MJ shares rehearsal footage ahead of Japanese fan meeting tour

Singer MJ has released a behind-the-scenes video documenting his rehearsals for the first leg of his Japanese fan meeting tour, which travels from Osaka to Tokyo. Following a successful performance in Osaka, the singer plans to showcase an "unexpected charm" by performing sorrowful ballads.

Singer MJ has revealed his affection for his fans and his serious attitude toward his performances while preparing for the first stage of his Japanese fan meeting.

The "2026 FANMEETING [The Hangout] in JAPAN Behind #1" video released by MJ captures the rehearsal process and behind-the-scenes moments of the first leg of the tour, which runs from Osaka to Tokyo. In the video, MJ showed a relaxed side, offering a playful apology to fans after finishing rehearsals, saying, "I used up all my energy during the rehearsal."

"Want to show unexpected charm"... Stage composed of ballads

MJ expressed a special affection for the ballad segments of this concert lineup. Unlike his usual bright and high-energy performances, he prepared songs filled with sorrowful emotions this time to deliver a different side of himself to fans.

During the stage preparation process, MJ stated, "I like this kind of slightly sorrowful style, and I really like ballads like this. You have seen my bright and high-tension side many times, but I think these sides are also a sort of unexpected charm, so I like them very much." The video shows him increasing the perfection of his performance by practicing songs with touching melodies, including songs he sang during his trainee days.

First Osaka performance concludes, "Memories with ROHA are precious"

After completing the first fan meeting held in Osaka, MJ expressed his gratitude toward his fandom, ROHA. "I am sincerely thankful to you for creating such a meaningful time and memories for me. I hope the time you spent with me today stays with you for a long, long time," MJ said.

An MC was present at the venue to help guide the flow of the show, and MJ mentioned that thanks to the MC's hosting, he was able to continue the performance in an even more relaxed atmosphere. Having successfully completed the Osaka performance, MJ expressed his determination for the upcoming Tokyo shows, saying, "I still have so much energy left. I will do my best to finish this tour well." He also conveyed his sincerity to his fans, stating, "I am sincerely thankful to our ROHA who came today, and I will make good times and good memories with ROHA."

Source: original video (YouTube)