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KAT-TUN is a Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates (Johnny's) in 2001, released on their own label, J-One Records. The group's name is an acronym formed by the members' surname initials. Currently one of the most popular boy bands in Japan, all 11 singles, 4 studio albums and 7 DVDs released by the group have debuted at number one on the Oricon music and DVD charts.
Their debut was marked by a tripartite release, consisting of a single, an album and a DVD: Real Face, Best of KAT-TUN and Real Face Film. All three shattered records in sales. Within the first week, Best of KAT-TUN sold 556,548 copies, "Real Face" sold 754,234 copies and Real Face Film sold 374,202 copies. These releases topped all three weekly Oricon charts. In addition, "Real Face" topped the Oricon charts for three weeks straight, making them the first artist in the millennium to do so in Japan. The single sold over a million copies in nine weeks, making "Real Face" the highest selling single for the year 2006.
Their second album, Cartoon KAT-TUN II You was released on December 7, 2006. Under the same name as their second album, KAT-TUN started their second nationwide tour, Tour 2007 Cartoon KAT-TUN II You.
On March 30, 2008, it was announced that KAT-TUN would hold their third nationwide tour, beginning in Hiroshima on June 21, 2008.
On April 22, 2008 it was announced that KAT-TUN would release their third album, KAT-TUN III Queen of Pirates on June 4, 2008.
On April 1, 2009 the title of the album, Break the Records: By You & For You, as well as the track list for KAT-TUN's fourth studio album were released; the release of the album itself is slated for April 29, 2009. As far as news on KAT-TUN's concerts for 2009, it was announced on January 23 that KAT-TUN would hold 7 consecutive days at Tokyo Dome, Japan's largest and most prestigious arena. Also, making KAT-TUN the first artists in history to do so. However, by the end of March, due to the large number of pre-reserved tickets, KAT-TUN's record breaking concert added extra tour dates. Making KAT-TUN's 2009 concert 8 consecutive days in Tokyo Dome from May 15 to the 22, 3 days in Osaka from May 29 to the 31, and 2 more days in Tokyo Dome from June 14 to the 15. For a total of 13 concert performances in two cities, and 10 days in total for Tokyo Dome.
Also, it was reported on May 24 that Johnny Kitagawa was after the acknowledgement of KAT-TUN's 8 days by the Guinness World Records company, for the record of the largest number of consecutive days at a stadium seating more than 50,000 spectators.
Johnny & Associates announced on July 17 that Akanishi will leave the group in late 2010 to pursue a solo career while the rest of the members will continue to work as a five-member group. On July 21, Akanishi himself confirmed through the official Johnny's mobile site, Johnny's Web, that he will leave KAT-TUN to focus on his solo career.
Kitagawa once again assured fans that KAT-TUN is not breaking up. Although the group's name is based on the initial characters of the members' names, it is said that Akanishi's "A" will be replaced by extending Kazuya Kamenashi's "K" to "KA." There are no plans to bring in a new member, as Kitagawa stated that there is no need to have six people in the group. He said that the five remaining members are currently doing fine without Akanishi.
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