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光GENJI

(Hikaru GENJI)

Hikaru GENJI, a Japanese male idol group formed in 1987 under Johnny & Associates, was initially composed of seven members: Kohji Uchiumi, Mikio Osawa, Kazumi Morohoshi, Hiroyuki Satō, Junichi Yamamoto, Akira Akasaka, and Atsuhiro Satō. The group's name was inspired by the character Hikaru Genji from the classic Japanese novel The Tale of Genji. Their debut single "STAR LIGHT" was released in August 1987, marking their entry into the music industry. In 1988, they achieved significant chart success with their single "Paradise Ginga", which won the Japan Record Award at the 30th Ja...