(3) BWS: Domoto Tsuyoshi
Next up to bat is Domoto Tsuyoshi for this Boys With Spunk edition :)
Surprised I chose him as my first Johnny's, ey? Haha. In all honesty, Tsuyoshi was the first ever JE idol I had witnessed act before with Summer Snow technically being the first JDrama I had seen. At that time I didn't even know the slightest bit about Johnny's Entertainment, which is why I only saw Tsuyoshi as an actor.
So yes. That's my rationale why I thought that it would be fitting to make Tsuyoshi my first JE boy to talk about! ^^
Domoto Tsuyoshi is many things you want him to be. He's king of the world. Haha. No, really he's a busybody. He joined Johnny's Entertainment in 1991, alongside with his other half - Domoto Koichi. I'm calling Koichi his other half because they both possess the same surname despite not being related to each other AND the fact that the duo debuted together in 1997, forming KinKi Kids.
KinKi Kids are not kinky, or are they? It's debatable :P I remember back in the day wondering why in the world they were named so oddly for a unit. They were titled KinKi Kids by Johnny because they both originated from the KinKi region. I think it was a right choice that they were picked together because they created epicness. They both possess great voices and their harmonies are always beautiful to listen to. I'm not lying because how would they have had released 31st singles with each song consecutively reaching number one in Japan? The Guinness World of Records even recognise KinKi Kids for having the most consecutive number one singles ever.
Now this is sounding like a KinKi kids pimp post, but I had to mention Koichi because it wouldn't be right. xD I mean...their bromance is tearduct-inducing. ;)
Back on topic - Tsuyoshi. Other than being an idol and singer, Tsuyoshi is known for also being a composer, singer-songwriter, lyricist, television personality, fashion designer, writer and illustrator.
And yes, that's Johnny Depp. Tsuyoshi interviewed him one time, and Tsuyoshi was joking around and saying that they looked alike. Depp played along and replied, "It's like looking in a mirror" whilst eyeing Tsuyoshi back. Pretty amusing. Check this short clip out on youtube if you haven't. xD
As mentioned earlier, the first time I saw Tsuyoshi was on Summer Snow (2000). In Summer Snow, Tsuyoshi acted a character called 'Natsuo'. Natsuo was the older brother, guardian and the main support for his younger siblings because their parents had died (I think it was from a car accident?). It's endearing how Natsuo's overprotective character cares so much for his siblings, sacrificing a lot of his time to make them happy - oh, and he was goofy as well too! I think Tsuyoshi did a really well job portraying his character. Believable. Really believable. Actually, the whole drama was a sweet and sour slice of life. Oguri Shun did a great job as well, but I'll save gushing over Shun for another time ;)
Now that I think about it, then Imai Tsubasa would be the second JE boy that I've technically been exposed to xD
Anyway, for Tsuyoshi I've seen him also act in To Heart (which I disliked - mainly because of the female protagonist's annoying character) & Files of Kindaichi. Other than that, I haven't seen him act that much.
Here are a few screenshots below from some old KinKi Kids PVs. Doesn't Tsuyoshi look different? ;) Haha. I couldn't help but include a rare topless pic. To be honest, I think I screencapped these pics because they remind me of my old crush. Haha.
Tsuyoshi's a real artist - the original fashionista. He doesn't care what people think about him, doing his own thing & wearing whatever he likes. His stylishness may have influence Yasuda Shota since they've apparently hung out before. xD As a sempai, you can also tell he really cares about his juniors too.
I think that's about it. To summarise, Tsuyoshi is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. He has a heart of gold. In other words, he's amazing.
& thus ends my 666th post o_O
(Click here to see the BWS index for other editions)
Surprised I chose him as my first Johnny's, ey? Haha. In all honesty, Tsuyoshi was the first ever JE idol I had witnessed act before with Summer Snow technically being the first JDrama I had seen. At that time I didn't even know the slightest bit about Johnny's Entertainment, which is why I only saw Tsuyoshi as an actor.
So yes. That's my rationale why I thought that it would be fitting to make Tsuyoshi my first JE boy to talk about! ^^
Domoto Tsuyoshi is many things you want him to be. He's king of the world. Haha. No, really he's a busybody. He joined Johnny's Entertainment in 1991, alongside with his other half - Domoto Koichi. I'm calling Koichi his other half because they both possess the same surname despite not being related to each other AND the fact that the duo debuted together in 1997, forming KinKi Kids.
KinKi Kids are not kinky, or are they? It's debatable :P I remember back in the day wondering why in the world they were named so oddly for a unit. They were titled KinKi Kids by Johnny because they both originated from the KinKi region. I think it was a right choice that they were picked together because they created epicness. They both possess great voices and their harmonies are always beautiful to listen to. I'm not lying because how would they have had released 31st singles with each song consecutively reaching number one in Japan? The Guinness World of Records even recognise KinKi Kids for having the most consecutive number one singles ever.
Now this is sounding like a KinKi kids pimp post, but I had to mention Koichi because it wouldn't be right. xD I mean...their bromance is tearduct-inducing. ;)
Back on topic - Tsuyoshi. Other than being an idol and singer, Tsuyoshi is known for also being a composer, singer-songwriter, lyricist, television personality, fashion designer, writer and illustrator.
And yes, that's Johnny Depp. Tsuyoshi interviewed him one time, and Tsuyoshi was joking around and saying that they looked alike. Depp played along and replied, "It's like looking in a mirror" whilst eyeing Tsuyoshi back. Pretty amusing. Check this short clip out on youtube if you haven't. xD
As mentioned earlier, the first time I saw Tsuyoshi was on Summer Snow (2000). In Summer Snow, Tsuyoshi acted a character called 'Natsuo'. Natsuo was the older brother, guardian and the main support for his younger siblings because their parents had died (I think it was from a car accident?). It's endearing how Natsuo's overprotective character cares so much for his siblings, sacrificing a lot of his time to make them happy - oh, and he was goofy as well too! I think Tsuyoshi did a really well job portraying his character. Believable. Really believable. Actually, the whole drama was a sweet and sour slice of life. Oguri Shun did a great job as well, but I'll save gushing over Shun for another time ;)
Now that I think about it, then Imai Tsubasa would be the second JE boy that I've technically been exposed to xD
Anyway, for Tsuyoshi I've seen him also act in To Heart (which I disliked - mainly because of the female protagonist's annoying character) & Files of Kindaichi. Other than that, I haven't seen him act that much.
Here are a few screenshots below from some old KinKi Kids PVs. Doesn't Tsuyoshi look different? ;) Haha. I couldn't help but include a rare topless pic. To be honest, I think I screencapped these pics because they remind me of my old crush. Haha.
Tsuyoshi's a real artist - the original fashionista. He doesn't care what people think about him, doing his own thing & wearing whatever he likes. His stylishness may have influence Yasuda Shota since they've apparently hung out before. xD As a sempai, you can also tell he really cares about his juniors too.
I think that's about it. To summarise, Tsuyoshi is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. He has a heart of gold. In other words, he's amazing.
& thus ends my 666th post o_O
(Click here to see the BWS index for other editions)