As we reported earlier, Arashi's Aiba Masaki is headlining a�new drama based off a popular comic series called, "Bartender". Although it�will start broadcasting on�February�4th, it's been recently revealed that a special pre-show will air on January 14th.

The pre-show, which is not a prequel to the drama, merely follows Aiba as he tries to learn more about how to enjoy�alcohol from various "Alcohol masters" in the entertainment�industry. �One of the "Alcohol�masters" will be Shimura Ken, who is personally close to Aiba (they co-starred together in "Tensai! Shimura Doubutsuen"); Ken will teach Aiba the mature way of enjoying alcohol.

The pre-show will also closely report on Aiba during the shoot, as well as his training on being a bartender.

Aiba's cast members have also been announced. Joining him are�Kanjiya Shihori as the heroine, Arakawa Yoshiyoshi and Mitsuishi Ken as his co-workers, and�Kaneko Nobuaki will play as his rival. Tsugawa Masahiko has also been slotted to play the heroine's grandfather.

Sounds like a pre-show that can't be missed!

Source: Oricon style (Nikkan sports)