Konishi is a judge on the CBS talent competition The World's Best representing the country of Japan.[4]
So You Think You Can Dance
Konishi is a breakdancer and has also appeared on So You Think You Can Dance in Seasons One, Two, and Three. In Season Two Konishi nearly made it to the final twenty, but with only a student visa, he was unable to be legally employed in the United States, which resulted in his dismissal from the program. Subsequently, he obtained a work permit and became eligible to participate in Season Three, however, he was voted off the show by the judges on July 19, 2007.
Konishi is best known for his breakdancing moves and he was formerly a member of the dance troupe SickStep. He appeared with SickStep in the Season Two auditions and was the final member to make it through to the Vegas stage.[5] As of 2007, he is a member of a breaking crew called Quest Crew, which competes and performs in various venues in California.[6]
Konishi married hair stylist Gina Atkinson in 2022.[1] Konishi is friends with So You Think You Can Dance Season One contestant Ryan Conferido[5];and Season Three contestant Dominic Sandoval, they are all members of Quest Crew.[6]