BALLISTIK BOYZ

BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE promoting Back & Forth (2024)

**BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE** is a Japanese rap, vocal and dance boy group formed and managed by LDH JAPAN and signed to the record label rhythm zone.

BALLISTIK BOYZ is part of the collective supergroup EXILE TRIBE and composed of 7 members who are all holding microphones while performing, being the first for an EXILE TRIBE group.

The group was formed in 2018 as a collaboration of EXILE HIRO and DOBERMAN INFINITY during the *VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 5* and its members were chosen from the *VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 5* and *PROJECT TARO*.

They made their major debut on May 22, 2019, with a self-titled album.

## Members

***Main article:** BALLISTIK BOYZ/Members*

**Hidaka Ryuta**
日髙竜太
Vocal, performer
Jan. 11, 1996 (28)
Miyazaki

**Kano Yoshiyuki**
加納嘉将
Vocal, performer
Sep. 10, 1996 (27)
Sendai

**Kainuma Ryusei**
海沼流星
Rapper, performer
Jun. 19, 1999 (24)
Saitama

**Fukahori Miku**
深堀未来
Vocal, performer
Jul. 1, 1999 (24)
Tokyo

**Okuda Rikiya**
奥田力也
Rapper, performer
Oct. 12, 1999 (24)
Osaka

**Matsui Riki**
松井利樹
Rapper, performer
Mar. 23, 2000 (23)
Fukuoka

**Sunada Masahiro**
砂田将宏
Vocal, performer
May 17, 2000 (23)
Osaka

## History

### 2018

On May 1, a new group named "**BALLISTIK BOYZ**" was announced on *Shuukan EXILE*. The group was revealed to be composed of 7 members: Hidaka Ryuta, Kano Yoshiyuki, Kainuma Ryusei, Fukahori Miku, Okuda Rikiya, Matsui Riki and Sunada Masahiro. Fukahori, Okuda and Sunada had previously been members of PROJECT TARO, while Hidaka, Yoshiyuki, Kainuma and Matsui had been finalists of the *EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 5 ~Yume wo Motta Wakamono Tachi e~*.

The group performed as the opening act to FANTASTICS' *Musha Shugyo "FANTASTIC 9"* events starting from May 12. The group also performed as an opening act at DANCE EARTH PARTY's 3-day festival *DANCE EARTH FESTIVAL 2018 ~SPLASH SUMMER~* on July 14, 15 and 16.

### 2019

On February 26, it was announced that the group would start their *Musha Shugyo* on March 2 in Tokyo.

On March 31, it was announced that the group would be making major debut on May 22 with a self-titled album.

On May 22, the day of their major debut, the group joined the EXILE TRIBE and their name was changed to "**BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE**".

On October 23, the group released their first single "44RAIDERS".

Starting in September, BALLISTIK BOYZ also went on a promotional tour across Asia including Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

At the end of the year, the group received the "Rising Star Award" at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan.

### 2020

On February 12, after performing in different countries across Asia, the group released their second single "ANTI-HERO'S", with the title song and the 3 b-sides of the single being pre-released from January 22 until the day of the single's release.

From February 14 to February 22, BALLISTIK BOYZ held their first hall tour *BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2020 "BBZ"*. Originally planned to take place until September 26, the tour halted on February 22 and the rest of the tour was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On August 10, the group released their first digital single "SUMMER HYPE".

On September 20, they held their first (online) live concert *LIVE×ONLINE IMAGINATION "BALLISTIK BOYZ"*.

On September 27, BALLISTIK BOYZ participated in the (online) live concert *LIVE×ONLINE IMAGINATION PREMIUM LIVE EXILE TRAIN* to celebrate EXILE's 19th anniversary.

On October 30, they participated in the Halloween-themed (online) live concert *LIVE×ONLINE INFINITY "Trick or Treat!! R.F.B. Halloween Party!!"*.

On December 23, the group held their second (online) live concert *LIVE×ONLINE BEYOND THE BORDER BALLI-X'mas ~Yume no Naka de~*.

### 2021

On February 3, they released their third single "Animal".

From March 21 to September 2, the group embarked on their second live tour *BALLISTIK BOYZ PROLOGUE LIVE TOUR 2021 "PASS THE MIC" ~WAY TO THE GLORY~*.

On August 4, they released their fourth single "SUM BABY".

On November 24, BALLISTIK BOYZ released their second album *PASS THE MIC*.

From October 8 to December 5, they held their third live tour *BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2021 "PASS THE MIC" ~WAY TO THE GLORY~*.

