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 Zone
Sexy Zone Lyrics
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今 生まれたこの時代の中で
僕ら ひかりさがしている
もし凹んでも (もし凹んでも) 立ち止まれやしない
だって (だって) 時間は (時間は) 進んでくから
まだ誰にも言ってない夢 心にあるよ
地球はいつでもまわってる
195ヵ国の 夢を乗せながら
Mild も地球の裏側じゃ
Wild になるよ
時代を創ろう Sexy Zone
次どっちの道を行けばいいか
迷う時がほとんどだけど
でも悩んだら (でも悩んだら) 自分信じてくだけ
人の (人の) せいに (せいに) したくはないから
大人の決めたやり方 それが正解なの?
僕らは僕らなり 考えてる (yeah yeah)
太陽が東に昇る時
ほら地球もまわる 僕ら乗せながら
Sexy 時代を創り出す
新しい age へ
ここからはじまる Sexy Zone
どうすれば夢は叶うのかな?
信じて明日へ歩き出す
地球はいつでもまわってる
195ヵ国の 夢を乗せながら
Mild も地球の裏側じゃ
Wild になるよ
時代を創ろう Sexy Zone
空ニ カザシタ手ノヒラ
空ニ カザシタ手ノヒラ
The lyrics of Sexy Zone by Sexy Zone talk about being young and full of hope in a world that can often seem daunting. The first two lines describe the hand of the singer raised to the sky, perhaps as if reaching for something greater or showing a sense of determination. The next lines express the desire to find light in the world they live in, even if they feel down, and to not let time stop them from progressing.
The chorus speaks to facing decisions the future holds, but ultimately having confidence in oneself in these moments of uncertainty. The line "mildも地球の裏側じゃwildになるよ" can be translated as "even mild becomes wild on the other side of the world," suggesting that experiences can change and shape us in unpredictable ways. The song encourages young people to strive towards their dreams and believe in themselves as they navigate the world.
Overall, the lyrics of Sexy Zone's Sexy Zone are hopeful and inspiring, encouraging listeners to be confident and work towards their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
空ニ カザシタ手ノヒラ
With palms raised towards the sky
今 生まれたこの時代の中で
In this newly born era we find ourselves in
僕ら ひかりさがしている
We're searching for our own light
もし凹んでも (もし凹んでも) 立ち止まれやしない
Even if we're down, we won't come to a stop
だって (だって) 時間は (時間は) 進んでくから
Because time moves forward
まだ誰にも言ってない夢 心にあるよ
There's still an unspoken dream in our hearts
僕らは僕らなり 考えてる (yeah yeah)
We think for ourselves, yeah yeah
地球はいつでもまわってる
The Earth is always spinning
195ヵ国の 夢を乗せながら
Carrying the dreams of 195 countries
Mild も地球の裏側じゃ
Even mildness is wild on the other side of the Earth
Wild になるよ
We'll become wild too
時代を創ろう Sexy Zone
Let's create a new era, Sexy Zone
次どっちの道を行けばいいか
Which way should we go next?
迷う時がほとんどだけど
We're lost most of the time
でも悩んだら (でも悩んだら) 自分信じてくだけ
But when we're troubled, we just need to believe in ourselves
人の (人の) せいに (せいに) したくはないから
Because we don't want to blame it on others
大人の決めたやり方 それが正解なの?
Is the way the adults have decided the only right way?
太陽が東に昇る時
When the sun rises in the east
ほら地球もまわる 僕ら乗せながら
Look, the Earth is spinning while we're on it
Sexy 時代を創り出す
Let's create a sexy era
新しい age へ
Towards a new age
ここからはじまる Sexy Zone
Sexy Zone begins here
どうすれば夢は叶うのかな?
How can we make our dreams come true?
信じて明日へ歩き出す
We'll start walking towards tomorrow, believing
地球はいつでもまわってる
The Earth is always spinning
195ヵ国の 夢を乗せながら
Carrying the dreams of 195 countries
Mild も地球の裏側じゃ
Even mildness is wild on the other side of the Earth
Wild になるよ
We'll become wild too
時代を創ろう Sexy Zone
Let's create a new era, Sexy Zone
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Satomi, Koji Makaino
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ki9757
どのグループもそれぞれジャニーズイズムを継承してるけどSexy Zoneはこれからどんな進化を遂げるのかすごく楽しみ。5人の絆と溢れる向上心と全てをひっくるめた安心感と信頼度は格別。デビュー10周年おめでとう！
@my-yd1qd
Jr歴グループ歴を長く積み重ねて万全の形でデビューするグループももちろん魅力的だけど、セクゾみたいに未完成のままデビューしてどんどん自分たちの形を作り上げていくの最高に応援したくなる。
@yY-tq3so
それなです涙
@mm-km6sy
非常に共感します😢
@user-dg1ts4dl6r
マリウス君いなくなったけど
ファンとしてどうですか？!
@my-yd1qd
@凜凜 とても寂しいですし、正直また5人で活動する姿をもっと見ていたかったです。ですが11歳と22歳で抱く夢が変わるのはごく自然な事ですし、これ以上ない位素敵な卒業の舞台だったと思います。これからもSexyZoneとそしてマリウスが夢を向かって突き進む姿を心から応援したいと思います。
@minakata_sensei
スキャンダルもないし、みんな媚び売ったり、自分をガツガツ出したりしない、、超がつくほど真面目なグループだと思う。応援する度に温かい気持ちになれるグループ。こんなに素敵なグループに出会えて本当に幸せ。これからもセクシーよろしく。
@mion00314
@ポニーテール さん
それは暴露しないであげてほしかった。
お友達さんグッジョブ✨
@mion00314
@ポニーテール さん
それは当たり前だけど
こんなところで書かなくて良いってことです😥そのお友達さんの話だってあなたの胸の内だけに秘めておいて、いつか結婚報道が出た時に心の中で、あの時聞いた話の子かな？おめでとうございます。って思っといてあげたらいいのではないでしょうか。
さあな！ってはぐらかしたお友達さんが
もしハッキリ言ってたらあなた様な人にすぐバラされるのでしょうね😥
言わなかったお友達さんグッジョブ👍
@user-dg1ts4dl6r
マリウス君いなくなったけど
ファンとしてどうですか？!