On July 18, 2006, GYM (Golf, Yamashita, and Mike) held an event at the NHK Hall and performed "Fever to Future" for the first time.[2] "Fever to Future" was used as the image song for Fuji Television's broadcast of the 2006 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix.[3] They made their first appearance as a 7-member unit on August 19, 2006, at the Ariake Coliseum, where they performed "Fever to Future" to a crowd of 10,000 fans.[4]
The group released their only single, "Fever to Future", on August 30, 2006.[5] It included a solo song by Tomohisa Yamashita and a duet by Golf & Mike.[6] Released under the name "GYM", the single debuted atop the Oricon Singles Chart on the week ending September 11, 2006.[7] In the same month of release, it was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for shipments of 250,000 units.[8] It went on to sell over 300,000 copies, making it the 25th best-selling single of the year in Japan.[9] The single was released in Thailand on September 6, 2006, and in Taiwan on September 12, 2006.[4]
Since their disbandment, all members have gone on to have successful music careers. Kei Inoo and Hikaru Yaotome debuted as members of Hey! Say! JUMP in 2007,[10] Golf & Mike disbanded in 2010 and became solo singers, Hiromitsu Kitayama debuted as a member of Kis-My-Ft2 in August 2011,[11] Tomohisa Yamashita left NEWS in October 2011 to pursue a solo career,[12] and Shota Totsuka debuted as a member of A.B.C-Z in 2012.[13]
"Fever to Future" is a single by GYM. It was released on August 30, 2006, through Johnny's Entertainment.[14] "Fever to Future" was written by A to Z, H.U.B., and Shin Tanimoto, and arranged by Naoya Kurosawa and Shunsuke Yabuki. It is an uptempo dance song.[2]
