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Rise of Japanese musical group Monaki

Overview

The musical group Monaki, produced by Kazuyoshi Sakai of the group Junretsu, has experienced rapid growth following its debut. Early reports highlighted the group’s significant digital reach, with related video views exceeding 1.7 billion.

As the group progressed, members Oyone, Jin, Sakai Jr., and Kenken held a press conference to discuss their first tour, ‘Monaki Yade☆Shiran kedo’. During the event, the members outlined professional ambitions, including performing at the Nippon Budokan and appearing on the Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Media coverage has also included segments from their variety program, ‘Kanmuri Monaki’, featuring palmistry readings by Shuhei Shimada. These segments have addressed individual member traits, such as Sakai Jr.’s life line and predictions regarding Kenken’s potential for future controversy.

Entities

Junretsu · Shuhei Shimada · Monaki · Kazuyoshi Sakai

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Monaki discusses tour goals and Kohaku Uta Gassen aspirations

    Japanese music group Monaki discusses their Zepp tour ambitions, including goals for the Nippon Budokan and Kohaku Uta Gassen, while members receive fortune-telling readings on their variety show.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kazuyoshi Sakai produces new musical group Monaki

    Junretsu leader Kazuyoshi Sakai is producing the rising group Monaki, while member Sakai Jr. drew attention on a variety show for his unique palmistry readings.

Sources

jisin.jp · post.tv-asahi.co.jp · the-miyanichi.co.jp · thefirsttimes.jp