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(age 52)</span></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Origin</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Higashi%C5%8Dsaka,_Osaka" class="mw-redirect" title="Higashiōsaka, Osaka">Higashiōsaka, Osaka</a>, Japan</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Genres</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/J-pop" title="J-pop">J-pop</a>, <a href="/wiki/Contemporary_R%26B" title="Contemporary R&B">R&B</a>, <a href="/wiki/Jazz" title="Jazz">jazz</a>, <a href="/wiki/Soul_music" title="Soul music">soul</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Occupation(s)</th><td class="infobox-data role">Singer-songwriter, record producer</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Instrument(s)</th><td class="infobox-data note">Vocals, piano, keyboards</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><span class="nowrap">Years active</span></th><td class="infobox-data">1995–present</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Labels</th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/DefStar_Records" class="mw-redirect" title="DefStar Records">DefStar Records</a></td></tr><tr><th colspan="2" class="infobox-header" style="color: #202122;background-color: #b0c4de"></th></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Website</th><td class="infobox-data"><span class="url"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://kenhirai.jp/">kenhirai<wbr />.jp</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="shortdescription nomobile noexcerpt noprint searchaux" style="display:none">Musical artist</div> <p><b>Ken Hirai</b><span style="font-weight: normal"> (<span title="Japanese-language text"><span lang="ja">平井堅</span></span>, <span title="Hepburn transliteration"><i lang="ja-Latn">Hirai Ken</i></span>, born January 17, 1972)</span> is a Japanese singer-songwriter.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Since his debut, Hirai has worked as a model, actor, composer, lyricist, singer, and brand ambassador. </p><p>During his career, Hirai has released forty-seven singles and eleven studio albums as of January 2024.<sup id="cite_ref-Official_Discography_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Official_Discography-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> According to <a href="/wiki/Oricon" title="Oricon">Oricon</a>, his single <i><a href="/wiki/Hitomi_o_Tojite" title="Hitomi o Tojite">Hitomi o Tojite</a></i> (<i>Close Your Eyes</i>) became the best-selling single of 2004 in Japan,<sup id="cite_ref-Oricon_Annual_Ranking_2004_5-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Oricon_Annual_Ranking_2004-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> while his compilation album <i><a href="/wiki/Ken_Hirai_10th_Anniversary_Complete_Single_Collection_%2795-%2705_Utabaka" class="mw-redirect" title="Ken Hirai 10th Anniversary Complete Single Collection '95-'05 Utabaka">Ken Hirai 10th Anniversary Complete Single Collection '95–'05 "Utabaka"</a></i> became the best-selling album of 2006 in Japan.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Early_life">Early life</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ken_Hirai&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Early life"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Born on January 17, 1972, in <a href="/wiki/Higashi%C5%8Dsaka" title="Higashiōsaka">Higashiōsaka</a>, Osaka, Ken Hirai grew up in <a href="/wiki/Nabari,_Mie" title="Nabari, Mie">Nabari, Mie</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Career">Career</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ken_Hirai&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Career"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="1995–2000:_Un-balanced,_Stare_At,_The_Changing_Same"><span id="1995.E2.80.932000:_Un-balanced.2C_Stare_At.2C_The_Changing_Same"></span>1995–2000: <i>Un-balanced</i>, <i>Stare At,</i> <i>The Changing Same</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ken_Hirai&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: 1995–2000: Un-balanced, Stare At, The Changing Same"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Signing with Sony, he released his first single in 1995, but to no great success. Hirai used the next four years to consolidate his style and take time out – he only released one single each in 1997 and 1998, and did not produce any new music during 1999. Fans waited until 2000 for a third album from Hirai, <i>The Changing Same</i>. It was the first single, "Rakuen"<span style="font-weight: normal"> (<span title="Japanese-language text"><span lang="ja">楽園</span></span>, Paradise)</span>, that established him as a major player in the Japanese sales charts and overseas. Hirai was voted "Best New Japanese Act" in a pop poll organized by the <a href="/wiki/Radio_Television_Hong_Kong" class="mw-redirect" title="Radio Television Hong Kong">RTHK</a> radio station in Hong Kong. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2001–2003:_Gaining_Through_Losing,_Life_Is..."