I. Introduction:
EXILE is a Japanese dance and vocal group under the management of LDH JAPAN, and they are signed to the record label rhythm zone. Originally part of J Soul Brothers, EXILE now serves as the flagship group for LDH and the larger supergroup EXILE TRIBE. The group was established in 2001 with six members. Vocalist SASA had departed from J Soul Brothers, and HIRO, MATSU, ÜSA, and MAKIDAI were joined by vocalists ATSUSHI and SHUN. They officially debuted on September 27, 2001, with the single “Your eyes only Aimai na Boku no Katachi“.
As of June 2024, EXILE consists of 17 members, with 13 actively participating in group activities and 4 having retired.
Official Logo:
II. History:
**Pre-debut**
In 1989, HIRO debuted as a member of the pop music group ZOO. By 1991, he had envisioned a vocal and dance unit called Japanese Soul Brothers, which included HIRO, BOBBY, KOJI, and LUKE. They participated in numerous dance contests and supported Bobby Brown's tours. When ZOO disbanded in 1995, HIRO continued with the unit. In 1997, DJ DARUMA, ÜSA, MATSU, MAKIDAI, and Ryuzy joined. By 1999, HIRO, alongside ÜSA, MATSU, MAKIDAI, and SASA, formed J Soul Brothers, releasing their first self-titled single on October 20, 1999.
In 2001, SASA left, and vocalists ATSUSHI and SHUN joined. On August 24, 2001, HIRO renamed the group to EXILE.
**2001-2006**
EXILE debuted on September 27, 2001, with the single "Your eyes only ~Aimai na Boku no Katachi~". In November 2003, they remade ZOO's hit "Choo Choo TRAIN," which promoted their third studio album, EXILE ENTERTAINMENT, selling over a million copies. Their 2004 single "real world" became their first number-one on Oricon charts. In July 2005, they released "Scream" with Japanese rock band GLAY, peaking at #1 and selling over 500,000 copies. The singles "Tada... Aitakute" and "YES!" also topped the Oricon charts.
SHUN left on March 29, 2006, and AKIRA joined on June 6. TAKAHIRO joined on September 22, 2006, after winning the EXILE VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION.
**2007-2013**
Their single "Michi," released on February 14, 2007, became their first number-one since TAKAHIRO joined. Their 2007 album, EXILE LOVE, was the highest-selling album of Japan in 2008. Their compilation album EXILE BALLAD BEST also saw immense success, with "Ti Amo" being certified Million for digital downloads. They won the Grand Prix Award at the 50th Japan Record Awards for "Ti Amo".
In 2009, EXILE's song "THE NEXT DOOR" was featured as the theme for the Japanese edition of Street Fighter IV. On March 1, 2009, EXILE and Nidaime J Soul Brothers merged into a 14-member group. Their first studio album as a merged group, Ai Subeki Mirai e, was released on December 2, 2009, winning the Grand Prix Award for "Someday" at the 51st Japan Record Awards. They continued their success with the song "I Wish For You" winning at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.
In 2011, they were the 3rd highest-grossing artist in Japan, and 2nd in 2012. They released their ninth album EXILE JAPAN / Solo on January 1, 2012, and their first sub-unit, THE SECOND from EXILE, was announced on July 1, 2012. HIRO retired as a performer in 2013 but remained as the group's leader and producer.
**2014-2016**
On April 27, 2014, winners of the EXILE PERFORMER BATTLE AUDITION were revealed, and their first single, "NEW HORIZON," was released on July 23, 2014. Their tenth studio album, 19 -Road to AMAZING WORLD-, was released on March 25, 2015. Members Matsumoto Toshio, ÜSA, and MAKIDAI announced their retirement in 2015, with their final performance on December 31, 2015. ATSUSHI moved his base of activities to the United States in 2016, and the group released the best album EXTREME BEST on September 27, 2016, celebrating their 15th anniversary.
