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From Asia to the World — A New Era of Sound

アジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、"アジアミュージック"という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。

■ DECEMBER 10　/ ディセンバー・テン

Seven strangers, one Netflix series — and a band name that is also their birthday.

December 10 is an English–Irish UK boy band born on the Netflix documentary series "Simon Cowell: The Next Act," which followed Cowell's search for a new group and premiered on 10 December 2025 — the date that became their name. Cowell set out to sign five and kept all seven: Cruz, Danny, Hendrik, John, Josh, Nicolas and Seán. A week before the audition, none of them was anywhere near a stage. Seán was on a remote island off the Irish coast with no phone signal, speaking Irish; John had just turned 16 and started was about to start his first job at McDonald's; Cruz was playing pre-season football and pouring drinks at a Hilton bar; another was working the grill at Nando's. They play 14 instruments between them, and the first year has been fast: the debut single "Run My Way" in January 2026, then "Angel," "Infinity (123)" and "Us Against The World"; a debut EP, "On Your Side," that entered the UK Albums Chart at No. 5; a Wembley Stadium crowd of 90,000. Japan came early: Summer Sonic SUMMER SONIC 2026 in Osaka and Tokyo, then a first solo show in the country at Spotify O-EAST in Shibuya. They sat down with YUGEN the day after Summer Sonic SUMMER SONIC, six of them (Danny is taking a break time out), still a little stunned by Japanese crowds that clap in perfect sync, and by a karaoke machine that played "Run My Way" ten times in a row.

それぞれ別の道を歩んできた7人と、1本のNetflixシリーズ。そして「誕生日」が、そのままバンド名になった。

イングランド＝アイルランド出身イギリス発の7人組ボーイバンド。サイモン・コーウェルが新しいグループを探す過程を追ったNetflixのドキュメンタリーシリーズ『サイモン・コーウェル: Who's The Next?』（原題『Simon Cowell: The Next Act』）から誕生し、シリーズの配信日である2025年12月10日がそのままグループ名になった。5人を選ぶつもりだったコーウェルは、最終候補の7人全員——Cruz、Danny、Hendrik、John、Josh、Nicolas、Seán——を残した。オーディションの1週間前、彼らはステージとは無縁の場所にいた。Seánは電波の届かないアイルランドの離島でアイルランド語を学び、Johnは16歳になったばかりでマクドナルドの初バイトを始めたところ。Cruzはサッカーのプレシーズンをこなしながらヒルトンのバーで酒をつくり、もうひとりはNando'sの鉄板の前にいた。7人で14の楽器を弾く。最初の1年は速かった。2026年1月のデビューシングル「Run My Way」から「Angel」「Infinity (123)」「Us Against The World」、全英アルバムチャート初登場5位のデビューEP『On Your Side』、ウェンブリー・スタジアムの9万人。日本との出会いも早かった。8月のサマーソニック2026（大阪・東京）、その直後には渋谷 Spotify O-EAST で日本初の単独公演。YUGENの収録はサマソニの翌日。休止中のDannyを除く6人は、手拍子まで揃う日本の客席と、「Run My Way」を10回リピートし続けたカラオケの機械に、まだ少し呆然としていた。

■ FOLLOW DECEMBER 10

Official Website: https://www.december10.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/december10/

X: https://x.com/D10Band

X (Japan): https://x.com/December10JP

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@december10

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@December10Band

Streaming（Debut EP「On Your Side」）: https://december10.lnk.to/OnYourSideEP

Universal Music Japan: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/december10/

Netflix「Simon Cowell: The Next Act」: https://www.netflix.com/title/81743409

■ YUGEN OFFICIAL

Web Site:

http://ygen.net/

■ CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:43 Welcome to the YUGEN Podcast

02:51 From five members to seven, and working with Simon Cowell

05:10 How the name December 10 stuck

06:20 No phones in Miami

07:23 One week before the audition

13:08 The Asian artists they love, and their favorite anime

15:21 Seven songs mashed into one

18:00 From choirs to tap dance, where each of them started

22:46 Who's who in December 10

25:02 What sets them apart from the boy bands before them

26:17 Japanese crowds and SUMMER SONIC

30:08 Meeting XG, and Asian music going global

33:42 The most Japan thing: karaoke and conveyor belt sushi

36:08 One song for Japan, and who should come next

CREDITS

YUGEN Production Committee

―

MC: Isaac Y. Takeu

Guest: DECEMBER 10

Creative Producer:

Yamato Miyake

Art Department:

ONSA Inc.

SpecialThanks

Sae Hidaka

Edit:

4thclue Inc.

Production:

OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Sound

アジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、"アジアミュージック"という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。

■ DECEMBER 10　/ ディセンバー・テン

Seven strangers, one Netflix series — and a band name that is also their birthday.

December 10 is an English–Irish UK boy band born on the Netflix documentary series "Simon Cowell: The Next Act," which followed Cowell's search for a new group and premiered on 10 December 2025 — the date that became their name. Cowell set out to sign five and kept all seven: Cruz, Danny, Hendrik, John, Josh, Nicolas and Seán. A week before the audition, none of them was anywhere near a stage. Seán was on a remote island off the Irish coast with no phone signal, speaking Irish; John had just turned 16 and started was about to start his first job at McDonald's; Cruz was playing pre-season football and pouring drinks at a Hilton bar; another was working the grill at Nando's. They play 14 instruments between them, and the first year has been fast: the debut single "Run My Way" in January 2026, then "Angel," "Infinity (123)" and "Us Against The World"; a debut EP, "On Your Side," that entered the UK Albums Chart at No. 5; a Wembley Stadium crowd of 90,000. Japan came early: Summer Sonic SUMMER SONIC 2026 in Osaka and Tokyo, then a first solo show in the country at Spotify O-EAST in Shibuya. They sat down with YUGEN the day after Summer Sonic SUMMER SONIC, six of them (Danny is taking a break time out), still a little stunned by Japanese crowds that clap in perfect sync, and by a karaoke machine that played "Run My Way" ten times in a row.

それぞれ別の道を歩んできた7人と、1本のNetflixシリーズ。そして「誕生日」が、そのままバンド名になった。

イングランド＝アイルランド出身イギリス発の7人組ボーイバンド。サイモン・コーウェルが新しいグループを探す過程を追ったNetflixのドキュメンタリーシリーズ『サイモン・コーウェル: Who's The Next?』（原題『Simon Cowell: The Next Act』）から誕生し、シリーズの配信日である2025年12月10日がそのままグループ名になった。5人を選ぶつもりだったコーウェルは、最終候補の7人全員——Cruz、Danny、Hendrik、John、Josh、Nicolas、Seán——を残した。オーディションの1週間前、彼らはステージとは無縁の場所にいた。Seánは電波の届かないアイルランドの離島でアイルランド語を学び、Johnは16歳になったばかりでマクドナルドの初バイトを始めたところ。Cruzはサッカーのプレシーズンをこなしながらヒルトンのバーで酒をつくり、もうひとりはNando'sの鉄板の前にいた。7人で14の楽器を弾く。最初の1年は速かった。2026年1月のデビューシングル「Run My Way」から「Angel」「Infinity (123)」「Us Against The World」、全英アルバムチャート初登場5位のデビューEP『On Your Side』、ウェンブリー・スタジアムの9万人。日本との出会いも早かった。8月のサマーソニック2026（大阪・東京）、その直後には渋谷 Spotify O-EAST で日本初の単独公演。YUGENの収録はサマソニの翌日。休止中のDannyを除く6人は、手拍子まで揃う日本の客席と、「Run My Way」を10回リピートし続けたカラオケの機械に、まだ少し呆然としていた。

■ FOLLOW DECEMBER 10

Official Website: https://www.december10.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/december10/

X: https://x.com/D10Band

X (Japan): https://x.com/December10JP

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@december10

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@December10Band

Streaming（Debut EP「On Your Side」）: https://december10.lnk.to/OnYourSideEP

Universal Music Japan: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/december10/

Netflix「Simon Cowell: The Next Act」: https://www.netflix.com/title/81743409

■ YUGEN OFFICIAL

Web Site:

http://ygen.net/

■ CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:43 Welcome to the YUGEN Podcast

02:51 From five members to seven, and working with Simon Cowell

05:10 How the name December 10 stuck

06:20 No phones in Miami

07:23 One week before the audition

13:08 The Asian artists they love, and their favorite anime

15:21 Seven songs mashed into one

18:00 From choirs to tap dance, where each of them started

22:46 Who's who in December 10

25:02 What sets them apart from the boy bands before them

26:17 Japanese crowds and SUMMER SONIC

30:08 Meeting XG, and Asian music going global

33:42 The most Japan thing: karaoke and conveyor belt sushi

36:08 One song for Japan, and who should come next

CREDITS

YUGEN Production Committee

―

MC: Isaac Y. Takeu

Guest: DECEMBER 10

Creative Producer:

Yamato Miyake

Art Department:

ONSA Inc.

