You Yokoyama
Musical artist
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You Yokoyama (横山 裕, Yokoyama Yū; born May 9, 1981) is a Japanese actor and singer, member of Super Eight (previously known as Kanjani Eight),[1] which is under the management of Starto Entertainment, formerly under Johnny & Associates. His image color in the group is black.
You Yokoyama 横山 裕 | |
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2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Kimitaka Yokoyama May 9, 1981 |
| Origin | Konohana-ku, Osaka, Japan |
| Genres | Enka, pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Teichiku Records, Imperial Records |
| Member of | Super Eight |
Career
Yokoyama began learning how to play guitar around 2022, for the Kanjani Eight song "Kassai". It was his first time playing the guitar, after 18 years of having debuted with his group.[2]
Early career
Yokoyama entered Johnny's on Christmas 1996. There, he met fellow members Subaru Shibutani and Shingo Murakami. The reason he entered Johnny's is because his mother briefly saw his classmate on TV and said, "My kid is better looking."
Acting career
Yokoyama has appeared in dramas such as The Quiz Show 2 and Hidarime Tantei EYE.[citation needed]
Personal life
Though mainly known among Kanjani Eight fans, Yokoyama's true name was revealed by him until 2017, when he appeared on Gyōretsu no dekiru hōritsu sōdanjo. Born as Kimitaka Yokoyama (横山 侯隆, Yokoyama Kimitaka), Yokoyama was given a stage name, a rare thing among Johnny's talent.[3] According to Yokoyama, his stage name of "You" was chosen by Johnny Kitagawa, as it was easier to say and read.[4] Mostly called by his last name or his nickname of "Kimi-chan", as longtime friend and fellow Johnny, Arashi's Masaki Aiba calls him,[5] nobody actually refers to him as "You", not even Johnny who is famous for referring to other people as "You".
Yokoyama's mother died at age 50 on May 16, 2010, at 11:51 pm. She collapsed while shopping, and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Sources say that it might have been a heart attack. The funeral was held on May 18, which all the members of Kanjani8 attended.[6][7]
Discography
Solo songs
- "Confusion"
- "Fantastic Music!"
- "Wonder Boy"
- "413man" (Lyrics by Yokoyama)
- "Trickster"
Filmography
Drama
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Don't Worry! | Isamu Igarashi | ||
| 1999 | 47 Ronin | Chikara Ōishi | ||
| Nekketsu Renai Dō | Pinokkiyokoyama | |||
| P.S. I'm Fine, Shunpei | Keisuke Shimokawa | |||
| 2000 | Ike Ike Ikemen! | Hiro | ||
| Food Fight | Hirōmi Manaka | |||
| Scary Sunday: 2000 | ||||
| 2001 | The Worst Date in History | Ginji Naniwa | ||
| Hanran no Voyage | Ten Kuzuyama | |||
| 2002 | Engimono: Mitsuo | Mitsuo | ||
| 2003 | Hakusen Nagashi: Age 25 | Hijiri Kōsaka | ||
| 2005 | Gekidan Engimono: Lonely My Room | Natsuki Ōtani | ||
| 2006 | Kemarishi | Kasuga | ||
| 2007 | Haikei, Chichiue-sama | Tokio Nakagawa | ||
| Yukan Club | Seishiro Kikumasamune | |||
| 2008 | Yonimo Kimyō na Monogatari: Dotsukidotsukarete Ikiru no sa | Nakamura | ||
| 2009 | The Quiz Show 2 | Toshio Honma | ||
| Koishite Akuma | Hādēs/Kobayakawa | |||
| Hidarime Tantei Eye Special | Yumeto Tanaka | |||
| 0 Gōshitsu no Kyaku | Shiina (Hotel Manager) | |||
| 2010 | Hidarime Tantei Eye | Yumeto Tanaka | ||
| 2011 | CONTROL ~Hanzai Shinri Sōsa~ | Kei Teranishi | ||
| Zettai Reido: Mizen Hanzai Sennyu Sousa (season 2) | Tōru Yamauchi (guest role) | Getsuku | [8] | |
| 2012 | 13-sai no Hello Work | Kiyofumi Takano | ||
| Papadol! | You Yokoyama (as himself) | |||
| Boys on the Run | Prison Guard (guest role) | |||
| 2013 | Shikatsushi Joō no Hōigaku | Hajime Inukai | ||
| 2014 | Suikyuu Yankees | Kurosawa Yoshio | ||
| 2016 | On | Yasuhisa Shōji | ||
| 2018 | Zettai Reido: Mizen Hanzai Sennyu Sousa (season 3) | Tōru Yamauchi | Getsuku | [9] |
| 2020 | Zettai Reido: Mizen Hanzai Sennyu Sousa (season 4) | Tōru Yamauchi | Getsuku | [10] |
| 2021 | Kotarō wa Hitori Gurashi | Shin Karino | ||
| 2022–23 | Maiagare! | Haruto Iwakura | Asadora | [11] |
| 2025 | Marry My Husband | Tomoya Hirano | ||
| 2026 | Tonight, I Have a Date with a Serial Killer | Shirou Isogai | [12] | |
Movie
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Shinjuku Shōnen Tanteidan | Akira Suou |
| 2010 | 8Uppers | Mac |
| 2012 | Tenchi Meisatsu | Honinbo Dosaku |
| 2012 | Eight Ranger | Makoto Yokomine |
| 2014 | Eight Ranger 2 | Makoto Yokomine |
| 2017 | Hamon: Yakuza Boogie | Keisuke Ninomiya |
| 2018 | Kasane | Reita Ugō |
| 2019 | The 47 Ronin in Debt | Fuwa Kazuemon |
Stage
- Kyo to Kyo (April – November 1998)
- Mask (December 1998)
- Tōa Hiren (October 2001, June – July 2002)
- Aoki-san Ie no Okusan (February 2002)
- Takizawa Enbu Jō (March 2006)
- Dream Boys ( 2006)
- Bluemoon (May 2015)
- 上を下へのジレッタ (May 2017)
- 北齋漫畫 (Hokusai Sketch Book) (June - July 2019)[13]
Radio
- 1994–2002: Furumoto Shinnosuke Chapara Suka Woo! – Chapara Fight Thursdays – Yokoyama You & Murakami Shingo no Warau Daisōsa Sen (JOQR 1134)
- 2002–2003: Super Star Qr (JOQR 1134)
- 2003–2013: Kanjani Eight – Yokoyama You & Murakami Shingo no Recomen! (JOQR 1134)
Concerts
- You Yokoyama ga Yacchaimasu Concert (Osaka Shochikuza Theater) (December 2007)
- You Yokoyama ga Yacchaimasu 2 Concert Spring 2008 (Nagoya and Tokyo) (March 2008)
- You Yokoyama ga Yacchaimasu 3 Concert Spring 2010 (14 prefectures) (April 2 – May 30, 2010)
Endorsements
- Tamagochi (1997)
- Video Sugao 2 Selling (1999)
- Video Sugao 3 Selling (2001)
- TV Guide (December 2007, together with Murakami Shingo)