GACKT and RIIZE's Shoutarou reunite after a long time. GACKT shares his admiration for Shoutarou's growth.
March/11/2024 17:19
GACKT and RIIZE's Shoutarou reunited. GACKT recently posted a long comment on his X account, saying, "I was happiest to see RIIZE's Shoutarou again after a long time" on "M Ste" yesterday. Shoutarou debuted as NCT U in October 2020 and as RIIZE in September last year. Before his debut, he was active as a special student at a famous dance school in Japan and also worked as a back dancer for EXILE, GACKT, Third J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, Ayumu Imazu, and others. GACKT said, "Actually, my tour is said to be the toughest in the industry. Everyone says that if you can do GACKT's stage, you can do any job." He recalled the time when he was a tour dancer, saying, "Even though it was a tough time for everyone, he lived every day with a smile and full power." He then wrote, "He said he wanted to go to Korea after the tour to challenge himself. I was first surprised that Shoutarou, who was the youngest dancer, made the decision to jump into a harsh environment to fulfill his dream. And I was even more surprised by his growth after I sent him off, thinking, 'This guy can definitely pull through.'" He conveyed, "It's scary for anyone to jump into an environment where they can't speak the language. But he showed the meaning of continuing to persevere without giving up. I want to send him a big cheer from the bottom of my heart." He supported Shoutarou, saying, "He's still as funny as ever in the dressing room. I thought it was great to meet such wonderful members. I want him to continue to pursue the path he believes in." He added, "Ugh. I hate that I've become the kind of person who says things like this at my age... Well, the fact is that I'm getting older. Forgive me for occasionally showing a parent's heart," and made people laugh. RIIZE, to which Shoutarou belongs, will kick off the "2024 RIIZE FAN-CON TOUR "RIIZING DAY"" at the Songpa-gu (Seoul) Chamshil Indoor Gymnasium from May 4th to 5th, and will continue to hold fan concerts in 9 regions around the world. ・RIIZE, commemorative shot with Tamori! Surprising connection with GACKT... "M Ste" first appearance is a hot topic ・RIIZE, first appearance on "Music Station" today! A close-up report of the day <Part 1>
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