HONG¥O.JP (Former name is MAGiC BOYZ) is a Japanese hip-hop group. It is a selected unit of EBiDAN 39&KiDS, a music group of Stardust Promotion. The abbreviation is Majibo. MAGiC BOYZ fans are called "HOMiE".
The group was formed on September 2014 by 4-members called MAGiC BOYZ at "EBIDAN Amigo" program that held on BS Nittele TV. On November 24, 2014, MAGiC BOYZ with M!LK and Sakura Shimeji debuted at "EBiDAN39 & KIDS Hoshio Festival 2014" on Nippon Seinenkan Tokyo.
After many line-up changes and MAHIRO focused on his studies, RYUTO, TOMA and JOE continued their musical activities under the name HONG¥O.JP on July 16, 2018. But, no longer activities, on April 21, 2019, HONG¥O.JP made a one-nigth comeback also announced disbanded in their last live show "HONG¥O.JP LAST LIVE ~今まで本当にありがとう~"
Members[]
Final Line-Up[]
- Inoue Toma (TOMA) (Founding member)
- Matsuda Ryuto (RYUTO) (Founding member)
Former Members[]
- Takahashi Fuuto (FUUTO) (Founding member; graduated March 2016)
- Nakamura Yuto (YUTO) (Founding member; graduated March 2016)
- Hoshijima Milo (MILO) (Joined May 2016; graduated October 2016)
- Fujita Mahiro (MAHIRO) (Joined 2015; graduated July 2018)
- Yasumoto Jo (JOE) (Joined May 2016; graduated October 2016)
History[]
2014[]
- September - The group was formed by four members, Inoue Toma, Takahashi Fuuto, Nakamura Yuto, and Matsuda Ryuto, as part of a project within the program "EBiDAN Amigo!", in which EBiDAN39&KiDS appear.
- November 24 - At the "EBiDAN39 & KiDS Hoshio Festival 2014" held at the Nippon Seinenkan, a surprise crowdfunding film project was announced (target amount: 1 million yen)[1].
2015[]
- January 24 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.0- "First starring movie project deadline event! ~If you don't pay, it will be called. Bip pip pip~" was held. Announced that the 2.5D event "MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill" will be held once a month and distributed on Ustream .
- January 31 - Crowdfunding reaches its goal. The decision is made to produce the film.
- March 18 - MAGiC BOYZ's first single "MAGiC SPELL~かけちゃうぞ！ぴっぴっぴっ~" is released nationwide. It is also available digitally in the United States, Taiwan, Macau, and the Philippines.[2][3]
- April 29 - DJ Mahiro from EBiDAN39 is announced as a new member. From then on, the group will operate as a four-MC, one-DJ lineup.
- July 12 - New song "illson feat.NIPPS、オカモトレイジ(OKAMOTO'S) - On a roll⤴️" now available on iTunes in 111 countries worldwide.
- July 25 - New song "illson feat.NIPPS、オカモトレイジ(OKAMOTO'S) - On My Mind⤴️" released on vinyl.
- October 18 - Auditions to recruit new members are announced during the MAGiC BOYZ Shibuya Chill event.[4]
2016[]
- February 6 - The film "イカれてイル？" in which they play the lead role was released.[5][6]
- On March 19, during a Ustream program, it was announced that Fuuto and Yuto would be graduating.[7]
- March 27 – The group performed for the last time as a five-member group at the “リアル中2 卒業パーティー” held at Shibuya HARLEM.[8]
- April 2 - An artist photo of the three-member group was announced on a Ustream program. Mahiro switched from DJ to MC, making the group a three-member MC/DJ group. It was also announced that a regular 2.5D event, "MAGiC BOYZの渋谷でD.D.T." will be held from April.[9]
- April 14 - Official LINE account and LINEBLOG launched.
- May 21 - During "MAGiC BOYZの渋谷でD.D.T.", it is announced that Joe and Milo from EBiDAN KiDS will join as new DJs from the next event on June 26.
- August 24 - 3rd single "Do The DDT!!" released.