**2018**
On January 1, LDH announced EXILE's comeback with a new album and Dome tour titled EXILE LIVE TOUR 2018 "STAR OF WISH". They released six digital singles as part of the EXILE FRIDAY special, culminating in the album STAR OF WISH on July 25. The dome tour EXILE LIVE TOUR 2018-2019 "STAR OF WISH" ran from September 15 to February 11, 2019.
**2019**
On January 3, they released the digital single "Love of History".
**2020**
On January 1, EXILE released their 49th single "Ai no Tame ni ~for love, for a child~". The EXILE PERFECT LIVE 2001▶︎2020 dome tour followed. ATSUSHI retired as a vocalist on November 2 but remained part of the group. On December 16, they released their 50th single "SUNSHINE".
**2021: 20th Anniversary**
On February 27, they announced monthly content reveals leading up to their debut anniversary on September 27. They released their 51st single "PARADOX" on April 27, followed by "One Nation" on May 27, and "HAVANA LOVE" on July 1. They celebrated their 20th anniversary on September 27 with special MUSIC & MOVIE CARDs, TV specials, and a fan meeting at Izakaya EXILE in Yokohama.
**2022**
On January 1, they released their 12th studio album PHOENIX. The EXILE 20th ANNIVERSARY EXILE LIVE TOUR 2021 "RED PHOENIX" ran from February 26 to May 26. On May 27, they released the digital single "BE THE ONE". Member Kuroki Keiji announced his departure from the group and the entertainment world by October 2022. On July 1, they released "POWER OF WISH" with ATSUSHI. The dome tour EXILE LIVE TOUR 2022 "POWER OF WISH" ran from July 6 to September 25. Kuroki Keiji retired on October 31. On December 7, they released their 13th studio album POWER OF WISH, followed by the EXILE LIVE TOUR 2022 "POWER OF WISH" ~Christmas Special~ in December. ATSUSHI announced his return as a vocalist on December 21.
**2023**
On April 26, they released "Reason" as a digital single, used as a support song for the G7 Hiroshima Summit 2023. On July 22, members performed at the 2023 SUPER SLIPPA 12 in Taipei. On November 29, they released footage of the EXILE LIVE TOUR 2022 "POWER OF WISH" ~Christmas Special~.
**2024**
On April 30, it was announced that Sekiguchi Mandy would graduate from the group and depart from LDH JAPAN on June 25, 2024.
III. Members:
| Stage Name: Atsushi Birth Name: Sato Atsushi(佐藤篤志) Position: Singer, Songwriter Birthday: April 30, 1980 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Height: 175 cm (5 ft 8.8 in) Blood Type: A Nationality: Japanese Twitter: @__EXILE_ATSUSHI Instagram: @exile_atsushi_official Facebook: @exileatsushi Youtube: @exileatsushildh |
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| Stage Name: Akira Birth Name: Kurosawa Ryohei(黒澤良平) Position: Performer, Actor Birthday: August 23, 1981 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Height: 185 cm (6 ft 0.8 in) Blood Type: A Nationality: Japanese Twitter: @EXILE_AKIRA_LDH Instagram: @exileakira_official |
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| Stage Name: Takahiro Birth Name: Tasaki Takahiro (田﨑敬浩) Position: Singer, performer, actor Birthday: December 8, 1984 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 180 cm (5 ft 10.8 in) Blood Type: O Nationality: Japanese Twitter: @TAKAHIRO_Staff Instagram: @exiletakahiro_official Youtube: @exiletakahiroldh |
