XY (band)

Last updated
XY
GenresPop, J-pop
Years active2023–present
Labels Avex Trax, Melodee Music
Members
  • Jay
  • Hayato
  • Raia
  • Kice
  • Kanji
  • P→★
  • Mitchy
  • Kosei
Past members
  • Gai (vocals)
  • Kairi (guitar)
  • Karma (vocals)
  • Kyohey (drums)
  • Furutatsu (bass)
  • Yuya Tegoshi (vocals)
Website x-y.tokyo

XY is a boy band from Tokyo, Japan. Originally consisting of 13 members, the band was formed in 2023 after completing the talent competition show Yoshiki Superstar Project X and is produced by Japanese rock star Yoshiki. [1] The band was originally designed to be a hybrid of a rock band which plays instruments and a dance/vocal group with complex choreography.

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History

In February 2022, Nippon TV and Yoshiki announced an international open call for male performers for the music talent competition program Yoshiki Superstar Project X. [2] The program began airing on Hulu Japan in October, featuring the top 20 applicants. [3] Japanese rock star Yoshiki served as the series' producer. The program also featured celebrity guest judges including Gene Simmons, Sarah Brightman, Travis Payne, and Hyde. [4]

While preparing for the band's debut, the 19-year-old lead vocalist, Yoshi, was killed in an accident. [5] After consulting with Yoshi's family, auditions were restarted to find a new vocalist. The song "XY feat. Yoshi" was released on Yoshi's birthday, February 26, 2023, using Yoshi's recorded vocals. [6]

After the new lineup was decided, the band performed their first song, "Crazy Love", on February 28, 2023, on the Nippon TV series Sukkiri accompanied by Yoshiki on piano. On March 4, the band made their first live stage performance at Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2023 Spring/Summer at Yoyogi National Gymnasium. [7] [8] On March 22, the band performed again on the Nippon TV program Premium Music TV. [9]

On June 20, Yoshiki and members of the band appeared on Yoshiki Channel to announce the release of "Crazy Love" as the band's major-label debut single. The song was released on June 30, distributed by Avex Trax in Asia and Melodee Music worldwide. [10] "Crazy Love" went to #1 on the iTunes Alternative Charts in Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, #3 on the iTunes Japan overall chart, [11] and #3 on the Oricon singles chart.

On July 15, members of XY performed on stage with Yoshiki at Japan Expo in Paris, France. [12]

In June 2024, XY released two singles: "YG", performed by the "band" unit, and "Get Stupid", performed by the "dance/vocal" unit. [13] In October , Yoshiki and NTV began the second season of "Yoshiki Superstar Project X", which opened with controversy due to NTV's handling of the addition of Yuya Tegoshi to XY's lineup. [14]

On November 26, 2024, an additional unit consisting of Yuya Tegoshi, Hayato, Jay, Kanji and Raia was announced. [15]

On January 27, 2025, XY released the digital single "Crazy Love (XIV Version)", which re-recorded their first song with new vocals by Tegoshi. The song reached #1 on the iTunes Alternative Chart in Japan. [16]

On January 22, 2024, a new unit, FASHION KILLAS, was announced, consisting of P→★ and Kice. [17] On February 19, 2025, another new unit, T.N.T, was announced, consisting of Yuya Tegoshi, Kairi, Kyohey, Jay and Furutatsu. [18] [19]

On June 13, 2025, it was announced that Gai, Kairi, and Karma would leave the XY project, Furutatsu, Kyohey and Yuya Tegoshi would become independent from XY as T.N.T, and Jay would leave the T.N.T unit to focus exclusively on activities as an XY member. [20] [21]

Members

Current [22]

Former

Discography

Singles

TitleRelease DatePeakAlbum
"XY feat. Yoshi"February 26, 2023Non-album single
"Crazy Love"June 30, 2023#1 iTunes Alternative Singles (Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan)

#3 iTunes Daily Singles

#3 Oricon Daily Singles (Japan)

