JI BLUE is getting the magazine treatment. The special unit—formed from members of JO1 and INI to support Japan's soccer team ahead of the 2026 World Cup—will be featured in CanCam's July issue, hitting shelves on May 22.

The four-person lineup includes JO1's Shiraishi Ruruki and Kono Junki, plus INI's Sano Yudai and Ikesaki Masato. In the shoot, they showcase summery, fresh looks that capture the spirit of early summer.

What makes this feature stand out is the cross-group dynamic on display. During a group interview, the members chat openly about what it's like collaborating across two different groups. When asked where the four would go together, Kono casually suggests Shiraishi drive them around—and Shiraishi immediately agrees, hinting at their off-camera friendship.

The conversation also touches on what they've learned from each other. Ikesaki reflects on discovering JO1's training methods firsthand, calling it a valuable experience. Sano goes further, praising JO1's work ethic: he noticed that while fatigue can sometimes cause energy to dip during long practice sessions, JO1 actually gets more energized toward the end. It's a small compliment that speaks to the respect between the groups.

Beyond the group chat, CanCam includes individual Q&A segments where the members reveal more personal sides of themselves. Topics range from which body parts they want to focus on fitness-wise this summer, to moments they recently felt confident, to someone who made their heart skip a beat.

This marks the latest high-profile appearance for JI BLUE since the unit's formation. The feature continues a pattern of mainstream exposure that positions the group as more than just a promotional tie-in—they're becoming recognizable personalities in their own right, helping bridge the gap between two successful idol groups while rallying support for Japan's soccer ambitions.