Tag: Kuroda Koki

STARTO Announces New Junior Group: Nao Oriyama, Takuya Nishimura, Koki Kuroda, Kosei Hiyama, and Wataru Vasayegh to Hold First Live as “Howzit”

by Shun, posted in News, Press, STARTO

On June 26, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT's official Junior website was updated following a maintenance period, announcing the formation of a new pre-debut group called "Howzit" (ใƒใ‚ฆใ‚ธใƒผ / Haujii). An official group page was also launched alongside the revamped platform. The unit consists of five performers: Nao Oriyama (22), Takuya Nishimura (23), Koki Kuroda (22), Kosei Hiyama … Continue reading STARTO Announces New Junior Group: Nao Oriyama, Takuya Nishimura, Koki Kuroda, Kosei Hiyama, and Wataru Vasayegh to Hold First Live as “Howzit”

STARTO Juniors to Hold Major Concerts in 2026

by Shun, posted in News, Press, STARTO

STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has announced that members of their Junior (pre-debut) division will be holding two key concerts later this year, "Junior Tour 2026" (tentative) and "Junior Summer LIVE 2026" (tentative). The announcement was made on June 1 via the official Junior website. https://twitter.com/i/status/2061290432378900530 The "Junior Tour 2026" will feature five performers: Nao Oriyama, Takuya Nishimura, Koki … Continue reading STARTO Juniors to Hold Major Concerts in 2026

Hey! Say! JUMP’s Kei Inoo and Honoka Matsumoto to star in “50-fun kan no Koibito” โ€“ Cast members and scene photos revealed

by Shun, posted in News, Press, STARTO

In early November, it was announced that Kei Inoo from Hey! Say! JUMP and Honoka Matsumoto will co-lead and share their first on-screen pairing in the upcoming Sunday drama "50-fun kan no Koibito" ("50-Minute Lover" or "My Lover for 50 minutes") from ABC TV & TV Asahi, premiering January 2026. Following a standout year with … Continue reading Hey! Say! JUMP’s Kei Inoo and Honoka Matsumoto to star in “50-fun kan no Koibito” โ€“ Cast members and scene photos revealed

Shonen Ninja’s Koki Kuroda and Kosei Hiyama to Star In “Uneri ~Odoranai Futari~”

by Yuuki, posted in News, Press, STARTO

Wonder Village Co., Ltd. releases an official poster for their upcoming stage play "Uneri ~Odoranai Futari~" (ใ†ใญใ‚Šใ€œ่ธŠใ‚‰ใชใ„โผ†โผˆใ€œ) [Literal Translation: Undulation ~Two People Who Don't Dance~] starring Shonen Ninja's Koki Kuroda and Kosei Hiyama. STARTO Junior Yamato Ishiwata also joins the cast. Source: Wonder Village's X (former Twitter) Account Written and directed by Yukihiro Kawana, the … Continue reading Shonen Ninja’s Koki Kuroda and Kosei Hiyama to Star In “Uneri ~Odoranai Futari~”