who is Koike Teppei?

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Teppei Koike (小池 徹平, Koike Teppei?, born January 5th, 1986 -) is an actor, and singer from Japan. His nicknames are "Teppei-chan", "Teppei-kun," and "Te-chan". He was born in Osakayama, Osaka. Capricorn. Blood type B. Belongs to the production company Burning Productions. Is a member of the singer-songwriter duo WaT.

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History
2001

Attended Osaka Furitsu Nagano High School.
Was the grand prix winner of the 14th Junon Super Boy Contest.
2002

Moved to Tokyo in the spring. Changed schools to Horikoshi High (also attended at the same time by NEWS' Yamashita Tomohisa, D-BOYS' Shirota Yuu, and KAT-TUN's Tanaka Koki)
Met Wentz Eiji while working and formed WaT. Started doing street lives.
Debuted as an actor in the drama "Tentai Kansoku".
2004

WaT released debut indies CD "Sotsugyou TIME" in February.
2005

Acted in the drama "Gokusen 2", which was part of the reason for his increasing popularity.
WaT signs with Universal Music in August, releases first major single "Boku no Kimochi" in November, ranking 2nd place on the Oricon chart. They are the band with the shortest time gap between debut and appearing on NHK's Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
2006

Presented with the Newcomer's 43rd Golden Arrow Award (WaT).
Presented with the 20th Gold Disc Award for "Best New Artist".
First leading role in the movie "Love★Con" as Ohtani Atsushi.
Official supporter in 2006's International Volleyball Tournament (WaT).
Nominated for the Best Supporting Actor in the 49th Drama Academy Award, for his performance in Iryu.