SpecialThanks

Sae Hidaka

Edit:

4thclue Inc.

Production:

OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Sound
アジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、"アジアミュージック"という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。

■ LEE JISOO
The only Korean member of HANA — and, for years, the only person telling her no.
JISOO is a Korean singer and songwriter based in Tokyo, one of the seven members of HANA, the girl group born out of "No No Girls," the audition project produced by Chanmina with SKY-HI's label BMSG. Born and raised in Korea, she decided on music in her second year of high school, became a trainee before she graduated — and then walked away from the company she had spent years dreaming of. 2023, the year she spent lost between meetings and doubts, was the hardest of her life; she was close to quitting music altogether when a friend called to tell her about an audition in Japan. She had taught herself the language by watching sports anime. The premise of the show was that every girl in it had been told no by someone; hers, she says, had come from herself. Since debuting with "ROSE" she has played guitar with the band at Summer Sonic and travelled from New York to Australia with the group, and on September 8, 2026 she released her first solo single, "MISMATCH," written in Korean and English with producer Nathan. The title comes from her own slightly mismatched eyes — searching the Korean word for it turns up the sound of clapping, and the song became exactly that: a round of applause for everything about yourself you were told to fix. Its B-side, "Movie Star," is a letter to Chanmina.

HANA唯一の韓国人メンバー。そして長いあいだ、彼女に「NO」と言い続けていたのは、彼女自身だった。
韓国出身のシンガー／ソングライター。ちゃんみながプロデュースし、SKY-HI率いるBMSGが手がけたオーディションプロジェクト「No No Girls」から誕生した7人組ガールズグループHANAのメンバー。高校2年で音楽の道を決め、高校3年で韓国の事務所の練習生になる。しかし、憧れ続けた場所と、実際にその中にいることのあいだにある差に気づき、自ら退所した。行き先を探しながら迷い続けた2023年は「人生でいちばんつらい年」。音楽をやめることさえ考えていたある日、かつて一緒に練習生をしていた友人からの電話で「No No Girls」というオーディションの存在を知る。日本語は、スポーツアニメを浴びるように観て独学で身につけたものだった。「誰かにNOと言われた女の子たち」のためのオーディション——彼女にとってのNOは、他の誰でもなく自分自身から向けられていた。「ROSE」でのデビュー以降、SUMMER SONICではバンドセットでギターを弾き、ニューヨークからオーストラリアまで、グループでの海外での活動も増えている。2026年9月8日、初のソロシングル「MISMATCH」をリリース。韓国語と英語で書かれ、プロデューサーNathanとつくり上げた一曲だ。タイトルの由来は、左右で形の違う自分の目。韓国語で検索すると出てくるのは拍手の音だった。そこから曲は、直せと言われてきた自分のすべてに拍手を送る歌になった。カップリングの「Movie Star」は、ちゃんみなへの手紙である。

■ FOLLOW LEE JISOO
Official Website: https://hana.b-rave.tokyo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeesimnidaa/
X: https://x.com/HANA__BRAVE
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hana_brave_official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HANA_BRAVE_Official
Streaming（1st Single「MISMATCH」）: https://leejisoo.lnk.to/MISMATCH/presavepreadd
Official Fan Club: https://bmsg.shop/pages/hana-fc-members

■ YUGEN OFFICIAL
Web Site:
http://ygen.net/

■ CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:33 Welcome to the YUGEN Podcast

06:52 An only child in a group of seven

10:45 Where the music started — and the teacher who told her not to

17:03 Becoming a trainee, and walking away from the company she dreamed of

19:15 "The one saying no was me"

24:12 A solo trip to New York, where nobody cared

30:17 Learning Japanese from anime

34:48 The solo single "MISMATCH"

46:58 Hearing "ROSE" for the first time

54:20 Learning to be herself again

59:05 Left on a mountain road

63:30 Five years from now

■CREDITS
YUGEN Production Committee
―
MC: Sara Giusto
Guest: LEE JISOO

Creative Producer:
Yamato Miyake

Art Department:
ONSA Inc.

Art Director:
sami

Art Department Coordinator:
Riku Matsuse

Edit:
4thclue Inc.

Production:
OASIZ Inc.

■ PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE
From EXPG classrooms across Japan to viral charts in nine countries — a seven-member group that treats borders as optional.
PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE is a seven-member dance and vocal group under LDH JAPAN, formed through "BATTLE OF TOKYO - ENTER THE Jr.EXILE" in 2019 and debuting in July 2022 as the seventh group from EXILE TRIBE. Most of the members met as children at EXPG, the performing arts school run by LDH, and trained there for years before anyone called them artists; before their debut came musha shugyo, 100 stages across all 47 prefectures of Japan. The group later spent two years based in Thailand, recording and training in the countryside. In 2024 "Just Like Dat feat. JP THE WAVY" passed 270 million views on TikTok and entered the Spotify Viral Top 50 in nine Asian countries; in February 2025 they completed their first US tour, signed with Warner Music Group's 10K Projects and performed at SXSW. Their second album "DIFFERENT," released July 10, 2026, is their first in four years. Their fanbase is ForEVER, and their mission is "IGNITE OUR DREAMS."
Appearing on this episode are JIMMY (rap) and WEESA (vocal), both born and raised in Nagoya, who together host the interFM radio show "PSYCHIC FEVER No Border Boundaries."
日本各地のEXPGの教室から、9カ国のバイラルチャートへ——国境を前提にしない7人組。
LDH JAPAN所属の7人組ダンス&ボーカルグループ。2019年の「BATTLE OF TOKYO - ENTER THE Jr.EXILE」で結成され、2022年7月にEXILE TRIBE7組目のグループとしてデビュー。メンバーの多くはLDHのパフォーマー養成所EXPGで子どものころに出会い、アーティストと呼ばれるまでに何年もの稽古を重ねた。デビュー前には武者修行として、全国47都道府県100ステージを回っている。その後、拠点をタイに移して2年間、田舎町でレコーディングと稽古を続けた。2024年には「Just Like Dat feat. JP THE WAVY」がTikTokで2億7000万回再生を超え、アジア9カ国のSpotifyバイラルトップ50にチャートイン。2025年2月には初のUSツアーを完走し、ワーナー・ミュージック・グループの「10K Projects」と契約、SXSWにも出演した。2026年7月10日リリースの2ndアルバム『DIFFERENT』は4年ぶりのアルバムとなる。ファンネームは「ForEVER」、掲げるミッションは「IGNITE OUR DREAMS」。
この回に出演するのは、ともに名古屋出身のJIMMY（ラップ）とWEESA（ボーカル）。2人はinterFMのレギュラー番組『PSYCHIC FEVER No Border Boundaries』（毎週水曜22:00〜）でパーソナリティも務める。
■ FOLLOW PSYCHIC FEVER
オフィシャルサイト: https://www.ldh.co.jp/management/psychic_fever/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psyfe_official/
X（メンバー）: https://x.com/psyfe_member
X（スタッフ）: https://x.com/psyfe_official
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@psyfe_official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0oOpw3qIA1q5OhsrywSSw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PgE39BqM3dTVk5lyttaBb
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@psyfe_official
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psyfe.official
Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/PSYCHICFEVER
オフィシャルファンクラブ: https://pcf.exfamily.jp/
オフィシャルファンクラブ（海外向け）: https://intl.pcf.exfamily.jp/
2nd ALBUM『DIFFERENT』: https://m.tribe-m.jp/ldh_page/discography_psychicfever_2026_2nd_album_different_index

00:00 Intro
01:24 Welcome to YUGEN Podcast
02:09 Seven members: dance, rap, beatbox — and a DJ
03:11 The performance that made them want this
05:15 ELLY, and the path from dancer to artist
06:39 EXPG: entering at ten, five years of training
10:15 LDH and black music
12:37 Musha shugyo: 100 stages, 47 prefectures, by bus only
14:53 What 100 stages taught them
16:24 Debut, and the EXILE TRIBE family
17:14 No rivals — they all grew up at EXPG
20:05 Aiming global, and BALLISTIK BOYZ
20:41 Two years in Thailand
22:48 Why Thailand: T-Pop and F.HERO
23:30 Traffic jams, and Suphan Buri
25:59 Seven members, zero fights
27:01 JP THE WAVY and "Just Like Dat"
29:00 The fan-made clip that went viral
30:28 Breaking the walls between genres
32:30 The US tour
34:42 Japanese crowds and American crowds
35:39 Why listeners outside Japan connect
37:13 Early-2000s boy bands, and their sound
38:42 How they make a song
40:42 Where the choreography comes from
42:21 Writing as a duo
44:25 "J-Pop has already changed — no one outside Japan knows"
47:58 What Japanese music needs to travel
51:03 What makes a good song
51:36 Dream collaborations
53:20 A new generation's responsibility
56:50 The second album, DIFFERENT
1:00:23 How they want to be remembered

■ PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE

From EXPG classrooms across Japan to viral charts in nine countries — a seven-member group that treats borders as optional.

PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE is a seven-member dance and vocal group under LDH JAPAN, formed through "BATTLE OF TOKYO - ENTER THE Jr.EXILE" in 2019 and debuting in July 2022 as the seventh group from EXILE TRIBE. Most of the members met as children at EXPG, the performing arts school run by LDH, and trained there for years before anyone called them artists; before their debut came musha shugyo, 100 stages across all 47 prefectures of Japan. The group later spent two years based in Thailand, recording and training in the countryside. In 2024 "Just Like Dat feat. JP THE WAVY" passed 270 million views on TikTok and entered the Spotify Viral Top 50 in nine Asian countries; in February 2025 they completed their first US tour, signed with Warner Music Group's 10K Projects and performed at SXSW. Their second album "DIFFERENT," released July 10, 2026, is their first in four years. Their fanbase is ForEVER, and their mission is "IGNITE OUR DREAMS."

Appearing on this episode are JIMMY (rap) and WEESA (vocal), both born and raised in Nagoya, who together host the interFM radio show "PSYCHIC FEVER No Border Boundaries."

日本各地のEXPGの教室から、9カ国のバイラルチャートへ——国境を前提にしない7人組。

LDH JAPAN所属の7人組ダンス&ボーカルグループ。2019年の「BATTLE OF TOKYO - ENTER THE Jr.EXILE」で結成され、2022年7月にEXILE TRIBE7組目のグループとしてデビュー。メンバーの多くはLDHのパフォーマー養成所EXPGで子どものころに出会い、アーティストと呼ばれるまでに何年もの稽古を重ねた。デビュー前には武者修行として、全国47都道府県100ステージを回っている。その後、拠点をタイに移して2年間、田舎町でレコーディングと稽古を続けた。2024年には「Just Like Dat feat. JP THE WAVY」がTikTokで2億7000万回再生を超え、アジア9カ国のSpotifyバイラルトップ50にチャートイン。2025年2月には初のUSツアーを完走し、ワーナー・ミュージック・グループの「10K Projects」と契約、SXSWにも出演した。2026年7月10日リリースの2ndアルバム『DIFFERENT』は4年ぶりのアルバムとなる。ファンネームは「ForEVER」、掲げるミッションは「IGNITE OUR DREAMS」。

この回に出演するのは、ともに名古屋出身のJIMMY（ラップ）とWEESA（ボーカル）。2人はinterFMのレギュラー番組『PSYCHIC FEVER No Border Boundaries』（毎週水曜22:00〜）でパーソナリティも務める。

■ FOLLOW PSYCHIC FEVER

オフィシャルサイト: https://www.ldh.co.jp/management/psychic_fever/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psyfe_official/

X（メンバー）: https://x.com/psyfe_member

X（スタッフ）: https://x.com/psyfe_official

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@psyfe_official

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0oOpw3qIA1q5OhsrywSSw

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PgE39BqM3dTVk5lyttaBb

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@psyfe_official

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psyfe.official

Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/PSYCHICFEVER

オフィシャルファンクラブ: https://pcf.exfamily.jp/

オフィシャルファンクラブ（海外向け）: https://intl.pcf.exfamily.jp/

2nd ALBUM『DIFFERENT』: https://m.tribe-m.jp/ldh_page/discography_psychicfever_2026_2nd_album_different_index

■ CHAPTERS

00:00 Highlights

01:10 Intro

02:18 Seven members: dance, rap, beatbox — and a DJ

06:46 EXPG: entering at ten, five years of training

09:15 What the school actually taught them

10:24 LDH and black music

12:44 Musha shugyo: 100 stages, 47 prefectures, by bus only

15:02 What 100 stages taught them

16:32 Debut, and the EXILE TRIBE family

20:49 Two years in Thailand

22:57 Why Thailand: T-Pop and F.HERO

23:38 Traffic jams, and Suphan Buri

26:09 Seven members, zero fights

27:05 JP THE WAVY and "Just Like Dat"

29:09 The fan-made clip that went viral

32:41 The US tour

37:22 Early-2000s boy bands, and their sound

40:53 Where the choreography comes from

42:25 Writing as a duo

44:36 "J-Pop has already changed — no one outside Japan knows"

48:00 The language barrier, and how to break it

51:45 Dream collaborations

53:16 A new generation's responsibility

54:33 Chasing classics, not virality

57:01 The second album, DIFFERENT

1:00:27 How they want to be remembered

CREDITS

YUGEN Production Committee

―

MC: Isaac Y. Takeu

Guest: PSYCHIC FEVER

Creative Producer:

Yamato Miyake

Art Department:

ONSA Inc.

Art Director:

sami

Art Department Coordinator:

Riku Matsuse

Edit:

4thclue Inc.

Production:

OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Sound
アジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。
■ Miisha Shimizu（清水美依紗）
From TikTok covers to Disney, Wicked and Miss Saigon — a voice that refuses to fit one category.
Miisha Shimizu is a singer, musical theatre actress and voice artist from Mie, Japan, raised by a Filipino mother she calls her guiding light. After two years of musical theatre school in New York, the pandemic sent her home with her dream close to slipping away — until her mother suggested posting her singing on TikTok. One year later, Disney Japan called: she became the voice of "Starting Now," the Japanese theme song for Disney's Ultimate Princess Celebration. Since her 2022 major debut "High Five," she has voiced Glinda in the Japanese dub of the film Wicked — the very role of her lifelong idol Ariana Grande — and played Éponine in Les Misérables. In 2026 she takes on her dream role: Kim in Miss Saigon, the part made legendary by Lea Salonga. Her songs include "TipTap," "Home," "Wave" and the new single "Reunion." Her five-year goal: a Grammy nomination — with a song written in Japanese.
TikTokのカバー動画からディズニー、『ウィキッド』、そして『ミス・サイゴン』へ——ひとつのカテゴリーに収まらない歌声。
三重県出身のシンガー・ミュージカル俳優・声優。フィリピン人の母のもとで育ち、その存在を「人生の道しるべ」と語る。高校卒業後にニューヨークでミュージカルを2年間学ぶも、パンデミックで帰国。夢を諦めかけたとき、母の「TikTokに歌を投稿してみたら」という一言が転機になった。投稿から約1年でディズニーから直接オファーが届き、「Starting Now 〜新しい私へ」（アルティメット・プリンセス・セレブレーション日本版テーマソング）の歌唱アーティストに抜擢される。2022年に「High Five」でメジャーデビュー。映画『ウィキッド ふたりの魔女』日本語吹替版では、憧れ続けたアリアナ・グランデが演じるグリンダ役の吹替を担当し、ミュージカル『レ・ミゼラブル』ではエポニーヌ役を務めた。2026年は夢の役だった『ミス・サイゴン』キム役に挑む。代表曲に「TipTap」「Home」「Wave」、最新シングルはアニメ『天は赤い河のほとり』エンディングテーマ「Reunion」。5年後の目標は、日本語の楽曲でグラミー賞にノミネートされること。
■ FOLLOW MIISHA SHIMIZU
Official Website: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/shimizu-miisha/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miisha3148/
X: https://x.com/mEry97239295
X (Staff): https://x.com/miishastaff
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mii3148
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2LUSHUA3gusbD-KPBzkfg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/2ITl7YzD1Hm6NVojBhKkOp
Official Fan Club "NAMASTE": https://miisha0310.fanpla.jp/
■ YUGEN OFFICIAL
Web Site:
http://ygen.net/

■ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:27 Welcome to YUGEN Podcast
02:15 Musical theatre, voice acting, pop — why she refuses one category
05:55 Posting covers since high school
08:57 The Disney call, in the middle of Don Quijote
10:24 One year from her first post to a Disney theme song
12:17 Two years in New York
14:16 What acting school actually teaches
16:23 In musical theatre, dancing is acting with the body
18:25 Kim in Miss Saigon — a real person, not a stereotype
20:32 Lea Salonga, and her own roots
22:00 The song that made her fall for the show
23:22 Growing up on Ariana Grande
24:26 Glinda — dubbing Wicked in Japanese
27:37 Meeting Ariana
28:34 Almost giving up, and her mother's suggestion
31:41 New York, depression, and the way back
35:07 What New York taught her about her own voice
36:47 "Wave" — letting the vulnerability show
39:10 "Home" — for her family, and for her father
41:29 Two ways into a song: the role and the self
43:25 Roles she still wants — and why they cast her as Kim
47:17 What "Asian music" actually means
50:30 Writing in Japanese to reach the world
51:41 Japanese and Filipina, raised by her grandmother
53:27 New single "Reunion"
55:31 Her favourite line in the song
57:56 Five years from now: a Grammy, in JapaneseCREDITS
YUGEN Production Committee
―
MC:
Isaac Y. Takeu
REIKO
Guest: Miisha Shimizu
Creative Producer:
Yamato Miyake
Art Department:
ONSA Inc.
Art Director:
sami
Art Department Coordinator:
Riku Matsuse
Edit:
4thclue Inc.
Production:
OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Sound
アジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。
■ Miisha Shimizu（清水美依紗）
From TikTok covers to Disney, Wicked and Miss Saigon — a voice that refuses to fit one category.
Miisha Shimizu is a singer, musical theatre actress and voice artist from Mie, Japan, raised by a Filipino mother she calls her guiding light. After two years of musical theatre school in New York, the pandemic sent her home with her dream close to slipping away — until her mother suggested posting her singing on TikTok. One year later, Disney Japan called: she became the voice of "Starting Now," the Japanese theme song for Disney's Ultimate Princess Celebration. Since her 2022 major debut "High Five," she has voiced Glinda in the Japanese dub of the film Wicked — the very role of her lifelong idol Ariana Grande — and played Éponine in Les Misérables. In 2026 she takes on her dream role: Kim in Miss Saigon, the part made legendary by Lea Salonga. Her songs include "TipTap," "Home," "Wave" and the new single "Reunion." Her five-year goal: a Grammy nomination — with a song written in Japanese.
TikTokのカバー動画からディズニー、『ウィキッド』、そして『ミス・サイゴン』へ——ひとつのカテゴリーに収まらない歌声。
三重県出身のシンガー・ミュージカル俳優・声優。フィリピン人の母のもとで育ち、その存在を「人生の道しるべ」と語る。高校卒業後にニューヨークでミュージカルを2年間学ぶも、パンデミックで帰国。夢を諦めかけたとき、母の「TikTokに歌を投稿してみたら」という一言が転機になった。投稿から約1年でディズニーから直接オファーが届き、「Starting Now 〜新しい私へ」（アルティメット・プリンセス・セレブレーション日本版テーマソング）の歌唱アーティストに抜擢される。2022年に「High Five」でメジャーデビュー。映画『ウィキッド ふたりの魔女』日本語吹替版では、憧れ続けたアリアナ・グランデが演じるグリンダ役の吹替を担当し、ミュージカル『レ・ミゼラブル』ではエポニーヌ役を務めた。2026年は夢の役だった『ミス・サイゴン』キム役に挑む。代表曲に「TipTap」「Home」「Wave」、最新シングルはアニメ『天は赤い河のほとり』エンディングテーマ「Reunion」。5年後の目標は、日本語の楽曲でグラミー賞にノミネートされること。
■ FOLLOW MIISHA SHIMIZU
Official Website: https://www.universal-music.co.jp/shimizu-miisha/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miisha3148/
X: https://x.com/mEry97239295
X (Staff): https://x.com/miishastaff
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mii3148
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2LUSHUA3gusbD-KPBzkfg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/2ITl7YzD1Hm6NVojBhKkOp
Official Fan Club "NAMASTE": https://miisha0310.fanpla.jp/
■ YUGEN OFFICIAL
Web Site:
http://ygen.net/

■ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:27 Welcome to YUGEN Podcast
02:15 Musical theatre, voice acting, pop — why she refuses one category
05:55 Posting covers since high school
08:57 The Disney call, in the middle of Don Quijote
10:24 One year from her first post to a Disney theme song
12:17 Two years in New York
14:16 What acting school actually teaches
16:23 In musical theatre, dancing is acting with the body
18:25 Kim in Miss Saigon — a real person, not a stereotype
20:32 Lea Salonga, and her own roots
22:00 The song that made her fall for the show
23:22 Growing up on Ariana Grande
24:26 Glinda — dubbing Wicked in Japanese
27:37 Meeting Ariana
28:34 Almost giving up, and her mother's suggestion
31:41 New York, depression, and the way back
35:07 What New York taught her about her own voice
36:47 "Wave" — letting the vulnerability show
39:10 "Home" — for her family, and for her father
41:29 Two ways into a song: the role and the self
43:25 Roles she still wants — and why they cast her as Kim
47:17 What "Asian music" actually means
50:30 Writing in Japanese to reach the world
51:41 Japanese and Filipina, raised by her grandmother
53:27 New single "Reunion"
55:31 Her favourite line in the song
57:56 Five years from now: a Grammy, in Japanese

CREDITS
YUGEN Production Committee
―
MC:
Isaac Y. Takeu
REIKO
Guest: Miisha Shimizu
Creative Producer:
Yamato Miyake
Art Department:
ONSA Inc.
Art Director:
sami
Art Department Coordinator:
Riku Matsuse
Edit:
4thclue Inc.
Production:
OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Soundアジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。

■ REIKO BMSG on Being a Third Culture Kid in J-Pop

REIKO is a Filipino-Japanese R&B singer signed to BMSG, the Tokyo label founded by SKY-HI, discovered through the 2021 audition series THE FIRST with no formal training in singing or dance. A self-described "third culture kid" who writes across Japanese, English, and Tagalog, he has become one of the most distinctive new voices in Japanese pop — and one of the very few carrying Tagalog into it.His catalogue moves freely between the two countries that made him: "LOVE DEEPER," built on a sample of Toshinobu Kubota, a founding figure of Japanese R&B, and "Folklore Vol.1 – Tadhana / Multo," his Tagalog covers of Up Dharma Down and Cup of Joe — two of the most beloved names in modern Filipino ⁠music.In⁠ 2024 he played his first show outside Japan in Manila, his first time back in the country since he was seven. Bridging Tokyo and Manila, REIKO carries both sounds to the world.

**マニラ生まれ、日本育ち。タガログ語をJ-POPのど真ん中へと運び込むシンガー。**SKY-HIが設立した東京のレーベルBMSG所属。2021年、歌もダンスも未経験のままオーディション「THE FIRST」に参加し、その成長速度と音楽的ポテンシャルからトレーニー契約を勝ち取った。日本語・英語・タガログ語を行き来しながら曲を書く彼は、自らを「第三文化の子（Third Culture Kid）」と呼ぶ。その作品は、彼をつくった二つの国のあいだを自在に往復する。日本のR&Bの礎を築いた久保田利伸をサンプリングした「LOVE DEEPER」。そして、フィリピンの現代音楽を代表するUp Dharma DownとCup of Joeの2曲をタガログ語でカバーした「Folklore Vol.1 – Tadhana / Multo」。2024年、初めての日本国外公演をマニラで行った。7歳のとき以来の、故郷への帰還だった。東京とマニラを双方向に結びながら、その両方の響きを世界へ届けている。

