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Shingo Katori is a versatile Japanese talent, acclaimed as an actor, singer, television host, radio personality, and artist. His extensive career demonstrates his broad appeal and ability to connect with diverse audiences across various entertainment and cultural fields.
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Katori painted a train car for Tsugaru Railway as a special project for the TV show “SMAPxSMAP”. The car later became a tourist attraction, and he revisited to restore the artwork 20 years later.
Appointed ambassador for 'Kooza' and 'OVO' shows in Japan, Katori created large-scale paintings for both productions, which were exhibited during their performances.
Katori created a painting and an artwork inspired by Cartier's TANK watch to celebrate its 100th anniversary. These works were displayed at Cartier in Roppongi Hills.
Requested by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Katori completed a 4.5m-high and 6m-wide graffiti mural in Hong Kong's Old Town Central. The project was executed covertly over 18 hours during three continuous nights.
Appointed as a "Brand Friend" for the BMW X2 SUV, Katori designed a custom car wrapping for the vehicle. The wrapped car was featured in a concept movie and exhibited at special events.
Collaboration with Sanyo Coat for his fashion brand "jantje_ontembaar".
Collaboration with MINEDENIM for his fashion brand "jantje_ontembaar".
Collaboration with Borsalino for his fashion brand "jantje_ontembaar", incorporating high-end accessories into his brand's offerings.
Katori created the cover art for the first issue of the triannual magazine, "Shūkanbunshun Woman", launched on December 29, 2019. The painting, "New Year Woman", was made on a large canvas (1303 x 970 mm).
Katori collaborated with the K-Pop group SEVENTEEN to create and perform the theme song "BETTING" for Tsuyoshi Kusanagi's drama "War of Traps". Katori co-produced the track with PLEDIS Entertainment producer Bumzu and SEVENTEEN member Woozi, serving as the main vocalist alongside Mingyu, Jeonghan, and Seungkwan.
Shingo Katori was born on January 31, 1977, in Yokohama, Japan. At the age of 10, he joined Johnny & Associates, a prominent Japanese talent agency. Two years later, he became the youngest member of the pop group SMAP, which gained significant popularity throughout Japan and Asia. His early career with SMAP involved singing, dancing, acting, and hosting TV shows, laying a foundation for his multifaceted entertainment career. This initial period established him as a recognizable figure in Japanese media.
Following SMAP’s disbandment on December 31, 2016, Katori transitioned to a solo career, leaving Johnny & Associates on September 9, 2017, along with former SMAP members Goro Inagaki and Tsuyoshi Kusanagi. They subsequently launched “atarashiichizu” (“New Map”), a fan site supported by various Japanese creators, which broadened his activities into artistic fields. On January 1, 2020, Katori released his first solo album, “20200101,” featuring collaborations with artists like TeddyLoid and BiSH. He followed this with his second solo album, “Tokyo SNG,” on April 13, 2022, inspired by jazz music.
Katori’s acting career began in 1988 with “Abunai Shonen III.” His first major role was in “Tomei Ningen” in 1996, which was a success. He has starred in high-rated television series such as “Hito ni Yasashiku” (2002), “Saiyuki” (2006), and “Bara no nai Hanaya” (2008), and played the lead role in NHK’s “Taiga drama,” “Shinsengumi!” (2004). His artistic endeavors include painting on a Tsugaru Railway train car (1997), illustrating books like “Shingo no Itazura” (1998), and creating art for Cirque du Soleil shows. In 2018, he held his first solo art exhibition, “NAKAMA des ARTS,” at the Louvre Museum in Paris, and designed a car wrapping for BMW X2. He also launched a fashion brand, “jantje_ontembaar,” and continued to publish art, such as the painting “New Year Woman” for “Shūkanbunshun Woman” in 2019.
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