Yu Yokoyama
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is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, radio host and lyricist. Yokoyama is also a member of Kanjani Eight
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on Christmas 1996 where he met fellow members Subaru Shibutani
and Shingo Murakami
. The reason he entered Johnny's is because his mother briefly saw his classmate on TV and said, "My kid is better looking." Rare among Johnny's talent, Yokoyama has been given a stage name. This has been said due to the difficult kanji of his real name, . It is believed that "You" has been chosen by Johnny Kitagawa as it is easy to say. Although he has a stage name, nobody actually refers to him as "You", not even Johnny who is famous for referring to other people as "You".
When appearing in variety shows and radio, Yokoyama and Murakami are the two most talkative members. He has even been called a comedian due to his talking style. However, off screen, Yokoyama is very shy. He rarely speaks whilst in the dressing room, as he is too busy playing games.
Recently, Yokoyama has been appearing in quite a few dramas such as The Quiz Show 2 and Hidarime Tantei EYE.
Yokoyama's mother died at age 50 on May 16, 2010 at 11:51pm. She collapsed while shopping, and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Sources say that it might have been a heart attack. The funeral was held on May 18, which all the members of Kanjani8 attended.
Kanjani Eight
is a seven-member Japanese boy band from Japan's Kansai region. They are managed by the multimedia talent agency, Johnny & Associates, and signed to Imperial Records. The group was formed in 2002 and made their CD debut in 2004 as "Johnny's modern enka group", though after the year 2006, their...
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Career
Yokoyama entered Johnny'sJohnny & Associates
is a talent agency formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962. Johnny & Associates trains and promotes groups of male idols, collectively known as , in Japan.-1962–1989:...
on Christmas 1996 where he met fellow members Subaru Shibutani
Subaru Shibutani
is a Japanese idol, singer, actor and lyricist. He is also the lead singer of Japanese male idol group Kanjani Eight, which debuted with modern enka. Shibutani was already a singer in his own right before the group's debut, immensely popular among Johnny's Jr. fans as the top Kansai Jr...
and Shingo Murakami
Shingo Murakami
, also known as Hina, is Japanese idol, singer, actor and radio host. He is also a member of Japanese boy band Kanjani Eight.-Discography:-Drama:*1999: Kowai Nichiyōbi*1999: Mamachari Detective*2001: Neverland*2004: Hagure Keiji Junjoha...
. The reason he entered Johnny's is because his mother briefly saw his classmate on TV and said, "My kid is better looking." Rare among Johnny's talent, Yokoyama has been given a stage name. This has been said due to the difficult kanji of his real name, . It is believed that "You" has been chosen by Johnny Kitagawa as it is easy to say. Although he has a stage name, nobody actually refers to him as "You", not even Johnny who is famous for referring to other people as "You".
When appearing in variety shows and radio, Yokoyama and Murakami are the two most talkative members. He has even been called a comedian due to his talking style. However, off screen, Yokoyama is very shy. He rarely speaks whilst in the dressing room, as he is too busy playing games.
Recently, Yokoyama has been appearing in quite a few dramas such as The Quiz Show 2 and Hidarime Tantei EYE.
Yokoyama's mother died at age 50 on May 16, 2010 at 11:51pm. She collapsed while shopping, and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Sources say that it might have been a heart attack. The funeral was held on May 18, which all the members of Kanjani8 attended.
Discography
Solo songs- "Confusion"
- "Fantastic Music!"
- "Wonder Boy"
- "413man" (Lyrics by Yokoyama)
- "Trickster"
Drama
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Hakusen Nagashi | |
| 1998 | Don't Worry! | Yū Igarashi |
| 1999 | 47 Ronin | Chikara Ōishi |
| Nekketsu Renai Dō | Pinokkiyokoyama | |
| P.S. I'm Fine, Shunpei | Keisuke Shitagawa | |
| Go Go Gorgeousmen! | Hiro | |
| 2000 | Food Fight | Hirōmi Mannaka |
| Scary Sunday: 2000 | ||
| The Worst Date in History | Ginji Naniwa | |
| 2001 | ||
| Hanran no Voyage | ||
| 2002 | Engimono: Mitsuo | Mitsuo |
| 2003 | Hakusen Nagashi: Age 25 | Satoshi Kōsaka |
| 2005 | Gekidan Engimono: Lonely My Room | Natsuki Ōtani |
| 2006 | Kemarishi | Kasuga |
| 2007 | Haikei, Chichiue-sama | Tokio Nakagawa |
| Yukan Club Yūkan Club is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Yukari Ichijo. It is serialized in Shueisha's Bessatsu Margaret. Yūkan Club received the 1986 Kodansha Manga Award for the shōjo category. The manga was adapted into an original video animation by Madhouse Studios... |
Seishiro Kikumasamune | |
| 2008 | Yonimo Kimyō na Monogatari: Dotsukidotsukarete Ikiru no sa | Nakamura |
| 2009 | The Quiz Show 2 | Toshio Honma |
| Koishite Akuma | Hades | |
| Hidarime Tantei Eye Special | Yumehito Tanaka | |
| 0 Gōshitsu no Kyaku | Narrator/Hotel Manager | |
| 2010 | Hidarime Tantei Eye | Yumehito Tanaka |
| 2011 | CONTROL ~Hanzai Shinri Sōsa~ | Teranishi Kei |
Movie
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Shinjuku Shōnen Tanteidan | Suou Akira |
| 2010 | 8Uppers | Mac |
| 2012 | Tenchi Meisatsu | Honinbo Dosaku |
Stage
- Kyo to Kyo (April – November 1998)
- Mask (December 1998)
- Tōa Hiren (October 2001, June – July 2002)
- Aoki-san Ie no Okusan (February 2002)
- Takizawa Enbu Jō (March 2006)
Radio
- 1994–2002: Furumoto Shinnosuke Chapara Suka Woo! - Chapara Fight Thursdays - Yokoyama You & Murakami Shingo no Warau Daisōsa Sen (JOQR 1134Nippon Cultural Broadcastingis a Japanese radio station in Tokyo which broadcasts to the Kanto area. It is one of the two flagship radio stations of National Radio Network and also has a relationship with JOLF and Fuji Television....
) - 2002–2003: Super Star Qr (JOQR 1134)
- 2003–present: Kanjani Eight - Yokoyama You & Murakami Shingo no Recomen! (JOQR 1134)
Concerts
- You Yokoyama ga Yacchaimasu Concert (Osaka Shochikuza Theater) (December 2007)
- You Yokoyama ga Yacchaimasu 2 Concert Spring 2008 (Nagoya and Tokyo) (March 2008)
- You Yokoyama ga Yacchaimasu 3 Concert Spring 2010 (14 prefectures) (April 2 – May 30, 2010)
Endorsements
- Tamagochi (1997)
- Video Sugao 2 Selling (1999)
- Video Sugao 3 Selling (2001)
- TV Guide (December 2007, together with Murakami Shingo)