Here is Jin Akanishi's biography:
Jin Akanishi made his debut in March 2006 as a member of KAT-TUN, releasing a single album and DVD simultaneously. The single and album both reached number one on the Oricon weekly ranking. By April, the single had sold over a million copies.
In January 2010, his first Japanese feature film "BANDAGE" was released. Before the film's release, the single for the movie, also titled "BANDAGE," as well as the album "Olympos" were released under the band name LANDS, in which he played the lead vocalist in the movie. Both the single and album debuted at number one on the Oricon chart.
In February 2010, Jin's solo show "You & Jin" took place at Nissei Theater, followed by "You & Jin U.S.A." in June, which was performed in LA. In July, he left KAT-TUN and announced his solo career. The "Yellow Gold Tour 3010" kicked off in November, hitting five cities including Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Los Angeles, and New York.
In December 2010, a global deal was signed with Warner Music Group and a U.S. debut was announced.
In January 2011, the "Yellow Gold Tour 3011" came to Japan, hitting Saitama Super Arena, Osaka-Jo Hall, Nippon Budokan, and Kobe World Hall. His first solo single "Eternal" was released in March, which made it to number one on the Oricon weekly ranking.
In November 2011, he made a U.S. debut, collaborating with top-selling recording artist Jason Derulo on "TEST DRIVE." The song became number one on the U.S. iTunes store Dance Album chart. The song was also released in Japan on a mini-album on December 7th.
In December 2011, the next release "Sun Burns Down" also became number one on the iTunes Dance Album chart and made a number one debut on Billboard magazine's "HOT SINGLE SALES" and "HOT DANCE SINGLE" charts. On December 28, his second Japanese single "Seasons" was released.
In March 2012, after much anticipation, the first album "JAPONICANA" was simultaneously released in Japan and the U.S. and was followed by the "Jin Akanishi US Tour Japonicana" which hit four major cities in the US plus one Canadian date.
In August 2013, the single "HEY WHAT'S UP?" was released, soon after in October, the single "Ainaru Houe" was also released. In November, his first Japanese album "#JUSTJIN," which was written and produced by Jin hit store shelves.
In November 2013, the Japan live tour "Jin Akanishi's Club Circuit" kicked off. His first featured Hollywood film "47RONIN" hit the theaters world wide in December.
In July 2014, the single "Good time" dropped, followed by the mini album "Mi Amor" in November. After Jin's new music hit stores, he launched the sold-out tour "JINDEPENDENCE" TOUR 2014.
In June 2015, Jin released his album titled "Me" followed by "JIN AKANISHI LIVE TOUR 2015 Me" which sold out 19 venues across Japan. In October, he re-visited Shanghai to end his tour at the "Mercedes-Benz Arena". In December, the live DVD&Blu-ray "JIN AKANISHI LIVE TOUR 2015 Me" was released.
In February 2016, Jin stared as a special guest in the popular Chinese net drama "Midnight Taxi 2". In March, he was awarded the title of "Asia's Most Popular Japanese Artist" at the 20th Chinese Music Awards CMA.
In March 2016, Jin released his album "Audio Fashion" which quickly shot to number one on the Japan, Thai, and Taiwan iTunes Music Store Album Charts. The lead song "Summer kinda love" took number one on the iTunes music video charts.
In July 2016, Jin launched his sold-out tour for "Audio Fashion" which extended to over 22 shows including Shanghai and Macau. As an added bonus, Jin performed a special show at Makuhari Messe Hall.
In September 2016, Jin dropped "Choo Choo Shitain" a hit collaboration with actor Yamada Takayuki under the unit name, JINTAKA.
In April 2017, Jin was awarded "BEST MALE ARTIST" as well as "MOST POPULAR ARTIST JAPAN" during the 5th Vchart Awards 2017, hosted in China. Jintaka, Jin and Takayuki Yamada's unit, also were awarded "Most Popular Duo Asia" for their debut single Choo Choo
