XY is a boy group project produced by YOSHIKI and formed through the audition program YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X on NTV from 2022 to 2023.
The project consists of three units: Dance/Vocal Unit, Band Unit and Vocal Unit. The group is often referred to as an amoeba, with each member and unit able to perform separately or together.[1][2]
Members[]
Current Members[]
- KAIRI
- KYOHEY
- HAYATO
- P→★
- MITCHY
- JAY
- GAI
- KICE
- KANJI
- KARMA (カルマ)
- FURUTATSU
- RAIA
- KOSEI
- Tegoshi Yuya (手越祐也) (Joined October 25, 2024)
Former Members[]
Units[]
Vocal & Dance[5][]
- HAYATO - Vocal
- P→★ - Dancer
- MITCHY - Dancer
- JAY - Vocal
- KICE - Vocal, Rap
- KANJI - Vocal
- RAIA - Vocal
- KOSEI - Dancer, Rap
Band[]
- KAIRI - Guitar
- KYOHEY - Drums
- GAI - Vocal, Rap
- KARMA (カルマ) - Vocal
- FURUTATSU - Bass, Violin
Vocal[]
- Tegoshi Yuya - Vocal
- HAYATO - Vocal
- JAY - Vocal
- KANJI - Vocal
- RAIA - Vocal
FASHION KILLAS[]
- P→★
- KICE
History[]
2022[]
On February 27, it was announced that a boy group audition produced by YOSHIKI titled YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X would be held.[6]
In April, it was revealed that two groups, a "band" and a "boy group", would be created through the audition program.[7]
From September 27 to November 5, 20 successful candidates were revealed for YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X.[8][9][10] These candidates were: Maruo Hayato, Oshima Rio, Saka Ryonosuke, Ijiri Ranma, Murakami Kyohei, Furuno Tatsushi, Sakamoto Kairi, YOSHI, Karuma, Kanazuru Hideki, Kawaguchi Riki, Iwamune Riku, Ohno Hiroki, Doki Raia, P→★, Nishigaki Michitaka, Kadowaki Shingo, Kono Tsubasa, Yamato Kota and Fujioka Kosei.[11][12]
On November 1, the members of the band were announced: Furuno Tatsushi as the bassist, Murakami Kyohei as the drummer, Sakamoto Kairi as the guitarist and YOSHI as the vocalist.[13]
On November 6, it was announced that YOSHI had passed away on November 5 due to a traffic accident.[14]
On November 15, it was announced that the program would continue the band and hold auditions for a new vocalist in response to the strong wishes of YOSHI's bereaved family.[15][16][17][18]
2023[]
On February 26, the contestants of YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X released the digital single "XY feat. YOSHI" as a tribute to YOSHI.[19]
On February 28, the group name and final debut members were announced.[20][1]
On June 30, XY made their major debut with the digital single "Crazy Love".
2024[]
On October 25, it was announced that Tegoshi Yuya would join XY as a new member. Additionally, a new documentary series titled YOSHIKI SUPERSTAR PROJECT X SEASON 2 would start airing on NTV.[21]
On November 26, an additional "vocal unit" of the group was introduced with members Tegoshi Yuya, HAYATO, JAY, KANJI and RAIA.[22]
2025[]
On January 22, the new unit "FASHION KILLAS" consisting of P→★ and KICE and with the concept of "self-production" and "free individuality" was introduced. They would plan to be active in a variety of creative elements, including not only music but also fashion, visuals, art, and dance.[23]
Discography[]
Albums[]
- [2025.06.xx] TBA
Digital Singles[]
- [2023.02.26] XY feat. YOSHI
- [2023.06.30] Crazy Love
- [2024.06.07] YG
- [2024.06.14] GET STUPID
- [2025.01.27] Crazy Love (XIV Version)
Gallery[]
Notes[]
- ↑ Despite passing away before the group's debut, the members and Yoshiki consistently refer to Yoshi as a member of XY
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://natalie.mu/music/news/514671
- ↑ https://x-y.tokyo/en/profile/
- ↑ https://x.com/xy___official/status/1654803218503958528
- ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2256193/full/
- ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@xy___official/video/7370678771030019336
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/467391
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/472984
- ↑ https://yoshikisuperstar.com/en/news/20220927/
- ↑ https://yoshikisuperstar.com/en/news/20221105_2/
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/495251
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/500206
- ↑ https://yoshikisuperstar.com/en/news/20221210_2/
- ↑ https://yoshikisuperstar.com/en/news/20221101/
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/500311
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/501460
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/501267
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/501845
- ↑ https://yoshikisuperstar.com/en/news/20221115/
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/514300
- ↑ https://yoshikisuperstar.com/en/news/20230228/
- ↑ YOSHIKIプロデュースの13人組ボーイズグループXYに新メンバー手越祐也が加入
- ↑ https://x.com/xy___official/status/1861449974225215683
- ↑ XYメンバーのP→★、KICEからなる新ユニット・FASHION KILLAS始動