Non-album single
"YG"June 7, 2024#1 iTunes Alternative Singles (Japan)

#15 Oricon Daily Singles (Japan) [23]

Non-album single
"Get Stupid"June 14, 2024#1 iTunes Alternative Singles (Japan)

#17 Oricon Daily Singles (Japan) [24]

Non-album single
"Crazy Love"January 27, 2025#1 iTunes Alternative Singles (Japan)Non-album single
"Facts"March 4, 2025Non-album single
"Talk"March 4, 2025Non-album single

References

  1. ↑ "What You Need To Know About New Boy Band, XY". The Honey POP. 2023-06-24. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  2. ↑ "YOSHIKI produces next iconic boy band in "YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X"". JROCK NEWS. 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  3. ↑ "「YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X」新ボーカリスト候補を加えて再始動". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  4. ↑ "ボーイズ・グループ・オーディション"YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X"、ゲスト審査員としてHYDE、Gene Simmons（KISS）、Marty Friedmanら参加！10/2よりHuluにて独占配信決定！". 激ロックニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  5. ↑ "「YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X」初の配信シングルをYOSHIの誕生日にリリース". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  6. ↑ "「YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X」初の配信シングルをYOSHIの誕生日にリリース". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  7. ↑ "Snow Man's Raul, &TEAM, YOSHIKI, XY, and More Appear at "36th Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2023 SPRING/SUMMER"". NanteJapan. 2023-03-07. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  8. ↑ "YOSHIKIとXY、亡きYOSHIさんへの想いを乗せて「Crazy Love」を初披露 『東京ガールズコレクション』でパフォーマンス（写真7点） | SPICE - エンタメ特化型情報メディア スパイス". SPICE（スパイス）｜エンタメ特化型情報メディア スパイス. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  9. ↑ "XYがYOSHIKIの特別映像と共演、『Premium Music 2023』でデビュー曲披露". BARKS (in Japanese). 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  10. ↑ "YOSHIKIプロデュースのXY、「Crazy Love」でメジャーデビュー＆全世界配信". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  11. ↑ "XY - new boy band produced by YOSHIKI - releases debut single "Crazy Love"". J-Generation. 2023-07-01. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  12. ↑ "XY joins YOSHIKI on stage at Japan Expo". www.japan-expo-paris.com. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
  13. ↑ "XY (Produced by YOSHIKI) Releases Digital Single/MV 'YG'". Kawaii Kakkoii Sugoi. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  14. ↑ "YOSHIKI defends boy band XY amid proposed lineup change". Revolver. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  15. ↑ "x.com". X (formerly Twitter). Archived from the original on 2025-02-22. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  16. ↑ "XY drops surprise single "Crazy Love (XIV Version)"". J-Generation. 2025-01-27. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
  17. ↑ Inc, Natasha. "XYメンバーのP→★、KICEからなる新ユニット・FASHION KILLAS始動（動画あり / コメントあり）". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-07-11.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  18. ↑ Inc, Natasha. "YOSHIKIプロデュースXY、手越祐也を含む派生ユニット結成 「バズリズム」で初パフォーマンス". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-07-11.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  19. ↑ "手越祐也、「XY」内バンド「T.N.T」結成 JAYとの"ケミストリー"をバンド形式で". ORICON NEWS. 2025-02-20. Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  20. ↑ "YOSHIKI手掛ける「XY」 メンバー2人が活動終了＆手越ボーカル「T.N.T」の独立を発表（スポニチアネックス）". Yahoo!ニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  21. ↑ "PROFILE | XY Official Website". PROFILE | XY Official Website (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  22. ↑ "PROFILE | XY Official Website". PROFILE | XY Official Website (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-07-11.
  23. ↑ "オリコンデイリー デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2024年06月07日付 11～20位". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  24. ↑ "オリコンデイリー デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング 2024年06月14日付 11～20位". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
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