■ FOLLOW REIKOOfficial Website: ⁠https://reiko-bmsg.tokyo/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reiko__official/⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/reiko__official⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@reiko_bmsg.official⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/REIKOBMSG⁠REIKO Official YouTube: @reiko_bmsgStreaming: ⁠https://reiko.lnk.to/artist⁠Official Fan Club "R&ME": ⁠https://bmsg.shop/pages/reiko-fc-members⁠■ YUGEN OFFICIALWeb Site:⁠http://ygen.net/⁠【Time Stamps】00:00 - Intro & Welcome REIKO to the YUGEN Podcast00:30 - Born in Manila, Singing in Japan01:14 - The School Lunch He Couldn't Eat02:31 - The Eldest of Eight: Learning Japanese On His Own04:48 - "What Are You?" — Half, Quarter, and Identity05:42 - Finding the Words: Third Culture Kid07:37 - The Message Behind the Music: Be Yourself09:54 - The Moment He Realized He Was Different12:52 - Japanese Schools, Order, and Holding On to Your Identity15:03 - The Day He Started Singing: A Second Grade Music Class17:08 - Ariana Grande's "Break Free" Changed Everything17:54 - Self-Taught: Karaoke, YouTube, and a Perfect Score21:31 - Auditioning for THE FIRST During Covid22:41 - His First Dance Lesson Ever — Next to BE:FIRST's SOTA23:53 - What Dancing Saved Him From, and What SKY-HI Saw25:11 - The Three Rounds: Creativity, Quality, Artistry28:56 - Two Years as a BMSG Trainee30:19 - MAZZEL, the Spotlight, and the Decision to Go Solo33:33 - Rebuilding Himself as a Solo Artist35:11 - Facing His Own Insecurities37:13 - Perfectionism and the Lyric That Freed Him38:18 - What "Be Myself" Means to Him41:09 - The Story Behind His Debut Single "Butterfly"43:02 - Why He Writes in English, Japanese, and Tagalog46:02 - How Each Language Changes What He Writes48:35 - Singing Tagalog Covers for His Parents49:11 - Performing in Manila in 202451:01 - Two Live Cultures: Listening vs. Joining In54:41 - Releasing a Fully Tagalog Song in Japan56:59 - "Let the Song Do the Work"57:32 - What Asian Music Could Be59:45 - His Role: Connecting Cultures1:01:49 - Folklore Vol.1 and What's NextCREDITSYUGEN Production Committee―MC: Isaac Y. TakeuGuest: REIKOCreative Producer:Yamato MiyakeCreative Direction:GOLDNRUSH Co., Ltd.Art Department:ONSA Inc.Art Director:samiArt Department Coordinator:Riku MatsuseProduction:OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Soundアジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。

■ REIKO BMSG on Being a Third Culture Kid in J-Pop

REIKO is a Filipino-Japanese R&B singer signed to BMSG, the Tokyo label founded by SKY-HI, discovered through the 2021 audition series THE FIRST with no formal training in singing or dance. A self-described "third culture kid" who writes across Japanese, English, and Tagalog, he has become one of the most distinctive new voices in Japanese pop — and one of the very few carrying Tagalog into it.His catalogue moves freely between the two countries that made him: "LOVE DEEPER," built on a sample of Toshinobu Kubota, a founding figure of Japanese R&B, and "Folklore Vol.1 – Tadhana / Multo," his Tagalog covers of Up Dharma Down and Cup of Joe — two of the most beloved names in modern Filipino music.In 2024 he played his first show outside Japan in Manila, his first time back in the country since he was seven. Bridging Tokyo and Manila, REIKO carries both sounds to the world.

**マニラ生まれ、日本育ち。タガログ語をJ-POPのど真ん中へと運び込むシンガー。**SKY-HIが設立した東京のレーベルBMSG所属。2021年、歌もダンスも未経験のままオーディション「THE FIRST」に参加し、その成長速度と音楽的ポテンシャルからトレーニー契約を勝ち取った。日本語・英語・タガログ語を行き来しながら曲を書く彼は、自らを「第三文化の子（Third Culture Kid）」と呼ぶ。その作品は、彼をつくった二つの国のあいだを自在に往復する。日本のR&Bの礎を築いた久保田利伸をサンプリングした「LOVE DEEPER」。そして、フィリピンの現代音楽を代表するUp Dharma DownとCup of Joeの2曲をタガログ語でカバーした「Folklore Vol.1 – Tadhana / Multo」。2024年、初めての日本国外公演をマニラで行った。7歳のとき以来の、故郷への帰還だった。東京とマニラを双方向に結びながら、その両方の響きを世界へ届けている。

