The duo of Koichi Domoto and Tsuyoshi Domoto, known as "KinKi Kids," have dispelled breakup rumors and, according to tradition, will perform at the year's end. On the 24th, news broke that the two will announce a name change at their December 31st concert, bidding farewell to the name "KinKi Kids" they've used since 1993, in order to completely distance themselves from Johnny Kitagawa who named them.
Koichi and Tsuyoshi, both 45, joined Johnny & Associates in 1991. Because they shared the same last name, Domoto, they were often paired together, naturally forming a duo. The founder of Johnny & Associates, Johnny Kitagawa, initially named them "KANZAI BOYA," and later in 1993, officially named them "KinKi Kids." Even before their debut, they had accumulated high popularity, performing at the Budokan on December 31, 1994. They debuted with their first single "Glass Boy" in 1997 and have since remained national icons in Japan.
According to a report by "Josei Jishin," a television insider revealed that Koichi and Tsuyoshi have chosen a new group name that will be familiar to fans, expected to be announced at the concert on December 31st at Osaka Dome. The timing for the name change is significant, as ever since performing at the Budokan in late 1994, their concert careers will be marking the 30th anniversary at the end of this year. This decision also symbolizes their final farewell to their mentor, Johnny Kitagawa, following his scandal.
According to a report by "Josei Jishin," a television insider revealed that Koichi and Tsuyoshi have chosen a new group name that will be familiar to fans, expected to be announced at the concert on December 31st at Osaka Dome. The timing for the name change is significant, as ever since performing at the Budokan in late 1994, their concert careers will be marking the 30th anniversary at the end of this year. This decision also symbolizes their final farewell to their mentor, Johnny Kitagawa, following his scandal.