EXILE’s ATSUSHI is graduating from the group, to focus on solo activities as EXILE ATSUSHI

EXILE’s ATSUSHI has been one of the main vocalists of the group and also has been doing well as a solo artist and while it has been rumored for years that ASUSHI would be leaving EXILE, now it’s become official.

ATSUSHI announced that he has graduated from EXILE and will concentrate on solo activities as EXILE ATSUSHI.

Former EXILE member, EXILE HIRO issued the statement, “I myself graduated from the group seven years ago, and as EXILE HIRO, what EXILE should be.  I think ATSUSHI will care EXILE on his back and express EXILE through his solo activities, not as a member of the group.  It makes fans feel a little lonely, but EXILE, which you love, will remain forever through various entertainment and work, and will be inherited by new geenrations and ATSUSHI hmself will continue to express EXILE as a solo artist.  So, I feel that it will lead to the future in various ways.  At the age of 40, I signed an album production contract with LA’s music production team “1500 or Nothin” as a challenge to a new dream and I also supported ATSUSHI who is trying to challenge overseas activities in earnest.  I have high expectations for EXILE ATSUSHI’s activities as a solo artist”.

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