Hironori Kusano, born on February 15, 1988, is a prominent Japanese singer renowned for his association with the J-pop group NEWS, a part of Johnny’s Entertainment, Inc., where he became a member in February 2001.
Kusano’s journey in the entertainment industry took a significant turn when he, along with Hiroki Uchi, participated in the “Shounentai Playzone 2007” (PLAYZONE 2007) performance, showcasing their talents alongside other juniors from Johnny’s Entertainment. This event served as a platform to announce their official graduation from the “trainee” status within Johnny’s Entertainment.
Prior to his debut with NEWS, Kusano had a notable presence as a Johnny’s Jr., participating in various subgroups like J2000, J-support, and K.K.Kity. These experiences contributed to his growth and development as an artist.
In 2003, Hironori Kusano achieved a significant milestone in his career when he was chosen as one of the nine members to debut in the J-pop group NEWS. This marked the beginning of a successful journey alongside fellow members Tomohisa Yamashita, Takahisa Masuda, Shigeaki Kato, Yuya Tegoshi, Ryo Nishikido, Keiichiro Koyama, Hiroki Uchi, and Takahiro Moriuchi.
The press conference for the Fuji TV drama “Isshun no Kaze ni Nare” not only confirmed their participation in “Shounentai Playzone 2007” but also officially announced the graduation of Hiroki Uchi and Hironori Kusano from their “trainee” status. This transition signified their readiness for more prominent roles within the entertainment industry.
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