Many comedians and personalities have gotten popular through variety shows, and Tanoshingo is no exception. His flamboyant style has earned him much popularity. But he is bound to get even more so, through a collaboration with a member of SMAP! That member is...
"Katori Shingo. Because they're both called Shingo, they get along well...they are forming a comedy duo "W Shingo", and they hope to make a big splash in the comedy world!" said a contact in the TV industry.
He also explained that even though Tanoshingo's, comedy career might not be having a good period, his traditional Japanese therapy and massage business is doing well, with patrons such as Kitagawa Keiko, Oosawa Akane visiting regularly. It was pure chance that members of SMAP happened to go to Tanoshingo's shop and start talking to him. The special comedy collaboration is slated to appear on Fuji TV's SMAPxSMAP in the near future! Do you think Katori Shingo will make a good comedian?
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JpopAsia What do you guys think? Personally, this was my face when I first read the news:
Despite being a little hesitant and still in that omfg-is-this-even-real stage, I'm excited. 8DD