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| Stage Name: Kenchi Birth Name: Teratsuji Kenichiro (寺辻健一郎) Position: Performer, actor Birthday: September 28, 1979 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Height: 180 cm (5 ft 10.8 in) Blood Type: O Nationality: Japanese Twitter: @kenchi_official Instagram: @kenchitachibana |
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| Stage Name: Tetsuya Birth Name: Tsuchida Tetsuya (土田哲也) Position: Performer, actor Birthday: February 18, 1981 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 175 cm (5 ft 8.8 in) Blood Type: O Nationality: Japanese Twitter: @epi_tetsuya Instagram: @exile_tetsuya_epi |
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| Stage Name: Nesmith Birth Name: Nesmith Ryuta Karim (ネスミス・竜太・カリム) Position: Performer, actor Birthday: August 1, 1983 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 181 cm (5 ft 11.2 in) Blood Type: O Nationality: Japanese – American Twitter: @ex_nes_official Instagram: @exile_nesmith_official |
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| Stage Name: Skokichi Birth Name: Yagi Shokichi (八木将吉) Position: Singer, performer, actor Birthday: October 3, 1985 Zodiac Sign: Libra Height: 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) Blood Type: N/A Nationality: Japanese Twitter: @ex_nes_official Instagram: @exile_nesmith_official |
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| Stage Name: Naoto Birth Name: Kataoka Naoto (片岡直人) Position: Performer, Actor, Fashion Designer Birthday: August 30, 1983 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Height: 169 cm (5 ft 6.5 in) Blood Type: B Nationality: Japanese Twitter: @Naoto_EX_3JSB_ Instagram: @exile_naoto_ Tiktok: @honestboy_official Weibo: @3JSBNAOTO |
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| Stage Name: Naoki Birth Name: Kobayashi Naoki (小林直己) Position: Performer, Actor Birthday: November 10, 1984 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Height: 187 cm (6 ft 1.6 in) Blood Type: O Nationality: Japanese Twitter: @NNaoki_works_ Instagram: @naokikobayashi_works Facebook: @Naoki-Kobayashi-955666181210637 Youtube: @naokisdreamvillage799 |
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| Stage Name: Takanori Birth Name: Iwata Takanori (岩田剛典) Position: Performer, Actor, Singer Birthday: March 6, 1989 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Height: 174 cm (5 ft 8.5 in) Blood Type: B Nationality: Japanese Twitter: @NT_IWATA_EX_3JSB Instagram: @TAKANORI_IWATA_OFFICIAL Tiktok: @bemyguest_official Youtube: @TakanoriIwata |
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| Stage Name: Alan Birth Name: Shirahama Alan (白濱亜嵐) Position: Performer, actor, DJ, singer Birthday: August 4, 1993 Zodiac Sign: Leo Height: 173 cm (5 ft 8.1 in) Blood Type: A Nationality: Filipino – Japanese Twitter: @_alan_official Instagram: @alan_shirahama_official Youtube: @ALANSHIRAHAMAofficial |
