TRANSLATION AERA 2024.05.27 No.23: Miyake Ken🧡🧸 [Person in Focus]

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Person in Focus  
"The most important thing is don't make promises you can't keep ! "

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"When I ws a teenager, I swore at a concert that I would continue to be an idol forever. Before I knew it, I had take those words to heart. And I want to be responsible for my words and actions😊"

Standing in a world of bright primary colors, him delicate and ephemeral presence becomes even more apparent. Ken Miyake who was praised by the public as “someone who has a miraculous age” instantly come to mind, and I could only nod.

The session between Miyake and photographer, Mika Ninagawa, continued to produce incredibly beautiful work, and there was a standing ovation when the shoot was over👏

Since opening his personal SNS in 2021, he has written "Occupation: Idol" in the profile section. However, Miyake's image as an idol seems a little different from the image of idols in general, right?
“When I decided working alone, I started thinking about what to call myself. Whether as an artist, creator, or expressive person...🤔But, it all doesn't feel right to me. I want to do a variety of things regardless of genre. So, if I had to categorize myself, I think idol would be the most best. When I looked it up again after saying my name, I realized that it meant idols. And I consider that a positive thing. Idols have an unknown amount of potential to become anything.”

This image is not a process or something you that you get rid of, but continues to to grow as it is, right?

“In my mind, SMAP is a group that overturned the short-term consumption of Japanese idol culture by continuing to be active in various genres even after getting older. I took advantage of the idol culture developed by my seniors, and I feel like I`m in a position to renew it again this time. I also want to be someone who can overturn conventional wisdom and pave the way for those who want to become idols😊”
“Last year, on my 44th birthday, I started a new beginning with TOBE. This is to achieve that goal. My new album will be released on June 5th. The title is THE IDOL.“

Miyake's challenges will continue as he continues to face the world of idols from various angles――.

IDOL:
Ken Miyake

Born: July 2, 1979 in Kanagawa Prefecture.

• Started his entertainment career in 1993 and debuted two years later.
• In July 2023, he announced himself as the first TOBE artist.
• In September, the digital single “Ready To Dance” was released.
• In January 2024, the digital single “IDOLING” was released.
• In March, he performed at the Tokyo Dome performance “to HEROes ~TOBE 1st Super Live~” by all TOBE artists.
• The album "THE IDOL" is planned to be released on June 5.
• The solo concert “2024 Live Performance The Otherside: Another Me Presented by KEN MIYAKE” will be held at Ariake Arena on June 22 and 23.

 

 

 

 

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