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JO is a member of the nine-member boy group &TEAM and is set to make his film debut and first lead role in the live-action adaptation of the manga Wandance, which is currently in post-production for a November 27, 2026 release.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 1h ago

JO, a member of the nine-member boy group &TEAM, is preparing for his first film lead role in the live-action adaptation of Coffee's manga Wandance. The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026, and is currently in post-production after filming took place in winter 2025. JO commented that he initially felt shock rather than joy at the casting, but after reading the original work he found similarities between himself and the protagonist Kabo. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi and dance supervision by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. Production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios.

The Wandance manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. The live-action film marks a notable crossover between K-pop idol work and Japanese manga filmmaking. Two character visuals and a character video have been released. JO makes his film debut and first lead role with this project.

Key facts

Film debut and first lead role
JO stars as protagonist Kabo (Kaboku Kotani) in the live-action Wandance film, his first film debut and lead role. ↗
Release date
The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026. ↗
Filming and post-production status
Filming took place in winter 2025, and the film is currently in post-production. ↗
Director and scriptwriter
The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi. ↗
Dance supervisor
Dance supervision is handled by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. ↗
Production and distribution company
Production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios. ↗
Manga source material
The Wandance manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. ↗

Timeline

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Manga Wandance Gets Live-Action Film Starring &TEAM's JO

A live-action film adaptation of Coffee's manga "Wandance" has been announced, with JO of the nine-member boy group &TEAM starring as protagonist Kabo (Kaboku Kotani). The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026. The story follows Kabo, a young man who struggles with a stutter and suppresses his feelings to avoid standing out, until he meets Hikari Wanda, who dances freely without caring what others think. Inspired by her, Kabo enters the world of dance as a novice. The manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. JO makes his film debut and first lead role with this project. He commented that he initially felt shock rather than joy at the casting, but after reading the original work he found similarities between himself and Kabo. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, known for "Yukiko a.k.a.," with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi. Dance supervision is handled by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. Two character visuals and a character video have been released. Filming took place in winter 2025, and the film is currently in post-production. The production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios.

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Jun 7

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Jun 4

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Jun 4

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Jun 3

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