Octpath

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Octpath
OriginJapan
GenresJ-pop
Years active2021–present
LabelsYoshimoto Kogyo
Members
  • Naoki Kose
  • Wataru Takahashi
  • Kohei Kurita
  • Kaiho
  • Shu Kobori
  • Shinsuke Yotsuya
  • Shunsei Ota
  • Renta Nishijima
Past members
  • Toma
Websiteoctpath-official.com

Octpath, stylized in all caps, is a Japanese boy band consisting of eight former Produce 101 Japan season 2 contestants. They debuted with the single, "It's a Bop" in February 2022.

History

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2021–2022: Formation and debut

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Octpath was formed on November 18, 2021.[1] On November 28, it was announced that Octpath would make their major debut in February 2022.[2]

On February 9, 2022, Octpath released their debut single, "It's a Bop".[3] On April 21, Toma went on hiatus due to a recent diagnosis of adjustment disorder.[4] On June 15, their second single, "Perfect", was released.[5] On July 15, Wataru Takahashi went on hiatus due to poor health.[6] Takahashi resumed group activities on September 23.[7] On November 16, their third single, "Like", was released.[8]

2023–present: Showcase

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On January 27, 2023, in an official statement on Octpath's website it was announced that Takahashi would go on hiatus due to "inappropriate behavior beyond the relationship of an artist and his fans".[9] On February 8, Octpath's debut album, Showcase, was released.[10] On July 5, their fourth single, "Sweet", was released.[11] On August 7, Toma who had been on hiatus for over a year left the group.[12] On September 2, Takahashi resumed group activities.[13] On November 18, former TO1 member Renta Nishijima joined the group.[14]

On February 21, their fifth single, "Octave / Daydream", was released.[15] On July 17, their sixth single, "Fun", was released.[16]

Members

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Current

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  • Naoki Kose (古瀬直輝)
  • Wataru Takahashi (高橋わたる)
  • Kohei Kurita (栗田航兵)
  • Kaiho (海帆)
  • Shu Kobori (小堀柊)
  • Shinsuke Yotsuya (四谷真佑)
  • Shunsei Ota (太田駿静)
  • Renta Nishijima (西島蓮汰)

Former

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  • Toma (冬馬)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak
chart
positions
Oricon[17] Billboard[18]
Showcase 1 1

Singles

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Title Year Peak
chart
positions 		Album
Oricon[17] Billboard[19]
"It's a Bop" 2022 1 3 Showcase
"Perfect" 2 5
"Like" 2 4
"Run" 2023 — —
"Sweet" 2 4 Non-album singles
"Octave" 2024 2 4
"Daydream" —
"Fun" 2 5
"Present" — — Present
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

References

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  1. ^ "『PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SEASON2』元練習生8人がボーイズグループ・OCTPATH結成 11・28に結成記念の生配信". Oricon (in Japanese). November 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "OCTPATH、メジャーデビューへの意気込み　「世界の人々に希望と夢を与えられるような存在になりたい」". Real Sound (in Japanese). November 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "OCTPATH、1stシングル「IT'S A BOP」が初登場1位【オリコンランキング】". Oricon (in Japanese). February 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "OCTPATH冬馬、適応障害と診断 当面の間活動休止へ、担当医師の指示従い治療に専念". Oricon (in Japanese). April 21, 2022.
  5. ^ "OCTPATH、2ndシングル「Perfect」アートワークとアーティスト写真を公開". Barks (in Japanese). April 25, 2022.
  6. ^ "OCTPATH高橋わたる、体調不良で当面療養に専念 本人は予定すべて出演を希望も「健康を最優先に考慮」". Oricon (in Japanese). July 16, 2022.
  7. ^ "休養中のOCTPATH高橋わたる、活動再開へ＜全文＞". Model Press (in Japanese). August 31, 2022.
  8. ^ "OCTPATH、映画『カメの甲羅はあばら骨』主題歌「Like」配信スタート". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). September 21, 2022.
  9. ^ "OCTPATH高橋わたる、一定期間活動停止を発表 ファンとの「関係性を超えた不適切な行動があった」＜全文＞". Model Press (in Japanese). January 27, 2023.
  10. ^ "OCTPATH、1stアルバム『Showcase』が初登場1位【オリコンランキング】". Oricon (in Japanese). February 14, 2023.
  11. ^ "OCTPATH、ニューシングル『Sweet』アー写＆ジャケットで"キラキラサマー"衣装披露". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). June 8, 2023.
  12. ^ "OCTPATH冬馬、グループ脱退 公式サイトで発表、適応障害で活動休止も症状回復せず「冬馬の選択を尊重」". Oricon (in Japanese). August 7, 2023.
  13. ^ "ファンとの不適切行動のOCTPATH高橋わたるが活動再開、9月からアーティスト活動も本格化【コメント全文】". Oricon (in Japanese). August 8, 2023.
  14. ^ "OCTPATHに新メンバー西島蓮汰が加入「良い姿をファンの皆様にお見せすることを約束します!」". Oricon (in Japanese). November 18, 2023.
  15. ^ "OCTPATHに新メンバー西島 蓮汰が加入、新体制初のライヴ&SGリリースも決定". Ototoy (in Japanese). November 18, 2023.
  16. ^ "OCTPATH、エモーショナルに弾けるシングル『FUN』を7月リリース". Barks (in Japanese). April 12, 2024.
  17. ^ a b "Octpath | Oricon Style". Oricon. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  18. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  19. ^ "Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 25, 2019.
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