The popular Japanese duo formed by Ren Nagase and Kaito Takahashi will perform live for the first time at the Taipei Arena. In addition, their success is consolidated with their leadership in the Oricon charts and the opening of an exclusive pop-up store in the Taiwanese capital! The King & Prince phenomenon knows no boundaries. … Continue reading King & Prince conquers Asia: Live debut on Taiwan’s ‘Kohaku’ and expansion of their ‘STARRING’ universe
Since their debut in 2018, the J-Pop scene has witnessed the meteoric rise of King & Prince. What began as a youth phenomenon has transformed, after years of evolution and structural changes, into a dynamic duo that redefines resilience and artistic talent in Japan. Today, Ren Nagase and Kaito Takahashi not only keep the essence … Continue reading King & Prince: Introducing the Superstars Behind “Theater”—A Countdown to Their 2026 Dome Tour
What does it mean when a long-running entertainment tradition returns after years of disruption? In my latest editorial, I explored COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE as a case study in legacy-driven entertainment—where connection, shared history, and cross-generational culture matter as much as (if not more than) polish or rankings. https://dumplingbox.org/77941/countdown-concert-2025-2026-starto-to-move-family-legacy-and-forward-motion/ This article approached COUNTDOWN … Continue reading Livestream Report: COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE
SixTONES' Taiga Kyomoto has been confirmed to star in the drama "The Author I Admired was not Human", which will be released exclusively on the streaming platform Prime Video (only Japan) starting May 4, 2026. This marks Taiga’s first time taking on a leading role in a Prime Video original series. May 4 holds special … Continue reading SixTONES’ Taiga Kyomoto to star in Prime Video drama “The Author I Admired was not Human”
SixTONES will appear on the TBS variety show 6SixTONES on January 12 (8:55 p.m.). This marks the group’s first-ever program with their name on TBS. Celebrating their sixth debut anniversary, the six members will be “chaotically” showered with celebrations through a series of special congratulatory plans devised by celebrities who stepped forward to take part, … Continue reading SixTONES gets TV show on TBS for their 6th anniversary!
Dumpling Box is going on tour (kind of)! 🥟✈️ See you at Travis Japan’s ‘s travelers Tour @ Yokohama Arena We’re packing our dumplings, grabbing our penlights, and heading straight into the journey—Dumpling Box will be on-site at Travis Japan ‘s travelers tour in Yokohama! To celebrate this special stop on Travis Japan’s tour, one … Continue reading At the Venue: Travis Japan CONCERT TOUR 2026 ‘s travelers | Meet Dumpling Box! 🥟
COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE returned at the end of 2025 carrying far more weight than a year‑end concert usually does. After a long absence, the revival of the traditional New Year's countdown felt less like the resumption of an annual event and more like a quiet statement of intent. This was not simply … Continue reading COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE: Family, Legacy, and Forward Motion
Episode 4 of Travis Japan's podcast "Toramimi" on mimi-ni is now available on international streaming—once again giving international fans a front-row seat to the chaos and charm. https://open.spotify.com/episode/18SovwPesTirkYwk6qMgGq?si=c4d05609e0a64071 Travis Japan launched their very first podcast on STARTO ENTERTAINMENT’s new audio platform mimi-ni—coinciding with the release of their album 's travelers. This episode marked the official … Continue reading Toramimi #4 “Starting Today, It’s a Two-Member Show ♫”
https://youtu.be/Ifs8Gb_Oad4 Penlight Chronicles is wrapping up the year with an end-of-year STARTO roundup, kinda like STARTO “Yearbook Superlatives” style. Hoshi, Maiko, and Zoe look back on this year’s releases with a handful of awards (from instant earworms to standout performances), and plenty of fandom-related screeching along the way. Drop your own nominations, tell us your … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles – Superlatives
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSzij-HD-de/?hl=es If there is one thing that defines the current era of King & Prince, it is their ability to reinvent the concept of showmanship. With "Theater" music video release, Ren and Kaito open the doors to a stage where funk, precision dance, and a "cinematic" aesthetic blend to perfection. Following the success of tracks … Continue reading “Theater” by King & Prince: A Pop Odyssey Through Hollywood Classics
