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
Congratulations
Sexy Zone Lyrics
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けっして枯れない Smile
出会いと別れ 交わる季節
君は一人 街とびだす
叶えたい夢 背中押す
だけど不安で 顔をくもらせる
踏み出すんだ 明日が待ってるよ
笑顔のまま
がんばって 咲かせた花
Congratulations
輝いた 君らしい色
流してきた汗 涙たちはきっと
無駄じゃないよ 心に しみこんで
咲かせたいんだよ
けっして枯れない Smile
流れてく時間 増えてく荷物
抱えたもんは 見栄とか虚勢
いらないものは 全部捨てよう
その手のひら 残った ものはなに?
変わりゆく 時代の中でも
変わらないでよ
Don't worry my friends
努力は 裏切らない
Don't worry my friends
叶わない 夢なんてない
アスファルトにだって
焼け野原にだって
誇らしく 胸張って 大きな花
咲かせてやれ
もしも君が 負けそうなとき
迷わず僕に 聞かせてよ
一人じゃないよ
心には 距離なんてない
Congratulations がんばれ
Congratulations 幸あれ
Congratulations
がんばって 咲かせた花
Congratulations
輝いた 君らしい色
流してきた汗 涙たちはきっと
無駄じゃないよ 心に しみこんで
咲かせたいんだよ
けっして枯れない Smile
The lyrics to Sexy Zone's song "Congratulations" express a message of encouragement and support. The opening lines, "咲かせたいんだよ けっして枯れない Smile" (I want you to bloom, never withering smile), convey the desire for someone to always maintain a bright and positive demeanor, never losing their vibrant smile. The lyrics then mention the changing seasons and the encounters and farewells that come with them, highlighting how the person being addressed stands out from the crowd and chases their dreams with a mix of excitement and anxiety.
The chorus, "Congratulations がんばって 咲かせた花 Congratulations 輝いた 君らしい色" (Congratulations, you made the flower bloom with your efforts. Congratulations, it shines in your unique color), celebrates the person's achievements and growth. It acknowledges the hard work they have put into their pursuits, comparing their efforts to the blooming of a beautiful flower. The lyrics suggest that their sweat and tears have not been in vain and have left a lasting impact on their heart.
The second verse emphasizes the passage of time and the accumulation of baggage, both metaphorical and literal. It encourages the person to let go of unnecessary things like appearances and pretense, urging them to hold onto what truly matters. It also reminds them to stay true to themselves and not be swayed by changing times, telling them not to worry because their efforts will never betray them. The lyrics express the sentiment that dreams can come true and that they should be proud of themselves, like a large flower standing tall even in harsh environments.
The bridge section suggests that whenever the person feels like they may be on the verge of giving up, they can turn to the singer for support. It reassures them that they are not alone and that there is no distance in their hearts. The lyrics then reiterate the chorus, emphasizing that their hard work deserves congratulations and that their sweat and tears have not been in vain.
Overall, the lyrics of "Congratulations" convey a message of support, motivation, and recognition for the person's efforts and growth. It encourages them to chase their dreams, embrace change, and stay true to themselves, while assuring them that they are not alone on their journey. The lyrics emphasize the beauty of their determination, comparing it to the blooming of a flower that never withers.
Line by Line Meaning
咲かせたいんだよ
I want to make it bloom
けっして枯れない Smile
A smile that will never wither
出会いと別れ 交わる季節
A season where meetings and farewells intertwine
君は一人 街とびだす
You stand alone, jumping into the city
叶えたい夢 背中押す
Pushing your dreams that you want to come true
だけど不安で 顔をくもらせる
But your face clouds over with worry
踏み出すんだ 明日が待ってるよ
Step forward, tomorrow is waiting
笑顔のまま
With a smile on your face
Congratulations
Congratulations
がんばって 咲かせた花
You worked hard to make the flower bloom
Congratulations
Congratulations
輝いた 君らしい色
Shining in your own unique color
流してきた汗 涙たちはきっと
The sweat and tears you shed
無駄じゃないよ 心に しみこんで
Are not in vain, they seep into your heart
流れてく時間 増えてく荷物
In the passing time, the luggage keeps increasing
抱えたもんは 見栄とか虚勢
The things you carry are things like appearances and pretense
いらないものは 全部捨てよう
Let's throw away everything that is unnecessary
その手のひら 残った ものはなに?
In your palm, what remains?
