1. Mitsuo Terada, known professionally as Tsunku, is a Japanese singer, record producer, and songwriter.
11 Facts About Tsunku
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Tsunku has produced music for artists such as EE Jump and Sonim.
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Tsunku worked on Rhythm Tenmoku Gold for the Nintendo DS, Minna no Rhythm Tengku for the Wii, and Rhythm Tenmoku: The Best Plus for the Nintendo 3DS.
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On October 1,2006, it was announced that Tsunku had created a new company called TNX consisting of singers such as Ami Tokito.
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In June 2006, Tsunku married Kanako Idemitsu, a 25-year-old former model from Fukuoka.
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Tsunku's works are mainly pop-oriented with catchy melodies and romantic, idealistic and sometimes even humorous lyrics, the latter in particular often being pitched to appeal to a young audience.
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Tsunku is one of the many Japanese celebrities who have stepped up to support the victims and their loved ones.
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In March 2014, Tsunku announced on his blog that he had laryngeal cancer, which he found out after having throat surgery due to an unspecified condition.
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Tsunku stated that he has been seeking treatment for it.
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Tsunku still remains involved with Morning Musume as its Sound Producer.
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On May 4,2020, Tsunku was among the 121 members of Up-Front Group to participate in a YouTube telework to support the frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.