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Meet the Japanese artists SB19 has been dancing with
SB19 met up with quite the star-studded group of artists during their recent tour in Japan.
On their TikTok and Instagram pages, the P-Pop Kings would share dance covers to “GENTO” and “DUNGKA” featuring some of Japan’s rising and hippest artists.
Here is what you need to know about them.
Reiko
Reiko is a Filipino-Japanese artist signed to the Japanese record label BMSG. He debuted in 2023 with the single “Butterfly.” Reiko drops songs in multiple languages, namely Japanese, English, and Tagalog. He released the Tagalog song “Hanggang Kailan Pa” in 2023.
Songs to listen to: “So Good,” “No More,” “Neverland”
Ryuhei from BE:FIRST
Ryuhei is a member of the Japanese boyband BE:FIRST, which was formed on the reality show “The First” and debuted in 2021. Their debut song “Gifted” topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Charts.
Songs to listen to: “Muchu,” “Boom Boom Back,” “Bye-Good-Bye”
Nagano from Avantgardey
Nagano is a member of Avantgardey, a 20-member J-Pop group best known for their high-energy synchronized choreography and facial expressions. The group competed on Season 18 of “America’s Got Talent” where they finished as finalists.
Songs to listen to: “OKP Cypher,” “Let’s Q”
Wolf Howl Harmony from Exile Tribe
Wolf Howl Harmony is a four-member group under Exile Tribe, which is related to management company LDH Japan’s main group, Exile. Wolf Howl Harmony from Exile Tribe debuted with the single “Sweet Rain” in 2023.
Songs to listen to: “Sugar Honey,” “Love Red,” “Frozen Butterfly”
Kento Nakajima
Kento Nakajima is an actor and singer. He was also a former member of the groups Timelesz and Yuma Nakayama w/B.I.Shadow. He started releasing solo music in 2024. Aside from music, Kento is known for starring in the films “Love Like the Falling Petals” and “Confess Your Sins.”
Songs to listen to: “Fatal,” “Montage,” “Just Kenty”
Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe
Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe is also part of LDH Japan’s groups, debuting in 2022. The group is best known for its upbeat, party-like songs.
Songs to listen to: “Just Like Dat feat. JP The Wavy,” “What’s Happenin’” “Paradise”
Kid Phenomenon from Exile Tribe
Kid Phenomenon is a seven-member boy group also under LDH Japan’s Exile collective. They were formed in 2022 and debuted in 2023 with the single “Wheelie.”
Songs to listen to: “Existence,” “Purple Dawn,” “C’Mon”
The Jet Boy Bangerz from Exile Tribe
The Jet Boy Bangerz from Exile Tribe is a 10-member band under LDH Japan’s Exile. They debuted in 2023 with the song, “Jettin.’”
Songs to listen to: “Goodest Baddest,” “Raging Bull,” “Love/Hate”
—CDC, GMA Integrated News
