EXILE shocker! EXILE ATSUSHI announced he is returning to the group!

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On the 21st, EXILE held the final performance of their first Christmas live with an audience at Tokyo Dome, and announced that the number of tour mobilization for the year exceeded 1 million people.

Vocalist TAKAHIRO said, “This year the number of mobilizations has become the highest in Japan. We are the number one EXILE in Japan.”

In addition, vocalist ATSUSHI, who has been participating for a limited time since September, declared a complete comeback to EXILE.

The venue was delighted with the best Christmas present.

From the tour in September to the current performance, ATSUSHI held a microphone at the end of the live and declared, “Today, I will make a complete comeback as EXILE. Even if people say I’m lame for swallowing my own pride, I’ll take the criticism. I’m EXILE ATSUSHI,” he said, wiping his tears.

In November 2020, ATSUSHI graduated from group activities, saying, “I think turning 40 is the last time I can challenge myself as a singer in order to evolve to the next stage”.

There were some conflicts about making a full comeback, but ATUSHI said, “Something changed when I accompanied them on the tour. I immediately told HIRO my honest feelings. After discussing with the members, I decided to make a full comeback. Leader AKIRA said with a smile, ‘“Welcome back’. ATSUSHI said, “I feel like I’m watching a movie. EXILE’s ‘movie’ isn’t over yet. Let’s walk through life together until this ‘movie’ ends.”  Expressing gratitude which he received thunderous applause.

The group performed a total of 35 songs, including a medley of “Promise,” in front of 53,000 people.

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