><span id="2001.E2.80.932003:_Gaining_Through_Losing.2C_Life_Is..."></span>2001–2003: <i>Gaining Through Losing</i>, <i>Life Is...</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ken_Hirai&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: 2001–2003: Gaining Through Losing, Life Is..."><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Hirai's 1st remix album, <i>Kh Re-mixed Up 1</i> was released on November 28, 2001. Through the album, the artist showed a new part of himself to the audience, which appealed to club-goers and DJs for the first time. In the summer of that same year, Hirai earned the title of Best Male Artist at the inaugural <a href="/wiki/MTV_Video_Music_Awards_Japan" title="MTV Video Music Awards Japan">MTV Video Music Awards Japan</a>, and appeared at the official <a href="/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup_2002" class="mw-redirect" title="FIFA World Cup 2002">FIFA World Cup 2002</a> concert with <a href="/wiki/Chemistry_(band)" title="Chemistry (band)">Chemistry</a> and <a href="/wiki/Lauryn_Hill" title="Lauryn Hill">Lauryn Hill</a>. </p><p>Already an established star, Hirai went one step further when he released a cover of "Ōki na Furudokei"<span style="font-weight: normal"> (<span title="Japanese-language text"><span lang="ja">大きな古時計</span></span>, A Big Old Clock)</span>; a Japanese version of "<a href="/wiki/My_Grandfather%27s_Clock" title="My Grandfather's Clock">My Grandfather's Clock</a>" by Henry Clay Work) in 2002. A popular nursery rhyme, it was expected to be a minor success, but went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year. </p><p>In 2003, Hirai performed for <a href="/wiki/MTV_Unplugged" title="MTV Unplugged">MTV Unplugged</a> Live in New York; he was the first Japanese male solo vocalist to perform on the show. He was also interviewed by <a href="/wiki/CNN" title="CNN">CNN</a>'s <i>The Music Room</i>, televised in 210 countries and watched by 230 million viewers. His 5th album <i>Life Is...</i>, which contains "Strawberry Sex", "Ring", and "Ōki na Furudokei", was released on January 22, 2003. </p><p>On December 1, 2003, the concept album <i>Ken's Bar</i> was released. On the album, Hirai selected favorite songs and covered them in his own style. The music was primarily jazz and blues oriented. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2004–2006:_Sentimentalovers"><span id="2004.E2.80.932006:_Sentimentalovers"></span>2004–2006: <i>Sentimentalovers</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ken_Hirai&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: 2004–2006: Sentimentalovers"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In May 2004, Hirai launched his next album, <i>Sentimentalovers</i>. The album spawned four singles, with "Hitomi o Tojite"<span style="font-weight: normal"> (<span title="Japanese-language text"><span lang="ja">瞳をとじて</span></span>, Close Your Eyes)</span> being the most successful, becoming the highest-selling single of that year.<sup id="cite_ref-Oricon_Annual_Ranking_2004_5-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-Oricon_Annual_Ranking_2004-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Hirai's 2005 single, "<a href="/wiki/Pop_Star_(Ken_Hirai_song)" title="Pop Star (Ken Hirai song)">Pop Star</a>", was one of his career's biggest hits, reaching number one on the <a href="/wiki/Oricon" title="Oricon">Oricon charts</a>. The video for the song, which featured Hirai playing 7 different characters and animals, became an instant hit. A cover of the song was featured on the rhythm game <a href="/wiki/Moero!_Nekketsu_Rhythm_Damashii_Osu!_Tatakae!_Ouendan_2" title="Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2">Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2</a> for the <a href="/wiki/Nintendo_DS" title="Nintendo DS">Nintendo DS</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Namco" title="Namco">Namco</a> popular drumming game <i><a href="/wiki/Taiko_no_Tatsujin" title="Taiko no Tatsujin">Taiko no Tatsujin</a> 8</i>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2007–2009:_Fakin'_Pop,_Ken's_Bar_II"><span id="2007.E2.80.932009:_Fakin.27_Pop.2C_Ken.27s_Bar_II"></span>2007–2009: <i>Fakin' Pop</i>, <i>Ken's Bar II</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ken_Hirai&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: 2007–2009: Fakin' Pop, Ken's Bar II"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In 2007, Hirai released two singles. Both singles peaked at number 5 on the Oricon charts and sold around 100,000 copies. The first of these was "Elegy", followed by "Kimi no Suki na Toko (Why I Love You)". "Elegy" was a major radio success in Japan. In August 2007, Hirai released his 27th single, titled "<a href="/wiki/Fake_Star" title="Fake Star">Fake Star</a>". </p><p>On February 20, 2008, Hirai released his 28th and 1st double A-side single, titled "Canvas/Kimi wa Suteki (You're Wonderful)". The singles debuted at number six on the Oricon charts. "Canvas" was used