"Bubble", a global fan communication app that lets you enjoy private messaging with artists, has arrived in Japan! Mrs. GREEN APPLE will be the first Japanese band to participate!

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2024.06.03

Fanplus Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Motoshi Sato), which operates fan sites for music artists, and Dear U plus Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryo Yamauchi), which handles the Japanese business of the globally expanding Korean fan communication app "Dear U bubble" (hereinafter referred to as "bubble"), are pleased to announce that the Japanese version of the app, "bubble for JAPAN," will be launched on June 4th, and that Mrs. GREEN APPLE will be the first Japanese band to participate.

Overview of "bubble"

"Bubble" is a communication app developed by the Korean company Dear U, which allows fans to enjoy a private message-like experience just between them and the artist. The company is developing a fandom business that represents Korea with the cooperation of major agencies, including SM Studios, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment, and JYP ENTERTAINMENT, which has also invested in the company.

A major feature of "bubble" is that it is not a chatbot, but rather receives casual everyday messages sent by artists themselves, and fans can reply to them. With a user-friendly UI like a typical chat app, fans can experience being connected to artists as if they were friends, which increases the sense of immersion and intimacy with the service.

In Korea, over 120 agencies, over 200 groups, and over 600 artists, actors, talents, and athletes have been introduced to the service, and global artists with large fanbases in Japan are using it to communicate in real time with fans around the world, successfully increasing engagement with each individual fan and building a strong fandom.

In addition, the company is actively expanding overseas, and the app is available in over 200 countries, supporting Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian. It has garnered support from entertainment fans on a global scale, and has grown into a popular app service with an average quarterly subscription ticket count of over 2 million.

"Bubble for JAPAN" targets a wide range of IPs, including artists, talents, and actors. The participation of EXIT from the comedy world, talents Rino Sashihara, Nicole Fujita, Chinatsu Wakatsuki, and world-famous musician MIYAVI has been decided as ambassadors.

In addition, Imamura Mizuki from idol group SKE48 has also been confirmed to participate.

Service Details

The "bubble for JAPAN" app is available globally to entertainment fans in over 200 countries. You can enjoy the same features as the globally popular "bubble" series.

▽ Main features

◎ Real-time messaging with artists (with translation function)

◎Message with user nickname

◎ User reply function

◎ Congratulatory messages for subscription anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

◎Enjoy live streaming with "bubble LIVE"

◎ "OUR BOX" to store your favorite messages

◎ Voting function to collect opinions from users

◎Global app compatibility, etc.

▽Unique features of the Japanese version

◎Payment via Web Payment

At the same time, we will open a dedicated website where you can pay by credit card and carrier billing.

"bubble for JAPAN" website

https://www.bubbleforjapan.com/

◎Fan club member discount feature

We have implemented a feature that allows artists to sell their music at a discounted price (495 yen per month) to their fan club members.

*Artists can choose whether or not to apply the discount.

▽Sales price

Per subscriber

◎Normal price

550 yen per month (tax included)

◎Fan club member discount price

10% OFF the regular price: 495 yen per month (tax included)

▽Payment Method

・App payments (App Store, Google Play)

・Web payments (credit card payments, carrier payments)

Participating Artists and Talents

(In alphabetical order)

Information about the start of sales and participation of artists and talents will be announced on the official bubble for JAPAN website and social media.

EXIT

Planned start date for bubble: June 4, 2024

A comedy duo consisting of Rintaro (born March 6, 1986) and Daiki Kanechika (born May 11, 1991).

Formed in December 2017. They broke out with their unique style of "neo Shibuya-style cool guy manzai". They held a solo live show at Lumine the Yoshimoto in Tokyo at the fastest speed in history. In 2020, they launched the fashion brand "EXIEEE", and in 2021, they released the digital single "Naa Jinrui" from Sony Music. Rintaro. is known as a beauty comedian, having published "Practice to take care of myself: Everything that changed me from being full of complexes" (Kodansha), and Kanechika Daiki made his debut as a novelist with the novel "Mukidashi" (Bungeishunju), and are also active as individuals in a wide range of fields.

In December 2023, they will hold their largest solo concert to date at Tokyo Garden Theater. From May 2024, they will hold solo concerts in five cities across Japan, including "EXIT Nationwide Comedy Tour: Dark Material Release SP."

Mizuki Imamura

Planned start date for bubble: June 4, 2024

Actor. Born February 19, 2000 in Hiroshima Prefecture.

Former member of the idol group STU48.

She joined the group as one of the first generation members in 2017, and became the second captain in 2020.

She has been active as a central member, being selected for 10 consecutive releases since their debut single.

She will hold a solo tour in 2024 and graduate from STU48 in March of the same year.

He is currently active mainly as an actor.

SKE48

Scheduled to start this summer

This idol group was formed in Sakae, Nagoya in July 2008 as the first step in the nationwide expansion of AKB48, which is based in Akihabara, Tokyo. It was named SKE48 (SKE48) from the initials of its home base, Sakae (SAKAE). It became the forerunner of the 48 Project, which was later expanded throughout Japan and the world.

