INTERSECTION was a multicultural boy group based in Tokyo, Japan. They were managed by avex management, signed to the label The Whole Earth Connection and made their major debut on October 5, 2018, with the single "Heart of Gold".
The group consisted of four members who are all bilingual in English and Japanese, with all of them having Japanese ancestry but were born outside of the country.
They disbanded on April 28, 2023, after being on hiatus since March 31, 2022.
Members[]
- Hashizume Mika (橋爪ミカ) - Leader
- Moriarty Caelan (モリアティー慶怜)
- Aoyama William (青山ウィリアム)
- Mitchell Kazuma (ミッチェル和馬)
History[]
2017[]
- On October 6, the group released their first single, "Starting Over".[1]
2018[]
- On August 23, they appeared in Fight! 2018 "Avex Management Academy presents Happy Summer Music Day" at Symbol Promenade Park Central Square.[2]
- On September 1, the group appeared as the opening act of "Mynavi presents 27th Tokyo Girls Collection 2018 AUTUMN/WINTER" held at Saitama Super Arena.[3]
- On October 5, the first single "Heart of Gold" was released on digital platforms.[4]
- On October 7, the group made an appearance in the 30th anniversary event of J-WAVE, "TOKYO SOUND EXPERIENCE", held at Roppongi Hills Arena.[5]
- On November 9, the second single "Falling" was released on digital platforms.[6]
- In November, at the art exhibition "ARIGATO SAKURAGAOKA Produced by ART PHOTO TOKYO" held in Sakuragaoka Town, Shibuya Ward, a work taken by photographer Leslie Kee of the group wearing the costumes of the Yohji Yamamoto Spring/Summer 2019 collection was released.[7]
- In November, the pre-release song "Twisted" was decided as the MTV Japan's "Hot Seat" in November.[8]
- In November, the song "Falling" was decided as the November M-ON's "M-ON! Recommend".[9]
- On November 30, the group appeared as a show guest for Dior's 2019 Pre-Fall Collection at the Telecom Center in Tokyo.[10]
- On December 7, the third single "Body Language" was released on digital platforms.[11]
- On December 14, Kazuma released his first solo single "Red Lights (feat. Carlo Redl)" under the name of Kaz - INTERSECTION.[12]
- On December 21, Mika released his first solo single "Tell Me" under the name of MIKA - INTERSECTION.[13]
- On December 22, the first secret event "Christmas "Meet & Greet" #1" was held.[14]
- On December 28, Kazuma released his second solo single "To You (feat. Carlo Redl)" under the name of Kaz - INTERSECTION.[15]
2019[]
- On January 12, the group appeared as the opening act of "SDGs Promotion TGC Shizuoka 2019 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION".[16]
- On January 25, the fourth single "Twisted" was released on digital platforms.[17]
- On January 30, INTERSECTION was selected for "Artists to Watch" announced by YouTube, which introduces 10 notable artists who are expected to make a break in 2019.[18]
2021[]
- In January 2021, three of the four members participated in the Chinese survival show CHUANG 2021/Produce Camp 2021. Ultimately, Hashizume Mika remained as one of the top 11 contestants in the final episode and became a member of the C-Pop group INTO1. Afterwards, INTERSECTION entered a hiatus.
2022[]
- On May 13, 2022, it was announced that the group would enter an indefinite hiatus, effective from March 31, 2022. Additionally, following this decision from the management, members Aoyama William and Mitchell Kazuma had decided to leave avex management and terminate their exclusive contract with the agency.[19]
2023[]
Discography[]
Digital albums[]
- [2019.06.15] You're the Reason
- [2019.08.21] INTERSECTION
Digital singles[]
- [2017.10.13] Starting Over
- [2018.10.05] Heart of Gold
- [2018.11.09] Falling
- [2018.12.07] Body Language
- [2019.01.25] Twisted
- [2019.07.19] One Step Closer
- [2019.08.09] Who Do You Love
- [2020.01.08] New Page
- [2020.06.19] Falling (Alffy Rev Remix)
Collaborations[]
- [2020.05.13] Various Artists - avex revival trax (#10 "come again" Anzai Kalen feat. CAELAN from INTERSECTION)
References[]
- ↑ "INTERSECTIONがいよいよ始動!デビュー曲「Heart of Gold」のミュージックビデオも公開"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
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- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION| 「ディオール」メンズ初のプレフォール コレクション ショーが東京で開催! 国内外から豪華ゲストが降臨|エル・ガール オンライン".
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "INTERSECTION OFFICIAL WEBSITE"
- ↑ "2019 年に注目のアーティスト特集「 Artists to Watch」を公開"
- ↑ https://intersection-tokyo.jp/news/detail.php?id=1099820
- ↑ https://intersection-tokyo.jp/en/news/detail.php?id=1107952
- ↑ https://twitter.com/intersectiontyo/status/1651783455699779585