as the insert and ending theme song to Fuji TV's <i><a href="/wiki/Honey_and_Clover" title="Honey and Clover">Hachimitsu to Clover</a></i>. It was written and composed by Hirai, and arranged by Tomita Keichi, as was Hirai's 17th single "Ring". </p><p>On March 12, 2008, Hirai released his seventh studio album, <i><a href="/wiki/Fakin%27_Pop" title="Fakin' Pop">Fakin' Pop</a></i>. Hirai then released his 29th single, "Itsuka Hanareru Hi ga Kite mo"<span style="font-weight: normal"> (<span title="Japanese-language text"><span lang="ja">いつか離れる日が来ても</span></span>, If One Day I'm Separated From You)</span> on April 23, 2008. The song was a recut single from <i>Fakin' Pop,</i> and used as the theme song for <i>Ano Sora o Oboeteru</i><span style="font-weight: normal"> (<span title="Japanese-language text"><span lang="ja">あの空をおぼえてる</span></span>)</span>. </p><p>On May 27, 2009, Hirai released <i><a href="/wiki/Ken%27s_Bar_II" title="Ken's Bar II">Ken's Bar II</a></i>, continuing the concept of creating jazz covers of his favorite Japanese and English songs; these included "Love: Destiny" (<a href="/wiki/Ayumi_Hamasaki" title="Ayumi Hamasaki">Ayumi Hamasaki</a>), "White Lovers" (<a href="/wiki/Keisuke_Kuwata" title="Keisuke Kuwata">Keisuke Kawata</a>), and "Because of You" (<a href="/wiki/Ne-Yo" title="Ne-Yo">Ne-Yo</a>).<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> He held a 2009 summer concert tour in Japan under the same name. On September 23, 2009, his 30th single, "<a href="/wiki/Candy_(Ken_Hirai_song)" title="Candy (Ken Hirai song)">Candy</a>" was released, followed by "Boku wa Kimi ni Koi wo Suru"<span style="font-weight: normal"> (<span title="Japanese-language text"><span lang="ja">僕は君に恋をする</span></span>, "I'm Going to Fall in Love With You")</span> in October. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2010–2014:_15th_anniversary,_Japanese_Singer"><span id="2010.E2.80.932014:_15th_anniversary.2C_Japanese_Singer"></span>2010–2014: 15th anniversary, <i>Japanese Singer</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ken_Hirai&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: 2010–2014: 15th anniversary, Japanese Singer"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>On October 13, 2010, Hirai's 32nd single "Sing Forever" was released. His 33rd single, "<a href="/wiki/Aishiteru_(Ken_Hirai_song)" title="Aishiteru (Ken Hirai song)">Aishiteru</a>", was followed by a compilation entitled '<a href="/wiki/Ken_Hirai_discography" title="Ken Hirai discography">Ken Hirai 15th Anniversary c/w Collection '95–'10 "Ura Utabaka</a>"' that celebrated his fifteenth anniversary in the music industry. </p><p>On May 4, 2011, Hirai released a new single "いとしき日々よ" for the Japan TV mega hit TV drama <i>JIN-仁</i>. On June 8, 2011, Hirai released his ninth studio album, <i><a href="/wiki/Japanese_Singer_(album)" class="mw-redirect" title="Japanese Singer (album)">Japanese Singer</a></i>. </p><p>In 2014, he released the third in his series of song covers, <i><a href="/wiki/Ken%27s_Bar_II" title="Ken's Bar II">Ken's Bar III</a></i>, and a collaborative single with <a href="/wiki/Namie_Amuro" title="Namie Amuro">Namie Amuro</a> called <i>Grotesque</i>. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2015–present:_25th_anniversary,_The_Still_Life,_Anata_ni_Naritakatta"><span id="2015.E2.80.93present:_25th_anniversary.2C_The_Still_Life.2C_Anata_ni_Naritakatta"></span>2015–present: 25th anniversary, <i>The Still Life</i>, <i>Anata ni Naritakatta</i></h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ken_Hirai&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: 2015–present: 25th anniversary, The Still Life, Anata ni Naritakatta"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>On July 6, 2016, Hirai released his tenth studio album <i>The Still Life.</i> </p><p>In 2021, <i>Anata ni Naritakatta</i> (あなたになりたかった, <i>I Wanted to be You</i>) was announced as his eleventh studio album, released to commemorate his twenty-fifth anniversary.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The album cover, taken with a heavy flash filter, represented the singer's desire to explore <a href="/wiki/Ego_death" title="Ego death">ego loss</a> in his art: "I don't really have anything I want to convey, and it's more like I'm erasing my ego." Hirai commented, "I thought that erasing the contents of my face would best express my stance."<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Discography">Discography</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Ken_Hirai&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Discography"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1236090951"><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">Main article: <a href="/wiki/Ken_Hirai_discography" title="Ken Hirai discography">Ken Hirai discography</a></div> <ul><li><i><a href="/wiki/Un-balanced" title="Un-balanced">Un-balanced</a></i> (1995)</li> <li><i><a href="/wiki/Stare_At" title="Stare At">Stare At</a></i> (1996)</li> 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