Koki Tanaka

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Name = Koki Tanaka


Img_capt = Koki Tanaka labeled as WANTED in Tour 2007 cartoon KAT-TUN II You
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Born = birth date and age|1985|11|5
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Genre = Japanese Pop
Occupation = Singer
Years_active = 2001-present
Label = J-One Records
Associated_acts = KAT-TUN
URL = [http://www.johnnys-net.jp/ johnnys net] , [http://www.j-storm.co.jp/kattun/ KAT-TUN - J-One Records]

nihongo|Koki Tanaka|田中聖|Tanaka Koki, just called "Koki", is a member of the Japanese pop group KAT-TUN, under Johnny's Entertainment.

Biography

Koki Tanaka is the second T of KAT-TUN. He acts as the main rapper of the group. He writes most of the rap lyrics in their recent original songs and has begun to write his own solo rap songs. He is known for being the only KAT-TUN member with short hair. He has also become known for kicking Junnosuke Taguchi when Taguchi introduces a guest onto the KAT-TUN show, Cartoon KAT-TUN. He first debuted with B.I.G, which included Yamashita Tomohisa, Ikuta Toma, and himself. He's the senior in KAT-TUN's group (he's been there longer). He was able to hold the mic when he was around 12 or 13 with B.I.G. He's very simple minded. He doesn't think too much of things, for example analyzing people. He's got so much to say with no one to listen. He can't put things into words easily. He's a family man.

With Yuichi Nakamaru, they make up a comedic unit called TaNaka (Tanaka; Nakamaru).

He was voted by members of Johnny's Jr. as the most father-like member during a feature on The Shounen Club called "KAT-TUN wo Abake". ("He looks like he'll protect me from the bad guys", "He probably won't get mad at me even if I get 0 marks for a test" etc.).

Profile

* Name: Koki Tanaka
* Nicknames: Kou-chan
* Birthdate: November 5, 1985
* Birthplace: Chiba, Japan
* Blood type: B
* Horoscope: Scorpio
* Height: 170cm (5 ft. 6.9 inches)
* Weight: 55kg
* Fav. Color:Black and White
* Star Sign: Scorpio

Discography

"For releases as a member of KAT-TUN please see KAT-TUN."

Solos

* "Real 7"(Kaizokuban Concert "pre-debut")
* "Shorty" (Real Face Concert "debut")
* "Make U wet" (Cartoon KAT-TUN II YOU CD/Concert)
* "PARASITE" (DON'T U EVER STOP CD single/Concert)

Appearances

Dramas

* "Tenshi ga Kieta Machi"
* "Never Land" (2001)
* "Takusan no Ai wo Arigatō" (2006)
* "My*Boss My*hero" (2006)
* "Tatta Hitotsu no Koi" (2006)
* "Byakkotai" (2007)
* "Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go" (2007)

Commercials

* NTT Docomo [FOMA902i series]
* Rohto Lipbalm
* Lotte Gum
* Crunky Chocolate
* OXY (with Akanishi Jin)

Trivia

*He writes his rap lyrics under the penname "JOKER".
*His style is hip-hop, and he has a cuddly personality that is at odds with his image.
*He starred in My*Boss My*hero alongside Tomoya Nagase from TOKIO and Yuya Tegoshi from NEWS, both managed by Johnny & Associates.
*He starred in Tatta Hitotsu no Koi alongside KAT-TUN'S K, Kamenashi.
* When KAT-TUN was first formed, as a backdancing group for KinKi Kids, Koki was against the idea of the group and wanted to quit. He voiced his objection by tearing off his own 'T' of the KAT-TUN badges the members were made to wear during performances. [Shounen Club Premium; aired June 15, 2008]

References