Introduction:
THE RAMPAGE, a Japanese dance and vocal boy group under LDH JAPAN and rhythm zone, is part of the larger collective supergroups EXILE TRIBE and Jr.EXILE. Comprising 16 members, including 3 vocalists and 13 performers, the group was established in 2014. Its members were selected through various auditions such as EXILE PERFORMER BATTLE AUDITION, VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 4, and GLOBAL JAPAN CHALLENGE. They marked their official debut on January 25, 2017 with the release of their single "Lightning".
Official Logo and Fandom Logo:
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Sub-units
MA55IVE THE RAMPAGE (LIKIYA, Kamiya, Yamamoto, Urakawa, Suzuki)
History:
Pre-debut
On April 11, 2014, EXILE HIRO announced a new group in EXILE TRIBE on the TV show "Sukkiri!!". On April 22, details were revealed on "Shuukan EXILE" that the group would be named "THE RAMPAGE". Members were selected from EXILE PERFORMER BATTLE AUDITION, VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 4, and GLOBAL JAPAN CHALLENGE. Initially, six participants from EXILE PERFORMER BATTLE AUDITION were revealed, followed by three more on May 6. On June 17, winners from VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 4 were added, bringing the total to 16 candidates. The final lineup included vocalists RIKU, Kawamura Kazuma, Yoshino Hokuto, and performers from various auditions.
Training and Early Performances
Starting in July 2014, the group underwent rigorous training, performing 34 free live shows across 17 cities in Japan while living together in a dormitory. This period was described as a harsh and stressful "survival situation". The group held their final live event of the Musha Shugyo on September 12, 2014, where it was announced that all 16 members would be in the final lineup. Leaders Zin and LIKIYA were appointed on November 16. They continued to tour for two years, participating as support members in various EXILE TRIBE and LDH artists' tours.
Debut and Initial Success
On September 27, 2016, it was announced that THE RAMPAGE would debut on January 25, 2017, with the single "Lightning". Their debut was successful, peaking at #2 on the Oricon Weekly Charts and earning a Gold certification. Throughout 2017, they released several singles and embarked on their first national tour. They received their first major award at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan for the "Lightning" music video.
Continued Growth (2018-2019)
In 2018, THE RAMPAGE released their first album and announced their first arena tour. They won the "Best 5 New Artists Award" at the Japan Gold Disc Awards. In 2019, they released their second album and continued to perform extensively, including at the BATTLE OF TOKYO project with other Jr.EXILE groups. They also released several singles, one of which, "WELCOME 2 PARADISE", included their first original English song.
Expanding Activities (2020-2021)
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, THE RAMPAGE continued to release new music and held several online live concerts. They released their third album "REBOOT" and embarked on multiple tours. In 2021, they launched their first original music and variety show, "RUN! RUN! RAMPAGE!!", and continued to release successful singles.
Recent Developments (2022-2024)
In 2022, THE RAMPAGE released their fourth album "RAY OF LIGHT" and embarked on a major tour. They opened their official fan club and received significant recognition, including the "Best Artist (Singer) Award" at the 2022 Asia Artist Awards. In 2023, they released their fifth album "ROUND & ROUND" and continued to perform both domestically and internationally, including their first overseas concert in Seoul.
Current Activities
As of 2024, THE RAMPAGE continues to be active, releasing new singles, holding fan events, and embarking on their eighth tour "CyberHelix". They have also been recognized at various award ceremonies and continue to engage with their growing fanbase worldwide.
Members:
| Likiya.jpg | Leader
LIKIYA Performer Nov. 28, 1990 (33) Aomori ~~~~ External Links Profile Instagram |
| Zin.jpg | Leader
Zin 陣 Performer Apr. 28, 1994 (30) Osaka ~~~~ External Links Profile Twitter Instagram |
| Riku.jpg | RIKU Vocal Aug. 10, 1994 (29) Saitama ~~~ External Links Profile Instagram |
| Kenta.jpg | Kamiya Kenta 神谷健太 Performer May 27, 1995 (29) Okinawa ~~~ External Links Profile Instagram |
| Rui.jpg | Yonamine Rui 与那嶺瑠唯 Performer Aug. 16, 1995 (28) Okinawa ~~~ External Links Profile Twitter Instagram |
| Shogo.jpg | Yamamoto Shogo 山本彰吾 Performer Oct. 6, 1995 (28) Okayama ~~~ External Links Profile Twitter Instagram |
| Kazuma.jpg | Kawamura Kazuma 川村壱馬 Vocal Jan. 7, 1997 (27) Osaka ~~~ External Links Profile Twitter Instagram |
| Hokuto.jpg | Yoshino Hokuto 吉野北人 Vocal Mar. 6, 1997 (27) Miyazaki ~~~ External Links Profile Instagram |
| ShogoIwaya.jpg | Iwaya Shogo 岩谷翔吾 Performer Mar. 11, 1997 (27) Osaka ~~~ External Links Profile Twitter Instagram |
| Shohei.jpg | Urakawa Shohei 浦川翔平 Performer May 23, 1997 (27) Nagasaki ~~~ External Links Profile Twitter Instagram |
| Itsuki.jpg | Fujiwara Itsuki 藤原樹 Performer Oct. 20, 1997 (26) Fukuoka ~~~ External Links Profile Twitter Instagram |
| Kaisei.jpg | Takechi Kaisei 武知海青 Performer Feb. 4, 1998 (26) Hyogo ~~~ External Links Profile Twitter Instagram |
| Makoto.jpg | Hasegawa Makoto 長谷川慎 Performer Jul. 29, 1998 (25) Kanagawa ~~~ External Links Profile Twitter Instagram |
| Ryu.jpg | Ryu 龍 Performer Sep. 9, 1998 (25) Chiba ~~~ External Links Profile Instagram |
| Takahide.jpg | Suzuki Takahide 鈴木昂秀 Performer Oct. 3, 1998 (25) Kanagawa ~~~ External Links Profile Instagram |
| Takuma.jpg | Goto Takuma 後藤拓磨 Performer Dec. 4, 1998 (25) Wakayama ~~~ External Links Profile Instagram |