- October 31 - Milo graduated from the group after appearing in "EBiDAN THE UNiON ~HALLOWEEN PARTY 2016~"[10]
- November 4 - The official website announces that ZEN-LA-ROCK will join as new members.
2017[]
- March 27 - "2016 Graduation Party" held at Shibuya HARLEM. ZEN-LA-ROCK graduates from the group after this concert.
- March 29 - 4th single "3.141592" released.
- April 30 - Solo concert held at Shibuya O-EAST .
- August 30 - The album "第一次成長期〜Baby to Boy〜" is released. Yuri Ichii of EAST END×YURI participates in one song.[11]
2018[]
- March 7 - 5th single "ハッピーエンドマジックc" released.
- July 16 - "MAGiC BOYZ iTTAN FiNAL" was held at SOUND MUSEUM VISION. After this concert, all members graduated. (Mahiro focused on his studies and acting. Ryuto, Toma, and Joe continued their musical activities under the name HONG¥O.JP.)
- December 28 - JOE announced his graduation from HONG¥O.JP
2019[]
- April 21 - At the HONG¥O.JP live show "HONG¥O.JP LAST LIVE ~Thank you so much for everything~", Ryuto and Toma performed MAGiC BOYZ songs, making a one-night comeback. On the same day, HONG¥O.JP disbanded.
Discography[]
Album[]
- [2017.08.30] 第一次成長期 〜Baby to Boy〜
Single[]
- [2015.03.18] MAGiC SPELL〜かけちゃうぞ!ぴっぴっぴっ〜
- [2015.07.25] illson feat.NIPPS、オカモトレイジ(OKAMOTO’S) / 調子のってる⤴
- [2016.02.03] ありのままでマジボ
- [2016.08.24] Do The D-D-T!!
- [2016.12.25] Oh!!!受験☆Night Fever
- [2017.03.29] 3.141592
- [2018.03.07] ハッピーエンドマジック
Works[]
Movie[]
- [2016.02.06] イカれてイル？ (Lead Role)
TV Programs[]
- [2014.07.05 - 2014.12.27] EBiDAN Bomber at BS11
- [2014.10.14 - 2017.09.30] EBiDAN Amigo at BS Nippon Television
- [2016.07.07] Star Dreamers at BS Asahi
Live Stream[]
- [2015.01 - 2016.01] MAGiC BOYZ's Chill in Shibuya at Ustream (once a month aired)
- [2015.03.29] Niconico Live Special "M!LK, Sakura Shimeji, MAGiC BOYZ All Starring Debut Celebration Special"
- [2016.04 - 2016.07] MAGiC BOYZ's DDT in Shibuya at Ustream and LINE LIVE (once a month aired)
- [2016.07 - 2017.07] MAGiC BOYZ "Wednesday Majibonera" at LINE LIVE, YouTube Live, and FRESH! (irregular aired)
Radio[]
- [2015.09.06 - 2017.08.27] P!P!P! RADiO at Rakuten.FM
- [2016.01 - 2016.12] Ushimitsu Doki Doki! EBiDAN THE UNiON at CBC Radio (irregular aired)
Live Events[]
Sponsored Events[]
2015[]
- January 24 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.0- "First starring movie project deadline event! - If you don't pay, it will be called. Beep beep beep"
- February 11 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill - lesson.1 - "Celebrating the decision to star in my first movie! Speaking of which, Valentine's Day is coming up soon, right? Pee pee pee!"
- March 22 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.2- "Celebrating their CD debut with "Let's Play! Pippipi!""
- April 1 - "MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -Special Edition-" at Shibuya Marui 1F Storefront Plaza
- April 18 - "MAGiC SPELL~Let's cast it! Pippipi~" release commemorative event at Cocoon Shintoshin
- April 25 - "MAGiC SPELL~Let's cast it! Pippipi~" release commemorative event at Ario Kawaguchi 1F Center Court
- April 29 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.3- "Major Spring Announcement!?"