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| Stage Name: Sekai Birth Name: Yamamoto Sekai (山本世界) Position: Performer Birthday: February 21, 199 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Height: 175 cm (5 ft 8.8 in) Blood Type: B Nationality: Japanese Twitter: @sekai_official_ Instagram: @exile_sekai_official |
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| Stage Name: Taiki Birth Name: Sato Taiki (佐藤大樹) Position: Performer, Actor Birthday: January 25, 1995 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: N/A Blood Type: A Nationality: Japanese Twitter: @taiki__official Instagram: @taiki_sato_official Weibo: @7127902780 |
IV. Discography:
Studio Albums
[2003.02.13] Styles Of Beyond
[2003.12.03] EXILE ENTERTAINMENT
[2006.03.29] ASIA
[2007.03.07] EXILE EVOLUTION
[2007.12.12] EXILE LOVE
[2009.12.02] Ai Subeki Mirai e
[2011.03.09] Negai no Tou
[2012.01.01] EXILE JAPAN
[2015.03.25] 19 -Road to AMAZING WORLD-
[2018.07.25] STAR OF WISH
[2022.01.01] PHOENIX
[2022.12.07] POWER OF WISH
Best Albums
[2005.01.01] PERFECT BEST
[2008.03.26] EXILE CATCHY BEST
[2008.07.23] EXILE ENTERTAINMENT BEST
[2008.12.03] EXILE BALLAD BEST
[2012.12.05] EXILE BEST HITS -LOVE SIDE / SOUL SIDE-
[2016.09.27] EXTREME BEST
Other Albums
[2003.09.10] The other side of EX Vol.1 (remix album)
[2004.03.31] Shuku Million Shokai Album Sanmai-Gumi BOX SET ~Appreciation to the million breakthrough~ (box set)
[2009.03.25] EXILE PERFECT YEAR 2008 ULTIMATE BEST BOX (box set)
[2019.02.11] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2018-2019 "STAR OF WISH" Set List (digital album)
[2023.11.29] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2022 "POWER OF WISH" ～Christmas Special～ (Live Selection) (digital live album)
Singles
[2001.09.27] Your eyes only ~Aimai na Boku no Katachi~
[2001.12.12] Style
[2002.02.20] Fly Away
[2002.04.17] song for you
[2002.08.07] Cross ~never say die~
[2002.11.13] EX-STYLE ~Kiss you~
[2003.02.05] We Will ~Ano Basho de~
[2003.05.28] Breezin' ~Together~
[2003.07.09] LET ME LUV U DOWN
[2003.11.06] Choo Choo TRAIN
[2003.11.12] Eternal...
[2003.11.19] ki・zu・na
[2003.11.27] O'ver
[2004.05.12] Carry On / Unmei no Hito
[2004.06.30] real world
[2004.08.18] HEART of GOLD
[2004.12.01] HERO
[2005.08.24] EXIT
[2005.12.14] Tada... Aitakute
[2006.03.01] YES!
[2006.12.06] Everything
[2007.01.17] Lovers Again
[2007.02.14] Michi
[2007.05.16] SUMMER TIME LOVE
[2007.08.29] Toki no Kakera / 24karats -type EX-
[2007.11.21] I Believe
[2008.02.27] Pure / You're my sunshine
[2008.09.27] The Birthday ~Ti Amo~
[2008.11.26] LAST CHRISTMAS
[2009.04.15] THE MONSTER ~Someday~
[2009.07.22] THE HURRICANE ~FIREWORKS~
[2009.11.11] THE GENERATION ~Futatsu no Kuchibiru~
[2010.06.09] FANTASY
[2010.09.15] Motto Tsuyoku
[2010.10.06] I Wish For You
[2011.02.09] Each Other's Way ~Tabi no Tochuu~
[2011.09.14] Rising Sun
[2011.11.23] Anata e
[2012.06.20] ALL NIGHT LONG
[2012.07.25] BOW & ARROWS
[2013.04.03] EXILE PRIDE ~Konna Sekai wo Aisuru Tame~
[2013.06.19] Flower Song
[2013.09.25] No Limit
[2013.10.23] EXILE PRIDE ~Konna Sekai wo Aisuru Tame~ (Special Edition)
[2014.07.23] NEW HORIZON
[2015.03.04] Jounetsu no Hana
[2015.08.19] 24karats GOLD SOUL
[2015.12.09] Ki・mi・ni・mu・chu
[2016.08.17] Joy-ride ~Kanki no Drive~
