Northern19 was born Ken Kentaro Kurokawa on 25 February 1994 in Tokyo, Japan,
and served as the lead vocalist of the Japanese punk‑rock band Northern19. He
began playing guitar at a young age and formed the group with fellow members in
2010, gaining local recognition in the Tokyo punk scene. The band released its
first EP, CATCH ALL YOUR STUFF!!, in 2010, followed by the single "SUMMER
CHILDREN" in 2011, marking their first national exposure. In 2012, Northern19
signed with CATCH ALL RECORDS and launched the debut album YOUTH MOVEMENT 05,
featuring the single "SUMMER CHILDREN" wh...