 On the first episode of SMAP's variety show , which began on April 4, 1993, SMAP leader Masahiro Nakai decided that the name was to be "KinKi Kids" when the two joined the show as regulars.Months later, Koichi and Tsuyoshi both appeared in their first drama together called , which had a peak rating of 28.9% on its final episode.On December 31, 1994, KinKi Kids held their first concert at the Budokan.