SixTONES member Shintaro Morimoto has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the haircare brand RESP. Alongside the announcement, the company's new commercial, "What Is RESP?", starring Shintaro, premiered on YouTube on June 18 and will begin airing nationwide on July 18. https://twitter.com/i/status/2067446958361542723 Built around the concept of "skincare for your scalp," RESP has introduced … Continue reading SixTONES’ Shintaro Morimoto Named Brand Ambassador for RESP Haircare
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, Japan's premiere J-Pop agency, has officially opened an all-new free newsletter and information portal for global release announcements, local and internationally-accessible events, overseas appearances, and exclusive original content, all available in four languages. From the excitement of live performances to music releases and more, they bring the latest updates on their iconic artists … Continue reading STARTO Launches Free News Portal for International Fans!
There comes a point in almost every idol group's career when "cute" starts feeling like nostalgia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljs6_vRkYVg The songs become more mature. The concepts become cooler. Bright colors quietly give way to darker palettes, and "growing up" is often treated as leaving something behind. Apparently, nobody told Hey! Say! JUMP. With "CUE CUE CUTE," the … Continue reading Hey! Say! JUMP’s “CUE CUE CUTE” Proves Cute Never Goes Out of Style
Get ready for goosebumps! The acclaimed Japanese trio NEWS has just revealed the stunning jacket covers and full tracklist details for their highly anticipated 16th studio album, titled 'KMK', set to hit shelves on July 29th. But this isn't just any regular release. This record serves as the thrilling opening act for their ambitious three-part … Continue reading NEWS Unveils the Magic of Their New Album ‘KMK’
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" (ハウジー / 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”
The third round of additional cast members has been revealed for the Prime Video original "Hanzaisha" ("Criminal") (犯罪者), which stars Issei Takahashi, Takumi Saitoh, and Koshi Mizukami in triple lead roles. The drama is based on the novel of the same name by Ai Ota, who has written scripts for popular television shows such as … Continue reading KEY TO LIT’s Mizuki Inoue Joins the Cast of Prime Original Drama “Hanzaisha” (“Criminal”)
Some summer songs soundtrack a season. Others become part of the memories we return to long after the fireworks have faded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxLLYYgITzc With "Kienai Hanabi" (消えない花火), timelesz delivers its first pop ballad since becoming an eight-member group—a gentle, nostalgic single released as the theme song for Shori Sato's first starring animated film Kimi to Hanabi … Continue reading timelesz’s “Kienai Hanabi” (消えない花火) Captures the Summer You’ll Never Really Leave Behind
For twelve years, Tomohiro Kamiyama has been one of WEST.'s most quietly remarkable artists. He has always been difficult to define by a single role. Fans know him as a vocalist with remarkable control, a dancer whose precision has become one of the group's signatures, a songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist, and a performer equally at home … Continue reading WEST.’s Tomohiro Kamiyama’s Solo Debut “G.O.D.”: Every Step Leads Home
Ae! group’s Ken Kojima is stepping into the spotlight with his first-ever solo variety program, Kojiken (こじ研), set to air on TV Asahi on June 27 at midnight JST as a Kanto local broadcast. Known among fans for his unpredictable creativity, offbeat perspective, and self-proclaimed “genius” status, Ken will take on a program built entirely … Continue reading Ae! group’s Ken Kojima to Star in His First Solo Variety Program, Kojiken — Welcome to the Kojiken World!
For Taiki Shinozuka, 2026 has already been a year of momentum. Since joining timelesz through the globally watched timelesz project -AUDITION-, he has stepped onto arena stages, dome stages, and television screens across Japan. Now, he is preparing to take a different kind of stage entirely. かりん、篠塚大輝「焼却炉」（C）2026 QUE LINDO／NEOPA The biggest news surrounding Incinerator (Shoukyakuro) … Continue reading timelesz’s Taiki Shinozuka Makes His Film Debut in Incinerator, a Coming-of-Age Story Bound for the World Stage
