As previously reported, on May 19, King & Prince will release their 7th single. At the time, the first A-side of the double A-side single was untitled. It has since been revealed that its title is “Magic Touch.”

The theme of “Magic Touch / Beating Hearts” is “dance.” While “Beating Hearts” is a funky song, “Magic Touch” is a cool hip hop one. It’s also completely in English.

King & Prince has now released the music video for “Magic Touch.” The video was choreographed by world champion hip hop dancer Melvin Timtim. Check it out below, along with all the information on King & Prince’s new single!

On April 24, the final episode of “CHUANG 2021” aired. The top eleven members debuted as “INTO1.” The group’s name stems from “eleven international members, selected by viewers via the internet, coming together as one.”

Three out of the five contestants that Avex sent to be on the show debuted in INTO1. WARPs UP‘s SANTA and RIKIMARU placed second and third, respectively, while Mika of INTERSECTION placed fourth.

“I had a lot of trouble with dancing over the past few months, but with the support of everyone, I did my best,” Mika said, as he cried tears of joy while hugging Caelan, his INTERSECTION bandmate who was also on “CHUANG 2021.”

“I promised my grandmother, who is 92 years old, that I would be selected and debut as a member so that she could see my success on TV. I’m glad I was able to do this,” RIKIMARU commented.

“I want to show dancers that there are so many possibilites,” SANTA said. “I hope that today gives dancers around the world hope.”

INTO1 will be active for two years and already has more than 20 endorsement deals, including the likes of L’Oreal, Clarins, DUO, and sitrana. In addition to releasing music and performing, the group will make guest apperarances on TV shows and have fan meetings.

Check out INTO1’s debut stage from the final episode of “CHUANG 2021” below!

We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped the charts this week 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.

This week’s guests were Sada Masashi and Daichi Miura.

Sada Masashi x Daichi Miura – Doukeshi no Sonnet

Daichi Miura – Fureau Dake de ~Always with you~ / Backwards

Sada Masashi – Inochi no Riyuu

This week’s guests Nulbarich, FANTASTICS, SEVENTEEN, and BRADIO.

Nulbarich – NEW ERA / CHAIN

FANTASTICS – Play Back

SEVENTEEN – Hitori Janai

BRADIO – Ai wo, Ima

This week’s guest was Novelbright.

Novelbright – Hummingbird / Marigold (Aimyon cover)

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This episode was a special dedicated to composer Tsutsumi Kyohei, who died last year. He was the best selling composer in Japanese music history, with sales of his compositions exceeding 75.6 million. A tribute album for him is to released this spring. This week’s guests are Hiromi Go (who sung more than 100 of Tsutsumi’s compositions), JUJU (who appears on the tribute album), Saito Yuki, Ikuta Erika, and NOKKO.

Hiromi Go – Hana to Mitsubachi / Hadaka no Venus / Yoroshiku Aishuu

Saito Yuki x Ikuta Erika – Sotsugyou

JUJU – Dramatic Rain

NOKKO – Ningyou