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Jin Akanishi (26) has written a comment 
on the official Johnny's mobile site, 
his first since the news of his expected removal from KAT-TUN. 
In his message, Akanishi formally announced that he is going solo.

Akanishi explained that he and KAT-TUN have different directions, 
but he also assured fans that he does not dislike the other members 
nor have personal problems with them. 
He apologized to the members of KAT-TUN for causing them trouble 
in both big and small matters, while also thanking them for his time with them.

Akanishi stated that he hopes to be active as a solo artist not just in America, 
but also in other parts of the world such as Asia and Europe. 
He also said that he naturally wants to be active in Japan as well.

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