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Major Japanese footwear retailer ABC-MART has appointed the popular idol group timelesz as campaign ambassadors for adidas's latest sneaker model, the “TEKWEN,” kicking off the product rollout alongside a brand-new television commercial. Combining on-trend design with the star power of the beloved group, the launch instantly generated significant buzz, driving “TEKWEN” to trend across social media platforms. The TEKWEN is defined by its low-profile silhouette, an aesthetic that has been gaining immense traction in contemporary footwear fashion. Pairing a sleek, streamlined shape with lightweight comfort, the shoe is versatile enough for casual city strolls as well as a broad spectrum of street-style looks. The new model is now rolling out across ABC-MART stores nationwide and through its official online shop. In the newly released commercial titled “Saa, Ikou” (Let's Go), the members are captured in natural, candid moments as they meet up on a train s...

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...

On July 4, Nippon TV broadcast its major live music special THE MUSIC DAY 2026 , where Masaki Hashimoto, a member of the idol group timelesz, participated in the highly anticipated "Shuffle Medley PART 1." With his outstanding visuals, sweet singing voice, and meticulous stage presence, Hashimoto took social media by storm, dominating trending topics. A Star-Studded Collaboration and an Unexpected "Outfit Shuffle" The "Shuffle Medley PART 1" segment featured an illustrious lineup including Masaki Hashimoto (timelesz), Juri Tanaka (SixTONES), Ryota Miyadate (Snow Man), Kento Nagao (Naniwa Danshi), and Kaito Nakamura (Travis Japan). During the live broadcast, what caused the biggest stir among fans was the impromptu "outfit swap" on stage. It was revealed that Hashimoto, Nagao, and Nakamura had swapped jackets for their performance. Hashimoto performed in Naniwa Danshi's iconic sparkling pink "Diamond Smile" stage outfit, designed by ...

Male group timelesz has announced the release of their new single, "Kienai Hanabi" (Unfading Fireworks), scheduled for July 29, 2026. As the group's first pop ballad under their new formation, the news has already sparked a massive reaction across social media. The song is characterized by a beautiful yet fleeting melody and lyrics that liken the miracle of meeting someone to the spectacle of fireworks. The official announcement introduces the track with the message: "Fireworks are things that eventually fade away, but the memories spent together live on in our hearts." It is being hailed as a poignant yet warm love song that perfectly complements a summer night. Immediately following the announcement, the hashtag "#消えない花火" (#KienaiHanabi) trended on X (formerly Twitter). In addition to fan comments such as "I can already tell this will be a masterpiece" and "The title alone is guaranteed to make me cry," there has been a flurry of ...

On the 20th, the popular idol group timelesz appeared on the TBS music program "CDTV Live! Live!," performing their latest song "GOOD TOGETHER" and the TV debut of "4-punkan Dake Jikan wo Kudasai" (Please Give Me Just 4 Minutes). During the broadcast, the hashtag #timeleszとグググッな4分間 (An Amazing 4 Minutes with timelesz) dominated social media trends, drawing passionate reactions from fans. The group opened with "GOOD TOGETHER," a track that has gone viral for its "too cute" choreography. Viewers were quick to praise the joyful performance, with many noting, "It's a bright, euphoric song that fills me with energy." Particular attention was given to the moment when Shori Sato and So Matsushima stood back-to-back, as well as the affectionate interactions between the members. Fans on social media shared their excitement, saying, "The Shori-So back-to-back was everything," and "Seeing the members so close and clear...

The launch of the new radio program "...& Shino! from timelesz," hosted by Daiki Shinozuka of timelesz, has been announced, generating widespread excitement among fans, especially on social media. With the opening of the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the show, a message stating "Just six months to start!" was included. This has led to numerous fan reactions expressing strong desires for the program's continuation, such as "We'll support it with all our might" and "We want it to be a long-running show." This new program is planned as a talk and educational variety show, created jointly by Shinozuka and his guests. Many fans had long awaited a radio program hosted by Shinozuka, leading to joyful comments like "Shinozuka-kun's radio show has been a dream for so long" and "I'm so happy that his wish to do radio, which he loves, has come true so quickly." There are high expectations that his appealin...

The music video (MV) for "GOOD TOGETHER," the new single from popular group timelesz, premiered on YouTube on March 21st. Immediately after its release, social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), were flooded with enthusiastic praise such as "a bundle of pure joy" and "absolutely incredible," dominating trending topics. Just before the MV premiere, a live stream featuring all the members allowed fans to "party" alongside them. As soon as the MV dropped, comments like "This song is divine, like it gathered all the happiness in the world" and "The happiness level is insane. I've watched it countless times. It makes me so happy" were posted instantaneously, indicating how deeply the song's positive energy resonated with viewers. Particular attention has been drawn to the adorable "Gug gug gug 👍" choreography in the chorus. Many fans feel an urge to imitate it, with comments like "Bouncing aro...

