Dream Stage (Japanese Television Drama)
Dream Stage is a Japanese television drama series broadcast on the TBS network. The series premiered on January 16, 2026, airing in the Friday 22:00 time slot. It succeeds the drama Fake Mommy and is scheduled to be followed by Tagusari Brothers on April 17, 2026.
Premise and Synopsis
The story follows Jun Azuma, played by Tomoya Nakamura, a former music producer once recognized as a genius known for unconventional methods and bringing out the unique talents of band members. Following an incident that forced him out of the music industry, he abandoned his creative pursuits.
The narrative also centers on NAZE, a seven-member K-pop boy band striving to reach the summit of the music industry. Initially, Jun Azuma confronts the group with the harsh realities of their ambitions. However, through interacting with the band, he finds renewed inspiration, deepens his bond with the members, and begins pursuing his own dreams once again.
Production and Broadcast Details
- Network: TBS
- Release Date: January 16, 2026
- Runtime: Friday 22:00
- Language: Japanese
- Country: Japan
- Directors: Aya Matsuki, Mamoru Yoshino, Tomoya Kanazawa
Cast and Characters
The series features an ensemble cast portraying music industry figures and members of the fictional boy band NAZE:
- Tomoya Nakamura as Jun Azuma
- Elaiza Ikeda as Minase Endo
- Kaisei as Kaisei
- Youn Ki as Youn Ki
- Ato as Ato
- Turn as Turn
- Yuya as Yuya
- Kim Kun as Kim Kun
- Do-Hyeok as Do-Hyeok
- Yoji Iwase as Ryo
- Ha Yeon-Soo as Nam Ha-Yun
- Kim Jae-Kyung as Park Ji-Su
- Lee Yi-Kyung as Choi-Ki-Young
