Japanese boy band ONE OR EIGHT is gearing up for a Manila arrival, leveraging their soaring popularity, to stage ONE OR EIGHT Special SHOW CASE 2026 in ASIA -V8– at Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier, scheduled for October 23, 2026. ONE OR EIGHT also lent their voice to the ending theme of the second season of Black Clover.
The fresh single is the group’s inaugural Japanese track. Drawing from Asta’s perseverance in moving ahead without innate magic, “Yellow Brick Road” reframes that battle into an anthem about picking your own way, finding fortitude in those around you, and pressing on when obstacles arise.
Tickets for ONE OR EIGHT Special SHOW CASE 2026 in ASIA -V8– are on sale now through Ticketmaster and the SOZO Live website. Additional details can be found on the ONE OR EIGHT Asia Tour website.
Moreover, a lineup of member profiles, promotional tour material, a snack challenge, merch drops, and an event guide have been launched:
ONE OR EIGHT and Their Musical Journey
The lineup of ONE OR EIGHT features eight individuals: MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, and YUGA. Their moniker originates from the Japanese saying ‘ichi ka bachi ka,’ denoting an all‑or‑nothing wager. Paired with the motto ‘BET ON YOURSELF,’ the name underscores their resolve to chase aspirations, push limits, and bring their tunes to listeners globally.
Following their launch in August 2024, ONE OR EIGHT have surged to become a prominent Japanese act on the world stage. Their song “TOKYO DRIFT” sparked over 200,000 TikTok creations and surpassed 300 million views, while climbing the Mediabase Top 40 and beating the record for most chart entries by a Japanese boy band. The group also earned a spot among Nikkei Entertainment!’s 100 New Leading Artists, scooped the Upcoming Dance & Vocal Group prize at Japan’s MTV VMAJ 2025, and was crowned New Artist of the Year at China’s 2025 Netease Music Awards.
They have collaborated with renowned global songwriters such as Ryan Tedder, David Stewart, and Big Sean, broadening their musical range and bridging Japanese sounds with worldwide listeners. In preparation for their Southeast Asian appearances, ONE OR EIGHT will drop their debut EP “EN-GiNE” on September 16, 2026, underscoring a new era. This launch is paired with a sincere note directed at their supporters:
The moniker blends the Japanese character “EN” (縁), which denotes linkage and destiny, with “GENE,” a term that signifies the fresh impetus arising from the bonds forged among the members and with their worldwide fanbase.
After “YANKEE SQUAT,” the group just unveiled “INVINCIBLE,” the next anthem dedicated to their enthusiasts called 1DERZ, set to appear on the forthcoming EP. The song conveys that every adventure is shared, highlighting the confidence, thankfulness, and unity that have developed between ONE OR EIGHT and their fans since day one. Through the Special SHOW CASE 2026 in ASIA -V8-, the act offers Southeast Asian followers a chance to feel that bond live.
Organized by SOZO, a premier entertainment entity that links Japanese pop culture with Southeast Asian viewers, the ONE OR EIGHT Special SHOW CASE 2026 in ASIA -V8- showcases this partnership. Leveraging its main event, Anime Festival Asia (AFA), SOZO helped shape the region’s anime, manga, and gaming landscape. The company has also staged high-profile concerts for top Japanese performers such as Ado, Eve, RADWIMPS, YOASOBI, and Yuuri.
Source: Press Release issued by SOZO
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