Each day, S, KII, and E teams and their trainees perform performances consisting of singing, dancing, and talk at the SKE48 THEATER on the second floor of SUNSHINE SAKAE, an entertainment building in Sakae, Nagoya, whose symbol is a Ferris wheel.

On February 28, 2024, the 32nd single "Hologram of Love" was released.

Rino Sashihara

Planned start date for bubble: June 4, 2024

Born on November 21, 1992 in Oita Prefecture.

She graduated from HKT48 in 2019.

Currently, she hosts regular programs such as "Sakagami & Sashihara's Unbreakable Store" (Sundays from 7:00 PM on TBS) and "Talk Queens" (Thursdays from 11:00 PM on Fuji TV). She also produces color contact lenses and idol groups "=LOVE", "≠ME", and "≒JOY".

Nicole Fujita

Planned start date for bubble: June 4, 2024

Model and talent. Born February 20, 1998 in New Zealand.

She made her modeling debut in 2009. After working as an exclusive model for fashion magazines "nicola" and "popteen"

Since 2017, she has been an exclusive model for the fashion magazine "ViVi".

In 2021, he launched his own apparel brand, "CALNAMUR",

He is currently active in a wide range of fields, including TV, commercials, events, and production.

The official Instagram account has 6.14 million followers.

Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Planned start date for bubble: June 4, 2024

Motoki Omori (Vo/Gt)

Koto Wakai (Gt)

Suzuka Fujisawa (Key)

Formed in 2013. Made their major debut in 2015 with the mini-album "Variety."

On July 8, 2020, they released their best album "5", but suddenly went on hiatus. After a hiatus of about 1 year and 8 months, they resumed their activities in March 2022, and held a comeback live show "Utopia" along with the release of their mini-album "Unity" on July 8. On November 9, they released "Soranji", the theme song for the movie "From Lager with Love". In 2023, the 10th anniversary of their formation, they released the album "ANTENNA" on July 5, held their largest arena tour and their first dome live show. They also won the Japan Record Award for "Que Sera Sera" and made their first appearance on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen with "Dance Hall".

In 2024, they will be releasing a rush of new songs, including "Nachtmusik", the theme song for the movie "Silent Love", in January, "Lilac", the opening theme for the TV anime "Wakakyaku Battery", in April, and "Dear", the theme song for the movie "Dear Family", on May 20th (Monday). They will also hold the stadium tour "Zenjin Mito and Weltraum - Meimei Hen -", the youngest in the history of Japanese bands, at Noevir Stadium Kobe on July 6th (Saturday) and 7th (Sunday), and at Yokohama Stadium on July 20th (Saturday) and 21st (Sunday). They will also hold an 8-day "regular performance" "Mrs. GREEN APPLE on "Harmony"" at K Arena Yokohama, one of the world's largest arenas, in October.

On major streaming services, 16 songs including "Magic," "Que Sera Sera," "Soranji," "I Am the Strongest," "Blue Ambience (feat. asmi)," "Dancehall," "New My Normal," "Blue and Summer," "Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)," "Inferno," "About Me," "Romanticism," "CHEERS," "WanteD! WanteD!," "Shunshuu," and "StaRt" have exceeded 100 million total plays ("Blue and Summer," "Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)," and "Dancehall" have exceeded 500 million plays, "Inferno" has exceeded 400 million plays, and "About Me" and "Que Sera Sera" have exceeded 300 million plays). The total number of plays for the songs released has exceeded 7 billion (as of April 30, 2024).

MIYAVI

Planned start date for bubble: June 4, 2024

He has attracted attention from around the world as a guitarist for his unique "slap technique," in which he plays the electric guitar entirely with his fingers without using a pick, and has successfully completed nine world tours, performing over 380 shows in approximately 30 countries.

They have given overwhelming performances both at home and abroad, including performing the national anthem at Dodger Stadium in the United States, performing at the New National Stadium when Paris Saint-Germain visited Japan, and providing music for the NBA's Golden State Warriors and appearing in their halftime show.

In addition to his music career, he is also active as an actor and model, making his Hollywood debut in the Angelina Jolie film "Unbroken," appearing on the runway at Paris Fashion Week as a model for Yohji Yamamoto and Y-3, and being the first Japanese to be featured in an advertisement for the Gucci Global Collection. In recent years, he has also been selected for advertising campaigns for Dell and McLaren.

In 2017, he became the first Japanese to serve as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).

In November 2022, he announced the formation of the super band "THE LAST ROCKSTARS" with YOSHIKI, HYDE, and SUGIZO.

He is a "samurai guitarist" who continues to challenge himself on the world stage, and is one of the most promising Japanese artists who will continue to be active worldwide in the future.

Chinatsu Wakatsuki

Planned start date for bubble: June 4, 2024

Born on May 28, 1984, in Saitama Prefecture.

She debuted as a gravure idol in 2001. She has been active in various media including TV. In 2009, she launched the apparel brand "W♡C", and in 2012, she participated in "Tokyo Collection" as a designer. She got married in 2012 and is now a mother of two children. In 2018, she published an educational picture book about Kumatan, a character she produces. In 2019, she launched the apparel brand "WCJ", and is active in a wide range of fields.

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