変わりゆく 時代の中でも
Even in a changing era
変わらないでよ
Stay unchanged
Don't worry my friends
Don't worry my friends
努力は 裏切らない
Effort will never betray
Don't worry my friends
Don't worry my friends
叶わない 夢なんてない
There are no dreams that cannot come true
アスファルトにだって
Even on the asphalt
焼け野原にだって
Even on a scorched field
誇らしく 胸張って 大きな花
Proudly, with your chest held high, a big flower
咲かせてやれ
Make it bloom
もしも君が 負けそうなとき
If you feel like you're about to lose
迷わず僕に 聞かせてよ
Without hesitation, tell me
一人じゃないよ
You're not alone
心には 距離なんてない
There is no distance in the heart
Congratulations がんばれ
Congratulations, keep doing your best
Congratulations 幸あれ
Congratulations, be happy
Congratulations
Congratulations
がんばって 咲かせた花
You worked hard to make the flower bloom
Congratulations
Congratulations
輝いた 君らしい色
Shining in your own unique color
流してきた汗 涙たちはきっと
The sweat and tears you shed
無駄じゃないよ 心に しみこんで
Are not in vain, they seep into your heart
咲かせたいんだよ
I want to make it bloom
けっして枯れない Smile
A smile that will never wither
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STEFAN SVEN EKSTEDT, SAMUEL WAERMO, . ZOPP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lly1170
こんにちは、椎名林檎のファンです。林檎嬢が楽曲提供をしたと伺い、聴いてみました。
私のSexy zoneのイメージはデビューの時にまだあどけない顔の子たちが一生懸命薔薇を持って歌っているものでした。
それ以降は冗談のように「Sexy」を繰り出す中島さんと、バラエティでジャニーズらしからぬ裸を披露する菊池さんを認識するくらいでした。
（ファンの方、ごめんなさい。ジャニーズに興味のない、市井の者の意見としてお受け止めください。）
ただ、このMVには驚きました。
「どうしようか、どうしたいの、どうしてほしいの」と歌う中島さんは本当にSexyだし、
佐藤さんの儚げなお顔は美しいし、
松島さんのステップには魅了され、
菊池さんの歌いだしの切ない声に感服ですし、服を着ているのに妖艶。
初々しい薔薇を持った少年たちは一体何処へやら。
思わずCDを購入してしまいました。
Sexyを堪能したいと思います。
@yuki-dp5lb
林檎さん&東京事変ファンのスノ担です。
ドラマ第1話でこの曲のイントロを聞いた瞬間から絶対買うって決めてました。
あまりにも良過ぎる。
この曲のキーってこのまま林檎さんが歌っても違和感無いくらい男性が歌うには高めのキーだと思うのですが、イントロから美しいハイトーンボイスに引き込まれて、メンバーそれぞれが独特の艶のある歌声で世界観を全く壊さず中性的な魅力を感じさせるような曲になっていて素晴らしいなあと感動しておりました。
林檎節炸裂の癖強めな楽曲を完璧に歌い上げていて、男性ボーカルでここまで違和感なく「椎名林檎」の曲を歌える人たちいるんだ…？！と驚いてます。
失礼かとは存じますが、菊池風磨さんといえばここ最近バラエティという印象が強かったんですが(実際GPでめちゃくちゃ好きになった人間です)ドラマも主題歌も最高過ぎて唸ってます。
ジャニフェスで拝見したRUNも好みドンピシャ過ぎて大好きだったのですが、今回また違った魅力を感じられて嬉しいです。
セクラバさんおすすめの他の楽曲とかも是非教えていただきたいです。
今は大変な時ではありますが、こういう時に啀み合ったりせず純粋に頑張ってる彼ら皆をグループ関係無しに応援していたいと強く思っています。
良いと思ったものは買う、応援したいと思う人を応援するというスタンスを今後も貫きます。
また楽しみなことが増えて嬉しいです。
発売日を心待ちにしております！
@user-xr5le7su4y
セクラバです。素敵なコメントありがとうございます😊
ザハイライト（2022年発売のアルバム）は捨て曲なしの名盤なので、もしよければ聞いてみてくださいね✨
あとはRIGHT NEXT TO YOU（こちらもアルバム曲）もおすすめです！
ザハイライト→
https://youtu.be/K3lN673LWLU?si=Tz7KSNjgpxLNVOvf
RIGHT NEXT TO YOU→
https://youtu.be/C7690uB18TU?si=6HsvcRP0Y0RSZmBL
@yuki-dp5lb
@@user-xr5le7su4y
おすすめありがとうございます！
RUNがどうしてもフル音源で聴きたくて以前SZ10THをお借りしたんですが、RIGHT NEXT TO YOU大好きです！
特にサビのダンスの振りが素敵で、EDMとか打ち込み系も好きなのでこういう曲クセになります。
ザ・ハイライト、お勧めしていただいたダイジェスト見てきたんですがどう考えてもどの曲も好みです、これは。名盤の予感しかしません。
是非今回のシングルと一緒に購入させていただこうかと思います！
こちらこそ素敵なご返信ありがとうございました！☺️
@soumachiyo
林檎嬢ファンです！テレビでちらっと音楽だけ聞いた時すぐに林檎の新曲だ！と思ったらまさかのSexyZone！SexyZoneの事はよく知らないのですが、この曲を聴いて興味でました！他の曲も聴いてみます！
@user-lg5zl9ot7s
ちょっと林檎嬢とSexy Zoneのタッグがこれほど良いとは…
単純に度肝抜かれた。
買います。
@sonfan0313
もうあなた達ならどこへでも行けるよ、きっと。
@user-mg4ly6qk1j
松島さんが素敵です
@user-sr2rk9cd9e
スト担です！ずっとYouTubeに聴きにきてたんですがやっぱりCD購入予約しました！
ちょっとほんと羨ましくなっちゃうくらいお洒落で、セクゾさんにしか出せない湿度と色気でうっとりしてます、、、
@user-pb2qs7uk7p
スノ担です。
どこのグループのファンも今はしんどいけど、共に乗り越えて行けたら良いなっていう思いでいます。
CDも予約しました！
CDTVも楽しみにしてます🌹
@user-jy2xd8sc4r
プラチナ認定おめでとう🎉
そして今日もオリコンランキング5位👏ずっと10位以内にいるね〜😊
@user-cq7ts3ph2s
彼らを愛する人で溢れるコメント欄
@user-wi5qe4cp8w
ジャニオタが少し生きにくくなったこのご時世に顔とパフォーマンスで救ってくれてありがとう、テレビの前で大泣きしました😭本音と建前発売期楽しみましょう〜！
@rimomo31
スト担です。Sexy Zone✖️林檎ちゃんの世界をじっくり堪能させていただきたくてCD買いました！ぞわぞわ感が癖になって最高です！