■ FOLLOW REIKO
Official Website: https://reiko-bmsg.tokyo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reiko__official/
X: https://x.com/reiko__official
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reiko_bmsg.official
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REIKOBMSG
REIKO Official YouTube: @reiko_bmsg
Streaming: https://reiko.lnk.to/artist
Official Fan Club "R&ME": https://bmsg.shop/pages/reiko-fc-members
■ YUGEN OFFICIAL
Web Site:
http://ygen.net/
【Time Stamps】
00:00 - Intro & Welcome REIKO to the YUGEN Podcast
00:30 - Born in Manila, Singing in Japan
01:14 - The School Lunch He Couldn't Eat
02:31 - The Eldest of Eight: Learning Japanese On His Own
04:48 - "What Are You?" — Half, Quarter, and Identity
05:42 - Finding the Words: Third Culture Kid
07:37 - The Message Behind the Music: Be Yourself
09:54 - The Moment He Realized He Was Different
12:52 - Japanese Schools, Order, and Holding On to Your Identity
15:03 - The Day He Started Singing: A Second Grade Music Class
17:08 - Ariana Grande's "Break Free" Changed Everything
17:54 - Self-Taught: Karaoke, YouTube, and a Perfect Score
21:31 - Auditioning for THE FIRST During Covid
22:41 - His First Dance Lesson Ever — Next to BE:FIRST's SOTA
23:53 - What Dancing Saved Him From, and What SKY-HI Saw
25:11 - The Three Rounds: Creativity, Quality, Artistry
28:56 - Two Years as a BMSG Trainee
30:19 - MAZZEL, the Spotlight, and the Decision to Go Solo
33:33 - Rebuilding Himself as a Solo Artist
35:11 - Facing His Own Insecurities
37:13 - Perfectionism and the Lyric That Freed Him
38:18 - What "Be Myself" Means to Him
41:09 - The Story Behind His Debut Single "Butterfly"
43:02 - Why He Writes in English, Japanese, and Tagalog
46:02 - How Each Language Changes What He Writes
48:35 - Singing Tagalog Covers for His Parents
49:11 - Performing in Manila in 2024
51:01 - Two Live Cultures: Listening vs. Joining In
54:41 - Releasing a Fully Tagalog Song in Japan
56:59 - "Let the Song Do the Work"
57:32 - What Asian Music Could Be
59:45 - His Role: Connecting Cultures
1:01:49 - Folklore Vol.1 and What's Next
CREDITS
YUGEN Production Committee
―
MC: Isaac Y. Takeu
Guest: REIKO
Creative Producer:
Yamato Miyake
Creative Direction:
GOLDNRUSH Co., Ltd.
Art Department:
ONSA Inc.
Art Director:
sami
Art Department Coordinator:
Riku Matsuse
Production:
OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Soundアジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。■ Lola AmourThe band that gave Japanese City Pop a new life in the streets of Manila.Lola Amour is a highly acclaimed Filipino rock band renowned for their unique blend of funk, pop, and rock, elevated by their signature brass section. They have taken the modern OPM (Original Pilipino Music) scene by storm with their infectious melodies and sophisticated arrangements.Drawing heavy inspiration from Japanese City Pop and jazz fusion, their music captures the vibrant, bustling energy and nostalgia of Manila. With massive hits that resonate across generations, Lola Amour is crafting the soundtrack of a modern, cosmopolitan Philippines, bridging cultural soundscapes from Asia to the world.マニラの街にJ-City Popの息吹をもたらした、フィリピン屈指のポップ・ロックバンド。ファンク、ポップ、ロックに彼らの象徴とも言えるブラスセクションを融合させた独自のサウンドで、現在のOPM（オリジナル・フィリピーノ・ミュージック）シーンを牽引している。日本のシティポップやジャズ・フュージョンから多大なインスピレーションを受けており、その洗練された楽曲群は、マニラの活気あふれるエネルギーとノスタルジーを見事に表現している。世代を超えて愛される数々の大ヒット曲を生み出し、アジアの音楽的な架け橋として、フィリピンの新しいサウンドスケープを世界へと発信し続けている。■ FOLLOW Lola AmourOfficial Website: https://lolaamourmusic.ph/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolaamourphfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lolaamourmusicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lolaamourmusicLola Amour Official YouTube:  @LolaAmourMusic  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/29zSTMejPhY0m7kwNQ9SPIApple Music: https://music.apple.com/ph/artist/lola-amour/1236340988■ YUGEN OFFICIALWeb Site:http://ygen.net/【Time Stamps】00:00 - Episode Highlights & Intro01:28 - Welcome Lola Amour to the YouGan Podcast03:05 - The Story Behind the Name "Lola Amour"04:47 - Forming the Band: Merging Two Rival High School Bands07:17 - Philippines' Band Competition and Karaoke Culture09:59 - Balancing Music with College and Careers11:17 - Handling Creative Differences & Celebrating 10 Years Together12:48 - The Evolution of Their Songwriting Process14:11 - The Making of "Raining in Manila" & Japanese City Pop Influence18:07 - How "Raining in Manila" Went Viral19:39 - Life Changes and Balancing Day Jobs After Exploding in Popularity22:36 - Winning at the Japan Music Awards 202524:56 - Collaborating with Kokoro from Psychic Fever27:13 - Songwriting Camp: Writing an Album in 9 Days30:24 - The Meaning of the Filipino Word "Lambing"32:06 - Culture Shocks in Japan: Romance, Commuting, and Concert Etiquette39:09 - Performing Overseas and Defining Asian Music43:59 - Lola Amour's Mission and Bringing Filipino Music to the Global Stage45:12 - Goals for the Next 10 Years & Dreaming of Summer Sonic47:00 - Outro, Upcoming Plans, and Guest RecommendationsCREDITSYUGEN Production Committee―MC: Isaac Y. TakeuGuest: Lola AmourCreative Producer:Yamato MiyakeCreative Direction:GOLDNRUSH Co., Ltd.Art Department:ONSA Inc.Art Director:samiArt Department Coordinator:Riku MatsuseProduction:OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Soundアジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。■ Lola AmourThe band that gave Japanese City Pop a new life in the streets of Manila.Lola Amour is a highly acclaimed Filipino rock band renowned for their unique blend of funk, pop, and rock, elevated by their signature brass section. They have taken the modern OPM (Original Pilipino Music) scene by storm with their infectious melodies and sophisticated arrangements.Drawing heavy inspiration from Japanese City Pop and jazz fusion, their music captures the vibrant, bustling energy and nostalgia of Manila. With massive hits that resonate across generations, Lola Amour is crafting the soundtrack of a modern, cosmopolitan Philippines, bridging cultural soundscapes from Asia to the world.マニラの街にJ-City Popの息吹をもたらした、フィリピン屈指のポップ・ロックバンド。ファンク、ポップ、ロックに彼らの象徴とも言えるブラスセクションを融合させた独自のサウンドで、現在のOPM（オリジナル・フィリピーノ・ミュージック）シーンを牽引している。日本のシティポップやジャズ・フュージョンから多大なインスピレーションを受けており、その洗練された楽曲群は、マニラの活気あふれるエネルギーとノスタルジーを見事に表現している。世代を超えて愛される数々の大ヒット曲を生み出し、アジアの音楽的な架け橋として、フィリピンの新しいサウンドスケープを世界へと発信し続けている。■ FOLLOW Lola AmourOfficial Website: https://lolaamourmusic.ph/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolaamourphfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lolaamourmusicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lolaamourmusicLola Amour Official YouTube:  @LolaAmourMusic  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/29zSTMejPhY0m7kwNQ9SPIApple Music: https://music.apple.com/ph/artist/lola-amour/1236340988■ YUGEN OFFICIALWeb Site:http://ygen.net/【Time Stamps】00:00 - Episode Highlights & Intro01:28 - Welcome Lola Amour to the YouGan Podcast03:05 - The Story Behind the Name "Lola Amour"04:47 - Forming the Band: Merging Two Rival High School Bands07:17 - Philippines' Band Competition and Karaoke Culture09:59 - Balancing Music with College and Careers11:17 - Handling Creative Differences & Celebrating 10 Years Together12:48 - The Evolution of Their Songwriting Process14:11 - The Making of "Raining in Manila" & Japanese City Pop Influence18:07 - How "Raining in Manila" Went Viral19:39 - Life Changes and Balancing Day Jobs After Exploding in Popularity22:36 - Winning at the Japan Music Awards 202524:56 - Collaborating with Kokoro from Psychic Fever27:13 - Songwriting Camp: Writing an Album in 9 Days30:24 - The Meaning of the Filipino Word "Lambing"32:06 - Culture Shocks in Japan: Romance, Commuting, and Concert Etiquette39:09 - Performing Overseas and Defining Asian Music43:59 - Lola Amour's Mission and Bringing Filipino Music to the Global Stage45:12 - Goals for the Next 10 Years & Dreaming of Summer Sonic47:00 - Outro, Upcoming Plans, and Guest RecommendationsCREDITSYUGEN Production Committee―MC: Isaac Y. TakeuGuest: Lola AmourCreative Producer:Yamato MiyakeCreative Direction:GOLDNRUSH Co., Ltd.Art Department:ONSA Inc.Art Director:samiArt Department Coordinator:Riku MatsuseProduction:OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Sound

アジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。

【訂正】

32:53 優里さんのお名前を「Yuki」と言い間違えております。大変失礼いたしました。

[Correction]

32:53 I mistakenly referred to Yuri as "Yuki". I apologize for the error.

■ BGYO

The Storm of the Philippines Taking P-Pop to the World.A five-member Filipino boy group consisting of Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate. Debuting in 2021, BGYO quickly established themselves as a powerhouse in the P-pop (Philippine Pop) scene with their sharp choreography, top-tier vocal performances, and powerful presence.Known as the "Aces of P-pop," they have continually pushed the boundaries of Filipino music, releasing hits that resonate not just locally but across the globe. With their relentless energy and passion, BGYO is taking the world by storm, proving that Philippine music is a global force to be reckoned with.

フィリピンから世界へ — P-POPの未来を担う「嵐」。

フィリピン発の5人組ボーイズグループ。メンバーはGelo、Akira、JL、Mikki、Nate。2021年にデビューするや否や、一糸乱れぬシャープなダンスと高いボーカルスキルで、瞬く間にP-POPシーンのトップへ躍り出た。「The Aces of P-pop」と称され、フィリピン国内にとどまらず、グローバルな音楽シーンでも熱い注目を集めている。その圧倒的なエネルギーと情熱で、フィリピン音楽の新たな可能性を世界に証明し続けている、今最も勢いのあるグループ。

■ FOLLOW BGYO

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgyo_ph/

X: https://x.com/BGYO_PH

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGYO_PH

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bgyo_ph

BGYO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bgyoofficial Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/10bk3EHVC30yi6F10nmvL8?si=3DJ-9SoHQBigxSdVho475w&nd=1&dlsi=8b73dc034799450c

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bgyo/1549491522

■ YUGEN OFFICIALWeb Site:

http://ygen.net/

【Time Stamps】

0:00 - Intro

2:05 - Introduction to BGYO

3:51 - Defining P-Pop and representing the Philippines

4:41 - The power of speaking "Taglish"

6:19 - The group's diverse and global backgrounds

7:35 - The struggles of debuting and performing during the COVID-19 pandemic

9:55 - Star Hunt Academy and how the members got scouted

11:06 - Strict daily training routines and diets

13:12 - Childhood dreams before becoming P-Pop idols

15:09 - JL's funny audition story

16:55 - Korean trainers and learning to dance from scratch

18:30 - The members' athletic backgrounds

20:20 - Balancing intense idol training and college studies

23:03 - Living together, building brotherhood, and resolving fights

24:17 - Group roles and collaborating on songwriting and choreography

26:03 - Musical influences, exploring R&B, and favorite artists

29:52 - What Original Pinoy Music (OPM) means to them

32:41 - Dream collaborations

33:50 - Touring internationally and performing at Summer Sonic in Thailand

39:16 - The growth and future of the Asian music market

40:04 - The core message of BGYO's music: Confidence and self-acceptance

42:19 - Performing in Japan and learning from other artists at D.U.N.K. Showcase

44:06 - Enjoying Japan: Favorite foods and Konbini hacks

45:31 - Future music genres they want to explore

46:27 - Hobbies and private life off-stage

48:33 - BGYO's ultimate vision and taking Asian music to the global scale

CREDITS

YUGEN Production Committee

―

MC: Isaac Y. Takeu

Guest: Akira & JL from BGYO

Creative Producer:

Yamato Miyake

Creative Direction:

GOLDNRUSH Co., Ltd.

Camera Department:

Rem EguraShohei

UdaSeiichiro Okuma

Art Department:

ONSA Inc.

