King & Prince will release their first album "King & Prince" on June 19. The album will include their hit song "Cinderella Girl" and "Kimi ni Arigatou," which has been picked up as the theme song for the movie 'Uchi no Shitsuji ga Iu Koto ni wa' (May 17 release) as well as brand new songs. It will be available for purchase in three different types. Limited Edition A will come with a Blu-ray or DVD containing PVs and making-of footage for new song

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King & Prince will star in the new CM for UHA Mikakuto's gummy candy 'Puccho.' The CM is titled 'King & Princcho,' and in it, the members are told that they must change their name to 'Princcho' in order to star in the CM. Although the members are bitter with the name change, they eventually stand on stage with a smile.  The CM will air nationwide on March 9.Source & Image: natalie

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King & Prince have unveiled the jacket cover for their new single "Kimi wo Matteru" to be released on April 3.  The title track is a support song written by Takahashi Yu. The jacket covers were shot with the concept "to draw a bright future with the courage to take a step forward." Unlike their previous jacket covers, the members wear casual outfits. Source & Image: natalie

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MUSIC STATION has revealed the artist line up for its March 8th broadcast.The next episode will feature performances by King & Prince, Saito Kazuyoshi, THE ORAL CIGARETTES, DA PUMP, TWICE, Hirai Dai, WANIMA, and Fujimaki Ryota.Check out the full set list below!  King & Prince - "Kimi wo Matteru"Saito Kazuyoshi - "Are"THE ORAL CIGARETTES - "Wagamama de Gomakasanaide"DA PUMP - "Sakura"TWICE - "?TWICE2 Medley"Hirai Dai - "THE GIFT"Fujimaki Ryota -

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It's been announced that King & Prince's Iwahashi Genki will no longer be resuming a portion of his activities as originally planned. Iwahashi had been taking a break from his activities since last November to focus on treatment for panic disorder. Just last week, he announced that he would be resuming a portion of his activities, participating in the group's new single "Kimi wo Matteru" to be released on March 30. However, soon aft

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King & Prince's new song "Kimi ni Arigatou" has been picked up as the theme song for the movie 'Uchi no Shitsuji ga Iu Koto ni wa' to open in theaters on May 17.  Starring King & Prince's Nagase Ren, the movie tells the story of Kagasuma Kaei (played by Nagase), the only son of a noble family, who delve into incidents that happen around the Karasuma household. Written just for the film, "Kimi ni Arigatou" portrays one's grate

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It's been revealed that King & Prince's Iwahashi Genki will be resuming a portion of his activities. Iwahashi had been on hiatus since November in order to focus on treatment for panic disorder. He will participate in the group's new single "Kimi wo Matteru" to drop on March 20 and will resume his activities little by little depending on his health condition and job content.  Iwahashi commented, "Although I am causing trouble, I am grateful to

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The details on King & Prince's new single "Kimi wo Matteru" have been revealed. Written by Takahashi Yu, the title track is described as a support song that backs the feelings of those who are wanting to change as well as those who are looking for a new self. Besides this, all types will include "Kaze ni Nore," which was picked up as the theme song for Benesse 'Corporation's 'Shinken Zemi.' In addition, Limited Edition A will come with "Chu (SORA

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King & Prince's new song "Kaze ni Nore" will be used as the new CM song for Benesse Corporation's 'Shinken Zemi' starting February 8.   The CM stars comedian Degawa Tetsuro who shows the appeal of the evolution of Shinken Zemi's teaching materials. The CM song "Kaze ni Nore" will be included in King & Prince's new single "Kimi wo Matteru" to drop on March 20. On this song, the group commented, "There are days when you want to give u

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King & Prince will release their third single "Kimi wo Matteru" on March 20. The title track is described as a support song that backs the feelings of those who are wanting to change as well as those who are looking for a new self. The single will be released in Limited Editions A & B and a Regular Edition. All types will include "Kaze ni Nore" as the coupling track. The Limited Edition A DVD will contain the PV and making for "Kimi wo Matteru,"

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