It has been 4 years since their last song, “Kimi ga Iru” a song used theme song for a drama series!
Their new song ”Once Again” is chosen as a theme song for NHK drama series “Challenged” (10/10 21:00-) staring Sasaki Kuranosuke.

After 6 months with no activity, their return with sounds from when they first formed, marks their celebration of turning 30.

In their lyrics, Kawabata Kaname joins, as you can sense their feelings; capture their dreams from when they first auditioned into the music industry. Fujimoto Kazunori who composed “Pieces Of A Dream” and “Point of No Return” also composed this new song.

■ Once Again
Lyrics: Kawabata Kaname, jam
Composed: Fujimoto Kazunori
Arranged: Fujimoto Kazunori

■ Title of Show: Saturday Drama “Challenged” (5 episodes)
■Broadcast: 10/10-11/7 2009 (schedule)
Weekly (Sat) Composite / 9:00-9:53 PM
Weekly (Sat) Bs-hi / 6:00-6:53 PM

■Producer/Author: Kei Factory/NHK
■Cast
Starring: Sasaki Kuranosuke
Murakawa Eri, Asaka Mayumi, Tanaka Minoru, Kabira Jay, Toyota Seiko, and Others.

(First Episode)
Hanawa Keichiro (age 38) was a passionate teacher in Tokyo. As a track athlete during his college days, he had a passion for running and held pride in running a marathon. A coach for the track and field team, he was dedicated from early morning practices to after school runs during sunset.
He was a friendly teacher and gained popularity among the students. “Hashire Meros” was his favorite book, and carried with him the importance of friendship, and the value of never giving up, he shared this attitude daily.

A few years ago, he was diagnosed with a disease in which he would lose his vision. Last year he loses complete sense of his eyesight due to the disease and cannot watch his students at their graduation ceremony. He then chooses to leave the school and claims there has been a curse put on his destiny. Why me...?

CHEMISTRY PROFILE

■Profile
CHEMISTRY: Kawabata Kaname/Douchin Yoshikuni
Debut March 7, 2001, first single “PIECES OF A DREAM” stayed on the TOP10 for 16 consecutive weeks making it a long seller, million hit in music history. Their 1st album, “The Way We Are” sold 2 million copies their first week. Followed by selling 3 million more copies, making them a “monster-hit”. Making an appearance on NHK’s “Kouhaku Utagassen” and topped the charts for the most viewers attending during their appearance. (In Kanto-area). To date, they have released 26 singles, 11 albums (Including best of albums, and planned albums). CHEMISTRY becomes a pronoun of duo-vocal, and after selling more than 18 million copies, is known as artists who proudly represent Japan.

The name CHEMISTRY comes from a mixture of the character in sound, that each of them as individuals have to offer.

●Kawabata Kaname/ Born January 28, 1979/ Tokyo/ Height: 172 cm/ Blood Type: A
Began singing as a child, and was comfortable singing in front of people as a way to get a message across. Over the years, he spilled his emotions and soul into lyrics in which he sang to touch the hearts of others. During his live performances, he would include the audiences and allowed them to feel the words he sang by jumping in the air. With a powerful voice and character, he would take over the entire hall which touched not only the audiences’ heart, but body and soul.

(his favorite and influential artists)
-Overseas-
JOE, R.Kelly, CRAIG DAVID, K-CI&JOJO, RUFF ENDZ, Guns N’ Roses, Motley Crue, SKID ROW
-Japanese-
Anzenchitai, Ueda Masaki, DABO, THE BLUE HEARTS, ZIGGY, X JAPAN, THE MINKS

(Hobbies)
Working out, Shopping, Hot Springs

(Motto)
Strength, Endurance

(Favorites)
Friends　　　　　　　　

●Douchin Yoshikuni/Born November 17, 1978/ Hiroshima/ Height 174cm/ Blood type O

His first performance in front of an audience was in high school. He used to sing alone in his room behind a closed door. For him, singing made him feel complete and acknowledged his existence. One artist who polishes his techniques of singing and expressing his feelings, Douchin Yoshikuni. Known to stand in the shadow, but during the live-performances can catch a glimpse of a completely different side of him, running around the entire stage and uplifting the spirits of the audiences.
You can feel the warmth through his voice, and embraces and soothes the soul of the audiences listening. A precise and unique way of controlling his falsetto he is an original individual with a special gift.

(Favorite and Influential Artists)
~Overseas~
THE BEATLES, SIMON & GARFUNKEL, Norah Jones, Sophie Zelmani, MR. BIG, Supergrass.