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
Sexy Summerに雪が降る
Sexy Zone Lyrics
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一年中の愛を込めて 告白するよ Beautiful night
君だけを見てた Long time 誰か恋してても
真夏の海 舞い落ち溶ける ホワイトスノウ? 不思議さ
ためらうボクに 勇気を 胸いっぱい下さい
声をなくして 叶えた 人魚の願いのように
Summer time クリスマスの
Ding Dong 鐘が鳴るよ
Hello, Hello! ＆ Merry Christmas 今がいいチャンス!
一年中の愛を込めて 告白するよ
Hello, Hello! 君も同じ 波をつかまえて
すべり落ちて 笑い合おうよ シャーベットみたいな Beautiful night
泣きたい夜だって Feel all right そばにいるよ All night
愛は Across the universe 宇宙(そら)駆けてゆく
雪は天使たち、キューピッド 遠い旅してきた
君の胸 届いたら You give your heart to me
Summer time 君のすべて Ding Dong 今、知りたいよ
ものうげな瞳 Shine on, Come on, Shine on
Hello, Hello! 十字切れば せつなさこぼれる
永遠の愛さ 神に誓うよ 守るボクがいる
Hello, Hello! ふたり同じ 星に生まれ出会ったよ
それは奇跡 Spin around ＆ around 恋するふたりの Beautiful night
Summer time 雪がKissした ボクの心の Sexy Sexy Zone
Hello, Hello! ＆ Merry Christmas 今がいいチャンス!
一年中の愛を込めて 告白するよ
Hello, Hello! 君も同じ 波をつかまえて
すべり落ちて 笑い合おうよ シャーベットみたいな Beautiful night
The song 'Sexy Summerに雪が降る' by Sexy Zone is a delightful tune that talks about unrequited love and the desire to express one's feelings. The lyrics start with a cheerful greeting of 'Hello, Hello! ＆ Merry Christmas,' and the singer goes on to express his feelings of love for someone special. He believes that this is the best time to confess his love for her, and he wants to do it in the most beautiful way possible, on a 'Beautiful night.' He has been looking at her for a long time, and despite the possibility of her being in love with someone else, he desires to take a chance and tell her how he feels.
The lyrics talk about the magical and mysterious feeling of love, similar to that of the 'White snow,' which is a different kind of snow that falls during the summer, and the singer wonders if it means anything special. He goes on to ask for courage so that he can express his feelings like the voiceless mermaid who had her wishes come true. He wants to confess his love just like the bells ring on Christmas, signalling a time of joy and happiness.
The latter part of the song talks about how love can bring people together, just like the snow, which travels far and wide, through the universe, and is delivered by angels and cupids. The singer believes that when love is confessed, both hearts will be connected, and his 'Sexy Sexy Zone' heart will be kissed by the snow. The song ends with a declaration of eternal love and the assurance that he will protect the person he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, Hello! ＆ Merry Christmas 今がいいチャンス!
Hello! Merry Christmas! Now is a good chance to confess my love to you.
一年中の愛を込めて 告白するよ Beautiful night
On this beautiful night, I confess my love to you, which I have held in my heart throughout the year.
君だけを見てた Long time 誰か恋してても
Even though I've been in love with someone else for a long time, I could not stop staring at only you.
真夏の海 舞い落ち溶ける ホワイトスノウ? 不思議さ
Isn't it strange that white snow falls and melts into the summer sea?
ためらうボクに 勇気を 胸いっぱい下さい
Please give me the courage to overcome my hesitation.
声をなくして 叶えた 人魚の願いのように
Just like fulfilling the wish of a mermaid who lost her voice,
Summer time クリスマスの Ding Dong 鐘が鳴るよ
In the summertime, the bell rings as if it were Christmas.
見慣れた景色が Shine on, Come on, Shine on
The familiar scenery shines and sparkles.
Hello, Hello! 君も同じ 波をつかまえて すべり落ちて 笑い合おうよ シャーベットみたいな Beautiful night
Hello! You can also catch the same waves as me, and we can slip and laugh together on this beautiful night that tastes like sherbet.
泣きたい夜だって Feel all right そばにいるよ All night
Even on nights when you feel like crying, I will be by your side all night and make you feel all right.
愛は Across the universe 宇宙(そら)駆けてゆく
Love travels across the universe.
雪は天使たち、キューピッド 遠い旅してきた
Snow symbolizes angels and Cupid who have traveled from afar.
君の胸 届いたら You give your heart to me
Once I reach your heart, you will give it to me.
Summer time 君のすべて Ding Dong 今、知りたいよ
In the summertime, I want to know everything about you.
ものうげな瞳 Shine on, Come on, Shine on
Your unclear eyes are shining and sparkling.
Hello, Hello! 十字切れば せつなさこぼれる 永遠の愛さ 神に誓うよ 守るボクがいる
Hello! When we cross the crossroads, our hearts will overflow with sorrow. I vow to God that I will protect our eternal love.
Hello, Hello! ふたり同じ 星に生まれ出会ったよ それは奇跡 Spin around ＆ around 恋するふたりの Beautiful night
Hello! The two of us were born under the same star, and it was a miracle that we met. We spin around and around on this beautiful night, being in love.
Summer time 雪がKissした ボクの心の Sexy Sexy Zone
In the summertime, snow kissed my Sexy Sexy Zone in my heart.
Hello, Hello! ＆ Merry Christmas 今がいいチャンス!
Hello! Merry Christmas! Now is a good chance to confess my love to you.
Hello, Hello! 君も同じ 波をつかまえて すべり落ちて 笑い合おうよ シャーベットみたいな Beautiful night
Hello! You can also catch the same waves as me, and we can slip and laugh together on this beautiful night that tastes like sherbet.
Writer(s): 三浦 徳子, Grano Martin, 三浦 徳子
Contributed by Elijah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ryu_1438
秋発売、夏冬兼用なのに春に歌う、最高にわけわかんなくて大好き
@yukimoka
そして関西Jrで春によく歌ってた(はず…)とかすごくよく分からないw
@user-ky6kg7oe6b
さすがジャニーさん
@hakka4265
コンサートの時期がセクゾは毎年春ですもんね😂
@usk0320
このコメ好きw
@greensnow119
まさに四季折々ですね！
@user-vt1bx2bh7b
勝利からの裏話👇
「夏の歌を作ろうとなり、夏っぽい曲をたくさん聴いたのですが、この曲に対してジャニーさんが『鐘の音が聞こえる』といった理由から『夏にクリスマスだよ』『雪降らそうよ』といって本当にライブで雪を降らせた」
@ty-ji5hx
一番好きなエピソードは、滑り落ちて笑い合おうよって歌ってる風磨くんがこの頃受験生だった話です
@user-ut9ji8di8u
風磨くんにとって笑えなかった歌詞だったと思います
@ta6397
それでちゃんと慶応受かってるのすごい