On December 8, the group released the tribute single "BALLISTIK BOYZ FROM EXILE". The single is the second of the four consecutive tribute singles releases by Jr.EXILE groups to celebrate EXILE's 20th anniversary.

### 2022

***Main article:** BALLISTIK BOYZ & PSYCHIC FEVER in Thailand*
On May 11, it was announced that BALLISTIK BOYZ and PSYCHIC FEVER would be holding a joint *Musha Shugyo* in Thailand from August 2022 to January 2023 as part of a partnership agreement between LDH JAPAN and the Thai agency HIGH CLOUD ENTERTAINMENT, with Thai rapper F.HERO serving as their general producer during that period. Additionally, the groups' stay in Thailand would be developed as a reality show titled *BALLISTIK BOYZ & PSYCHIC FEVER New School Breakin' THAILAND* on the web.

On May 25, the group released their fifth single "Last Dance ni BYE BYE".

From June 3 to July 12, they participated in the joint live tour *THE SURVIVAL 2022 ~BALLISTIK BOYZ vs MA55IVE~ × PSYCHIC FEVER*.

As their first activity in Thailand, BALLISTIK BOYZ performed at the "NIPPON HAKU BANGKOK 2022" on September 2 and 3.

On November 1, the group's official fanclub was opened.

On December 9, they released the digital single "Dramatic wo Nokoshitai". The song was used as the official theme song of the *SoftBank Winter Cup 2022* tournament.

### 2023

On February 1, a global version of the group's official fanclub was opened, with services and access being currently available in Thailand only.

On February 5, BALLISTIK BOYZ and PSYCHIC FEVER concluded their *Musha Shugyo* in Thailand after the live concert *BALLISTIK BOYZ VS PSYCHIC FEVER THE SURVIVAL 2023 THAILAND*.

On February 16, the group released the digital single "Drop Dead". The song is a collaboration with the Thai group TRINITY and was released under Thai music label HIGH CLOUD ENTERTAINMENT and rhythm zone.

In early 2023, BALLISTIK BOYZ participated in SKY-HI×NTV's major project *D.U.N.K. -DANCE UNIVERSE NEVER KILLED-*. As part of the project, they also performed at a 3-day live event titled "D.U.N.K. Showcase" on March 5, 11, and 12.

From April 21 to June 30, the group held their fourth tour *BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2023 "N.E.X.T."*.

On May 17, it was announced that the group's official global fanclub expanded its availability to the countries South Korea, Malaysia, and Taiwan.

On May 31, the group released their sixth single "Ding Ding Dong".

From August 18 to 20, they performed at "JAPAN EXPO MALAYSIA 2023".

On August 27, they performed at "Asian Sound Syndicate vol.2" in Jakarta, Indonesia.

On August 29, BALLISTIK BOYZ released the song "All I Ever Wanted" featuring Thai actor GULF KANAWUT as their third digital single. The song later served as the title track of their seventh single overall and second single under High Cloud Entertainment, released on October 4. On the same day as the release of the digital single, the group held their first fan event in Thailand, at CINEMA 8, SF WORLD CINEMA, CENTRAL WORLD.

From September 2023 to February 2024, they performed at several events in Thailand besides their activities in Japan: at "NIPPON HAKU BANGKOK 2023" alongside THE RAMPAGE and PSYCHIC FEVER (September 1 to September 3), at "OCTOPOP" alongside THE RAMPAGE and PSYCHIC FEVER (October 22), at "Siam Music Fest 2023" alongside PSYCHIC FEVER (December 16 to 17), at "Muuji Festival 2024" alongside PSYCHIC FEVER (January 27), and at "JAPAN EXPO THAILAND 2024" alongside PSYCHIC FEVER (February 3, alongside a "EXCLUSIVE FAN MEETING × JAPAN EXPO THAILAND 2024"). At "NIPPON HAKU BANGKOK 2023", the group also received the "Thailand - Japan Ambassador 2023" award, for serving as a bridge between Thailand and Japan in 2023.

On October 4, BALLISTIK BOYZ released their seventh single "All I Ever Wanted".

On October 11, the group held the fanclub event *BALLISTIK BOYZ FAN CLUB EVENT 2023 in JAPAN Balli Gakuen (Jugyou Sankan)* at Zepp Haneda.

On November 17, the group's official global fanclub expanded its availability to the countries Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong.

On November 19, they performed at the "13th Jakarta Japan Matsuri (JJM2023)" in Indonesia.

