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Chapter 182 It's Really Not For This Time
Sakamoto Kiyoshi often wondered, where did he offend Johnny, and why did he always fight with them?

Although when it comes to Sakamoto Kiyoshi, an idol who is not like an idol, he has more or less robbed the fan base of the male idols under Johnny's, but if you want to be so stingy, just because you have been robbed of some fans, you will target yourself all day long Well, this is too sorry for the huge name of "One Super Four".

Kiyoshi Sakamoto complained in his heart, the narrow-mindedness of Johnny's office.

First, Lan and THE SUN had a head-to-head fight in March last year, and now there is another wave?
Is it the monster group KAT-TUN this time?
However, Kiyoshi Sakamoto was overthinking this time.

Although he is wary of Sakamoto Kiyoshi's rise, he has not yet reached the point where he is facing an enemy.

The debut of KAT-TUN this time was originally planned. It was not after Johnny received the news that THE SUN band was about to release the first album, so that KAT-TUN made his debut, and once again confronted THE SUN head-on. wave.

It's impossible for Johnny to just stare at Kiyoshi Sakamoto alone. His own artist also needs to develop, and he may not win if he fights with Kiyoshi Sakamoto.

Besides, from the beginning of this album by THE SUN band, the secrecy has been done very well, and with such a short preparation period, it is impossible to give Johnny a chance to respond, so use KAT-TUN to block THE The idea of ​​SUN has no operability.

Kiyoshi Sakamoto just thought of Johnny in a darker way.

It's not his fault. After all, since his debut, Kiyoshi Sakamoto has defeated many groups under Johnny's during the release period of his records.

Like Kinki Kids, Arashi, V6, and NEWS, they were all beaten up when they collided with Sakamoto Kiyoshi or THE SUN band, and they all became the background boards of Sakamoto Kiyoshi's record sales.

There was also the gossip that Kiyoshi Sakamoto received, and it was said that Johnny banned his artists from interacting with him. Adding up all these, Johnny must have regarded Kiyoshi Sakamoto as a thorn in his side.

What's interesting is that even with the firm's ban, Yamashita Tomohisa still had a relationship with Sakamoto Kiyoshi because of "Dragon Sakura".

Closer to home, the above is why Sakamoto Kiyoshi thinks that Johnny is targeting him.

However, this time, Johnny really didn't send KAT-TUN to Sakamoto Kiyoshi.

The KAT-TUN group actually formed as early as 2001. At that time, the average age of the group was 14 years old. It was a very distinctive group that officially debuted after five years of formation and all members turned 20 years old. .

However, don't underestimate them, a group that has just officially debuted. You must know that during the five years since their establishment, they have not only stayed in Johnny's practice room and practiced hard, but have continued to exert themselves in all aspects. specialties and talents.

As a backup dancer for seniors, hold concerts, stage plays, etc. . .

This is why they have huge popularity and a wide fan base before their official debut.

Especially the existence of Kamenashi Kazuya, the core member of the group, has made more people realize KAT-TUN, who has not officially debuted yet.

Kamenashi Kazuya was also one of the most dazzling in film and television dramas and music circles in 2005.

Why not the most dazzling one, you know, after all there is Sakamoto Kiyoshi.

In May, he first won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2th Japanese Drama Academy Award for his wonderful performance in the Japanese TV station's winter drama "Gokudo Senshi 44".

In November, he and Tomohisa Yamashita formed a limited group "Shuji and Akira" and released the song "Youth Amigo". In just four weeks, the sales volume exceeded one million.

Also, in January, he won the 19th Japanese TV Drama Academy Award for Best Actor at the age of 47 because of his excellent performance in the Japanese TV station's autumn show "Wild Boar Makeover".

It seems that the relationship between NTV and Johnny is very good. . .

In several TV series aired on NTV, Johnny's idols play important supporting roles or protagonists.

For example, Kamenashi Kazuya and Akanishi Jin in "Golden Master 2"; Kamenashi Kazuya and Yamashita Tomohisa in "Wild Boar Makeover".

The excellent performance in film and television dramas also helped Johnny to save some face from being defeated by Kiyoshi Sakamoto in record sales and record awards.

Johnny also wanted to take advantage of Kamenashi Kazuya's popularity and promote all KAT-TUN members. With the help of Dongfeng, KAT-TUN will be promoted to the first-line boy group in one fell swoop.

Of course, judging from KAT-TUN's achievements after debut, this plan has been a success!

The debut single "Real Face" sold 75.4 copies in the first week of ORICON, which is the 77.8th highest record in the history of ORICON singles since B'z's "Goddess of Bare Feet" sold 13 copies in the first week!

Almost airborne became ORICON's first week sales champion, this kind of momentum also made the music circle exclaim, "Monster!"

