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A special music video version titled "Everyone's Names ver." for the new song "Yes! Tokyo" by EBiDAN (Ebisu Gakuen Danshi Bu), a male talent group project under Stardust Promotion, is attracting massive attention on social media. This special version features name subtitles for every single member appearing in the crowded music video. Not only do the names track the members' movements, but labels are thoroughly applied even to shots from behind, distant small appearances, and background posters. Furthermore, intricate details are applied throughout, such as different fonts and display designs for each group. Participating member Kazuto Mokudai encouraged fans, saying, "Please watch it a lot, find more favorites, and get thoroughly overwhelmed! Lol." The finish also serves as an ideal "introduction" unique to large-group formations. Upon the video's release, "Everyone's Names" quickly trended on social media platforms lik...

A surprise collaboration between Stardust Promotion's male artist collective EBiDAN and the popular Japanese comedy variety show Ariyoshi no Kabe (Nippon TV) was filmed at the site of "EBiDAN THE LIVE 2026" (commonly known as Ebirai), creating a massive buzz across social media. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the show's producer, this special collaboration was arranged to celebrate EBiDAN's 15th anniversary. Filmed right before rehearsals on the first day of the four-day concert series at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium, members from various EBiDAN groups joined forces with top comedians to deliver hilarious skits. Following the news of this star-studded shoot, fans flooded social media with excited reactions, expressing disbelief and delight with comments such as "Seeing my two favorites together makes me so happy," "This is a dream crossover," and "I can't wait for the broadcast!" This highly antic...

On the official merchandise e-commerce platform "Stardust Shopping" (Stada-bin), which handles goods for talent from Stardust Promotion, a sale and restock of merchandise for popular group M!LK and others triggered severe network congestion and instant sell-outs. The sheer difficulty of purchasing items sparked intense online debate, causing "Stardust Shopping" to trend on social media as fans shared their frantic experiences during the brutal rush. As soon as the sale launched, a massive surge of traffic flooded the site, filling social media with frustrated cries such as "I can't get in at all" or "I was waiting on the page but got kicked out." Many users endured wait times of over 30 minutes. By the time the store page finally loaded, fans reported a "scorched earth" scenario, with coveted acrylic stands, hoodies, and past limited-edition items already completely sold out. In the face of these severe conditions, some fans shared ...

A new web tool called "EBTi Diagnosis (Oshi-Type Diagnosis)," launched by EBiDAN (Ebisu Gakuen Danshibu)—a collective of young male actors and talents under Stardust Promotion—is causing a major stir on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). Matching Your "Destined Idol" from 60 Members By answering a few simple questions, the "EBTi Diagnosis" matches users with their ideal "oshi" (favorite/recommended member) and specific personality types from among the 60 members of EBiDAN. Named in a clever play on the globally popular MBTI personality test, the tool has spread rapidly among fans. A Wide Array of Unique Personality Types The diagnostic results are incredibly diverse, featuring catchy descriptions that reflect the distinct charm of each member. On social media, users have been sharing various results, including: "Classic Sparkling Prince Type" "Adorable Golden Retriever Puppy Type" "Natural Charmer Who Cap...

On July 4, 2026, the five-member boy group M!LK took the stage as the highly anticipated opening act of Nippon TV's major live music special, "THE MUSIC DAY 2026," instantly capturing the internet's attention. The group kicked off the summer festival with an energetic special medley of three songs: "Sukisugite Metsu!", "Idol Power", and "Bakuretsu Aishiteru." A major highlight that took social media by storm was the seamless transition from "Idol Power" to "Bakuretsu Aishiteru." Shifting instantly from the bright, classic idol vibe of "Idol Power," member Jyutaro Yamanaka looked directly into the camera and whispered the killer phrase, "Ba-ku-re-tsu ♡" (Explosive/Bursting). This single moment instantly transformed the stage's atmosphere into something cool and passionate, leaving fans thrilled. Online reactions poured in, with comments like, "That transition was way too cool," "My...

Rising J-pop sensation M!LK, a five-member dance and vocal group, is set to star in their very first Golden-Prime (GP) variety special, "M!LK's Explosive Missions" (M!LK no Bakuretsu Mission). The program will air on the night of the Tanabata Star Festival, Tuesday, July 7th, at 10:00 PM. Along with the announcement, details of the grueling challenges awaiting the members and the official program visual have been released, sparking massive excitement across social media. Over 1,300 Fan Submissions! A Lineup of Punishing "Explosive Missions" The variety show features the members of M!LK throwing themselves body and soul into reckless "explosive missions" selected from over 1,300 ideas submitted by viewers. The announced challenges are grueling tests of endurance that will push the members to their absolute limits: "I want to see conveyor-belt sushi plates stacked all the way to the ceiling!" : A grueling competitive eating challenge that will ...

Three popular idol groups belonging to Stardust Promotion - AMEFURASSHI, ukka, and LumiUnion - have announced they will cease activities and disband in 2026. This sudden announcement caused a significant stir on social media at the year-end, eliciting a mix of surprise, sadness, and farewell messages from fans. According to the announcement, AMEFURASSHI will conclude their activities on March 13, 2026, ukka on May 24, 2026, and LumiUnion by the end of April 2026. For AMEFURASSHI, in particular, the notice came with just three months remaining until their final performance, leading to an outpouring of distressed comments on X (formerly Twitter) such as “Too little time!” and “My heart can't keep up!” While fans expressed their shock with comments like “No way! What?!” and “Too sad, I can't even think,” many also conveyed deep gratitude for the groups' past activities and vowed to offer their utmost support during the remaining period. AMEFURASSHI's fans, known as “Colors...