Snow Man's Mukai Koji and Raul Delight Fans on 'Sonomamma' with Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Thai Drama 'Dating Game'

Nippon Cultural Broadcasting's 'Fujiya Presents Snow Man no Sonomamma,' which airs every Thursday at 9 PM, recently featured Mukai Koji and Raul, a pairing that greatly excited listeners. Fans eagerly anticipated their talk, even amid suggestions of a possible delay in broadcast time due to professional baseball coverage.

A major topic of discussion on the program was the behind-the-scenes production stories of the Thai drama 'Dating Game,' starring Mukai Koji. Prior to its broadcast, there were numerous enthusiastic comments on social media, with fans saying, 'Episode 8 was intense!' and 'It was amazing,' drawing renewed attention to the drama's high quality. Regarding Mukai Koji's challenge of performing entirely in Thai, comments poured in praising his effort and acting, such as 'Koji is truly amazing for doing everything in Thai' and 'He worked so hard.'

Furthermore, new insights into the drama's production were revealed, including the innovative approach of having two acting coaches and using tarot cards for acting guidance. Listeners couldn't hide their surprise at such a professional undertaking. Comments like, 'Two acting coaches?! No wonder it's that quality…' and 'Acting guidance with tarot cards is incredible; there really are different national customs,' were heard.

Episodes showcasing the close bond among the members were also shared. The revelation that Mukai Koji had given Raul a 'sneak peek' of a kiss scene he filmed in real-time delighted many fans, who exclaimed, 'Raul and Koji are so close!' and 'Koji showing Raul the kiss scene right after filming it is too cute!' Mukai Koji's adorable reactions to being praised, such as 'I lose my rhythm when I'm complimented, LOL' and 'Shy Koji,' also captivated listeners' hearts.

With unique interactions like 'Massaman vs. Raul' also drawing attention, this installment of 'Sonomamma' was filled with intimate and humorous conversations between Mukai Koji and Raul. It became a special time for listeners to discover new sides of the members and feel their strong bond.

The Context

Snow Man is a popular nine-member Japanese idol group formed by Johnny & Associates (now SMILE-UP. and STARTO ENTERTAINMENT), known for their music, variety show appearances, and individual acting careers. 'Snow Man no Sonomamma' (meaning 'Snow Man As They Are') is their long-running weekly radio program where different members host each episode, offering fans a glimpse into their personalities and daily lives. Mukai Koji and Raul are both prominent members of the group. Mukai Koji's starring role in the Thai drama 'Dating Game' signifies a growing trend of Japanese idols taking on international projects, often requiring them to learn foreign languages and adapt to different production environments. This article highlights the fan excitement around such an endeavor and the intimate, often humorous, behind-the-scenes stories shared by the idols themselves on their popular radio show.

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