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Nippon Cultural Broadcasting's popular radio program Snow Man no Su no Mamma (Snow Man's Real Selves), which brings comfort and entertainment to many fans every Thursday night, has announced that Shota Watanabe and Raul—affectionately known by fans as “NabeRaul”—will host the broadcast on July 16, 2026. This announcement has already sparked massive excitement across social media. Tonight's episode features the duo of Shota Watanabe and Raul, a pair beloved for their perfectly synchronized banter. Fans have flooded social media with enthusiastic messages like, “I'm so excited!”, “Knowing these two are hosting got me through my workday today,” and “Maybe we'll get some of their trademark sharp-tongued comments?” Additionally, with Raul making frequent media appearances and releasing content recently (such as YouTube videos and music show appearances), fans are calling this a special week, sharing comments like, “I'm so hap...

On April 29, the official YouTube channel of the popular group Snow Man, affectionately known as "Sunotube," released a special video to commemorate the release of their 13th single, "BANG!! / SAVE YOUR HEART / Odorouze!" Immediately following its release, the video became a massive topic on social media, with fans hailing it as a "god-tier" and "legendary" episode. The video featured various variety-style segments to celebrate the new single, but it was Koji Mukai who truly stole the show. Mukai was tasked with a penalty game where he had to add the suffix "pyon" to the end of every sentence. Fans were ecstatic, with comments like "He’s so cute, I can't handle it" and "He's literally attracting miracles." Even his fellow members couldn't help but joke that he was "truly gifted" for his string of comedic misfortunes, showcasing his prowess as the group’s resident variety expert. Another highligh...

Shota Watanabe, a member of the popular group Snow Man, has been announced as the new brand ambassador for the Italian luxury brand TOD'S, sparking an outpouring of joy from fans on social media. Watanabe makes history as Tod's first-ever Japanese male brand ambassador. According to Tod's official announcement, Watanabe was chosen because "his refined and clean demeanor, along with his effortless elegance, resonate with Tod's aesthetic. His continuous dedication and sincere personality also align with Tod's values." In response to this selection rationale, numerous fans expressed agreement and praise, saying things like "That perfectly captures Watanabe-kun's charm" and "So proud!" Following this big news, X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with congratulatory messages such as "Shoppi, congratulations!", "Being the first Japanese male is amazing!", and "It's the perfect brand that highlights Watanabe-kun...