Kaito Takahashi of King & Prince and Hokuto Matsumura of SixTONES star in Marugame Seimen's new web commercials: "Kaito and Hokuto's Udonut Day" autumn edition with Marron/chestnut flavour, and also the Halloween edition, which was released on 6th October! Kaito Takahashi and Hokuto Matsumura try out different combinations in this new commercial. The new web … Continue reading Kaito Takahashi and Hokuto Matsumura enjoy Marugame Udonuts on Halloween too!
BEASTFALL is a high-stakes survival entertainment show where physically elite celebrities—known as the “Beasts”—compete in extreme muscle battles to claim victory. One fall means instant elimination in this intense, adrenaline-packed showdown. Representing STARTO’s athletic pride—their very own Muscle Prince—Rinne Sugeta joins the fierce survival competition BEASTFALL on October 15th. “I’m carrying my agency and all … Continue reading B&ZAI’s Rinne Sugeta takes on BEASTFALL
It was announced SixTONES will release the Blu-ray and DVD of their first five-major-dome tour, "YOUNG OLD", held from January to April this year, that drew 615,000 attendees.This release captures the final day of the Tokyo performance of "YOUNG OLD", held on 27th January. Dumpling Box wrote a detailed live report of the show in … Continue reading SixTONES announces Blu-ray and DVD of YOUNG OLD!
As previously announced, SixTONES' Juri Tanaka stars in the stage play called “Bokura no nanoka kan Sensou 2025” (Seven Days War), which will be performed from 24 August to 2 September at Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL and in five other venues across Japan, including Osaka, Aichi and Kumamoto. I will write an exclusive review of the … Continue reading Stage Review: Bokura no nanoka kan Sensou 2025
SUPER EIGHT’s Tadayoshi Ohkura is stepping behind the editor’s desk. Through his company J-pop Legacy, Ohkura will launch a new entertainment magazine, Zessei, on November 10—a glossy, object-forward project dedicated primarily to STARTO ENTERTAINMENT’s Junior talent. The inaugural cover and lead feature goes to ACEes, with the main shoot captured on location in Los Angeles. … Continue reading Tadayoshi Ohkura’s J-pop Legacy Launches Junior-Focused Magazine Zessei
In an age where younger, fresher idols dominate the scene, You Yokoyama (44) of SUPER EIGHT - a man known for his stubborn competitive streak - continues to innovate and keep pushing forward; finding new ways to challenge himself to remain relevant in the ever-changing idol world. Written by Mimi ♥ Fans call him Yoko. … Continue reading Live Report: ROCK TO YOU: You Yokoyama Defines Rock on His Own Terms
“Table Talk” is a Dumpling Box series that dives deeper into the news or topics shaping the world of entertainment. Rather than just simply reporting headlines, Table Talk unpacks the meaning, impact, and context behind the major announcements and developments. It’s where surface-level news turn into thoughtful conversations—offering readers a space to reflect, question, and … Continue reading Spotify When?—Untangling Music Rights in the STARTO Universe | Table Talk
The acclaimed documentary series “RIDE ON TIME”, known for its intimate portraits of idols behind the spotlight, returns for a highly anticipated Season 7. This new season will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide1 starting November 6, 2025, following last year’s Season 6, which marked the program’s move to the platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9IoneEQlEo Since its debut on … Continue reading “RIDE ON TIME” Season 7: Spotlight on ACEes, KEY TO LIT, and B&ZAI – streaming exclusively on Netflix from November 6
As the leaves turn crisp and jack-o'-lanterns flicker to life, Japan's beloved boy band Hey! Say! JUMP is serving up the perfect soundtrack for the season with their latest release, "GHOST." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tegXkC2AeKY Dropping October 8, 2025, this digital single is a deliciously dark yet irresistibly playful Halloween treat that's already got fans dancing in their … Continue reading “GHOST”: A Spooktacular New Anthem from Hey! Say! JUMP
timelesz have dropped the highly anticipated music video for their latest track, “Steal The Show,” the official NTV Basketball Support Song. With today’s MV release, October 8, 20:00 JST, its message of determination and bold ambition is vividly brought to life — not only echoing the Japanese team’s drive to “shock the world,” but also … Continue reading timelesz “Steal The Show” MV: Spotlight Taken, Era Begun
