The boy group ACEes held a press conference on July 12 at the Tokyo Ariake Arena to promote their “V” arena tour [1, 2].
This appearance marks a critical moment for the group as they navigate public scrutiny and high-profile industry experience while pushing for an official debut. The event allowed the members to address circulating rumors regarding costume disparities and the internal dynamics of the group.
The group consists of five members: 浮所飛貴, 那須雄登, 作間龍斗, 深田竜生, and 佐藤龍我 [2]. During the interview, the members spoke about their recent roles as back-dancers for the Japanese boy band Arashi during the “We are ARASHI” tour [1, 2]. They said the experience was a learning opportunity, noting the influence of the veteran performers on their own professional growth.
Addressing the rumors of costume inequality, the members used the press event to clarify the situation and convey their unified front. The group said their primary focus remains their upcoming performance on July 13 at the Ariake Arena [1, 2].
Throughout the session, the members expressed a strong desire to transition from their current status to a fully debuted act. This ambition serves as the central theme of their current tour and promotional cycle, a drive to prove their readiness for the top tier of the Japanese music industry [1, 2].
“The group consists of five members”
By addressing costume rumors and leveraging their association with Arashi, ACEes is attempting to manage their public image and build momentum for a formal debut. The transition from back-dancers to arena headliners suggests a strategic push by their management to test their commercial viability in large-scale venues before finalizing their official launch.
