HiHi Jets and Bishounen, Hirotaka Uchi Johnny’s “Father Hunting”? Opening of the musical “Boys look up at that sky” (Chunichi Sports)

The musical “Boys look up at the sky” featuring Johnny’s Jr. group “HiHi Jets” and “Bishonen” (led by Vice President Hideaki Takizawa) debuted at Shinbashi Enbujo in Tokyo on the 11th. HiHi and Bi Shonen (commonly referred to as Hibi) performed for the second consecutive year since last year, and Hiroki Uchi (36) joined the cast as a new cast. The presence of senior executives who have a lot of stage experience adds depth to the whole work, and it seems to be a great boost for the 11 members of Himi.

Produced by the late President Johnny Kitagawa, “Boys” premiered in 1969 and was passed on to various junior bands as a gateway to success for young musicians. Last year, Himi took over from SixTONES and Snow Man.

The story takes place in a juvenile prison, where boys imprisoned in two cells, “Red” and “Blue”, are hostile and spend their days fighting. The plot decides to search and escape. This time, Uchi was named the cruel and unreasonable “most badass” head guard who stands in their way. At the press conference before the first day of the show, Uchi said, “It’s work that Johnny-san loved. Don’t take it for granted that we’re on this stage. ‘Father’ thinks,” he said. – he says to his juniors. a maxim from a father’s point of view. Takahashi Yuuto (22) from HiHi commented, “Thanks to Uchi-kun’s participation, he gave me a lot of advice on how to do more detailed things, so even before opening day, I feel like I’ve grown more than last year. I’m sorry,” and appealed, “I personally want you to see me being tortured by Uchi-kun.” Then, Nai complained, “It’s different than usual! It’s full of love. If anything, it’s because you’re being hunted behind the scenes. It’s a hunt for dad !” The incident happened on the first day of training. It is said that Ryuto Sakuma (19) of HiHi pleaded, “We are hungry,” while showing the mobile screen to Takizawa, the production manager. Uchi said, “Takizawa-kun is also kind, so he said, ‘Okay, please.’ I was exposed. Of course, he responded generously, and after that, every Wednesday was a day when he offered everyone his favorite food. “You’re almost bandits! After the Shimbashi Enbujo performance until the October 13, it will be a long-running performance including Nagoya’s first performance in Misonoza from November 28 to November 6. Handsome boy Hidaka Ukisho (20) said, “I’m really looking forward to bringing this stage to my city. Aichi Homeland!” ◇Basketball Performance Boost○…Last year we had a one-act system without interruption due to the corona crisis, but this year we will have a two-act system. In Act 1, in addition to reviving the basketball performance that was a hot topic when SixTONES and Snow Man performed, there’s a famous scene where the cast is dancing only in their underwear and holding a bathtub with both hands. Oke Dance” was also introduced. During the second half of Act 2’s show, HiHi put on roller skates and performed “Drop Music”, Bishounen “Compass”, and Uchi performed “Never Say Good-bye”. Vice President Takizawa said, “Even though they haven’t made their debut, it’s not normal that they can play for so long.” However, I think there are people who come into contact with work. ‘Shonen-tachi’ for the first time after going to a new country, so I hope many people will feel the current HiHi and Bishounen and release their energy.”