Also released are their debut album, "Best of KAT-TUN", and their first concert DVD "Real Face Film".

"Best of KAT-TUN" sold 55.7 copies in the first week!

"Real Face Film" sold 37.4 copies in the first week!

Triple Crown!
This also set a new record.

Since Ayumi Hamasaki's "SURREAL" "Duty" "Ayumi hamasaki concert tour 2000 A first act" on October 10, 9, after 2000 and a half years, the second group in history is the first newcomer to debut.

If the USEN (cable) comprehensive ranking and the original ringtone download ranking are included, it will be the five-time champion.

With such a brilliant debut performance, everyone in Johnnys believes that this operation is simply perfect.

Once KAT-TUN comes out, who will compete with it!

However, Johnny never imagined that the band THE SUN, which Kiyoshi Sakamoto was in, was also preparing to release his first album during this period of time.

Now, Johnny may be thinking, is Sony targeting you? Our KAT-TUN is gaining momentum, and you want to make trouble by releasing the monster THE SUN at this time? ! !

As Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who beat Johnny’s group in multiple record duels and sold over one million albums, as well as THE SUN band that Kiyoshi Sakamoto belongs to, now for Johnny’s, or the major record companies in the industry In other words, it exists like a scourge.

Although it has not yet reached the point where when Kiyoshi Sakamoto or THE SUN released a record, the major record companies will postpone the release time of their singers, but in the current Japanese music scene, no one wants to be with Sony’s Kiyoshi Sakamoto and THE SUN, yes superior.

Because, if you match up, you basically lose, but the degree of loss is nothing more than that, there is no other way to go.

Against the background of the declining record market, there are almost no singers who can easily sell over one million singles and albums.

Even the first lady in the Japanese music scene, Ayumi Hamasaki; several big singers, Utada Hikaru, Koda Kumi, Amuro Namie; Rainbow Band, B'z, Mr.Children, Nantian Qunxing, SMAP and other veteran groups, it is difficult done.

However, Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who debuted for two years, and THE SUN are the only singers and groups that can sell over one million albums in a short period of time.

This surprised and amazed the entire Japanese music scene.

What kind of power is it that enables Kiyoshi Sakamoto and THE SUN to sell so many records despite the collective sluggishness of the record industry?
No matter how hard they thought about it, they couldn't figure out the reason.

Is it Sony's strong publicity ability coupled with abundant resources, or is it Kiyoshi Sakamoto's own talent coupled with charisma?Or, is it the element of luck, the times make heroes?
Maybe, all of them.

However, what they can be sure of is that there is one person who has a lot to do with all of this.

That person is Kiyoshi Sakamoto!
Therefore, the major firms have now basically formed a tacit understanding, that is, when Sony Sakamoto Kiyoshi releases the record, avoid it if you can. The singer is no good at all.

. . . . . .

After the three of THE SUN completed the recording and MV shooting, this "THE SUN" album officially entered the post-production period.

Send the samples to the record factory for pressing, packaging, and shipping. . .

Because Sony is currently very confident in the popularity of THE SUN band and the purchasing power of fans, the number of records suppressed for the first time has reached the largest number of Sakamoto Kiyoshi and THE SUN in the past two years.

70 million copies!

Sony also saved a little bit this time, and wanted to wrestle with Johnny. Didn't you send Lan last time to stop us THE SUN?

This time, we will deal with him in his own way, and stop a wave of KAT-TUN from your family.

Didn’t your KAT-TUN sell more than 70 copies in the first week?

Then look at our THE SUN's sales in the first week, will it be more than yours? !
Sony's executives were also a little angry at the last time that Johnny blocked THE SUN head-on, so this time it was more or less targeted.

When Sakamoto Kiyoshi learned about this situation from Yamada Yuichi, he couldn't help laughing.

"I believe it, this time it's really not Johnny's targeting, but our Sony targeting, ahahaha..."

. . . . . .

Johnny & Associates, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

Snapped!
Keiko Fujishima sat on a chair in the office and patted the desk.

This beat made a middle-aged man standing in front of the desk tremble slightly.

"What are you doing to eat! Didn't you even find out about such an important matter? Then what's the use of you!!"

Snapped!
Keiko Fujishima slapped the table angrily again, but this time the voice was obviously a little softer. It should be the slap just now, which made her a little hurt, so she didn't use much force this time. . .

Seeing Keiko Fujishima's trembling hands, the middle-aged man didn't react at all, and stood there with his body bent.

"I'm sorry, we didn't receive it in advance this time. The news about THE SUN's album was our mistake. I'm really sorry!"

Seeing Keiko Fujishima panting heavily while sitting on a chair, this man said such words after bowing deeply.

Seeing the bowing man, Keiko Fujishima ignored him and murmured.

"However, it's okay, we Johnny will definitely be ashamed in this duel!!"

(End of this chapter)