Mrs. GREEN APPLE x M!LK Collaboration
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On the evening of May 18, 2026, TBS variety show 'TV × Mrs.' aired an episode that brought together two of Japan's most talked-about acts: rock band Mrs. GREEN APPLE and idol group M! LK. The result was one of the most-discussed TV moments of the week.

The centerpiece was a special live performance of M! LK's hit song 'Sukisugite Metsu!' , performed by both groups together.

What made it visually striking: Mrs. GREEN APPLE's members wore custom idol-style outfits prepared specifically for the occasion by M! LK's own styling team. The band reportedly reacted with excitement, saying the outfits were 'totally M!

LK.' For fans of both acts, seeing a rock band fully commit to the idol aesthetic was a rare and celebrated moment. Beyond the performance, the episode revealed a personal story that resonated with fans.

In a new talk segment called 'Oyassan's Impatient Food Stall,' Mrs. GREEN APPLE vocalist Motoki Ohmori and M! LK's Hayato Sano — who is also a prominent actor — sat down for a candid conversation and publicly confirmed they have been close friends for eight years. Their bond reportedly deepened when Mrs. GREEN APPLE provided the theme song for a film starring Sano.

Previously undisclosed personal episodes were shared on air for the first time. The episode also featured new variety segments: a 'grown-up word chain' game using only vocabulary unknown to elementary schoolers, and a 'Green Apple Tea Challenge' involving a 23-kilogram giant teapot that led to an unexpected incident involving M! LK member Taichi Shiozaki.

Additionally, a new TV commercial for Kirin's 'Killing Good Ale' had its broadcast debut during this episode. 'TV × Mrs.' is Mrs. GREEN APPLE's own TBS variety show, which launched as a special broadcast in June 2025, aired a second special in November 2025, and became a regular weekly Monday-night program starting April 6, 2026. The show has built a loyal audience, and this episode — with its cross-genre collab, friendship reveal, and multiple new segments — represented one of its highest-profile installments yet.

What to watch next: With 'TV × Mrs.' now airing weekly, future guest lineups and potential collaborations will be closely watched by fans of both Mrs. GREEN APPLE and the broader J-pop and idol scene. The Ohmori–Sano friendship story may also generate further media coverage given Sano's dual profile as both an idol and a mainstream actor.