Popular group timelesz has released a teaser video for the music video (MV) of their new song "GOOD TOGETHER," generating a huge buzz among fans. The MV is set to premiere on March 21st (Saturday) at 8:30 PM JST, and expectations are soaring for its lavish content and happy worldview. The released teaser video has already captivated numerous viewers. Comments like "cute," "happy party vibe," and "pop but luxurious" are flooding SNS X (formerly Twitter), with many praising the song's quality. Particular attention is being drawn to the guest appearances of Teranishi Takuto, Hara Yoshitaka, Hashimoto Masaki, and Inomata Shuto, alongside timelesz members Sato Shori, Kikuchi Fuma, and Matsushima So. Fans have posted enthusiastic comments such as "too good," "will clip this," and "super stimulating" regarding Inomata Shuto's entrance scene, which evokes "Purple Rain." Other details drawing attention inclu...

Actor Junichi Okada reported his reunion with junior talents on his X (formerly Twitter) account. In his post, he revealed an endearing side of Fuma Kikuchi from timelesz (formerly Sexy Zone), a side not often seen publicly. Okada wrote, "Fuma-kun is always a bit shy for some reason. He's been fidgety since way back. Lol." This revelation has become a major topic of discussion among fans. Okada reported interacting with both familiar juniors and younger talents he met for the first time, cheering them on with the words, "Everyone was sparkling. I'm rooting for you." Regarding Fuma Kikuchi, Okada specifically described his shy, "fidgety" demeanor that hasn't changed since their early days. The post was accompanied by a photo featuring Okada and the junior talents, leading to an outpouring of comments on social media such as "Too cute!" and "Fidgety Fuma-kun is precious!" Fans expressed joy at the warm words from their senior,...

The awards ceremony for "anan AWARD 2025," which honors stars representing "the face of the times" by the magazine anan , has been announced for Wednesday, October 15th. This announcement has generated significant buzz on social media. Fan excitement has reached an all-time high with the confirmation of appearances by timelesz, who created a major buzz and became a social phenomenon this year, as well as Kazuya Ohashi of Naniwa Danshi and actress Mio Imada. The awards ceremony will be streamed live and for free on anan's official YouTube channel starting at 5:00 PM (JST) on Wednesday, October 15th. The award categories and winners will be announced on the day of the event, drawing attention to what surprises await. This year's ceremony marks its return after a four-year hiatus, further amplifying expectations. Featured Performers timelesz Having recently reformed, the unstoppable group timelesz has been recognized for creating a social phenomenon this year, ...

Fuji TV's popular program "Celebrities Seriously Thought Of! Dokkiri GP: Pranks Save the Earth 4-Hour TV Special" is set to air on Saturday, August 30th, from 7 PM. The announcement has generated significant buzz on social media, particularly revolving around Fuma Kikuchi of the group timelesz, affectionately known as "Dokkiri Wakadanna" (Prank Young Master). This year's annual special segment of the show has announced that all members of timelesz, the group to which Fuma Kikuchi belongs, will be targets of the "Do-Re-Mi Song Prank." Fans are expressing excitement, exclaiming, "All of timelesz are targets!" Expectations are particularly high for Fuma Kikuchi, who has become an indispensable presence on the show as "Dokkiri Wakadanna." Comments like "Dokkiri Wakadanna is apparently at his best again" and "Can't wait for his full-blown 'I can't forgive this!!!!!'" highlight the anticipation for ...

The song 'Forever Gold,' performed during the new group timelesz's latest live stream, 'timelesz_ep1_FCO live broadcast,' rapidly trended on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), generating profound emotion and resonance among fans. 'Forever Gold' is an iconic song from the group's time as Sexy Zone (SZ), particularly known for being performed at their first dome concert, and it holds irreplaceable memories for many fans. In this recent live performance, the song was presented as a special double encore, featuring an eight-member lineup comprising both current and new members. On stage, Fuma and Shori were seen embracing on the flower path, followed by all eight members singing with their arms around each other's shoulders. This sight prompted a flood of emotional reactions from fans, with comments like 'I can't stop crying' and 'Thank you so much.' Other fans also shared sentiments such as, 'Seeing timelesz sing this so...

Popular group timelesz announced a dome concert during their performance at Yokohama Arena on August 6th, filling the venue with immense emotion and cheers. This concert became an unforgettable night for fans. The dome announcement was also said to be a surprise for the members themselves, and many fans posted on social media comments such as "I just cried when the dome announcement happened" and "I'm so moved to have been present for such a wonderful moment." What particularly drew attention was the members' reactions after the dome announcement. Fuma Kikuchi, a member, spoke about the announcement, saying, "We, the three of us, had prepared a surprise, but we never imagined this announcement would come." He was then presented with an emerald green microphone, matching his member color. With the words, "The color of the Hawaiian ocean where we began," fans connected it to their journey and shed tears. Shori Sato also expressed his strong...