BLACKPINK Returns to Japan After 8 Years, Taking Over Shibuya 109
Global K-pop sensation BLACKPINK kicks off their Japan tour on January 16, 2026. To celebrate their return, Shibuya’s iconic 109 fashion building is launching a massive collaboration event.
From January 15 to January 28, the entire SHIBUYA109 store in Shibuya will be transformed into BLACKPINK’s signature pink theme, featuring stunning large-scale visuals. This marks their first big collaboration at 109 in eight years.
Additionally, five BEAMS stores nationwide—including the Shinjuku location—will host pop-up shops from January 9 to January 18, offering exclusive merchandise. On the opening day of the tour, January 16, landmarks like Sapporo TV Tower, Tokyo Tower, Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER, and Kobe Port Tower will be lit up in pink to celebrate the event.
BE:FIRST Announces Their First Acoustic Concert “MTV Unplugged”
The popular six-member dance and vocal group BE:FIRST will hold their debut acoustic concert, “MTV Unplugged: BE:FIRST,” on March 3, 2026, at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa. This concert is expected to draw the largest audience ever for an MTV Unplugged show in Japan.
Tickets are now available through fan club pre-sales starting today. Member MANATO shared, “Performing in an acoustic style allows us to show a new side of BE:FIRST, and I think fans will really enjoy it.”
‘Bakebake’ Drama Delights Viewers with Heartwarming Episode at Start of the Year
The hit TV drama ‘Bakebake’ aired a highly emotional episode at the start of 2026, earning praise as a “must-watch” episode online. Fans are calling it a “tearjerker” and praising the powerful performances.
In the scene where Tokki and Heaven get married, eight actors performed a 15-minute shot that was unusually long for a single scene, totaling about 25 minutes of filming. Riko Igagaki, who plays Misonojō, broke into tears on set—explaining it was a moment of “cleansing.” Kageki Keiko, who plays Taeko, also received high praise for her chemistry with the cast. Viewers flooded social media with comments like “So emotional,” “Broke down crying,” and “Absolutely amazing.”
Other Exciting News
Ado is set to perform the theme song for the upcoming “Monday Night Drama”. Lead actress Kanna Hashimoto expressed her excitement, saying, “Her voice is incredible, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it.”
In other news, former gravure idol Aoi Fujino sadly passed away at age 27 after battling a rare form of cancer, ending her three-year fight. Fans and friends are mourning her loss.
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