- May 31 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.4- ~Real Junior High School Early Summer - 1st Point Announcement~
- June 27 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.5- ~Let's beat the rainy season! Change your clothes...New song announcement~
- August 22 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.6- ~ Their first double A-side... "illson/On Your Toes⤴️" Congratulations! Analog record released!
- August 22 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.7- ~Filming finished safely! Thanks to everyone~
- September 20 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.8- ~Release event ended successfully! They also made their first appearance in Tohoku!
- October 18 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.9- ~Trick or Treat? Who will win the costume grand prize? And what's new for MAGiC BOYZ...?!
- November 22 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.10- ~Early Christmas party! We wish you a Merry X'mas~
- December 26 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -lesson.11- ~Magic Boys Hit 2's New Year's Eve and New Year's Day~
2016[]
- January 30 - MAGiC BOYZ's Shibuya Chill -Last lesson- ~Thank you for the past year! The emotional final chapter of "Shibuya Chill"~
- February 3 - "Celebrating the release of 'Ari no mama de Majibo'! ~ Majibo Setsubun Party ~"
- March 27 - MAGiC BOYZ Real Junior High School 2 Graduation Party
- April 17 - MAGiC BOYZ's DDT in Shibuya ~Part (1) Everyone is a Friend~ (Guest appearance: ACE)
- May 21 - MAGiC BOYZ's DDT in Shibuya ~Part (2)~Dokudoku...Tokun...~ (Guest appearance: Jinmenusagi)
- June 26 - MAGiC BOYZ's DDT in Shibuya ~Part (3)~Doki Doki! Touma!~
- July 26 - MAGiC BOYZ's DDT in Shibuya ~Part (4)~Don Don! Fun!~ (Guest appearance: 抹a.k.a.ナンブヒトシ)
2017[]
- March 27 - MAGiC BOYZ 2016 Graduation Party
- April 30 - MAGiC BOYZ Solo Live ~Spring Fishing Festival~
- June 16 - HMV×MAGiC BOYZ presents "カニへ西へ" Vol.1
- August 5 - HMV×MAGiC BOYZ presents "カニへ西へ" Vol.2
Appearence Events[]
2014[]
- November 24 - "EBiDAN39&KiDS Hoshio Festival 2014" held at the Nippon Seinenkan .
- December 23 - "EBiDAN 39&KiDS ~Christmas Eve Eve Live!~" held at Shibuya Milky Way
2015[]
- February 15 - "EBiDAN THE UNiON vol.0" held at Sun Street Kameido
- March 29 – "EBiDAN THE UNiON vol.1" held at Gate City Osaki Atrium .
- April 5 - "TSUYOSHI FURUKAWA – FIRST MINI LIVE with YOU" held at Shibuya Milky Way .
- May 24 - "EBiDAN THE UNiON vol.2" held at LaLaport Kashiwanoha
- June 21 - "YATSUI FESTIVAL! 2015" vuenos
- June 28 - " Nagaoka x Scramble with EBiDAN THE UNiON vol.3" held at Oasis 21 Galaxy Square
- July 12 - "EBiDAN THE LIVE ~Summer Party~" to be held at International Forum Hall A
- August 6 - Live event "Summer Vacation!" held at Ebisu BATICA
- September 12 - "CROSS.S" music festival held in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture .
- September 27 - EBiDAN39&KiDS Star Man Festival 2015 / Katsushika Symphony Hills Mozart Hall
- November 1 - "Inka MATSURI Vol.7" MAGiC BOYZ × Rhymeberry 2-man live held at Shibuya Vuenos
- November 14 - Jutsu no Ana presents "Sasakure Fes 2015" Shibuya WOMB LIVE .