On December 22, the group held the online live event *BALLISTIK BOYZ Online Limited Live ~Xmas Party with BALLY'S~*.

On December 23, BALLISTIK BOYZ released the song "N.E.X.T." as their fourth digital single. On the same day, it was announced that the group's new song "God Mode" would serve as the theme song of the team "SIGMA SQUAD" from the 2024 TV anime *Bucchigiri?!*.

### 2024

On February 21, the group will release their third studio album *Back & Forth*.

From April 12 to July 19, the group will hold their fifth tour *BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2024 "HIGHER EX"*.

## Discography

***Main article:** BALLISTIK BOYZ/Discography*
* Albums
* Singles
* Other

Studio Albums
1. [2019.05.22] BALLISTIK BOYZ
2. [2021.11.24] PASS THE MIC
3. [2024.02.21] Back & Forth

Other Albums
* [2019.07.03] BATTLE OF TOKYO ~ENTER THE Jr.EXILE~
* [2021.06.23] BATTLE OF TOKYO TIME 4 Jr.EXILE
* [2023.07.19] BATTLE OF TOKYO CODE OF Jr.EXILE

Singles
1. [2019.10.23] 44RAIDERS
2. [2020.02.12] ANTI-HERO'S
3. [2021.02.03] Animal
4. [2021.08.04] SUM BABY
5. [2022.05.25] Last Dance ni BYE BYE
6. [2023.05.31] Ding Ding Dong
7. [2023.10.04] All I Ever Wanted feat. GULF KANAWUT

Digital Singles
1. [2020.08.10] SUMMER HYPE
2. [2022.12.09] Dramatic wo Nokoshitai
3. [2023.08.29] All I Ever Wanted feat. GULF KANAWUT
4. [2023.12.23] N.E.X.T.

Pre-release Digital Singles

1. [2019.04.22] Tenhane -1000%-
2. [2019.05.06] PASION
3. [2019.05.15] NU WORLD
4. [2019.10.01] 44RAIDERS
5. [2020.01.22] ANTI-HERO'S
6. [2020.01.29] Front Burner
7. [2020.02.05] Bang Out
8. [2020.02.12] Strangers
9. [2021.01.11] Life Is Party
10. [2021.01.20] HIGHWAY
11. [2021.01.27] Animal
12. [2021.05.24] VIVA LA EVOLUCION
13. [2021.06.28] HANDS UP
14. [2021.07.11] Blow Off Steam
15. [2021.07.18] Chasin'
16. [2021.08.02] SUM BABY
17. [2021.11.22] All Around The World
18. [2022.05.17] Last Dance ni BYE BYE

Collaboration Singles
* [2023.02.16] Drop Dead (with TRINITY)

Other Singles
* [2020.09.04] SUMMER HYPE -DJ WATARAI Soca Remix-
* [2021.12.08] BALLISTIK BOYZ FROM EXILE

Collaborations/Other
* [2019.06.26] DOBERMAN INFINITY - *5IVE* (#12 "D.I till Infinity" feat.TOMOGEN, **BALLISTIK BOYZ**)
* [2022.12.28] *HiGH&LOW THE WORST BEST ALBUM* (CD2 #3 "We never die")

## Concerts/Tours

Tours
1. [2020.02.14-2020.02.22] BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2020 "BBZ"
2. [2021.03.21-2021.09.02] BALLISTIK BOYZ PROLOGUE LIVE TOUR 2021 "PASS THE MIC" ~WAY TO THE GLORY~
3. [2021.10.08-2021.12.05] BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2021 "PASS THE MIC" ~WAY TO THE GLORY~
4. [2023.04.21-2023.06.30] BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2023 "N.E.X.T."
5. [2024.04.12-2024.07.19] BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2024 "HIGHER EX"

Online Concerts
1. [2020.09.20] LIVE×ONLINE IMAGINATION "BALLISTIK BOYZ"
2. [2020.12.23] LIVE×ONLINE BEYOND THE BORDER BALLI-X'mas ~Yume no Naka de~
3. [2023.12.22] BALLISTIK BOYZ Online Limited Live ~Xmas Party with BALLY'S~

Tours Featured In
* [2021.03.10-2021.06.28] EXILE TRIBE LIVE TOUR 2021 "RISING SUN TO THE WORLD"

