| Native name | いときん |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 3 March 1979 |
| Birth place | Sanda, Hyōgo, Japan |
| Death date | 31 January 2018 (aged 38) |
| Genre | J-pop |
| Occupation | MC · track maker · producer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999–2018 |
| Past member of | ET-King |
Itokin (イトキン) (3 March 1979—31 January 2018)[1] was a member of the Japanese J-pop group ET-King.
Biography
Itokin was born in Sanda, Hyōgo. He graduated from Uenodai Junior High School and Arima High School, and attended college.
Career
In 1999 he became a member of a band, performing as the lead guitarist. He then formed ET-king (a Japanese J-Pop group) with Tenn and Klutch. In 2005, he moved in to a shared home with seven members of ET-King. He was an MC and a producer for the group.
Acting as a leader of ET-King, his roles included track production and composition.
Since October 2012, he served as a personality on the MBS Radio program 'with...Yoru wa Radio to Kimetemasu.[citation needed] [2][3]
Death
Itokin was diagnosed with cancer in July 2017.[4] He died from cancer at age 38 on 31 January 2018.[5]
Filmography
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| Product | Notes |
|---|---|
| Nihonshu de Kanpai 2014 supported by Ozeki (Sun Television) | Co-starred with Cozack Maeda (GaGaGa SP) |
References
- ^ "三倉佳奈、３８歳で亡くなった「ＥＴ―ＫＩＮＧ」いときんさんへ「素敵な音楽を歌声を本当にありがとうございました」" (in Japanese). Hochi. February 1, 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- ^ "ET-KINGが活動再開、故・TENNさんの思い受け継ぐ...... 「TENNの魂を胸に」" (in Japanese). RBB Today. Eid. 1 Jul 2015. Retrieved 10 Aug 2017.
- ^ "ET-KING再始動...TENNさんへの思い「声が１つ足らんなあ」" (in Japanese). Sponichi Annex. Sports Nippon. 2 Jul 2015. Retrieved 10 Aug 2017.
- ^ "ET-KINGいときん、肺腺がんで治療に専念 ステージ4で脳にも転移" (in Japanese). Oricon News. 3 Aug 2017. Archived from the original on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 10 Aug 2017.
- ^ "ET-KING leader/vocalist Itokin has passed away". NeoTokyo 2099. February 1, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2018.