INI performed a celebratory stage at the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya on the 19th.
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On the afternoon of the 19th, INI performed a celebratory stage at the opening ceremony of the "20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya)" held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya. ・INI's Yudai Sano announces a hiatus... will not participate in "ROCK IN JAPAN" on September 21 ・Appearances confirmed for "MTV VMAJ 2026" from &TEAM to JO1! To be held at Tokyo Dome on October 29
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