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The 2026 MAMA AWARDS revealed its first performance lineup for the two-day event at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21. Twelve acts were announced, including RESCENE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, INI, NCT WISH, CORTIS, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, NAYEON, and ZEROBASEONE. The announcement also renewed attention on a promise between RESCENE’s Wonni and comedian Lee Sung-min, made after they worked together on a web variety show.

Kstyle POWER PUSH features INI, who released their 9th single “ANTHEM” and celebrated their 5th anniversary. The article highlights their evolving performance style, teamwork, songwriting participation, story-driven MV, Korean stage appearance, and major dome tour success.

Venue101 presents live performances and talks from INI, imase, STU48, and &TEAM. INI looks back on five years and performs “We Are.” imase returns after a hiatus with “Kaze ni Nareru Hazu.” STU48 reflects on its local activities, and &TEAM shares TAKI’s special peperoncino before performing “Good Boy.”

NHK-FM's Music Line has announced its guest lineup for Sept. 28-Oct. 2. Guests include KERENMI, KiiiKiii's Jiyu and Haum, INI's Takeru Goto and Hiromu Takatsuka, Shioreira, and TAKARA. The program will feature music talk, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal conversations with MAZZEL.

Due to Typhoon 25, several idol events in Japan were canceled or postponed. &TEAM announced partial changes to its Tokyo Garden Theater events and urged fans to prioritize safety, with a free livestream available. AEN canceled and postponed its offline event, while WHIB will hold its release event as scheduled. ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 also canceled today’s show.

INI performed a celebratory stage at the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya) held on the afternoon of the 19th at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya. Related notes mention that Yudai Sano of INI has announced a hiatus and will not appear at ROCK IN JAPAN on September 21, and that artists from &TEAM to JO1 will appear at MTV VMAJ 2026, to be held at Tokyo Dome on October 29.

INI announced that Yudai Sano will suspend his activities for the time being after consulting with him and prioritizing treatment for health reasons. The timing of his return will be announced later based on his recovery. ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 said INI will perform without Sano on September 21.

Venue101, airing live from NHK Studio 101 every Saturday at 11 p.m., will feature artists’ summer memories told through handwritten picture diaries. INI, =LOVE, EBiDAN, CUTIE STREET, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER will also perform their latest songs in a lively live broadcast.

=LOVE will appear on Day 1 of INKIGAYO LIVE in TOKYO, held over two days at Belluna Dome on September 22 and 23, 2026. The event features major artists from Korea and Japan, including TOMORROW X TOGETHER, IVE, RIIZE, &TEAM, Ado, Ikuta Rira, BE:FIRST, and HANA.

The 15th Anniversary TV Asahi Dream Festival will take place on November 21-23, 2026, at K Arena Yokohama, moving from Makuhari Messe. Thirteen artists, including nine first-time acts, will perform across three days, with ticket sales and lineup details announced.