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[Exclusive Interview] Movement and Stillness: Matori Hayashi on Finding Rhythm in Every Form | At the Table

Featured by Sabina, posted in At the Table, Interview, Performer

“At the Table” is an article series for Dumpling Box that highlights and introduces various artists or group members through various insights—artist-exclusive or fan-inclusive. This series allows for deep dives into the artist’s personality, work, and influence, creating an intimate and immersive experience for readers, as if they were at the table with you. For artist and … Continue reading [Exclusive Interview] Movement and Stillness: Matori Hayashi on Finding Rhythm in Every Form | At the Table

King & Prince’s Kaito Takahashi Returns with the Long-Awaited Second Season of His Travel Series on Hulu

2026-10-042026-10-04 by Vero, posted in News, Press, STARTO

The current entertainment industry demands a frantic pace from its biggest stars, where millimetric schedules and public duties dictate almost every second of their lives. Yet, for artists deeply devoted to their craft, true freedom is often found in the small moments of pause they manage to carve out of their daily grind. Far from … Continue reading King & Prince’s Kaito Takahashi Returns with the Long-Awaited Second Season of His Travel Series on Hulu

B&ZAI’s Rei Yabana to Make Solo Musical Lead Debut: “I’ll give It everything I’ve got”

2026-10-022026-10-02 by Shun, posted in News, Press, STARTO

Rei Yabana, a member of the rising Junior group B&ZAI, has been cast as the lead in "JUMP ~Yoru ga o chite kuru sono mae ni" (JUMP ～ヨルがオちてくるそのマエに～), which will be staged at THEATER MILANO-Za in Tokyo beginning in January 2027. This original musical was conceived to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Kiyoshiro Imawano's debut, … Continue reading B&ZAI’s Rei Yabana to Make Solo Musical Lead Debut: “I’ll give It everything I’ve got”

A Sea of Green and a Lifetime of Memories: Tomohiro Kamiyama’s “INPUT⇄OUTPUT”

2026-10-012026-10-01 by Dumpling Box Staff, posted in Report, STARTO

Tomohiro Kamiyama had a question for his fans: what should they shout when calling him back for an encore? He offered several options, but the audience at Zepp Haneda had already made up its mind. They wanted “G.O.D.” He protested. Wouldn’t that make it sound as though he were their god? Every attempt to suggest … Continue reading A Sea of Green and a Lifetime of Memories: Tomohiro Kamiyama’s “INPUT⇄OUTPUT”

Ren Nagase and Hiroshi Abe Light Up the Big Screen in “Happy List” — A Heartwarming Tale of Second Chances and Unexpected Bonds

2026-09-302026-09-30 by Vero, posted in News, Press, STARTO

Japanese cinema is getting ready to touch hearts with one of the most anticipated releases on the horizon. We are talking about "Happy List," an original feature film directed by the talented Bunji Sotoyama that is bound to leave a lasting impression. What makes this project especially thrilling for cinephiles and J-pop fans alike is … Continue reading Ren Nagase and Hiroshi Abe Light Up the Big Screen in “Happy List” — A Heartwarming Tale of Second Chances and Unexpected Bonds

B&ZAI to Hold First Regular Radio Show: “We’ll do our best so that the eight of us can keep going for a long, long time!”

2026-09-292026-09-29 by Shun, posted in News, Press, STARTO

B&ZAI, an eight-member Junior (pre-debut) group under STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, will host the radio program "Banzai shiyou ze ~Ready for B&ZAI~" (バンザイしようぜ！~Ready for B&ZAI~), which will be broadcast every Thursday at 20:00 JST beginning October 1. Produced by Japan FM Network Co., Ltd. (JFNC), this will be the first regular radio show held by this rising … Continue reading B&ZAI to Hold First Regular Radio Show: “We’ll do our best so that the eight of us can keep going for a long, long time!”

SixTONES’ “MILESixTONES” Stadium Tour to Get DVD/Blu-ray Release and Official Livestreams

2026-09-282026-09-28 by Judit, posted in News, Press, STARTO

SixTONES is celebrating their sixth anniversary in a big way with “MILESixTONES,” their first-ever stadium tour, with major announcements for all three stadium venues. Their Ajinomoto Stadium show will be released on DVD and Blu-ray, although a release date has yet to be announced. Meanwhile, their Yanmar Stadium Nagai performance will be exclusively streamed on … Continue reading SixTONES’ “MILESixTONES” Stadium Tour to Get DVD, Netflix & Livestream

Elegance, Freedom, and Irresistible Magnetism: Ren Nagase is the New Ambassador of Dior Beauty

2026-09-272026-09-27 by Vero, posted in News, STARTO

The worlds of entertainment and high-end cosmetics have collided in a collaboration that is set to leave a lasting impression. Ren Nagase, member of the acclaimed group King & Prince, has been officially appointed as the new Dior Beauty Ambassador. To celebrate this exciting milestone, the prestigious French maison unveiled a series of striking visual … Continue reading Elegance, Freedom, and Irresistible Magnetism: Ren Nagase is the New Ambassador of Dior Beauty

B&ZAI’s Katsuki Motodaka Joins the Cast of “Tsuma wo Intai Shimasu”

2026-09-262026-09-26 by Shun, posted in Drama, News, Press

B&ZAI member Katsuki Motodaka has been cast in the upcoming drama “Tsuma wo Intai Shimasu” (妻を引退します), which will premiere on October 5. Based on the web manga of the same name by Mana Akaishi, the production, which stars Nao Asahi and Yua Shinkawa, aims to deliver a thrilling … Continue reading B&ZAI’s Katsuki Motodaka Joins the Cast of “Tsuma wo Intai Shimasu”

Netflix to Livestream STARTO ENTERTAINMENT’s Countdown Concert Worldwide For The First Time

2026-09-262026-09-26 by Dumpling Box Staff, posted in News, Press, STARTO

Netflix will exclusively broadcast COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2026-2027 STARTO to WORLD, a year-end countdown concert featuring acts from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, live globally for the first time on December 31. The platform previously streamed … Continue reading COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2026-2027 STARTO to WORLD to Stream Worldwide on Netflix

Travis Japan’s Genta Matsuda to Star in “Hadakanbotachi;” STARTO Group to Perform Theme Song

2026-09-212026-09-21 by Shun, posted in Drama, News, Press, STARTO

Travis Japan member Genta Matsuda will star in the new TV Asahi drama “Hadakanbotachi” (はだかんぼうたち), which will air every Saturday at 11 p.m. (JST) beginning October 3. This marks Genta’s first leading role in a serialized TV Asahi drama. Based on the 2013 novel by Naoki Prize-winning author Kaori Ekuni, the show depicts a dangerous … Continue reading Travis Japan’s Genta Matsuda to Star in “Hadakambo-tachi;” STARTO Group to Perform Theme Song