Genki Iwahashi

About

Japanese pop singer and former idol known for being an original member of the boy band King & Prince and for his solo music career. He is known for songs such as "Cinderella Girl," "My Lonely X'mas," "Smile," "PAJAMA PARTY," "My Fairies," "Sora wo Miagete," and "Hana, Atatakaku," as well as albums including How To Love, I'm A Popstar, and I'm A Hero.

Before fame

He entered Japan's idol training system at a young age. He became publicly known after being selected as a member of King & Prince, and he and the group officially debuted with the single "Cinderella Girl" in May 2018. He announced a hiatus from group activities to focus on treatment for panic disorder and anxiety in November 2018. He officially withdrew from King & Prince and Johnny & Associates in March 2021 to focus on his recovery and solo career. He made his solo debut in December 2021 with the release of "My Lonely X'mas." He followed his debut with the single "PAJAMA PARTY" in May 2022. His first full-length album How To Love was released in August 2022.

Trivia

His solo debut single "My Lonely X'mas" featured a collaboration with a member of the American rock band TOTO Joseph Williams who sang in the chorus. He has shared music videos and behind-the-scenes content on his YouTube channel.

Family life

He was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan.

Associated with

He rose to fame alongside Sho Hirano as a fellow member of King & Prince. He worked with Ren Nagase during King & Prince's debut era.