Octpath Explained

Octpath
Origin:Japan
Genre:J-pop
Years Active:2021–present
Label:Yoshimoto Kogyo
Current Members:
  • Naoki Kose
  • Wataru Takahashi
  • Kohei Kurita
  • Kaiho
  • Shu Kobori
  • Shinsuke Yotsuya
  • Shunsei Ota
  • Renta Nishijima
Past Members:
  • Toma

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

2021–2022: Formation and debut

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

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

Former

Discography

Singles

TitleYearPeak
chart
positions
Album
OriconBillboard[19]
"It's a Bop"20221 3Showcase
"Perfect"2 5
"Like"2 4
"Sweet"20232 4rowspan="4"
"Octave"20242 4
"Daydream"
"Fun"2 5
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 『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. ja. November 18, 2021.
  2. Web site: 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. ja. November 29, 2021.
  3. Web site: 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. ja. February 15, 2022.
  4. Web site: 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. ja. April 21, 2022.
  5. Web site: 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. ja. April 25, 2022.
  6. Web site: 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. ja. July 16, 2022.
  7. Web site: 休養中のOCTPATH高橋わたる、活動再開へ<全文>. Model Press. ja. August 31, 2022.
  8. Web site: 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. ja. September 21, 2022.
  9. Web site: 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. ja. January 27, 2023.
  10. Web site: OCTPATH、1stアルバム『Showcase』が初登場1位【オリコンランキング】. Oricon. ja. February 14, 2023.
  11. Web site: 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. ja. June 8, 2023.
  12. Web site: 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. ja. August 7, 2023.
  13. Web site: 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. ja. August 8, 2023.
  14. Web site: 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. ja. November 18, 2023.
  15. Web site: 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. ja. November 18, 2023.
  16. Web site: 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. ja. April 12, 2024.
  17. Web site: Octpath Oricon Style. Oricon. July 24, 2024.
  18. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums. Billboard Japan. November 2, 2019.
  19. Web site: Hot 100. Billboard Japan. December 25, 2019. ja.