Tokyo International News Agency

The popular Japanese group NEWS, consisting of members Keiichiro Koyama, Takahisa Masuda, and Shigeaki Kato, has announced the start of a new chapter with the release of their digital single "KMK" on May 18. Subscription streaming services will begin hosting the track at midnight on May 18, with a music video premiere scheduled for later that evening. The announcement was made in spectacular fashion during the group's performance at the outdoor music festival "METROCK 2026." The venue served as the site for the world premiere of "KMK." In an unusual turn of events prompted by Takahisa Masuda’s spontaneous suggestion, the group performed the song twice. The crowd erupted in handclaps and call-and-response, creating a powerful sense of unity. Social media was quickly flooded with fan reactions such as, "It was amazing to hear it twice!" and "The rhythm is so good; it’s a perfect song for live shows." During the stage talk (MC), the me...

NEWS member Takahisa Masuda has announced the release of his first-ever cover album, "Masuda Takahisa no Cover," on April 8, 2026, sending social media into a frenzy. This highly anticipated second solo album is based on the concept of "Facing masterpieces through song," and features a selection of renowned songs infused with Masuda Takahisa's unique choices and expressions. Immediately after the announcement, social media was flooded with joyful comments such as "I've been waiting for this!" "I'm too happy," and "Information overload (lol)." Fans could barely contain their excitement over the album's lavish content. Particular attention has been drawn to the surprising lineup of tracks. The inclusion of "Friend Like Me" sparked an outpouring of emotion, with fans recalling past performances and exclaiming, "I can hear Massu Genie again!" and "A divine Genie-sama!" The album features a diver...

Popular group NEWS is set to appear on NTV's music program "with MUSIC" on Saturday, December 6th, at 10:00 PM (JST). The announcement that they will perform two classic hits, "Kibou ~Yell~" and "Koi wo Shiranai Kimi e," has generated significant excitement among fans, particularly on social media. The news that "Koi wo Shiranai Kimi e" will be performed on television after a long absence has been met with widespread joy from fans. On X (formerly Twitter), posts such as "They're singing 'Koi wo Shiranai Kimi e'!! So happy because I love it ♡♡," "This is the song that made me fall in love with NEWS 🥹💛 So happy they're performing it ✨," and "'Koi wo Shiranai Kimi e' is the best 😭 NEWS really gets it, lol" have flooded in, showcasing the deep emotional attachment fans have to the song. Furthermore, many comments highlighted the emotional power of the song, with fans saying things like, ...