King & Prince Ren Nagase and Aぇ! group Yoshinori Masakado Delight Fans with Hilarious Radio Chemistry

A special live broadcast of the radio program personality-driven by Ren Nagase of the popular group King & Prince, titled 'King & Prince Ren Nagase's Radio GARDEN ~"So Honey EP" Release Commemoration! 2nd Live Broadcast SP~', recently aired and became a major topic of discussion.

During the broadcast, Nagase's close friend Yoshinori Masakado of Aぇ! group appeared as a guest, entertaining listeners with witty banter that highlighted their strong bond.

The conversation turned to their experience with live radio broadcasting. While Masakado has experience with around 100 live broadcasts including his trainee days, Nagase, who only has two live broadcast experiences under his belt, jokingly acted like a senior by telling him, 'If there's anything you don't know, just ask me. Relax.' This prompt led to a flurry of heartwarming comments on social media from fans, such as 'The interaction between Masakado, who has over 100 live broadcasts, and Nagase, who has only two, is too funny' and 'Nagase acting like a big senior is so endearing.'

Furthermore, a series of anecdotes showcasing their genuine friendship unfolded, including Masakado repeatedly turning down Nagase's dinner invitations and Nagase acting a little pouty about it. Trending topics on social media were filled with 'Nagase-san' and related hashtags, making it a truly satisfying special live broadcast for fans.

The context

In the Japanese idol industry, members of different groups managed by the same agency often form close friendships known as 'shin-yu' (heart-friends) across group lines. Ren Nagase of King & Prince and Yoshinori Masakado of Aぇ! group (a Kansai-based group that made its official CD debut in 2024) are well-known among fans for their deep personal friendship. Radio shows in Japan frequently feature live broadcasts or special guests to promote new music releases, such as King & Prince's 'So Honey EP', creating engaging moments where idols can show their natural personalities away from strictly scripted performances.

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