Hiroki Nakadoi
中土居宏宜
Born (1985-07-26) July 26, 1985
Fujiidera, Osaka, Japan
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active2002-2013
LabelsPony Canyon (formerly)
Websitehairsalon-heena.com

Hiroki Nakadoi (Japanese: 中土居宏宜, Hepburn: Nakadoi Hiroki, born July 26, 1985) is a former Japanese singer and actor. He is a former member of the boy band Lead and was their leader until retiring in 2013 to become a hairdresser.

Biography

Hiroki Nakadoi was born in Fujiidera, Osaka, Japan on July 26, 1985. He has two brothers, one older and one younger. Throughout his childhood, his parents ran a hair salon from their home in the Hiroshima Prefecture. During his younger years, he was active as a Johnny's Jr. He decided to quit when he began attending CALESS Vocal & Dance School (キャレスボーカル&ダンススクール) in Osaka.[1]

In 2001, Hiroki took part in the Junon Super Boy Contest; however, he landed 24th place and was unable to advance.[2] The following year in 2002, he formed the group "Rhymix" with Shinya Taniuchi and Akira Kagimoto, who had also attended CALESS Vocal & Dance School. In March 2002, the trio began doing live street performances on the streets of Shiroten at Osaka Castle Park.[3] By May 2002, they renamed the group from "Rhymix" to "flow" and began performing by Kyobashi Station.[4] In May, they recruited the winner of the Kyushu/Fukuoka Joint Starlight Audition (九州・沖縄合同スターライトオーディション), Keita Furuya, before changing their name once more to "Lead".[5]

In 2007, Hiroki wrote and composed his first song titled "Kimi ~Sakura~". The song would later be placed on Lead's 2009 single GiraGira Romantic.[6][7]

During his time with Lead, Hiroki starred in several films and television shows, most notably Pink no Idenshi, where he played the titular character "Taichi Kobayashi" alongside actress Narumi Konno.[8] He would also become a recurring guest on a number of variety shows, including TV Asahi's "More TV!" (もらえるテレビ!). He would also star in musicals alongside his fellow group members. In 2010, he starred as Tsurumi Akihiko in the television drama Tumbling.[9]

After Lead celebrated their tenth anniversary with the Leader's Party 10! concert for their fan club on March 30, 2013 at Zepp Tokyo, Hiroki stepped away from the group due to the belief that his bandmates had surpassed his abilities and he "shouldn't be with members who are aiming higher".[10][11] Prior to his final decision, the other members questioned if they should remain as a unit if Hiroki decided to leave. When Hiroki finalized his decision, with full support to the others as a group, they chose to stay together.[12]

Hiroki became a freelance hairdresser after leaving the group, working at a hair salon in Tokyo called "Shout."[13] On November 1, 2019, he opened up his own salon in Yoga, Setagaya called "heena".[14][15]

Discography

Videography

During his time as a public figure, Hiroki was featured in several television shows and films; most notably his role of Taichi Kobayashi in the series Pink no Idenshi.

Film

Title Year Roles Ref.
Boutaoshi! 2003 Toru Akasaka [16]
Kamachi 2004 Shun Iijma [17]

Television/Variety shows

Title Year Roles Ref.
New Year's Kakushigei Tournament
(新春かくし芸大会)		 2003 As himself
Pink no Idenshi 2005 Taichi Kobayashi [18]
Suriruna Yoru Ikemen Gasshukoku
(スリルな夜 イケメン合衆国)		 2007 As himself [19]
New Year's Kakushigei Tournament 2008 As himself
Syakkin Kanojo 2: 1000 Rhapsody 2008 Taishi Kudo [20]
Arienai! (Episode 10)
(あり得ない!)		 2010 As himself [21]
Tumbling 2010 Tsurumi Akihiko [22]

Stage shows

Title Year Roles Ref.
Zipangu ~Haruka Naru-do
(ZIPANGU～遥かなる道～)		 2008 Liu Kun [23]
Kizuna -Shōnen'yo, Dai Kami o Idake-
(絆～少年よ、大紙を抱け～)		 2010 Hitoshi Seto
Kizuna 2011 -Shōnen'yo, Dai Kami o Idake-
(絆2011～少年よ、大紙を抱け～)		 2011 Hiroshi Seto

References

  1. ↑ "元ジャニーズJr.は極秘情報？ 桜塚やっくん以外にもいる、元Jr". excite News. April 1, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  2. ↑ "ジュノンボーイコンテスト！歴代のジュノンボーイは？". Seesaa Inc. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Leadとは - はてなキーワード - はてなダイアリー". Hatena Keyword. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  4. ↑ "解散危機、不仲、メンバー引退を乗り越えた非ジャニーズアイドルLeadの歴史". NAVER. January 23, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  5. ↑ "スターライトオーディションとは (Starlight Auditions)". Hatena. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Lead(中土居広宜) 君 ～さくら～ 歌詞". J-Lyric. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  7. ↑ "ギラギラRomantic(AKIRA Ver.) / Lead / ORICON NEWS". Oricon. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Pinkの遺伝子 Vol.4「タイチ&ナツ」". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Lead中土居、異色の男子新体操ドラマでエース役に抜擢". natalie. February 18, 2010. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  10. ↑ "【ライブレポート】Lead中土居宏宜、涙と笑顔のグループ卒業". BARKS. March 31, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Leadの活動に関する大切なお知らせ (Important notice concerning Lead's activities)". Lead Official. January 30, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  12. ↑ "To Everyone". Lead Official Blog. January 30, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  13. ↑ "2018日本演藝圈退圈年尋找那些年Lead隊長". ATC Taiwan (in Chinese). December 25, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  14. ↑ "hair✂︎salon 『heena』". heena. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  15. ↑ "中土居宏宜 - Hair Salon Nakadoi Hiroki 予約サイト". JIMDO. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  16. ↑ "棒たおし！ - 作品情報・映画レビュー". KINENOTE. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
  17. ↑ "Kamachi (2004)". IMDb. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  18. ↑ "Pinkの遺伝子 Vol.4「タイチ&ナツ」". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  19. ↑ "中土居宏宜のTV出演情報". Oricon. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  20. ↑ "借金カノジョ2 1000のラプソディCast". VISION CAST. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  21. ↑ "あり得ない!DVD-BOX II". VISUAL. Archived from the original on May 26, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  22. ↑ "あり得ない!DVD-BOX II". VISUAL. Archived from the original on May 26, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  23. ↑ "「ZIPANGU～遥かなる道～」". MBS (in Japanese). Retrieved May 2, 2021.
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