The First Storm — 1999-2006: Five Unknown Boys Who Started a Hurricane | We are ARASHI — 27 Years with the Storm, and What Comes Next
In 1999, five teenagers were mocked at their debut on a cruise ship off Hawaii. From a 970,000-copy debut single to a career-low 140,000, free ticket giveaways, and 1% TV ratings — this is how ARASHI survived their darkest years. Part 1 of a 5-part series.