Kento Nakajima Stars in New NHK Drama 'Convenience Store Brothers'
Former Sexy Zone member Kento Nakajima headlines a new NHK drama about convenience store workers. Meanwhile, folk duo Humbert Humbert gets a special NHK program about their morning drama theme song.
Kento Nakajima Takes Center Stage in NHK's New Comedy Drama
Kento Nakajima, former member of Johnny's group Sexy Zone, will star in NHK's upcoming drama "Konbini KyΕdai: Tenderness MojikΕ Kogane Village Store" (Convenience Store Brothers). The network has released key visuals and the official logo for the series, along with announcing additional cast members.
The drama appears to center around the daily lives of convenience store employees, with Nakajima taking on what's being described as a charismatic store manager role. This marks another significant acting opportunity for Nakajima, who has been building his solo career since Sexy Zone's hiatus.
Humbert Humbert Gets Special NHK Treatment
In other NHK news, folk duo Humbert Humbert will be featured in a special program celebrating their theme song for the morning drama "Bakebake." The show, titled "Humbert Humbert to 'Warattari Korondari' wo Katattariβͺ" (Humbert Humbert Talks About 'Laughing and Falling'βͺ), airs February 23 on NHK General.
The program will focus on their song "Warattari Korondari" (Laughing and Falling), which serves as the opening theme for "Bakebake." The special will also feature the "Bakebake" family, giving fans insight into both the drama and the creative process behind its memorable theme song.
Both programs highlight NHK's continued investment in showcasing Japanese entertainment talent across different formats, from traditional dramas to music-focused specials.