"Gokudou Joushi ni Aisaretara" ("If I were Loved by my Yakuza Boss"), also known as "The Yakuza Boss's Beloved," is an eight-episode romance drama starring A.B.C-Z member Shota Totsuka and actress Ayaka Konno. Adapted from Nao Mashimo's manga, the series was penned by screenwriter Saaya Matsushita and directed by Keisuke Shibata. Rakuten Viki currently offers … Continue reading Drama Review: Gokudou Joushi ni Aisaretara (ๆฅต้ไธๅธใซๆใใใใ) (2025)
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT is stepping into 2026 with a story that quite literally fits in the palm of your hand. This spring marks the launch of โS DRAMAโ (esu dora; ใจในใใฉ) โ short for SPECIAL SHORT DRAMA โ a vertical-format series designed not for distant cinema screens, but for the intimate glow of a smartphone at … Continue reading STARTO ENTERTAINMENT Announces New Initiative โS DRAMAโ; First Installment Stars Koichi Domoto and Lineup
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 entertainmentโwhere 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
The regular cast has been revealed for the upcoming drama "Gokudou Joushi ni Aisaretara," which features A.B.C-Z's Shota Totsuka and actress Ayaka Konno in dual lead roles. Among the cast is Reia Nakamura, a 28-year-old rising idol who was voted the #1 "Junior you'd want as a boyfriend" in Myojo magazine's awards in both 2023 … Continue reading KEY TO LIT’s Reia Nakamura joins the cast of “Gokudou Joushi ni Aisaretara” starring A.B.C-Z’s Shota Totsuka and Ayaka Konno โ Full regular cast announced
The official A.B.C-Z YouTube channel was launched on the 11th, along with the announcement of their 14th single, "Kimi Janakya Dame Nanda" (ๅใใใชใใใ ใใชใใ )โthe first single as a four-member unit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lXfkF4X2ss&ab_channel=A.B.C-Z "Kimi Janakya Dame Nanda," will be released approximately 1 year and 7 months after their previous release, "#IMA" on October 26th, and will be available … Continue reading A.B.C-Z’s First Single Release with 4-Member Lineup & YouTube Channel Launch
