[Interview] TRF

2023/10/15 (Sun)

TRF

Nippon Budokan celebrates its 30th anniversary, where past and future meet across generations

TRF celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The bond between the members who shared these turbulent times remains strong even now, as each member pursues a solo career. On February 18th next year, we will hold a live performance to close out a special year. This is the first Nippon Budokan in 25 years, spanning over a century.

DJ KOO: “I remember the last day of the 1994 BILLIONAIRE tour at Nippon Budokan.It was a day when the team worked together as one, with Avex working hard to sell merchandise and flyers with all employees.”

SAM: "TRF is the first dance and vocal unit to perform at Nippon Budokan. In a sense, it's the place where we started. It's very emotional to be back there."

CHIHARU: ``At that time, I don't think I fully appreciated the value of being able to perform at Nippon Budokan.The joy of being able to perform at Nippon Budokan after a long time of not being able to do it even though I wanted to do it is special.''

YU-KI: ``I have been studying Kyokushin Karate for many years, so personally, I feel a little nervous.I wish I could freely and powerfully convey my energy while seeing the smiles on the faces of the audience.''

ETSU “We want to prepare well so that this special place will be a great day.”

TRF continues to shine based on its track record, but without resting on its laurels. The live title “past and future.” is also very interesting.

ETSU "I'm grateful for the past 30 years, filled with many encounters, partings, and many thoughts. I'm looking forward to the future, where we can continue to build on each other."

SAM: “All of my experiences, good and bad, have led me to where I am today at TRF.The title reflects the idea that I will use that as a starting point to create my future life.”

YU-KI: ``Each of us has continued to do what we love, so up until now none of the members have been easily satisfied.For the first time in our 30th year, I thought, ``Let's acknowledge what we've done.'' .And we will continue to move forward.”

"EZ DODANCE-Version.2023-" rearranged by Tetsuya Komuro, the creator of TRF, has also been released. This number is filled with TRF's love of entertainment, which has contributed to the popularization of dance culture.

SAM: “When Mr. Komuro first heard this song, I instinctively knew it would be a hit.It was the beginning of TRF, so I have a lot of fond memories of it.”

CHIHARU: “The tempo is a little slower than the original, but for some reason me and ETSU’s parts are faster, we have more swings, and we’re more aggressive (lol).”

ETSU “I will do my best to dance to make everyone feel better.”

DJ KOO: “This song has now become a staple of Bon Odori as ``EZ BON DANCE.'' As a special artistic advisor for the Japan Bon Odori Association, I am working hard to popularize it. Tradition and innovation = ``pastand future.''

Various generations will gather at Nippon Budokan in search of the national hit songs of the moment.

YU-KI: “TRF’s songs and performances are now part of someone’s life history. I have never been happier than this, so I want to release all the energy I have without embellishing it.”

DJ KOO: “I would be really happy if two or three generations of parents and children could participate. I think it would be a live show where people would feel close to each other.”

ETSU: “It’s like people who don’t know each other can laugh together.”

SAM: “We also want to go in with a relaxed attitude.”

CHIHARU: “I’ll definitely do a live show that will make people want to try their best again tomorrow, so please come!”

 

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TRF

A five-member dance and vocal group that has released many hit songs. This year marks the 30th anniversary of their debut.

Performance information

TRF 30th Anniversary Live at Nippon Budokan “past and future.”

  • '24/2/18 (Sun) 18:00 Tokyo/Nippon Budokan

Interview/Text/Miho Fujii
Composition/Reprinted from the October 15th issue of the Monthly Law Ticket Editorial Department

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