How popular is Arashi?

The stats are mind-blowing: Arashi has sold more than 41 million records and performed for some 14 million people. The quintet has commanded the uber-popular J-pop scene for decades, not just in its native Japan but worldwide. And, again, you probably can’t name a single Arashi hit.

Is Arashi done?

Arashi, one of the most successful J-pop idol groups, officially entered hiatus since the start of this year, after holding a final livestreamed concert on the last day of 2020.

Why is Arashi hiatus?

It was in January of 2019 when Arashi announced that they would go on hiatus indefinitely at the end of 2020. The band considered putting a pause to their activities when leader and main vocalist Ohno expressed his desire to “live freely.”

Is Arashi still popular in Japan?

After the disbanding of the famous J-pop band SMAP, which had debuted earlier than Arashi under the same agency, at the end of 2016, Arashi held an established position as the country’s top boy idol group, both in terms of their accomplishments as well as popularity.

Are Arashi members married?

Sho Sakurai and Masaki Aiba, two members of dormant Japanese boy band Arashi, have married their respective partners, their agency Johnny & Associates Inc. said Tuesday.

When did Arashi become popular?

On November 3, 1999, they made their CD debut by releasing the single “Arashi”, which became the theme song for the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup hosted by Japan in 1999. It went on to become a major hit, selling 557,430 copies in its first week and almost a million copies by the end of its chart run.

What are Arashi fans called?

Arashi

Infinte hiatus	1999–2020
Labels	Pony Canyon, J Storm
Website	www.j-storm.co.jp/arashi
Members	Aiba Masaki Matsumoto Jun Ninomiya Kazunari Ohno Satoshi Sakurai Sho
Fan Name	Arashian (usually international) ARASICK (usually Japanese)

How popular is Jpop?

Japanese pop music, or J-Pop, is one of the most popular music genres in Japan. Although it started to gain popularity in the 1960s, it hit the mainstream in the 1990s and today it has millions of fans all over the world.

How old are Arashi?

Its members are Masaki Aiba, 38, Jun Matsumoto, 37, Kazunari Ninomiya, 37, Satoshi Ohno, 40, and Sho Sakurai, 38. They released their first single “ARASHI” and debuted under entertainment agency Johnny & Associates Inc.