.
この世界でたったひとり大切な人を
In this world, there's only one person who's important.
そうさ信じて
Yes, believe it.
オリオン座の三つの瞬き
The three twinkles of Orion.
君の胸に飾ってみたいよ
I want to decorate it on your chest.
なんでもできる(かならず)
We can do anything (for sure).
君のためになら
If it's for you.
この世界でたったひとつ
In this world, there's only one thing.
抱きしめた愛を
the love that we embrace.
そうさ信じて
Yes, believe it.
この世界でたったひとつ
In this world, there's only one thing.
抱きしめた愛は
The love that we embrace.
そうさ Just only you
Yes, just only you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 松井五郎
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
悠子
遅ればせながら同感です。
連続ドキュメンタリー RIDE ON TIMEで「準備期間がなかった」と話されているときも
Jrのシステムも分からず??な状態でしたが、沼落ちするにつれて学び･･･（涙）
通常、グループ結成から何年かジャニーズJrとして人知れず失敗や経験を積むのでしょうが、
準備期間もなく人目にさらされながら失敗や経験を積んで評価され続けて来たことを思うと胸がギュッとなります。
自分もピッカピッカ新規ですが、最近「新規です」というコメントをよく目にするので、
Sexy Zone・等身大の彼らの魅力が、自然発生的に世間が気付き始めたと感じています。
エンタメ業界はそんな甘くないと言われるかもしれませんが、苦悩しながら一歩づつ真面目に
前に進んできてくれた彼らが見たい景色を見せてあげたいと心の底から思います。
もがきながらも腐らず成長してきた彼らから、遅まきながら目が離せません。
PINKy
4人しか見えてないはずなのに、
ちゃんと5人のライブなんだよなぁ。
会場内で前が見えなくなるほど泣いたのを
鮮明に思い出す。
最初から最後まで隈無く5人だったのは
間違いないし、
今まで着いてきてよかったなって思うし、
これからも着いていきたい。
もっと報われて欲しいって思うのは、
この5人だけ。
一生愛したいって思えるのも、
涙が出るほど会いたくなるのも、
この5人だったから。
世界のSexyZoneになるまで、なった後も
5人を見届けたいな。
世界中の方にSZの魅力が伝わる日が
いつか絶対訪れますように。
円盤化待ってます✾
あ
正直ジャニーズで一番カッコイイグループだと思う、、
.E Panda
顔が良い スタイルが良い 衣装が良い 歌声が良い 全部良い
ねるそん
4人なんだけど、2019のPAGESではちゃんとそこに聡ちゃんはいたし、2021のSZ10THにもちゃんとそこにマリウスはいたと思う。SexyZoneのグループの守り方が私は好きです。
Saya21st
セクゾ、やっぱ歌うまいな…。
単純に歌の技術が…ってことじゃなくて、曲ごとにっていうんでもなく、歌詞ごとに声色が変わって温度が乗っかってる感じ。表現力がすごいんよ。ちょっと心臓つかまれる感じする。
ソロアーティストとかなら結構いるけど、『グループ全員が』ってのが凄い。他にいないと思う！
ころころ
確かに
歌唱力ある
入ってくる歌詞が
海斗 浮所
めっちゃわかります！
トマトチーズ
セクゾこそ本当にもっと報われるべきグループだよね
歌も勿論みんなふざける時はふざけるんだけど
本当は真面目でいつでもセクゾを守ってくれる
そんな5人がだいすきです
0o
デビューが早かったことは周りから見たらエリートコースなのかもしれないけど、デビューしてからの苦悩とか葛藤とか子供ながらに沢山あっただろうし、そんな人達が10周年迎えてるの感慨深すぎる
szそばゆ
構成も演出も衣装も最高でそれに全く負けないビジュアル、すごいグループだと思います。
ゆめゆめ
かのきれからファンになったので、10周年の映像を見せてもらえて、本当に本当に感動で泣いてます。。。
なんて素敵なグループを好きになったんだろう、私！