Category: News

King & Prince Shines at the Google Store Omotesando Grand Opening, Blending Nostalgia, Fashion, and AI Innovation

by Vero, posted in News, STARTO

On August 13, 2026, Tokyoโ€™s fashionable Omotesando district became the setting for an extraordinary gathering. At the vibrant Tokyu Plaza Omotesando “Omokado,” Google officially opened the doors to its first flagship retail store outside the United States: Google Store Omotesando. Yet, beyond the cutting-edge devices and interactive installations, the true heart of the event belonged … Continue reading King & Prince Shines at the Google Store Grand Opening, Blending Nostalgia, Fashion, and AI Innovation

CROWN HEAD Brings a New Side of Its City-ROCK Sound to Anime Opening โ€œWonderโ€

by Dumpling Box Staff, posted in MV Release, News, Performer, Spotlight

Japanese-Korean City-ROCK band CROWN HEAD takes on new musical territory with โ€œWonder,โ€ the opening theme for TV anime The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects โ€” and its official music video gives the track a world of its own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivJRaXk3GUw Released digitally in July, โ€œWonderโ€ was written specifically for the anime and explores what CROWN … Continue reading CROWN HEAD Brings a New Side of Its City-ROCK Sound to Anime Opening โ€œWonderโ€

Snow Man’s 6th Album “AMENITY” to be Released on October 7; Music Video for Lead Track Unveiled

by Shun, posted in Music, News, Press

During a YouTube livestream held on August 9, Snow Man announced that their sixth album, "AMENITY," will be released on October 7. For this collection, the members take on the role of โ€œhotel staff,โ€ inviting listeners into a luxurious experience. When you open the door, you find an extraordinary entertainment space that makes … Continue reading Snow Man’s 6th Album “AMENITY” to be Released on October 7; Music Video for Lead Track “Good Time” Unveiled

At Last! 4U. to Make Long-Awaited CD Debut After 15 Years โ€” At an Average Age of 39.5

by Dumpling Box Staff, posted in News, Press

After 15 years, countless stages, an empty CD case, and apparently one extremely well-timed flying stunt, 4U. (ใตใ‰๏ฝžใ‚†๏ฝž) are finally making their CD debut. The four-member STARTO ENTERTAINMENT group announced on August 13 that they will officially debut under Teichiku Entertainmentโ€™s Imperial Records on November 11, 2026, bringing one of the agencyโ€™s longest-running โ€œwill they … Continue reading At Last! 4U. to Make Long-Awaited CD Debut After 15 Years โ€” At an Average Age of 39.5

Penlight Chronicles – Journey Through the Eras | Snow Man ON Concert Impressions

by Penlight Chronicles, posted in Project, Spotlight, STARTO

Suno! ON! Zoeโ€™s been waiting for this episode for a while. Join us as Hoshi and Maiko listen to Zoe scream about everything she loved about ON, and gasp when Hoshi & Maiko disagree. Listen and tell us, are you Team Zoe, Team Hoshi, or Team Maiko?  https://youtu.be/-chZvTObpGE Leave us a comment, do you agree … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles – Journey Through the Eras | Snow Man ON Concert Impressions

SixTONES’ Juri Tanaka Appointed New SABON Ambassador

by Judit, posted in News, Press, STARTO

SixTONES member Juri Tanaka has been named the new ambassador for natural cosmetics brand SABON. The company’s new TV commercials featuring Juri began airing nationwide on August 5. Founded on the idea of creating “sparkling moments filled with the joy of everyday life,” SABON offers a wide range of productsโ€”including body care, hair care, … Continue reading SixTONES’ Juri Tanaka Appointed New SABON Ambassador

Toa Shimazaki, Fuga Onishi, Takeyuki Mayumi, Leo Nagaoka, and Taiga Watanabe Announced as Yomiuri TV Supporters for Annual Charity Program

by Shun, posted in News, STARTO

On August 3, Yomiuri TV announced the cast for the Kansai segment of its annual summer charity program “24-Hour Television 49: Love Saves the Earth,” which will air at the end of the month.The YTV hosts will be the comedy duo Milk Boy (Takashi Utsumi and Takashi Komaba), along with announcers Chiaki Kuroki and Momo Nishio. Kansai Juniors … Continue reading

Fuga Onishi and Kotaro Okazaki Co-Star in Stage Play “Naibou!”

by Shun, posted in News, Press

Kansai Juniors Fuga Onishi and Kotaro Okazaki co-lead the upcoming stage play "Naibou!" (ใƒŠใ‚คใƒœใƒผ๏ผ),ย  which will be performed in Tokyo and Osaka beginning on September 30. This is a coming-of-age drama … Continue reading Fuga Onishi and Kotaro Okazaki Co-Star in “Naibou!” Stage Production

Stepping Into Kento Nakajima’s World at the Kenty Fragrance Pop-Up Store 2026

by Dumpling Box Staff, posted in News, Spotlight, STARTO

Who doesn’t love Kento Nakajima, better known by fans as Kenty? This summer, Kenty launched the second Kenty Fragrance Pop-Up Store of 2026 in Harajuku, which opened from July 4 to July 17. Visitors needed to reserve a free e-ticket through the official Kenty Fragrance website before entering. Each ticket came with … Continue reading Stepping Into Kento Nakajima’s World at the Kenty Fragrance Pop-Up Store 2026

Travis Japan’s โ€œOn My Road -Stadium ver.-โ€ MV: So far and from now on

by Sabina, posted in Music, MV Release, News, Release, Spotlight, STARTO

Travis Japanโ€™s new music video transforms a song about personal perseverance into something larger: a promise to continue walking alongside one another, their fans and everyone still pursuing a dream of their own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCoVdp-_iMI Travis Japan has built much of its identity around movement. The groupโ€™s tightly synchronized choreography and technical precision have long been … Continue reading Travis Japan’s โ€œOn My Road -Stadium ver.-โ€ MV: So far and from now on