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 BTS" performed in Japan for the first time in seven years. However, behind this spectacular live performance, the stock price of their agency "HYBE" plummeted by more than 15% on the following day. A cold draft was blowing in the Korean securities industry.

BTS Tokyo Dome Return Draws 110,000 Fans as Related Stocks Drop 15%

 Sota Shima (1st to 3rd photos)

 Keisuke Nishi (4th to 5th photos)

 Ginza (Chuo Ward) in Tokyo is bustling with inbound customers. One spring afternoon, a man with a black paper bag in his hand emerged from a high-end fashion brand store in one of the corners. He is Takahisa Masuda of NEWS.

NEWS’ Takahisa Masuda Spotted Shopping at Luxury Brand Store in Ginza

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Shinji Hasuo

 Former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai, who announced his retirement from show business last January. His renewal of the domain name of his personal website has become a topic of conversation. The reason why he, now an "ordinary person," renewed his "Nombiri Nakai" is ......

Is a Comeback Near? Nakai Masahiro’s Official Site Update Raises Questions

 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1962. He was a member of "Honjamaka," a comedy duo with Toshiaki Megumi, and was also a member of "Ganso! Debuya" (TV TOKYO), as well as an actor and voice actor. Currently, he is the Friday MC of "Yoji Goji Days" (TV TOKYO), and is also active on YouTube and Instagram.

 Hidehiko Ishizuka

 Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's ″Mayday by Day″ vol.46 

 In this installment of "Honjamaka" Hidehiko Ishizuka's ″Mayday to Love You″ vol. 46, we talk about Ishizuka's overseas location shoots when TV production costs were richer. Switzerland, Tasmania, Hungary... What was it about these overseas encounters that surprised Ishizuka?

Encountering Rare Animals!　Hidehiko Ishizuka of &#8220;Honjamaka&#8221; was surprised by &#8220;Memories of Overseas Location Filming

 Kumataro Arai

 Mochitomo Morita, who plays the role of Kaoru Makimura in "City Hunter 2," was spotted on location filming in mid-March! Morita is sitting in the driver's seat of Saeba's car "Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk-I". ......

Nozomi Morita Spotted Filming &#8220;City Hunter 2&#8221; as Kaori Behind the Wheel of Ryo Saeba’s Iconic Car

 Keitaro Haga

 LUCKMAN

 These close sisters from NMB48, who still go back and forth to each other's houses, reveal the behind-the-scenes of their photogravure shoot nine years after their idol days!

 Megumi & Rei Kaminishi, close sisters from NMB48 who still go back and forth to each other's house, have been working together for 9 years since their idol days! They are still going back and forth to each other's house! They talked a lot about their work and private lives.

First Co-Appearance in 9 Years Since NMB48! Kei Jonishi &#038; Rei — This Week’s Cover Girls Reveal What’s on Their Minds

 Deep Purple came to Japan for the first time in two years for their Japan tour. Their visit to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was the talk of the town, and two days later, they were spotted at Tokyo Station. Fans were impressed by their "rocker" behavior.

Deep Purple&#8217;s courtesy visit to Prime Minister Takashi Takaichi draws attention&#8230; Fans in awe of their &#8220;rock&#8221; touring appearance.

 Miho Otobe

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Rieko Sugimura

 Kyoko Takahashi

 Ruriko Kojima has resumed her activities after a two-and-a-half year hiatus. Her current life is built around the three axes of being a TV personality, a business owner, and a mother. We have an exclusive interview with Kojima, who overcame the sudden death of her husband and restarted her career as a new business owner!

Exclusive Interview] Ruriko Kojima: &#8220;It was because of my son that I felt I had to look forward to life.

 Shinsuke Sakai

 YouTuber Tenchim's "night bra trial. Tenchim was ordered to pay 380 million yen at the first trial, but the case was appealed last January. The "Statement of Reasons for Appeal," which we were able to view at .......

Is Tenchim&#8217;s gift of a &#8220;luxury watch&#8221; to her husband a sign of confidence?　The &#8220;appeal documents&#8221; of the &#8220;380 million yen loss&#8221; trial are verified.

 Interview with "Actress" (Part 2)

 Actor Rena Tanaka made her acting debut in the 1998 film "Ganbatte Ikimasshoi" and made her big breakthrough as the first commercial character of "Natchan". A special interview with Tanaka as an actress and mother is now available.

Rena Tanaka: &#8220;It&#8217;s normal to live with my &#8216;role'&#8221; as fate leads me

 Interview with "Actor" (Part 1)

 In this interview, she talks about how she felt on the eve of her big break, and how she wanted to be an actress since she was five years old.

Rena Tanaka: &#8220;Every night back then, I prayed, &#8216;Someone find me! Secret story on the eve of her breakthrough

 Ryo Sakamoto (Writer, former head of the Culture and Society Department of "Tokyo Sports Newspaper")

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 After 40 years, a romance is about to be born. Tom Cruise has been the subject of a new romance report, this time with Meg Ryan, with whom he co-starred in "Top Gun." ......

