Nesmith

About

Japanese singer, dancer, and actor who first rose to fame as a member of Nidaime J Soul Brothers. He later joined Exile in 2009 and then Exile the Second in 2012. He made his musical theater debut in 2019 with his portrayal of Captain Hook in the Japanese version of Peter Pan.

Before Fame

He decided to start singing as a street performer after he won a local karaoke competition.

Trivia

In 2013, he appeared in an advertisement for Daiichi Kosho Company. He shares moments in his life as a performer on his exile_nesmith_official Instagram account, where he has earned more than 290,000 followers. His dog has also appeared on his Instagram page.

Family Life

His full name is Karim Ryuta Nesmith. His father is African American and his mother is Japanese. 

Associated With

He has performed alongside Shokichi in Exile and Nidaime J Soul Brothers.