# Monaki musical group media expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/monaki-musical-group-media-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-25T21:46:45.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The four-member musical group Monaki has expanded its media presence through various television and radio appearances. The group, consisting of members Oyone, Jin, Sakai Jr., and Kenken, secured its first solo program on NHK, titled ‘Monaki no Ima ga Sono Toki! ~Chance wa Itsu demo Soko ni aru!~’. This program focuses on the theme of ‘second chances’ and features members sharing personal experiences regarding setbacks and new dreams.

Monaki has also been featured on Nippon TV’s variety program ‘Sakusaku Himuhimu ☆Oshi no Furu Yoru☆’, where guests explored the members’ diverse professional backgrounds. These backgrounds include former factory work, architecture, and acting in the Super Sentai series. The group has also seen significant social media traction, with their debut song ‘Honma ya de☆Nande ya nen☆Shiran kedo’ surpassing 1.9 billion views.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Monaki idol group featured on Nippon TV variety show

The idol group Monaki, known for their diverse professional backgrounds and viral social media success, was featured on Nippon TV’s ‘Sakusaku Himuhimu’ alongside Daisuke Sakuma and Tao Tsuchiya.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monaki-idol-group-featured-on-nippon-tv-variety-show

### 2026-09-14: Monaki secures first solo NHK program

Japanese musical group Monaki has announced its first solo NHK program themed around ‘second chances’, while their TV Asahi variety show continues to feature group activities and collaborations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monaki-secures-first-solo-nhk-program

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