[2020.01.01] Ai no Tame ni ~for love, for a child~
[2020.12.16] SUNSHINE
[2021.04.27] PARADOX
Digital Singles
[2009.02.17] THE NEXT DOOR
[2010.06.16] One Wish
[2018.02.02] PARTY ALL NIGHT ~STAR OF WISH~
[2018.03.02] Melody
[2018.04.06] My Star
[2018.05.04] Turn Back Time
[2018.06.01] Awakening
[2018.07.06] STEP UP
[2019.01.03] Love of History
[2021.05.27] One Nation
[2021.07.01] HAVANA LOVE
[2022.05.27] BE THE ONE
[2022.07.01] POWER OF WISH
[2023.04.26] Reason
Pre-release Digital Singles
[2011.11.16] Beautiful Life
[2013.05.29] Flower Song
[2015.11.11] Ki・mi・ni・mu・chu
[2019.12.11] Ai no Tame ni ~for love, for a child~
[2020.11.03] SUNSHINE
[2020.11.23] RED PHOENIX
[2021.03.24] YELLOW HAPPINESS
[2021.03.28] PARADOX
Split Singles
[2005.07.20] GLAY x EXILE - "SCREAM"
[2006.11.22] EXILE & Koda Kumi - "WON'T BE LONG"
[2007.08.29] Sowelu, EXILE, DOBERMAN INC - "24karats -type S-"
[2010.05.19] Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra & EXILE - "Houshuku Kyoku Kumikyoku "Taiyou no Kuni""
Music Video Collections
[2002.03.20] EXPV 1
[2003.03.05] EXPV 2
[2004.03.31] EXPV 3
[2012.01.01] EXILE MUSIC VIDEO BEST
Live Concerts
[2004.09.29] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2004 "EXILE ENTERTAINMENT"
[2006.03.29] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2005 ~PERFECT LIVE "ASIA"~
[2007.10.17] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2007 EXILE EVOLUTION
[2009.03.18] EXILE LIVE TOUR "EXILE PERFECT LIVE 2008"
[2009.10.28] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2009 "THE MONSTER"
[2010.12.01] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2010 FANTASY
[2012.03.14] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2011 TOWER OF WISH ~Negai no Tou~
[2013.10.16] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2013 "EXILE PRIDE"
[2014.03.31] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2013 "EXILE PRIDE" 9.27 FINAL
[2016.04.13] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2015 "AMAZING WORLD"
[2019.07.31] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2018-2019 "STAR OF WISH"
[2022.08.31] EXILE 20th ANNIVERSARY EXILE LIVE TOUR 2021 "RED PHOENIX"
[2023.11.29] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2022 "POWER OF WISH" ~Christmas Special~
Variety
[2009.04.29] EXILE GENERATION SEASON 1 BOX
[2009.03.18] EXILE GENERATION SEASON 2 BOX
[2009.03.18] EXILE GENERATION SEASON 2 SPECIAL BOX
[2010.04.14] EXILE GENERATION SEASON 3
[2010.04.14] EXILE GENERATION SEASON 4
[2010.04.14] EXILE GENERATION Christmas SP
[2011.01.26] EXILE GENERATION SEASON 5
[2011.01.26] EXH ~EXILE HOUSE~
[2011.06.01] HIRUXILE 1st half Box
[2012.01.18] HIRUXILE 2nd half BOX
Compilations/Others
[2004.01.28] DJ YUTAKA - EPISODE I (#6 "self belief")
[2011.06.01] Sandaime J Soul Brothers - J Soul Brothers (#11 "24karats STAY GOLD" - EXILE feat. Sandaime J Soul Brothers)
V. Works:
Filmography
Television
[2009.01 - 2010.03] EXILE GENERATION
[2009.04 - 2010.03] EXH ~EXILE HOUSE~
[2010.01 - 2021.09] Shuukan EXILE
[2010.04 - 2011.03] Hiruxile
[2010.04 - 2010.09] EXE
[2010.10 - 2012.09] EXILE Tamashii
[2012.11 - 2013.03] EX-LOUNGE
[2021.10.02] EXILE to Odorou
Publications
Books
[2003.03.20] EXILE BOND OF SIX
