"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 (極道上司に愛されたら) (2025)
Reia Nakamura of the five-member Junior group KEY TO LIT will hold his first-ever solo exhibition, titled "REIA NAKAMURA 1st EXHIBITION ReBELiUM @SHIBUYA," at LAIDOUT SHIBUYA in Tokyo from the 3rd of April to the 19th. Reia will be the first Junior (trainee) artist in history to hold a solo exhibition. Reia has studied oil … Continue reading KEY TO LIT’s Reia Nakamura to Hold First Solo Exhibition: “I’m creating a fun space while striving to go beyond what I’m currently capable of”
The eight-member Junior group B&ZAI kicked off their nationwide tour "ROCK'N'DOL" with a performance in Sapporo, Hokkaido. This is their second live tour following "First Beat" in mid-2025, which served both as a reintroduction and an awakening. They are racing through 24 shows in 9 cities across Japan, culminating in a final concert in Hiroshima … Continue reading B&ZAI 2026 Live Tour “ROCK’N’DOL” / ACEes 2026 Arena Tour “V” / KEY TO LIT “WAKE UP THE FOOL” Release
The main cast and visuals have been unveiled for the upcoming stage production "AmberS -アンバース-," an original work created and scripted by NEWS' Shigeaki Kato. The play will serve as the opening performance for EX THEATER ARIAKE, a new theater launching in April within TV Asahi's TOKYO DREAM PARK entertainment complex in Ariake, Tokyo. https://youtu.be/kW50WejWQ0w?si=EI7bFQvLD-RRCYmc … Continue reading Kazuya Ohashi, Takuto Teranishi, Soya Igari, Toa Shimazaki, Koki Kawasaki, Tatsuru Matsuo, and more, star in “AmberS -アンバース-“
KEY TO LIT is one of the newest constellations to spark into being after the great reshuffling of the STARTO Juniors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiLuFGC5RtA The group stars Taisho Iwasaki, Mizuki Inoue, Reia Nakamura, Soya Igari, and Taiko Sasaki—who move like boys who have finally discovered the weight of their own shadows—and the thrill of stepping out of … Continue reading KEY TO LIT show off their dancing chops in the new Dance Practice video for “Burn Down”
KEY TO LIT's original song "KITERETSU FIRE" was uploaded to YouTube on October 12, 2025, as their first live performance to be shared since their formation. The track obtained 2 million views within a week of its release and is currently the group's most-played video on the platform. https://youtu.be/H8BEhVmxc4U?si=vAyDTirYMVJjuX-q KEY TO LIT ("Kiteretsu") is a … Continue reading “KITERETSU FIRE” from the 2025 Arena Tour “WAKE UP THE FOOL”
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
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 – Full regular cast announced
https://youtu.be/WltcRPG0DSY?si=lIx8t9hn_rK1SJsL On July 7, 2025, KEY TO LIT officially announced their first-ever arena tour. Titled "WAKE UP THE FOOL," it spans 19 performances across five major venues in Japan. The schedule is as follows: Sep 20 (Sat) ~ Sep 21 (Sun) | Osaka-jo Hall - Osaka Sep 27 (Sat) ~ Sep 28 (Sun) | Toki Messe - … Continue reading KEY TO LIT 2025 Arena Tour WAKE UP THE FOOL
A new wave of music entertainment is coming your way! Storm Labels has announced its first-ever music program, Star Song Special, set to bring an exciting blend of performances, collaborations, and conversations to fans starting this February. Premiere Date: Thursday, February 27 Schedule: Weekly episodes, 12 in total Platforms: Amazon Prime Japan, DMM TV Star … Continue reading Star Song Special: New STARTO Music Program Launch