Art Director:

sami

Art Department Coordinator:

Riku Matsuse

Production crew:

Yo Takahashi

Yuna Ishiyama

Production Assistant:

Taiga Hironaka

Tetsuya Watanabe

Production:

OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Sound

アジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。

■ Cup of Joe

The Band That Rewrote Philippine Music HistoryFive artists from Baguio City who turned OPM into a global phenomenon.Born in a Saint Louis University classroom in November 2018, Cup of Joe crafts a sound unlike anything else — acoustic warmth layered with alternative edge, retro-wave atmosphere, and neo-folk soul. It's music that's intimate and expansive at once.Their single "Multo" changed everything: the first-ever song by a Filipino act to enter the Billboard Global 200 (peak: No. 80), and as of February 2026, the most-streamed OPM song of all time on Spotify. From Baguio to the world.Winners of the Special Award for Philippine Popular Music at Music Awards Japan 2026. Stardust World Tour completed across North America and the Middle East. Cup of Joe is rewriting what Filipino music can do — and they're only getting started.

フィリピン音楽の歴史を塗り替えた、バギオ発の5人組。2018年11月、フィリピン・バギオのセント・ルイス大学の教室から生まれたバンド。アコースティックのぬくもりとオルタナティブの鋭さ、レトロウェイブの陰影とネオフォークの詩情が交差する独自のサウンドで、じわじわと、しかし確実に世界を塗り替えていった。シングル「Multo」でフィリピン勢初のBillboard Global 200入り（最高80位）を達成。2026年2月には、Spotifyにおけるフィリピン楽曲の歴代最多再生曲に輝く。Music Awards Japan 2026でフィリピンポップミュージック特別賞を受賞。北米・中東を縦断したStardust World Tourを成功させ、バギオから世界へ——その物語はまだ続いている。

■ FOLLOW Cup of Joe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cupofjoemusic_/

X: https://www.x.com/cupofjoemusic

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CupOfJoeRecords/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cupofjoemusic

Cup of Joe Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPq0kgKjpNzryoNbRp5eUyQ

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/61nn6nOoLWjVC1ER2qFAvN

■ YUGEN OFFICIALWeb Site:

http://ygen.net/

【Time Stamps】

00:00 Intro

01:56 Meet Cup of Joe

02:53 Defining the Sound of OPM

09:17 How Cup of Joe Was Formed

13:20 The Song That Changed Everything

15:20 How Cup of Joe Writes Songs

17:01 The Story Behind the Name “Cup of Joe”

19:12 From Friends to Professional Musicians

22:20 Balancing College and Music

25:01 Why Baguio Inspires Their Music

26:46 Filipino Culture & Identity

31:28 Writing Relatable Lyrics

32:16 The Story Behind “Multo”

34:30 The Meaning of the “Silakbo” Album

36:30 What They Want Listeners to Feel

38:36 How Music Changed Their Lives

41:42 Dreams Beyond the Philippines

44:13 Living Together as a Band

46:25 Life Outside of Music

47:52 The Future of Asian Music

50:05 How Cup of Joe Wants to Go Global

CREDITS

YUGEN Production Committee

VIVA RECORDS CORP.

―

MC: Isaac Y. Takeu

Guest: Cup of Joe

Creative Producer:

Yamato Miyake

Creative Direction:

GOLDNRUSH Co., Ltd.

Camera Department:

Rem Egura

Shohei Uda

Seiichiro Okuma

Art Department:

ONSA Inc.

Art Director:

sami

Art Department Coordinator:

Riku Matsuse

Production crew:

Yo Takahashi

Yuna Ishiyama

Production Assistant:

Taiga Hironaka

Tetsuya Watanabe

Production:

OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Sound

アジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。

【訂正】

32:53 優里さんのお名前を「Yuki」と言い間違えております。大変失礼いたしました。

[Correction]

32:53 I mistakenly referred to Yuri as "Yuki". I apologize for the error.

■ BGYO

The Storm of the Philippines Taking P-Pop to the World.A five-member Filipino boy group consisting of Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate. Debuting in 2021, BGYO quickly established themselves as a powerhouse in the P-pop (Philippine Pop) scene with their sharp choreography, top-tier vocal performances, and powerful presence.Known as the "Aces of P-pop," they have continually pushed the boundaries of Filipino music, releasing hits that resonate not just locally but across the globe. With their relentless energy and passion, BGYO is taking the world by storm, proving that Philippine music is a global force to be reckoned with.

フィリピンから世界へ — P-POPの未来を担う「嵐」。

フィリピン発の5人組ボーイズグループ。メンバーはGelo、Akira、JL、Mikki、Nate。2021年にデビューするや否や、一糸乱れぬシャープなダンスと高いボーカルスキルで、瞬く間にP-POPシーンのトップへ躍り出た。「The Aces of P-pop」と称され、フィリピン国内にとどまらず、グローバルな音楽シーンでも熱い注目を集めている。その圧倒的なエネルギーと情熱で、フィリピン音楽の新たな可能性を世界に証明し続けている、今最も勢いのあるグループ。

■ FOLLOW BGYO

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgyo_ph/

X: https://x.com/BGYO_PH

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGYO_PH

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bgyo_ph

BGYO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bgyoofficial Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/10bk3EHVC30yi6F10nmvL8?si=3DJ-9SoHQBigxSdVho475w&nd=1&dlsi=8b73dc034799450c

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bgyo/1549491522

■ YUGEN OFFICIALWeb Site:

http://ygen.net/

【Time Stamps】

0:00 - Intro

2:05 - Introduction to BGYO

3:51 - Defining P-Pop and representing the Philippines

4:41 - The power of speaking "Taglish"

6:19 - The group's diverse and global backgrounds

7:35 - The struggles of debuting and performing during the COVID-19 pandemic

9:55 - Star Hunt Academy and how the members got scouted

11:06 - Strict daily training routines and diets

13:12 - Childhood dreams before becoming P-Pop idols

15:09 - JL's funny audition story

16:55 - Korean trainers and learning to dance from scratch

18:30 - The members' athletic backgrounds

20:20 - Balancing intense idol training and college studies

23:03 - Living together, building brotherhood, and resolving fights

24:17 - Group roles and collaborating on songwriting and choreography

26:03 - Musical influences, exploring R&B, and favorite artists

29:52 - What Original Pinoy Music (OPM) means to them

32:41 - Dream collaborations

33:50 - Touring internationally and performing at Summer Sonic in Thailand

39:16 - The growth and future of the Asian music market

40:04 - The core message of BGYO's music: Confidence and self-acceptance

42:19 - Performing in Japan and learning from other artists at D.U.N.K. Showcase

44:06 - Enjoying Japan: Favorite foods and Konbini hacks

45:31 - Future music genres they want to explore

46:27 - Hobbies and private life off-stage

48:33 - BGYO's ultimate vision and taking Asian music to the global scale

CREDITS

YUGEN Production Committee

―

MC: Isaac Y. Takeu

Guest: Akira & JL from BGYO

Creative Producer:

Yamato Miyake

Creative Direction:

GOLDNRUSH Co., Ltd.

Camera Department:

Rem EguraShohei

UdaSeiichiro Okuma

Art Department:

ONSA Inc.

Art Director:

sami

Art Department Coordinator:

Riku Matsuse

Production crew:

Yo Takahashi

Yuna Ishiyama

Production Assistant:

Taiga Hironaka

Tetsuya Watanabe

Production:

OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Sound

アジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。

■ Alan｜BUS — Because of You I Shine

The rapper and senior member leading Thailand's next-generation boy group BUS.Debuting on December 6, 2023 under SONRAY MUSIC with BUS's debut single ""Because of You, I Shine,"" Alan arrived with a presence hard to ignore. Raised across the Philippines and Singapore, he carries a multicultural perspective that shapes every bar he writes.He penned his own rap on BUS's second single ""Watch Your Step"" — a testament to his range as both performer and songwriter.Rapper, songwriter — Alan continues to expand what it means to be an artist, building a following across Asia and beyond.

タイ・バンコク発、アジアを席巻する次世代グループBUSのラッパー。タイのエンターテインメント企業SONRAY MUSIC所属グループBUSの最年長メンバーとしてグループを率いる。2023年12月6日、デビューシングル「Because of You, I Shine」でシーンに颯爽と登場。フィリピン・シンガポールでの生活経験から、多文化的な視点と柔軟な表現力を身に纏う。ラッパーとしてのスキルに加え、楽曲制作にも才能を発揮。グループ2ndシングル「Watch Your Step」ではラップ歌詞の作詞を手がけ、ステージを超えたマルチクリエイターとして、日本を含むアジア各国からの注目を集めている。

■ FOLLOW Aalan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alan.busofficial/

X: https://x.com/alan_pasawee

BUS Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bus.becauseofyouishine

■ YUGEN OFFICIALWeb Site:

http://ygen.net/

【Time Stamps】

00:00 Intro

1:50 Introduction to Alan

02:22 What “BUS (Because of You, I Shine)” Means

04:05 Why Does BUS Have 12 Members?