[2007.03.01] EXILE ROAD TO CHAPTER 2 -Dai Ni Shou e no Michi–
[2011.11.26] EXILE Yume no Mukou no Kokorozashi
Other
[2012-present] Shitte, Kanen Project (知って、肝炎プロジェクト) - Special supporter
VI. Concerts/Tours:
Tours
[2003.04.28-2003.07.01] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2003 Styles Of Beyond
[2004.05.14-2004.07.14] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2004 "EXILE ENTERTAINMENT"
[2005.09.24-2005.12.18] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2005 ~PERFECT LIVE "ASIA"~
[2007.05.11-2007.08.05] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2007 EXILE EVOLUTION
[2008.10.02-2008.10.28] EXILE SHOWCASE LIVE 2008
[2008.11.29-2008.12.31] EXILE LIVE TOUR "EXILE PERFECT LIVE 2008"
[2009.05.09-2009.08.16] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2009 "THE MONSTER"
[2010.07.17-2010.09.26] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2010 FANTASY
[2011.11.26-2011.12.25] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2011 TOWER OF WISH ~Negai no Tou~
[2013.04.16-2013.09.27] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2013 "EXILE PRIDE"
[2015.09.11-2015.12.27] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2015 "AMAZING WORLD"
[2018.09.15-2019.02.11] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2018-2019 "STAR OF WISH"
[2020.01.19-2020.02.25] EXILE PERFECT LIVE 2001▶︎2020
[2022.02.26-2022.05.26] EXILE 20th ANNIVERSARY EXILE LIVE TOUR 2021 "RED PHOENIX"
[2022.07.06-2022.12.21] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2022 "POWER OF WISH"
Concerts
[2006.09.22] EXILE VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 2006 ~ASIAN DREAM~
[2014.04.27] EXILE PERFORMER BATTLE AUDITION FINAL in NIPPON BUDOKAN
Overseas Concerts
[2023.12.09] EXILE LIVE 2023 in TAIPEI
Online Concerts
[2020.12.29] LIVE×ONLINE BEYOND THE BORDER "EXILE"
Concerts Featured In
[2012.04.14-2012.07.01] EXILE TRIBE LIVE TOUR 2012 ~TOWER OF WISH~
[2014.09.03-2014.12.28] EXILE TRIBE PERFECT YEAR LIVE TOUR TOWER OF WISH 2014 ~THE REVOLUTION~
[2016.07.22-2016.10.03] HiGH&LOW THE LIVE
[2019.12.31] LDH PERFECT YEAR 2020 COUNTDOWN LIVE 2019▶︎2020 "RISING"
[2020.12.31] LIVE×ONLINE COUNTDOWN 2020▶︎2021 "RISING SUN TO THE WORLD"
[2021.03.10-2021.06.28] EXILE TRIBE LIVE TOUR 2021 "RISING SUN TO THE WORLD"
[2021.12.31] LIVE×ONLINE COUNTDOWN 2021▶︎2022
[2022.05.21] iCON Z 2022 ~Dreams For Children~
Fanclub Events
[2005.12.31] EXILE COUNTDOWN LIVE 2005-2006 CLOSED CIRCUIT
[2007.08.xx] "EX FAMILY" in HAWAII ~Live Tour Uchiage 2007~ ("EX FAMILY" in HAWAII 〜ライブツアー打ち上げ2007〜)
[2010.09.27] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2010 FANTASY Goya-sai ~EXILE Tamashii~ (FANTASY後夜祭 〜EXILE魂〜)
[2012.07.xx] FAN CLUB TOUR 2012 "EX FAMILY" in HAWAII
[2019.02.09] EXILE TRIBE FAMILY SPECIAL LIVE "STAR OF WISH" ~Hoshi ni Negai wo~ (EXILE TRIBE FAMILY SPECIAL LIVE "STAR OF WISH" 〜星に願いを〜)
Fan Meetings
[2021.09.27] ABEMA×LDH 2021 Special Fan Meeting EXILE TRIBE STATION in YOKOHAMA
[2021.12.16] ABEMA×LDH ONLINE X'mas LIVE PARTY
[2022.04.08] ABEMA×LDH EXILE SPECIAL FAN MEETING 2022
The information presented in this lexicon is sourced from the EXILE page on the EXILE TRIBE Fandom website
