Yuki Goto (singer, born 1986)

Yuki Goto (後藤 祐樹, Gotō Yūki, born July 10, 1986) is a Japanese author, model, and former singer. In 2000, while he was in middle school, he joined the group EE Jump as their lead rapper under the stage name Yuki (ユウキ, stylized as YUKI). Goto is also the younger brother of singer and former Morning Musume member Maki Goto.

This article is about the singer born in 1986 and EE Jump member. For the singer of the same name born in 1993, see Ciao Bella Cinquetti.

Yuki Goto
後藤 祐樹
Born (1986-07-10) July 10, 1986
Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan
Other namesYuki (ユウキ) (2000-2002)
OccupationModel
Years active
  • 2000–2002
  • 2013–present
AgentHarmony Promotion (2000-2002)
Children2
RelativesMaki Goto (sister)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsToy's Factory (2000-2002)
Associated acts

Career

2000-2002: EE Jump
Main article: EE Jump

In 1999, when he was in 6th grade, Goto was scouted by Harmony Promotion while he was at one of Maki Goto's events.[1][2] He was assigned to a group with Sonim and Ken under the name EE Jump as their lead rapper. Together, they made their first televised appearance on the variety show Warau Inu no Bōken.[3] Though Ken left the group before their CD debut, EE Jump released their first single on October 18, 2000 with the song "Love is Energy!"[4] and achieved mainstream success with their summer hit "Otto Totto Natsu da ze!" (おっととっと夏だぜ!) on May 16, 2001.[5]

Despite EE Jump's success, Goto disliked performing in the group and was constantly told by staff that he lacked skill in singing and keeping in rhythm.[6] During promotions for EE Jump's fourth single, "Iki na Rhythm!" (イキナリズム!),[7] Goto had an argument with the group's female manager over their crowded schedules, which led him to physically assault her and check out of his hotel room without permission, fleeing to Tochigi Prefecture.[8] The chief manager of Harmony Promotion, Kaoru Wada, suspended his activities for three months[3] while Sonim continued promoting without him.[8] After issuing an apology, Goto rejoined EE Jump in February 2002;[3] however, shortly after graduating middle school, tabloid magazine Friday published photographs of him drinking alcohol while underage at a cabaret club in a VIP room with a member of Johnny's Jr.[8][9] Wada warned Goto to keep his personal life private, but when Goto refused, he and EE Jump's music producer, Tsunku, agreed to terminate his contract, which led to EE Jump disbanding on April 13, 2002.[3][8]

2013-present: Sange and comeback

After serving five years in prison, in 2013, Goto released a memoir titled Sange: Gomaki no Otōto to Yobarete, which discussed his parents' deaths, his relationship with his sister Maki, and his struggles with fame.[10]

In 2016, Goto appeared as a hair model, representing the salon Gossip Hair.[11] In 2017, Goto appeared as a guest on the web talk show Imada-Higashi no Curricular, making his first televised appearance in 15 years.[1] In 2018, he appeared again on the show's second season.[12]

Personal life

Goto's older sister is singer Maki Goto, a former member of Morning Musume. In 1996, while Goto was on a hiking trip in the mountains with his father and a family friend, his father died from a fall. Goto himself had noticed it first, as he had stated, "Hey, didn't you hear a loud thump just now?"[2]

Goto dropped out of high school in the middle of his first year.[3] In 2005, he married a non-celebrity woman whose name was not disclosed. Goto has several tattoos, receiving his first one, a carp on his neck, when he was 20 years old.[6]

On October 20, 2007, Goto was arrested and plead guilty for breaking into a construction site in Edogawa, Tokyo on July 15, 2007 and stealing 80 reels of electric cable worth approximately ¥1 million. His accomplices included two of his friends, who were 18 and 19 years old respectively.[13] He was identified by the police by his tattoos. He was sentenced to five and a half years in jail by the Tokyo District Court in May 2008.[14]

On January 23, 2010, Goto's mother, Tokiko Goto, fell from the third story of their house in Edogawa, Tokyo at 11 PM. She was rushed to the hospital, but died from her injuries on January 24 at 1:13 AM.[15][16][17] Goto was incarcerated at the time from his 2007 arrest and was not allowed to attend her funeral.[2]

Discography
Main article: EE Jump § Discography

Publications
  • Sange: Gomaki no Otōto to Yobarete (懺悔 ゴマキの弟と呼ばれて) (2013)

References
  1. "後藤祐樹さん、15年ぶりに番組収録 騒動全て糧に再婚し「今は幸せです」". Oricon (in Japanese). August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  2. 金曜日のスマたちへ「波瀾万丈2時間スペシャル」後藤真希 24歳の告白 (in Japanese). July 23, 2010. Tokyo Broadcasting System.
  3. Kojihei (August 22, 2016). "やんちゃ過ぎた後藤真希の弟・ユウキの転落人生 強盗傷害罪で逮捕も…". Excite (in Japanese). Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  4. "LOVE IS ENERGY!" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  5. "おっととっと夏だぜ!" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  6. "後藤祐樹～自由への疾走～". Tattoo Navi (in Japanese). January 7, 2013. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013.
  7. "イキナリズム!" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  8. Sorama, Chianko (October 14, 2017). "たった２年で解散に……波乱万丈の人気ユニットだった「EE JUMP」". Excite (in Japanese). Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  9. McClure, Steve (April 24, 2002). "Two men and a poor baby". The Japan Times. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  10. "後藤祐樹が自叙伝「懺悔 ゴマキの弟と呼ばれて」で真相告白". Natalie (in Japanese). April 9, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  11. "ゴマキ弟・祐樹の近影が話題に、千葉・柏の美容室情報ページに姿。". Narinari (in Japanese). March 22, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  12. "元EE JUMP後藤祐樹『今田×東野のカリギュラ』シーズン2で再登場". MyNavi (in Japanese). August 27, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  13. "Ex-"EE Jump" singer arrested for theft of electric cabling". Mainichi Shimbun. October 20, 2007. Archived from the original on October 21, 2007.
  14. "ひっそり社会復帰していたゴマキの弟". Real Live (in Japanese). December 27, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  15. "ゴマキ母自殺か、自宅３階から転落し死亡". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). January 24, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  16. "ゴマキ母飛び降り自殺、衝撃の真相！昼から酔って大声も". Zakzak (in Japanese). January 25, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  17. "藤本美貴：後藤真希の母「優しく接してくれた」と悼む　時速２００キロのフリーキックマシン発表会". Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). January 25, 2010. Archived from the original on January 29, 2007.
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