Hit Drama 'Sa-do' Returns for Silver Week 2026 Special: timelesz's Shoki Hashimoto Joins Cast as 'Mushi-kun'
The hit drama series Sa-do is set to return with its latest installment, Sa-do 2026: Slacking Off Life While Tuning In , broadcasting on the TV Tokyo network across five consecutive nights during the Silver Week holiday period, from Saturday, September 19 to Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Excitement has reached a fever pitch across social media following the announcement that Shoki Hashimoto, a member of the popular idol group timelesz, will join the cast as a new character named "Mushi-kun." In this installment, Hashimoto portrays Mushi-kun, a dedicated and disciplined young amateur soccer player who works hard at heavy warehouse labor by day and trains relentlessly on the pitch at night, all while aiming to become a professional J-League player. As Hashimoto is an outspoken sauna enthusiast in real life, fans immediately celebrated the casting news online with comments like, "I'm so thrilled that his genuine love for saunas led to this role!" and "His st...