M:ZINE LIVE, featuring top artists like NCT DREAM and THE BOYZ, debuted at Saitama Super Arena and will air highlights in October.
September/22/2025 14:39
To create a music magazine, a music variety show "M:ZINE" invites one picked artist each month to draw out the artist's charm. It started broadcasting in April 2024, introducing popular artists active worldwide. This "M:ZINE" has stepped out of the studio and held its first "M:ZINE LIVE" at Saitama Super Arena on the 9th of this month. Welcoming four luxurious artists: IMP., NCT DREAM, THE BOYZ, and BALLISTIK BOYZ, the event included unique game projects like "Who is the Kimegao Monster!? Tali Kimegao Championship" and "Who is the Kimegao Monster!? Tarai Drop Championship," as well as the popular corner "The Path to Young Dance Monster," and special live performances by each artist, ending with great applause. The October "M:ZINE" will broadcast the highlights of "M:ZINE LIVE" over four weeks, including post-show talks by MCs Mrs. GREEN APPLE's Kaito Wakai and Pekopa's Taiyu Shoinji. Additionally, on November 15 (Saturday) at 12 PM, CS TV Asahi Channel 1 will air a special edition of "M:ZINE LIVE," featuring the event's highlights and backstage interviews with each artist. ■Program Information "M:ZINE LIVE" Broadcast Date and Time: Every Friday from 1:30 AM to 1:50 AM. *October broadcasts are on October 3 (Friday), 10 (Friday), 17 (Friday), and 24 (Friday). Broadcasting Station: TV Asahi (Kanto Local) *On November 15 (Saturday) at 12 PM, CS TV Asahi Channel 1 will air the "M:ZINE LIVE Special Edition". 【Cast】〇MC Kaito Wakai (Mrs. GREEN APPLE) Taiyu Shoinji (Pekopa) Mio Hayashi (TV Asahi Announcer) 〇Featured Artists IMP. NCT DREAM (Mark and Heechan will not appear) THE BOYZ BALLISTIK BOYZ ■Related Site "M:ZINE LIVE" Official Program Site.
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