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Shingo Murakami becomes Friday MC on Yomiuri TV's new news show “News to”
Shingo Murakami, a 44‑year‑old member of the idol group SUPER EIGHT from Osaka, will co‑host the new Yomiuri TV information program “News to” as the Friday presenter. The show launches on 5 October and will be broadcast nationwide on weekdays from 13:55 to 15:50. Veteran announcer Chikako Kuroki (黒木千晶) serves as the main MC from Monday to Thursday and alternates with Murakami on Fridays. The programme’s concept is to “connect news and your daily life”, delivering a mix of information that encourages viewers to think, prepare and act. Murakami said this is his first role as a news‑program MC and stressed the responsibility of accurate reporting. He has previously hosted an economics‑focused online show, studied finance independently, and is involved in agricultural consulting and a virtual‑talent venture, underscoring his “economics‑savvy idol” image.
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Chikako Kuroki · News to · Nippon Television (NTV) · Shingo Murakami · Super Eight · Yomiuri TV
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The program “News to” will begin broadcasting on 5 October. www.thefirsttimes.jp · www.tokyo-sports.co.jp · www.tvlife.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] “News to” airs Monday to Friday from 13:55 to 15:50, with Chikako Kuroki as main MC Monday‑Thursday and alternating Fridays with Murakami. www.thefirsttimes.jp · www.tvlife.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] Shingo Murakami is a 44‑year‑old Osaka‑born member of the idol group SUPER EIGHT. www.thefirsttimes.jp · www.tokyo-sports.co.jp · www.tvlife.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The concept of “News to” is to connect news with viewers’ daily lives. www.thefirsttimes.jp · www.tvlife.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] This is Murakami’s first role as a MC on a news/information program. www.thefirsttimes.jp · www.tvlife.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] Shingo Murakami will serve as the Friday MC on the new Yomiuri TV program “News to”. www.thefirsttimes.jp · www.tokyo-sports.co.jp · www.tvlife.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Murakami previously hosted the online show “Murai Shingo and Keizaikun” and runs agricultural consulting and a virtual‑talent business. www.tokyo-sports.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] Murakami pledged to aim for a trustworthy program and to treat information responsibly. www.thefirsttimes.jp · www.tvlife.jp