Tom Cruise and Meg Ryan Romance Rumors Shock the U.S. After 40 Years

 In early April, we spotted the heroine, Hinako Sakurai, at a park in Chiba prefecture, where the filming of the drama series "Yomei 3 Monsai no Salehuo" was taking place. Sakurai, who was playing the role of a "bad girl" for the first time, seemed to be playing the role while waiting.


A Darkly Elegant Turn Sakurai Hinako Dazzles in Dual Role as Wife and Femme Fatale

 On April 3-5, the movie "The Last Song I Left for You" was held in Korea, and Airu Ikumi, who played the heroine, took the stage and was cheered by many Korean fans when she came out of the venue on April 5.

Airu Ikumi &#8220;Año haseyo~&#8221; at her first stage greeting in Korea, showing off her beautiful style in a tight-fitting knit at a film festival.

 Shota Watanabe of the popular group "Snow Man". Fans have had a variety of reactions to his use of SNS. The most recent topic was his alleged injury in a video on his official YouTube channel....

Negative reaction to &#8220;Snow Man&#8221; Shota Watanabe&#8217;s &#8220;use of SNS&#8221;&#8230; Fans are aghast at his too-honest personality.

 Haruka Imai belongs to Weathermap and has been a weathercaster for "Good Morning" since 2011! Morning" since 2011. Haruka Imai has been a topic of conversation for her cute pink knit and white skirt.

TV Asahi&#8217;s popular weathercaster &#8220;Haruka Imai&#8221;&#8230;her outstanding style is clearly visible in a pink knit

 The world of show business is difficult for the public to see. There is a legendary entertainment reporter who has been in the entertainment business for nearly 60 years. Toshio Ishikawa, who has worked on "The Wide" and "Miyaneya," tells the inside story of the entertainment world. ......

Toshio Ishikawa Breaks Down the Financial Reality of Showbiz, Including Talent Fees and Confidential Settlements

 Aika Kanda

 My Life, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 I went to Myotokuzan Kegonji Temple, also known as "Suzumidera Temple," in Kyoto. In fact, I have been troubled with a problem since last September. In the Dharma talk, I was taught that everything changes depending on how you perceive yourself, and I felt like I was reborn in just 30 minutes. However, an ordeal came up at .......

Aika Kanda Talks About Her Personal Experience With “1,000 Yen”

 Courtesy of the artist, Yutaka Sano (4th photo)

 Why do Hanshin fans seem to enjoy themselves so much?　Megumi Ushikubo, herself a deep Tiger fan, dug deep and found out a surprising fact. Guessing life makes you healthier. The mechanism is explained.

Kei Ushikubo Says Supporting Hanshin Tigers Helps Health and Explains the Benefits of Oshi-katsu

 On April 1, "Memory Buying Man" starring Koichi Domoto of "DOMOTO" started streaming. Daiki Shinozuka of "timelesz" made a guest appearance in "ep1, the night it disappeared. Shinozuka's acting ability there was the talk of the town....

Thanks to Koichi Domoto’s Advice? Praise Pours in for Timelesz’s Taiki Shinozuka’s Acting in Drama Appearance

 Takao Kawakami

 On March 31, the last day of the fiscal year, celebrities are talking about their independence. However, according to one source, there are rumors that it is a good restructuring. ......

Celebrity Departures Surge as Industry Questions the Future Role of Managers in the Age of AI

 Daisuke Takahashi (nonfiction writer)

 Eirina Adachi

 Hisano Inubori

 Special Interview with "Actress" 40th anniversary of her performing career and expanding the range of her roles!

 Honami Suzuki, who is celebrating the 40th anniversary of her performing career, has been expanding the range of her activities and roles in recent years, and is also eagerly working on the stage. Although she has been out of the acting business for about 10 years, she looks back and says that she now has more time to enjoy her life after gaining more experience outside of work.

Honami Suzuki says she enjoys villain roles and still approaches every performance as a newcomer

 The four-member male singing group "Monaki" will make their major label debut on April 8. When they hold an event, even high school girls rush to the venue. Behind this is an exquisite social networking strategy. ......

From Honma Yanen! to Viral Fame—4-Piece Group Monaki Talks Breakout Success

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Ryoko Hirosue announced her resumption of her entertainment activities. She has been on the precipice of many scandals in the past, but she has made a successful comeback. What are the "circumstances of the industry" and her "true face" that are interesting in her comeback? ......


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BTS Tokyo Dome Return Draws 110,000 Fans as Related Stocks Drop 15%

NEWS’ Takahisa Masuda Spotted Shopping at Luxury Brand Store in Ginza

Is a Comeback Near? Nakai Masahiro’s Official Site Update Raises Questions

Encountering Rare Animals!　Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” was surprised by “Memories of Overseas Location Filming

Nozomi Morita Spotted Filming “City Hunter 2” as Kaori Behind the Wheel of Ryo Saeba’s Iconic Car

First Co-Appearance in 9 Years Since NMB48! Kei Jonishi & Rei — This Week’s Cover Girls Reveal What’s on Their Minds

Deep Purple’s courtesy visit to Prime Minister Takashi Takaichi draws attention… Fans in awe of their “rock” touring appearance.

