Golden SixTONES (Kento Kaku guest episode)
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What happened

On June 7 at 9 p. m. JST (JST = Japan Standard Time), actor Kento Kaku appeared as a guest on Golden SixTONES, a variety show (a Japanese TV format mixing talk, games, and comedy) fronted by SixTONES, a popular idol group (a pop act whose members are marketed individually to fans).

The episode was hosted by comedian Shingo Fujimori. The most-shared moment came when Kaku revealed that he and SixTONES member Jesse had grown close after working together on a film, and now exchange LINE messages even before a taping. Kaku praised Jesse's ability to keep a set lively.

Why it is trending now

The show's official accounts teased the episode all day with behind-the-scenes clips, building anticipation before the 9 p.m. broadcast. As the show aired, fans tracked it live under the hashtag #GOsuto. Because the episode also streamed in real time on TVer (Japan's free catch-up TV streaming service), TV viewing and social chatter reinforced each other. Two contrasting hooks — Kaku's warm friendship reveal and his comedic on-air chaos — trended at once.

How fans reacted

During the games, Kaku boasted that he had "2.0 eyesight" yet fired off wrong answers, prompting headlines about a comedic "likability collapse." Fans found it hilarious. A World Cup-themed segment had him attempting soccer and big-rope jumping, while viewers also delighted in the members' playful interactions.

What to watch next:

The broadcast previewed the following week's episode (June 14), which will feature MEGUMI, comedian Kanou Eiko, and Eiji Kotoge. Golden SixTONES airs Sundays from 9:00 to 9:54 p.m. on Nippon TV and remains available on TVer, so missed episodes and weekly guest reveals will keep fueling fresh chatter.