Akanishi Jin leaving KAT-TUN

[Lumix]

So it's official, Akanishi Jin is leaving the most popular japanese band at the moment, KAT-TUN. From today on, he's not a member of the band. "Official" rumor says it's because he wants to learn English in a foreign country (propably USA), other rumors say it's because of his arguments with Kamenashi or because the Johny's Entertainment company wants to get rid of him. He's the only member of KAT-TUN that didn't have any work recently (no drama etc.) though he's the most popular member (along with Kamenashi). He's known as the most talented singer and dancer of the band, he also starred in dramas like anego or Gokusen 2.

There will be an official letter with the official reason later. Rumors say that Jin himself will appear on the TV to tell his fans the reason. I don't believe that much though.

KAT-TUN's future name without the A (Akanishi) is unknown. But they're going to continue without him.. new single without Jin is going to be released in December.

These news appeared on many today's title pages and made a lot of people shocked and sad.

I will truly miss him because he's my biggest idol ever. His voice is angelic and so is his character. Let's just hope he's happy.. and maybe he'll go solo one day. Such amazing and unbelievable talent shouldn't be wasted.

EDIT: OFFICIAL NEWS

It has been decided that Akanishi Jin (KAT-TUN) is going to study abroad. For the present, he will stop all activities.
We apologize to the fans and everyone involved for the sudden announcement. It has barely been a year since KAT-TUN debuted and they are still newcomers, Akanishi's wish to study abroad has been postponed so far. But in respect of his strong wish to be an exchange student while he is still young, he has been permitted to study abroad for half a year. As it is also possible that his studies might take a longer time than that, it is yet unclear when he will return.
[Further apologies]
KAT-TUN will continue with five members. We hope for your understanding.
To support Akanishi in his devotion to his studies, there is no plan to publicly announce where he will study.

credits for translation: riccichan

[~X2RADialbomber~]

I will miss him too. I love ha-ha I wish he did more solo work... And I hope he does more solo work in the future

[truehappiness]

Aw.

That sucks. Nowpeople will only watch Kame. LOL

[PSYCHEDELICOdust]

KAT-TUN = win. KT-TUN = wtf.

[Lumix]

Originally Posted by PSYCHEDELICOdust

KAT-TUN = win. KT-TUN = wtf.

Exactly.. sorry KT-TUN.. but they're nothing without him

[truehappiness]

TUTNK.

[Lumix]

That's funny..

but I can't smile at the moment.

[truehappiness]

Does this mean he's splitting from Johnny's? Or is a solo career possible?

[Lumix]

We're waiting for the official letter..

but IMO this is the end. Oh my.

[immel]

My condolences Lucy.

[orenji_jaro]

KT-TUN
"T-T" in KT-TUN
lol sad band...

[immel]

Will it officially be KT-TUN after this? Or no news yet?

[Yukitora]

^simple fan speculation. I personally think there just gonna keep calling themselves kat-tun anyhow.

Wow... sad.

[immel]

I hope for you, Lucy, that he will start a solo career. I think that his fan base is large enough for him to be able to do more or less anything he likes now.

I don't think it'll be like he'll be gone from the surface of earth :/.

[Lumix]

They'll still be KAT-TUN.

Martin: Well.. we won't hear about him at least for half a year. That is sad, ne. Yeah.. I so so so hope for his solo career.

Originally Posted by ayu_mi

its not like he's dead
get over it

If the one you love left you'd be sad too. And no, I'm not ashamed that I actually love an idol.

[waltz#2]

Based on this: http://www.johnnys-net.jp/artist/inf..._oshirase.html

Jin is on hiatus for 6 months (or possibly longer) while he studies english abroad. I don't think he's officially gone forever, but KAT-TUN will be continuing activities without him.

The thing I'll miss most is Jin's "peace of cake" and other jinglish.

[immel]

Originally Posted by ayu_mi

It's not like he's dead. Get over it.

Well, the artist as we, or Lucy, knew him, definately is dead.

[immel]

He's left KAT-TUN, and for at least half a year he won't be an artist or do anything in the spotlight it seems.

I think he'll be pretty dead for those 6 months.

[hallelujah_united]

I didn't see that coming, certainly not when they've just become the new "it" boys in Japan. Hopefully he'll be returning after this hiatus, but if he doesn't I think there are more than enough Juniors to choose from to be his replacement.

[waltz#2]

Since Jin's leaving and NEWS is currently suspended, YamaPi could join KAT-TUN.

They could be KYT-TUN or NYK-TUT