“やった!(YAYY!)”

KANŌ TANJI, stage name KANO, was born on November 26, 2007 in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. His birth was not meant to be in Naha. It was supposed to be in Tokyo, but due to his mom’s pregnancy coming early on their vacation in Naha, he had to be born. His mom experienced an unexpected birth during her vacation. So, on KANO’s birth certificate, it stated that he was born in Naha, place of birth, Okinawa Kyodo Hospital. His mom reported her water breaking during a walk on the beach, and was rushed to the hospital. His mom reported it was severely thundering when KANO was born. Doctors believe this has a meaning, it might. On the day that they were supposed to fly back to Tokyo, they had to cancel their flight and move it 2 weeks later. They were given a home to nourish the baby til he was ready to fly back. When they flew back, KANO lived in Tokyo for most of his life. He had a great life! He had many friends and was well known in school as the “chill and cool kid.” When he came to his senses at 13, he started learning English, then Korean. His reaction to the news that he was born in Naha was priceless! When he was 15, he flew out of Tokyo to South Korea for auditions. For a moment, he thought he didn’t pass because he was the last to be chosen to be in the group he is in now, CHEESE FRIEZ.

Fun Facts

KANO loves eating and trying new things, its basically his passion

KANO often flew to Naha, and visit the hospital he was born at, and everyone knew him

KANO loved Naha, and wished he was born there permanently

KANO took his members to Naha once

KANO loved meat, such as A5 Wagyu, Yakiniku, etc.

KANO recalled seeing the beach for the first time when he was just a few days old

KANO accidentally opened a can that was shaken up in an convenience store in South Korea, on his live stream

Signature

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CHZFRZ “XTRA BROKEN” “BLURRED OUT” Ver. KANO Polaroid Solo Concept Picture

CHZFRZ “XTRA BROKEN” “BLURRED OUT” Ver. KANO Polaroid Solo Concept Picture

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Name: KANŌ TANJI (KANO) 카노 (KOR) カノ (JAP) DTB: November 24, 2007 (17) PTB: Naha, Okinawa, Japan Race: Japanese Languages: Korean/English/Japanese Top hobby: beaches and rain Single Male bi He/him

-th member or CHEESE FRIEZ

Instagram: @itzzkanoo