- December 20 - LaLaport Toyosu Seaside Deck Main Stage "EBiDAN THE UNiON vol.4"
- December 23 - "mel mel X'mas party!!" held at Shibuya LOUNGE NEO
- December 27 - "MAGiC BOYZ vs. Obachaan ~A Battle Against the Unknown, Half a Century Apart~" held at Shinsaibashi Hills Bread Factory
2016[]
- March 5 - Part 2 of the "Nagaoka x EBiDAN Scramble" held at Oasis 21 Galaxy Square
- March 21 - " MIRI Birthday Celebration MIRIONAIRES ~Sharing 18 Years of Happiness~" held at Shibuya Vuenos
- April 23 - "SWISH Tour 2016 supported by BOYS ON STAGE"
- April 30 - "EXTENSION vol.1" held at Sanrio Puroland Entertainment Hall
- June 4 - "FILTER88 Rainy Season Observation SP!!" held at Osaka BIGCAT
- June 19 - "YATSUI FESTIVAL! 2016"
- July 20 and 21 - "EBiDAN THE LIVE 2016~Summer Party~"
- July 23 and 24 - "Nico Bukuro Summer Festa 2016"
- July 30 - "CBC Radio Summer Festival 2016"
- August 2nd - "Super Live x Sengoku U-22 MC BATTLE presented by Dreamusic ~Japan's first MC battle festival! Who is the strongest of the next generation?!~"
2017[]
- July 30 - CBC Radio Summer Festival 2017
- August 3 and 4 - "EBiDAN THE LIVE 2017~Summer Party~"
Publications[]
- [2014.12.05] EBiDAN vol.4
- [2015.03.29] EBiDAN vol.5
- [2015.07.21] EBiDAN vol.6
- [2015.12.17] EBiDAN vol.7
- [2016.03.27] MAGiC BOYZ CALENDAR 2016.4→2017.3 "ありのままにわがままに 僕たちの今しかない思春期を閉じ込めたい〜"
- [2016.07.27] EBiDAN vol.8
- [2016.12.23] EBiDAN vol.9
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ [https://natalie.mu/music/news/132206 選抜ユニット続々！EBiDAN 39 & KiDS青年館ライブ大成功]
- ↑ [https://natalie.mu/music/news/138320 MAGiC BOYZ、MACKA-CHIN参加のデビュー盤を海外にも配信]
- ↑ [https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000114012 MAGiC BOYZ「武道館は通過して東京ドームを目指します」デビューシングル「MAGiC SPELL～かけちゃうぞ!ぴっぴっぴ～」]
- ↑ [https://natalie.mu/music/news/163274 MAGiC BOYZ、本格的世界進出に向けて新メンバー募集]
- ↑ [https://natalie.mu/music/news/175253 「ウォシュレット大好き！」MAGiC BOYZ、主演作初日に“中二病”な放言連発]
- ↑ [https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/175263 “食当たりを起こしそう”なMAGiC BOYZ初主演作、挨拶でも中二病全開]
- ↑ [https://natalie.mu/music/news/180413 MAGiC BOYZフウトとユウト「リアル中2卒パ」でグループ卒業]
- ↑ [https://natalie.mu/music/news/181714 「悲しいけど言うよさよなら」MAGiC BOYZ、リリックに思いを乗せた旅立ちの日]
- ↑ [https://natalie.mu/music/news/182086 MAGiC BOYZ、3人体制の新アー写はあのヒップホップレジェンド風]
- ↑ [https://natalie.mu/music/news/205598 MAGiC BOYZミロが10月いっぱいで卒業「大好きな歴史をもっと勉強したいです」]
- ↑ [https://natalie.mu/music/news/244631 MAGiC BOYZ×YURI！マジボ新作で市井由理が20年ぶりラップ、楽曲提供はPES]
External Links[]
- Official Stardust Promotion Profile
- MAGiC BOYZ Official Website
- HONG¥O.JP Official LINEBLOG
- MAGiC BOYZ Official LINEBLOG
- HONG¥O.JP Official LINEBLOG
- MAGiC BOYZ Official Twitter
- HONG¥O.JP Official Twitter
- MAGiC BOYZ Official Instagram
- HONG¥O.JP Official Instagram
- MAGiC BOYZ Youtube
- HONG¥O.JP Official Youtube
- MAGiC BOYZ Official Spotify
- HONG¥O.JP Official Spotify