KAT-TUN’s Kamenashi, Tanaka, and Nakamaru to star in upcoming stage show Dream Boys

Kazuya Kamenashi, Koki Tanaka, and Yuichi Nakamaru have been cast in the Johnny’s stage show “Dream Boys”, it was revealed at the show’s press conference in Tokyo on June 14, reports Oricon and TV Asahi.

The show has been performed by a number of Johnny’s talents over the years since its debut in 2004.  Its story follows the dreams, falls, and friendships formed between young men, and involve a variety of performances including acrobatics, boxing, and flying stunts.

It has been reported the three members will be re-named the “勝運 (Sho-un or Katsu-un in this case, Good luck or Good fortune)” group during the show’s season, which will be in September.  Kamenashi said he was optimistic with their temporary name.

“The meaning of KAT-TUN is that, like a ‘cartoon’ (comic), things keep popping out that make you want to keep turning the pages to read what happens next.  The name ‘勝運 (sho-un, katsu-un)’ has been around for a while, and it means a group that’s blessed with good fortune, and overcome their challenges.  I hope we can generate some good luck from the Imperial Garden Theater,” he said.

“Dream Boys” made its debut in 2004 at the Imperial Garden Theater, when Hideaki Takizawa took the lead role and the show was called “Dream Boy”.  The three KAT-TUN members have performed in the show individually over the years, but have an important role this year as the theater is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

“I’ve watched this show from the seats, and I think the best thing that comes out of it is energy.  So, I hope we can give that,” Nakamaru said.

“I want to take in what the audience is feeling, what they’re thinking, and create a good champion for them.  I hope we can make the audience happy,” Tanaka said.

“We’re happy to be a part of this show during the Imperial Garden Theater’s 100th anniversary.  We hope we can send out our best smiles, courage, and energy from the stage.  We’re also thinking of some new flying techniques worthy of the 100th birthday season,” Kamenashi said.

Speaking of flying, it has been reported even Nakamaru, who is scared of heights, showed an interest in the subject.

“Maybe I should try flying,” he said before he was interrupted by his fellow members who said, “we can’t imagine you flying”.

“Dream Boys” will be performed at Tokyo’s Imperial Garden Theater between September 3 and 25, with 38 shows, and is expected to attract 70,000 fans in total.