今年中居生日也有好新闻出现～＊ 而且是十分难得的BBC！以中居为焦点报导了SMAP全体 祝福40岁的Leader带领出道超过20年的SMAP走得更长更远～ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19279741 17 August 2012 Last updated at 23:50 GMT Japanese boy band SMAP's 20 years at the top By Mariko Oi BBC News, Tokyo SMAP are in their late 30s, except for Mr Nakai (C) who is turning 40 Continue reading the main story On Saturday the leader of one of Japan's most popular boy bands passes a key milestone - SMAP's Masahiro Nakai is turning 40. To be fair Mr Nakai, who has been on Japan's screens and airwaves for two decades, doesn't look his age. But he has certainly moved from the ranks of pop idol into all-round entertainment stalwart and icon. His acting career includes appearances in more than two dozen soap operas and six movies. He was also the main newscaster for the Olympic Games for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television (TBS), not only in London, but for the last four summer and winter games. And he's hosted Japan's prestigious New Year's singing competition a total of six times. But it is as one-fifth of boy band SMAP that he is known above all. The group - whose four other members are also in their late 30s - are frequently seen in colourful costumes, singing pop songs on music programmes. SMAP is one of many groups produced by Johnny Kitagawa, who was recently presented with two Guinness World Records for "Most no.1 singles produced by an individual" and for "Most concerts produced by an individual". But the group stands out for maintaining top-level popularity for more than 20 years. So what's their secret? Not 'Prince Charming' When SMAP made their debut under Johnny & Associates in 1991, it was not exactly smooth sailing. "SMAP's debut song didn't even make it to the top 10," said Associate Professor Noboru Saijo of Edogawa University. "Previous groups were seen as Prince Charming types and became popular instantly but by the 1990s, music programmes were in decline and fans wanted more than just good-looking boys who could sing and dance." That is when the man behind multiple boy bands decided to try something else. "Johnny went to local TV stations and asked them to use SMAP on their variety or comedy shows," said Prof Saijo, who is also an entertainment analyst. It was a surprising move - but one that worked out. "I first saw Nakai on a variety show in 1994," says 46-year-old Natsumi Ono, who has been a dedicated fan ever since. "I love the range that he has - his serious acting and commentating side and his charming comedy side." Boy band diplomacy Other band members Takuya Kimura, Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Shingo Katori also went from strength to strength. Mr Kimura was voted Japan's sexiest man for 15 years in a row by readers of one magazine. Mr Inagaki, meanwhile, has played villains in several TV dramas. Mr Kusanagi is fluent in Korean and has appeared in South Korean programmes and movies. Through his work, he has been credited with bringing South Korea closer to the hearts of his Japanese fans. The youngest member, Shingo Katori, has appeared in multiple television dramas. A character he plays, Shingo Mama, is used by the Ministry of Education to promote family communication. The group have even taken part in diplomatic endeavours. In September 2011, they performed their first overseas concert in Beijing, after Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said he hoped SMAP could "bring seeds of China-Japan friendship that take deep root and blossom in China". This diversity is what has kept SMAP in the spotlight for so long, Prof Saijo said. "Other groups lost their popularity when they were no longer seen as the Prince Charming," he said. "But the different roles SMAP members have played have raised the idol age limit." Nudity incident But the group's journey has not been without scandals. Original member Katsuyuki Mori's departure to race motorcycles remains a sensitive topic. Goro Inagaki, known as the shy one, was arrested for turning a simple parking violation into an attempted hit-and-run in August 2001. Even though the policewoman who was hit was only slightly hurt, Mr Inagaki and the group's reputation was seriously damaged. Then in April 2009, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi was arrested for public indecency after being found drunk and naked at a Tokyo park. The story shocked his fans, who saw Mr Kusanagi as the quiet and polite one in the group. But the band got back on track. "I was very moved by Nakai's firm leadership after these scandals," said long-time fan Ms Ono. "It really showed that he cared for the members and it showed his maturity." Even Mr Nakai's fans will admit that he has one weakness, however - his singing skills. "I've grown to love the fact that he cannot sing well and isn't perfect," said Ms Ono. "Even my own mother is a bit fed up with my obsession, but I like watching him because he is so genuine." Since SMAP, there have been many younger groups which have gained popularity. But Prof Saijo says that it was SMAP who forged their career paths. Rumours have gone round several times that the group could split up. But Japan has watched a group of five teenage boys entertain them over two decades and, as one fan put it, they want to grow old with SMAP. WHO ARE SMAP? ‧Five-member Japanese boy band that has released about 20 pop albums ‧SMAP stands for Sports Music Assemble People ‧Group hosts a weekly cooking and variety show called SMAP×SMAP to which they 　invite celebrity guests ‧Members have appeared in films, soap operas and dramas 这篇报导的主题在探讨SMAP为何能常驻幕前二十年 文中访问的演艺研究专家西条昇认为， SMAP的多样多变是他们能持续站在聚光灯下的原因 他们不像以往典型的迷人偶像只唱歌跳舞 而是多方尝试各种角色，不断开拓偶像的年龄极限 虽然在SMAP之後也有高人气的年轻偶像团体 但他们皆踏在SMAP已打造出的轨道上 文中也不讳言森的退出、吾郎和阿刚曾发生过的事件 但也提到因为中居坚定不移的领导和成熟应对，以及对member的关怀 让SMAP次次都能走过危机，变得更好 即便解散的谣言阴魂不散 但日本已见证这五个男孩在萤光幕上发光发热超过二十年 而fans也愿意，和SMAP一起变老 -- 就如中居君去年在神户Fan Meeting说的 「２０年後は、仆は６０歳。ハガキとかで「老けたね」ってあるんです。 でもみんなもちゃんと歳を取ってます。一绪に歳をとって行きましょう」 20年後，我就60岁了。会收到明信片上写着『你老了呢』。 不过大家也一定会增长年纪的。一起慢慢地变老吧。 -- 没能准时生出贺文(汗) 兹以这篇祝贺中居君四十大寿，不管几岁都要健健康康的喔＊ --

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