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#MUSIC 2024.6.8

imase Unveils First Asia Tour Performing in Five Cities

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imase Announced Asia Tour

NiEW 2024.1.17｜10:45

imase Takes on Dual Roles in Drama “Chaser Game W” – Theme Song and Soundtrack

NiEW 2023.12.26｜10:28

#MUSIC 2023.12.2

imase Set to Perform at South Korea’s ‘MMA2023’ as the First Japanese Artist

NiEW 2023.11.28｜12:52

imase Launches Official Accounts on Weibo, Douyin, and Bilibili with Greeting Video

NiEW 2023.11.9｜17:55

imase’s TikTok viral song “I say bye” to be released on September 14

NiEW 2023.9.7｜16:20

#MUSIC 2023.10.13

J-WAVE INNOVATION WORLD FESTA 2023 to showcase live performances by Takkyu Ishino x KEN ISHII and more

NiEW 2023.7.31｜11:41

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#MUSIC 2025.9.2

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#MUSIC 2025.9.3

Kohjiya Announces First-Ever Tour DREAMIN’BOI TOUR 2025

NiEW 2025.5.29｜11:08

#MUSIC 2025.8.17

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#MUSIC 2025.8.16

ONE OK ROCK Announces Major Stadium and Dome Tour in Japan

NiEW 2025.2.19｜16:24

#MUSIC 2025.7.26

TWICE Announces Japan Leg of World Tour with 360-Degree Dome Shows

NiEW 2025.6.10｜17:19

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