Concerts Featured In
* [2019.07.04-2019.07.07] BATTLE OF TOKYO ~ENTER THE Jr.EXILE~
* [2019.12.31] LDH PERFECT YEAR 2020 COUNTDOWN LIVE 2019▶︎2020 "RISING"
* ~~[2020.05.27] EXILE SHOKICHI vs CrazyBoy "KING & KING"~~ (Kainuma, Okuda, Matsui)
* [2020.09.27] LIVE×ONLINE PREMIUM LIVE EXILE TRAIN
* [2020.10.30] LIVE×ONLINE INFINITY "Trick or Treat!! R.F.B. Halloween Party!!"
* [2020.12.31] LIVE×ONLINE COUNTDOWN 2020▶︎2021 "RISING SUN TO THE WORLD"
* [2021.12.31] LIVE×ONLINE COUNTDOWN 2021▶︎2022
* [2022.03.12] GENERATIONS LIVE TOUR 2022 "WONDER SQUARE" ~Kaimaku-sai~
* [2022.05.21] iCON Z 2022 ~Dreams For Children~
* [2022.06.03-2022.07.12] THE SURVIVAL 2022 ~BALLISTIK BOYZ vs MA55IVE~ × PSYCHIC FEVER
* [2022.07.21-2022.07.24] BATTLE OF TOKYO TIME 4 Jr.EXILE
* [2022.12.31] Jr.EXILE LIVE-EXPO 2022
* [2023.07.21-2023.07.30] BATTLE OF TOKYO CODE OF Jr.EXILE
* [2023.09.17] 2023 TRINITY BREATH OF DESIRE CONCERT
* [2023.12.30-2023.12.31] LDH LIVE-EXPO 2023

Events
* [2021.09.10] ABEMA×LDH 2021 Special Fan Meeting EXILE TRIBE STATION in YOKOHAMA
* [2021.12.08] ABEMA×LDH ONLINE X'mas LIVE PARTY
* [2022.08.01] ABEMA×LDH BALLISTIK BOYZ SPECIAL FAN MEETING 2022
* [2023.10.11] BALLISTIK BOYZ FAN CLUB EVENT 2023 in JAPAN Balli Gakuen (Jugyou Sankan) (BALLISTIK BOYZ FAN CLUB EVENT 2023 in JAPAN バリ学園 【授業参観】)

Events Featured In
* [2023.12.25] Gulf Fanclub FANMEETING in JAPAN

## Works

### Other

* [2023-2025] 2025 Japan International Expo (Osaka/Kansai Expo) - Special Supporter

## Awards

* [2019] MTV Video Music Awards Japan - Rising Star Award
* [2022] THAILAND DIGITAL AWARD 2022 - Asia Rising Star AWARD
* [2023] Thailand - Japan Ambassador 2023

## Trivia

* Their fans used to be called "BBZ Family" and are now called "BALLY'S" as of October 2023.
* The group is the first of EXILE TRIBE whose debut release is an album.
* The first group of EXILE TRIBE that does not have an assigned leader.
* All members of the group can play instruments and aspire to start activities as a band too. Hidaka Ryuta plays the piano, Kanou Yoshiyuki plays the guitar, Fukahori Miku plays the piano and drums, Okuda Rikiya plays the piano, Matsui Riki plays keyboard and bass and Sunada Masahiro plays the guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Only Kainuma Ryusei is still deciding on an instrument.
* One of the strengths of the group is the language skills of the members. Some of them have lived abroad and can speak English, and some speak Portuguese or Chinese.
* The goal of the group is to be globally active.
* All members can do acrobatics.
* The choreography for the group's songs are mainly created by the three former members of PROJECT TARO: Okuda Rikiya, Fukahori Miku and Sunada Masahiro.
* According to the members, they enhanced working together with the staff, and creating and communicating with a more systematic approach after their stay in Thailand, not only regarding the production of music, but also common announcements.

## See Also

* BALLISTIK BOYZ/Gallery
* BALLISTIK BOYZ/Music Videos

## Notes

1. ↑ Available in Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong only.
2. ↑ Despite being released on the same day as "ANTI-HERO'S", where the song is included as b-side, it is counted as a pre-release single by LDH according to their website.

