Dumpling Box-Spotlight

Penlight Chronicles – Podcast Inception | Travis Japan no Toramimi

2026-03-05 by Penlight Chronicles, posted in Project, Spotlight, STARTO

https://youtu.be/kUID6xwJ7cc It’s Podcast-ception, Pod-ception? Anyway, today, Penlight Chronicles is talking about Travis Japan’s podcast on STARTO’s own streaming platform. With our special guest, we discuss Travis Japan’s new podcast, what we find interesting about the episodes, and their dynamic with each other. Have you listened yet? Penlight Chronicles Just three friends chatting about STARTO Idols … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles – Podcast Inception | Travis Japan no Toramimi

Beyond Borders: Kento Nakajima’s Ambitions and the Global Rise of Japanese Dramas

2026-03-012026-04-15 by Sabina, posted in News, Spotlight, STARTO

Kento Nakajima has never hidden his desire to take his storytelling beyond its borders. Not to leave it behind, but to carry its texture, discipline, and emotional precision with him onto a larger stage. As the world rediscovers its appetite for samurai epics — for stories shaped by steel, loyalty, and moral fracture — Japan … Continue reading Beyond Borders: Kento Nakajima’s Ambitions and the Global Rise of Japanese Dramas

Penlight Chronicles – Can Do! Can Go! | Juniors and Zessei

2026-02-25 by Penlight Chronicles, posted in Project, Spotlight, STARTO

https://youtu.be/7zNwEB2pn_k We Can Do! We Can Go! If you know this song, then you know today PenKuro is talking about Juniors! With the release of Zessei, a Peerless Entertainment Magazine, Hoshi, Maiko, and Zoe dive into Juniors and what idol magazines bring to the table. Come and learn about our favourite type of print media … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles – Can Do! Can Go! | Juniors and Zessei

Ae! group’s 7th Anniversary: Cleared for Takeoff — Again

2026-02-18 by Sabina, posted in Spotlight, STARTO

Anniversaries in idol culture are often framed as reflections on origins. But this year, looking at Ae! group, it feels more fitting to focus on momentum. The original concept for the group’s name was relatively simple – “A group.” However, there was a suggestion to inject a bit of trendiness into it by adding the … Continue reading Ae! group’s 7th Anniversary: Cleared for Takeoff — Again

Penlight Chronicles – Happy Anni Omedetou | Penlight Chronicles Anniversary

2026-02-11 by Penlight Chronicles, posted in Project, Spotlight, STARTO

https://youtu.be/KJ28EVL1ycc Happy Anni Omedetou! Can you believe it's been a year? Today's episode is us reminiscing over the past year and enjoying what's to come in 2026. So what are you waiting for? Come and see what Penlight Chronicles has in store for 2026! Penlight Chronicles Just three friends chatting about STARTO Idols and sharing … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles – Happy Anni Omedetou | Penlight Chronicles Anniversary

SixTONES Test Their Bond and English Skills in Singapore — With Only Emojis to Guide Them

2026-01-29 by Sabina, posted in News, Spotlight

SixTONES’ latest YouTube project takes them out of familiar territory—literally—and drops them into Singapore for a sixth-anniversary challenge that’s equal parts travel experiment, communication puzzle, and chaos generator. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtDfRvCiBEo Titled 「俺たちに絆はあるのか!? in シンガポール」(Can Our Bond Survive!? in Singapore), the premise is simple enough: scatter the six members across the island and see whether they can … Continue reading SixTONES Test Their Bond and English Skills in Singapore — With Only Emojis to Guide Them

Seiya Suezawa: Pride in Motion | 2024–2025 Ae! Spotlight

2026-01-282026-06-08 by Sabina, posted in Spotlight, STARTO

On May 15, 2025, Ae! group—Yoshinori Masakado, Seiya Suezawa, Ken Kojima, and Masaya Sano—celebrated their first full year since debut (originally as a five-member group). 365 days that transformed them from Kansai’s rising stars into one of STARTO’s most dynamic, rising acts. Their debut single “《A》BEGINNING,” released on May 15, 2024, set off a chain reaction of tours, variety breakthroughs, … Continue reading Seiya Suezawa: Pride in Motion | 2024–2025 Ae! Spotlight

Penlight Chronicles – Countdown | STARTO to Move You

2026-01-21 by Penlight Chronicles, posted in Project, Spotlight, STARTO

https://youtu.be/3KcYGlDabvU Happy 2026 guys! We ended 2025 with a bang, by sending Zoe to STARTO to Move. Today's episode is all about what we thought of the live, the livestream and the Netflix version. Come listen to us scream about what we liked, what we thought could be improved, and what we missed! Penlight Chronicles … Continue reading Penlight Chronicles – Countdown | STARTO to Move You

At the Venue: Travis Japan CONCERT TOUR 2026 ‘s travelers | Sticker Project! 🥟

2026-01-162026-01-15 by Dumpling Box Staff, posted in Event, Project, Spotlight, STARTO

January 6th has always been a meaningful day for Dumpling Box—not just because it marked our first on-site fan promotion in Japan, but because it also happened to be our owner's, Sabina's, birthday. Travis Japan has held tour stops on this date two years in a row, and while she couldn’t be there in person … Continue reading At the Venue: Travis Japan CONCERT TOUR 2026 ‘s travelers | Sticker Project! 🥟

King & Prince: Introducing the Superstars Behind “Theater”—A Countdown to Their 2026 Dome Tour

2026-01-092026-03-03 by Vero, posted in Spotlight, STARTO

Since their debut in 2018, the J-Pop scene has witnessed the meteoric rise of King & Prince. What began as a youth phenomenon has transformed, after years of evolution and structural changes, into a dynamic duo that redefines resilience and artistic talent in Japan. Today, Ren Nagase and Kaito Takahashi not only keep the essence … Continue reading King & Prince: Introducing the Superstars Behind “Theater”—A Countdown to Their 2026 Dome Tour