07:49 ALAN Never Wanted to Be an Idol

09:53 Finding His Place as an Artist

11:44 Being the Leader of BUS

15:00 How BUS Creates Their Music

17:07 BUS Subunit & Song Production

18:44 What Makes T-Pop Unique?

19:54 Thai Storytelling in Music

21:21 Living in Different Countries

25:17 First Overseas Tour & M COUNTDOWN

26:24 What Makes BUS Different?

28:07 Stray Kids Inspiration

30:30 Dream of Producing BUS’s Music

31:41 The Message ALAN Wants His Music to Share

32:27 Learning to Rap

34:25 Life Outside of BUS

35:25 “Busing” Reality Show in Japan

38:05 Favorite Japanese Food

39:07 Favorite Countries

40:08 Photography Dreams & Blackmagic Camera

41:03 Gaming & Esports

43:01 Formula 1 Passion

44:45 The Future of Asian Music

CREDITS

YUGEN Production Committee

―

MC: Isaac Y. Takeu

Guest: ALAN BUS because of you i shine

Creative Producer:

Yamato Miyake

Creative Direction:

GOLDNRUSH Co., Ltd.

Camera Department:

Rem Egura

Shohei Uda

Seiichiro Okuma

Art Department:

ONSA Inc.

Art Director:

sami

Art Department Coordinator:

Riku Matsuse

Production crew:

Yo Takahashi

Yuna Ishiyama

Production Assistant:

Taiga Hironaka

Tetsuya Watanabe

Production:

OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Sound

アジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。

■ Cup of Joe

The Band That Rewrote Philippine Music HistoryFive artists from Baguio City who turned OPM into a global phenomenon.Born in a Saint Louis University classroom in November 2018, Cup of Joe crafts a sound unlike anything else — acoustic warmth layered with alternative edge, retro-wave atmosphere, and neo-folk soul. It's music that's intimate and expansive at once.Their single "Multo" changed everything: the first-ever song by a Filipino act to enter the Billboard Global 200 (peak: No. 80), and as of February 2026, the most-streamed OPM song of all time on Spotify. From Baguio to the world.Winners of the Special Award for Philippine Popular Music at Music Awards Japan 2026. Stardust World Tour completed across North America and the Middle East. Cup of Joe is rewriting what Filipino music can do — and they're only getting started.

フィリピン音楽の歴史を塗り替えた、バギオ発の5人組。2018年11月、フィリピン・バギオのセント・ルイス大学の教室から生まれたバンド。アコースティックのぬくもりとオルタナティブの鋭さ、レトロウェイブの陰影とネオフォークの詩情が交差する独自のサウンドで、じわじわと、しかし確実に世界を塗り替えていった。シングル「Multo」でフィリピン勢初のBillboard Global 200入り（最高80位）を達成。2026年2月には、Spotifyにおけるフィリピン楽曲の歴代最多再生曲に輝く。Music Awards Japan 2026でフィリピンポップミュージック特別賞を受賞。北米・中東を縦断したStardust World Tourを成功させ、バギオから世界へ——その物語はまだ続いている。

■ FOLLOW Cup of Joe

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cupofjoemusic_/

X: https://www.x.com/cupofjoemusic

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CupOfJoeRecords/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cupofjoemusic

Cup of Joe Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPq0kgKjpNzryoNbRp5eUyQ

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/61nn6nOoLWjVC1ER2qFAvN

■ YUGEN OFFICIALWeb Site:

http://ygen.net/

【Time Stamps】

00:00 Intro

01:56 Meet Cup of Joe

02:53 Defining the Sound of OPM

09:17 How Cup of Joe Was Formed

13:20 The Song That Changed Everything

15:20 How Cup of Joe Writes Songs

17:01 The Story Behind the Name “Cup of Joe”

19:12 From Friends to Professional Musicians

22:20 Balancing College and Music

25:01 Why Baguio Inspires Their Music

26:46 Filipino Culture & Identity

31:28 Writing Relatable Lyrics

32:16 The Story Behind “Multo”

34:30 The Meaning of the “Silakbo” Album

36:30 What They Want Listeners to Feel

38:36 How Music Changed Their Lives

41:42 Dreams Beyond the Philippines

44:13 Living Together as a Band

46:25 Life Outside of Music

47:52 The Future of Asian Music

50:05 How Cup of Joe Wants to Go Global

CREDITS

YUGEN Production Committee

VIVA RECORDS CORP.

―

MC: Isaac Y. Takeu

Guest: Cup of Joe

Creative Producer:

Yamato Miyake

Creative Direction:

GOLDNRUSH Co., Ltd.

Camera Department:

Rem Egura

Shohei Uda

Seiichiro Okuma

Art Department:

ONSA Inc.

Art Director:

sami

Art Department Coordinator:

Riku Matsuse

Production crew:

Yo Takahashi

Yuna Ishiyama

Production Assistant:

Taiga Hironaka

Tetsuya Watanabe

Production:

OASIZ Inc.

From Asia to the World — A New Era of Sound

アジアのシーンを牽引するアーティストたちとの対話を通して、“アジアミュージック”という未定義のカルチャーに輪郭を与えていく。

■ Alan｜BUS — Because of You I Shine

The rapper and senior member leading Thailand's next-generation boy group BUS.Debuting on December 6, 2023 under SONRAY MUSIC with BUS's debut single ""Because of You, I Shine,"" Alan arrived with a presence hard to ignore. Raised across the Philippines and Singapore, he carries a multicultural perspective that shapes every bar he writes.He penned his own rap on BUS's second single ""Watch Your Step"" — a testament to his range as both performer and songwriter.Rapper, songwriter — Alan continues to expand what it means to be an artist, building a following across Asia and beyond.

タイ・バンコク発、アジアを席巻する次世代グループBUSのラッパー。タイのエンターテインメント企業SONRAY MUSIC所属グループBUSの最年長メンバーとしてグループを率いる。2023年12月6日、デビューシングル「Because of You, I Shine」でシーンに颯爽と登場。フィリピン・シンガポールでの生活経験から、多文化的な視点と柔軟な表現力を身に纏う。ラッパーとしてのスキルに加え、楽曲制作にも才能を発揮。グループ2ndシングル「Watch Your Step」ではラップ歌詞の作詞を手がけ、ステージを超えたマルチクリエイターとして、日本を含むアジア各国からの注目を集めている。

■ FOLLOW Aalan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alan.busofficial/

X: https://x.com/alan_pasawee

BUS Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bus.becauseofyouishine

■ YUGEN OFFICIALWeb Site:

http://ygen.net/

【Time Stamps】

00:00 Intro

1:50 Introduction to Alan

02:22 What “BUS (Because of You, I Shine)” Means

04:05 Why Does BUS Have 12 Members?

07:49 ALAN Never Wanted to Be an Idol

09:53 Finding His Place as an Artist

11:44 Being the Leader of BUS

15:00 How BUS Creates Their Music

17:07 BUS Subunit & Song Production

18:44 What Makes T-Pop Unique?

19:54 Thai Storytelling in Music

21:21 Living in Different Countries

25:17 First Overseas Tour & M COUNTDOWN

26:24 What Makes BUS Different?

28:07 Stray Kids Inspiration

30:30 Dream of Producing BUS’s Music

31:41 The Message ALAN Wants His Music to Share

32:27 Learning to Rap

34:25 Life Outside of BUS

35:25 “Busing” Reality Show in Japan

38:05 Favorite Japanese Food

39:07 Favorite Countries

40:08 Photography Dreams & Blackmagic Camera

41:03 Gaming & Esports

43:01 Formula 1 Passion

44:45 The Future of Asian Music

CREDITS

YUGEN Production Committee

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MC: Isaac Y. Takeu

Guest: ALAN BUS because of you i shine

Creative Producer:

Yamato Miyake

Creative Direction:

GOLDNRUSH Co., Ltd.

Camera Department:

Rem Egura

Shohei Uda

Seiichiro Okuma

Art Department:

ONSA Inc.

Art Director:

sami

Art Department Coordinator:

Riku Matsuse

Production crew:

Yo Takahashi

Yuna Ishiyama

Production Assistant:

Taiga Hironaka

Tetsuya Watanabe

Production:

OASIZ Inc.