## References

1. ↑ ７つの弾丸が描く変幻自在の弾道!!BALLISTIK BOYZ始動!!
2. ↑ https://realsound.jp/2019/05/post-363533.html
3. ↑ 夢者修行 | FANTASTICS MEMBERS BLOG | EXILE MOBILE
4. ↑ 【追加スケジュール解禁!!】BALLISTIK BOYZ 武者修行開催！
5. ↑ https://realsound.jp/2019/05/post-363533.html
6. ↑ BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE デビューアルバム「BALLISTIK BOYZ」5/22(水)Release!!
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://natalie.mu/music/pp/ballistikboyz
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000171420
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://natalie.mu/music/news/348117
10. ↑ Important notice about LDH PERFECT YEAR 2020 shows
11. ↑ Jr.EXILE4組によるEXILEデビュー20周年を記念した企画「EXILE TRIBUTE」12/1(水)から4週連続トリビュートシングル発売決定！
12. ↑ LDH JAPAN and HIGH CLOUD ENTERTAINMENT (Thailand) signed a partnership agreement!! BALLISTIK BOYZ & PSYCHIC FEVER to hold Musha Shugyo in Thailand from August as its first project!!
13. ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2234211/full/
14. ↑ https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202205110000474.html
15. ↑ https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20220511-2343339/
16. ↑ https://www.tokyoheadline.com/642197/
17. ↑ https://lp.p.pia.jp/article/news/241600/index.html?detail=true
18. ↑ 2022/11/1(火)新ファンクラブOPEN！
19. ↑ 【「SoftBank ウインターカップ2022」大会公式テーマソングに決定！】BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE 新曲「ドラマチックを残したい」12/9(金)配信Release!!
20. ↑ タイオフィシャルファンクラブ『BALLISTIK BOYZ GLOBAL OFFICIAL FAN CLUB』が2月1日(水)13:00(日本時間)よりスタート！
21. ↑ https://twitter.com/ballistik\_fext/status/1624727428601102338
22. ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/509510
23. ↑ https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3561576
24. ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news\_id=41765
25. ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/507480
26. ↑ 「BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2023 "N.E.X.T."」開催決定!!
27. ↑ https://bbz.exfamily.jp/s/ldh07/news/detail/10053
28. ↑ 【入会受付中】『BALLISTIK BOYZ GLOBAL OFFICIAL FAN CLUB』韓国・マレーシア・台湾を追加！
29. ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news\_id=43913
30. ↑ https://www.tokyoheadline.com/705418/
31. ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/538810
32. ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/d\_news/detail/129253/2
33. ↑ BALLISTIK BOYZ New Single『All I Ever Wanted feat. GULF KANAWUT』2023/8/29(火)Digital Release!!
34. ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news\_id=44011
35. ↑ https://www.billboard-japan.com/d\_news/detail/128391/2
36. ↑ https://www.tokyoheadline.com/706279/
37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 https://realsound.jp/2023/09/post-1424113.html
38. ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news\_id=44066
39. ↑ https://www.tokyoheadline.com/712609/
40. ↑ https://www.tokyoheadline.com/720174/3/
41. ↑ https://realsound.jp/2023/10/post-1474625\_2.html
42. ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news\_id=45674
43. ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news\_id=45643
44. ↑ https://bbz.exfamily.jp/s/ldh07/news/detail/10443
45. ↑ 【入会受付中】『BALLISTIK BOYZ GLOBAL OFFICIAL FAN CLUB』オーストラリア・香港・ニュージーランドを追加！
46. ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news\_id=44796
47. ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news\_id=45043
48. ↑ BALLISTIK BOYZメンバー作詞作曲によるメッセージソング「N.E.X.T.」12/23(土)0:00より配信スタート！
49. ↑ オリジナルTVアニメ『ぶっちぎり?!』チームソングにBALLISTIK BOYZの新曲『God Mode』が決定！
50. ↑ 50.0 50.1 https://www.tokyoheadline.com/729507/
51. ↑ 【LDHオフィシャルSHOP特典決定!!】2024/2/21(水)Release!! BALLISTIK BOYZ New Album『Back & Forth』
52. ↑ https://natalie.mu/music/news/554455
53. ↑ BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2024 "HIGHER EX"
54. ↑ https://bbz.exfamily.jp/s/ldh07/news/detail/10547?ima=4426
55. ↑ https://www.tokyoheadline.com/729262/
56. ↑ https://m.tribe-m.jp/news/detail?news\_id=45262
57. ↑ https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20231130-03/
58. ↑ https://realsound.jp/2022/12/post-1214908.html
59. ↑ https://realsound.jp/2021/11/post-909749.html
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62. ↑ https://realsound.jp/2022/05/post-1036671\_2.html
63. ↑ https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20200811-ballistikboyz/2
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66. ↑ http://www.highflyers.nu/blog/00121
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68. ↑ https://culture-cruise.com/bbz-aiew2/

## External links

* BALLISTIK BOYZ page on EXILE TRIBE mobile
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