Unique Facts About Kenshi Yonezu, the Most Popular J-Pop Singer on YouTube Japan

Kapanlagi.com - As a J-Pop singer and songwriter, Kenshi Yonezu is the best of the best. With his single titled Lemon, Yonezu ranked first in terms of views on the YouTube platform among music videos in Japan.

Kenshi Yonezu himself is very unique, with his slim and tall figure and his emo hairstyle becoming his trademark. For his fans, Yonezu is more than just his songs, but also someone they can relate to as their idol.

His unique persona is certainly not the only interesting thing about Kenshi Yonezu. Curious? Let's take a look at the unique facts about this J-Pop singer.

1. Yonezu is Not Familiar with His Father

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Although Yonezu is a friendly person, it turns out he comes from a less conducive family. Yonezu revealed about his relationship with his father, whom Yonezu himself doesn't even know what his father's occupation is. This statement marks how bad their relationship is.

He also believes that this is the trigger for Yonezu's difficulty in socializing with others. However, Yonezu is quite close to his mother and believes that his mother can understand his situation.

2. An Artist with Asperger's Syndrome

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When Yonezu was little, he felt that there was something wrong with him because he couldn't speak well and didn't know how to respond. He even considered himself not human because it was so difficult for him to interact with others. But all of this was revealed when Yonezu found out that he has Asperger's Syndrome.

Asperger's Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism is a condition in which a person has autism but not intellectual disabilities, but difficulties in communication. Yonezu has felt this since his childhood, but he only found out when he was in his twenties.

3. Is a Forgetful Person

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Despite Kenshi Yonezu's undeniable creativity and works, this singer is apparently a forgetful person. Yonezu is so forgetful that he can't even remember what he ate last night.

Yonezu revealed this when asked about his most memorable memory in 2018. For his fans, this is also what attracts them to Kenshi Yonezu and his unique personality.

4. Extraordinary Achievements

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Being a famous singer undoubtedly means Kenshi Yonezu has received many awards. One of his unique achievements is being the first person at the age of 31 to sell 3 million units of his single titled Lemon.

In addition, Yonezu has also won many prestigious awards such as Japan Record Awards, Billboard Japan Music Award, and Japan Gold Disc Award. Currently, his song Lemon has also received Gold certification, meaning the song has been streamed 50 million times.

Written by: Rifki Muhammad Shofwani

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