Tag: Kojima Ken

Ae! groupโ€™s Ken Kojima Takes on Full English Acting and Action in โ€œYagami Eikoโ€

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

It was announced on the 27th that Ken Kojima of Ae! group will appear in the Hulu original drama Yagami Eiko: Ueno Chuo Police Station Organized Crime Countermeasures Division, starring Meisa Kuroki. Ken will take on the role of a Filipino hitman, marking his first time performing entirely in English. ใƒ‰ใƒฉใƒžใ€Žๅ…ซ็ฅž็‘›ๅญ -ไธŠ้‡Žไธญๅคฎ็ฝฒ ็ต„็น”็Šฏ็ฝชๅฏพ็ญ–่ชฒ-ใ€ใซๅ‡บๆผ”ใ™ใ‚‹ๅฐๅณถๅฅ๏ผˆC๏ผ‰HJใƒ›ใƒผใƒซใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐใ‚น The series … Continue reading Ae! groupโ€™s Ken Kojima Takes on Full English Acting and Action in โ€œYagami Eikoโ€

Riding the Tailwind: Ae! group Celebrate ananโ€™s 55th Anniversary

by Sabina, posted in Spotlight, STARTO

As anan celebrates its monumental 55th anniversary, the magazine has gathered a truly extraordinary lineupโ€”a constellation of cultural icons, trend-setters, artists, and storytellers who have shaped the look and feel of Japanese entertainment for generations. And among them, shining with their unmistakable Kansai-bright energy, stands Ae! groupโ€”Yoshinori Masakado,ย Seiya Suezawa, Ken Kojima,ย andย Masaya Sanoโ€”spirited, grounded, and continuing … Continue reading Riding the Tailwind: Ae! group Celebrate ananโ€™s 55th Anniversary

Livestream Report: Yokoyama Expo

by Sabina, posted in News, Press, Report, STARTO

Dumpling Box tuned into the livestream of Yokoyama Expo from across the world. What follows may include spoilers, but more than anything, itโ€™s an honest experience of enjoying Kansaiโ€™s warm chaos from the other side of the earth. On September 11, 2025, Osakaโ€™s EXPO arena โ€œMatsuriโ€ was supposed to host a celebration of Kansaiโ€™s warmth … Continue reading Livestream Report: Yokoyama Expo

Kaito Miyachika and Ken Kojima Star in Honnou Switch

by Dumpling Box Staff, posted in News, Press

Kaito Miyachika of Travis Japan and actress Wakana Aoi will star in the upcoming TV Asahi Saturday drama series Honnou Switch, premiering January 11, 2025. This live-action adaptation of the popular manga by KUJIRA promises to deliver a heartwarming tale of rekindled love between childhood friends. The drama revolves around Hijiri Akiyama (Miyachika), a game … Continue reading Kaito Miyachika and Ken Kojima Star in Honnou Switch

Ae! group’s Ken Kojima at anan AWARD 2024: Emotional and Dramatic

by Sabina, posted in News, Press, STARTO

Ae! group's Ken "Kojiken" Kojima took the stage as the group's representative at the "anan AWARD 2024" ceremony on November 11 in Tokyo, where anan, a leading lifestyle magazine, celebrated stars who have become icons of their era. Kojiken reflected on the magazineโ€™s ambitious buddy photoshoot project, which paired every possible duo within Ae! group, … Continue reading Ae! group’s Ken Kojima at anan AWARD 2024: Emotional and Dramatic

Ae! group: Their break through, pride, and beginning

by Sabina, posted in Spotlight, STARTO

Based on the original live report written by Sabina. Written with the help of Orelf2's essay about Ae! group's history. When you think of Ae! group, itโ€™s impossible not to think about their strong individual characteristics and charm. They aren't just talented performersโ€”theyโ€™re a group of individuals who have captured the hearts of fans with their … Continue reading Ae! group: Their break through, pride, and beginning

The STARTO Kansai Family: Trio Vers.

by Sabina, posted in Spotlight, STARTO

There's no doubt that almost every Kansai STARTO fan has a weak spot for all of the groups from Kansai. The love and appreciation spread through the boys themselves too, and the intergroup interactions and collaborations online are increasing. With platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok at their disposal, the increase of solo accounts for … Continue reading The STARTO Kansai Family: Trio Vers.

Ae! Legacy: The STARTO Kansai Family

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

The world of YouTube, variety, and entertainment is constantly changing, and it is not uncommon for channels to branch out into sub-channels. For the Junior CHANNEL, this phenomenon happens in the form of regular groups graduating from the channel; often because they are debuting and have established their own solo channel. Written by Orelf2 & … Continue reading Ae! Legacy: The STARTO Kansai Family

[Review] Kaette Kitara Ippai Shite. (ๅธฐใฃใฆใใŸใ‚‰ใ„ใฃใฑใ„ใ—ใฆใ€‚) (2023)

by Dumpling Box Staff, posted in Review, STARTO

Sexy, beautiful, cute, prettyโ€”this drama will teach you all the secrets you need to know to make it in the industry as a TL (teen love) manga artist! Teen love manga artist Akane Fukunaga is on the precipice of acclaim, with no series of her own and no renewal of the flat she lives in. … Continue reading [Review] Kaette Kitara Ippai Shite. (ๅธฐใฃใฆใใŸใ‚‰ใ„ใฃใฑใ„ใ—ใฆใ€‚) (2023)