Exclusive Interview] Ruriko Kojima: “It was because of my son that I felt I had to look forward to life.

Is Tenchim’s gift of a “luxury watch” to her husband a sign of confidence?　The “appeal documents” of the “380 million yen loss” trial are verified.

Rena Tanaka: “It’s normal to live with my ‘role'” as fate leads me

Rena Tanaka: “Every night back then, I prayed, ‘Someone find me! Secret story on the eve of her breakthrough

Tom Cruise and Meg Ryan Romance Rumors Shock the U.S. After 40 Years

A Darkly Elegant Turn Sakurai Hinako Dazzles in Dual Role as Wife and Femme Fatale

Airu Ikumi “Año haseyo~” at her first stage greeting in Korea, showing off her beautiful style in a tight-fitting knit at a film festival.

Negative reaction to “Snow Man” Shota Watanabe’s “use of SNS”… Fans are aghast at his too-honest personality.

TV Asahi’s popular weathercaster “Haruka Imai”…her outstanding style is clearly visible in a pink knit

Toshio Ishikawa Breaks Down the Financial Reality of Showbiz, Including Talent Fees and Confidential Settlements

Aika Kanda Talks About Her Personal Experience With “1,000 Yen”

Kei Ushikubo Says Supporting Hanshin Tigers Helps Health and Explains the Benefits of Oshi-katsu

Thanks to Koichi Domoto’s Advice? Praise Pours in for Timelesz’s Taiki Shinozuka’s Acting in Drama Appearance

Celebrity Departures Surge as Industry Questions the Future Role of Managers in the Age of AI

Honami Suzuki says she enjoys villain roles and still approaches every performance as a newcomer

From Honma Yanen! to Viral Fame—4-Piece Group Monaki Talks Breakout Success

Ryoko Hirosue Announces Comeback Amid Constant Offers—Behind the Scenes of Her Wild Big Mug Chug Persona

Entertainment

BTS Tokyo Dome Return Draws 110,000 Fans as Related Stocks Drop 15%

NEWS’ Takahisa Masuda Spotted Shopping at Luxury Brand Store in Ginza

Is a Comeback Near? Nakai Masahiro’s Official Site Update Raises Questions

Encountering Rare Animals! Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” was surprised by “Memories of Overseas Location Filming

Nozomi Morita Spotted Filming “City Hunter 2” as Kaori Behind the Wheel of Ryo Saeba’s Iconic Car

First Co-Appearance in 9 Years Since NMB48! Kei Jonishi & Rei — This Week’s Cover Girls Reveal What’s on Their Minds

Deep Purple’s courtesy visit to Prime Minister Takashi Takaichi draws attention… Fans in awe of their “rock” touring appearance.

Exclusive Interview] Ruriko Kojima: “It was because of my son that I felt I had to look forward to life.

Is Tenchim’s gift of a “luxury watch” to her husband a sign of confidence? The “appeal documents” of the “380 million yen loss” trial are verified.

Rena Tanaka: “It’s normal to live with my ‘role'” as fate leads me

Rena Tanaka: “Every night back then, I prayed, ‘Someone find me! Secret story on the eve of her breakthrough

Tom Cruise and Meg Ryan Romance Rumors Shock the U.S. After 40 Years

A Darkly Elegant Turn Sakurai Hinako Dazzles in Dual Role as Wife and Femme Fatale

Airu Ikumi “Año haseyo~” at her first stage greeting in Korea, showing off her beautiful style in a tight-fitting knit at a film festival.

Negative reaction to “Snow Man” Shota Watanabe’s “use of SNS”… Fans are aghast at his too-honest personality.

TV Asahi’s popular weathercaster “Haruka Imai”…her outstanding style is clearly visible in a pink knit

Toshio Ishikawa Breaks Down the Financial Reality of Showbiz, Including Talent Fees and Confidential Settlements

Aika Kanda Talks About Her Personal Experience With “1,000 Yen”

Kei Ushikubo Says Supporting Hanshin Tigers Helps Health and Explains the Benefits of Oshi-katsu

Thanks to Koichi Domoto’s Advice? Praise Pours in for Timelesz’s Taiki Shinozuka’s Acting in Drama Appearance

Celebrity Departures Surge as Industry Questions the Future Role of Managers in the Age of AI

Honami Suzuki says she enjoys villain roles and still approaches every performance as a newcomer

From Honma Yanen! to Viral Fame—4-Piece Group Monaki Talks Breakout Success

Ryoko Hirosue Announces Comeback Amid Constant Offers—Behind the Scenes of Her Wild Big Mug Chug Persona

Encountering Rare Animals!　Hidehiko Ishizuka of “Honjamaka” was surprised by “Memories of Overseas Location Filming

Is Tenchim’s gift of a “luxury watch” to her husband a sign of confidence?　The “appeal documents” of the “380 million yen loss” trial are verified.