Ken Miyake appears on the cover and interview of “AERA”! “Idols have an unknown amount of potential to become anything.”

■“Because I have benefited from the idol culture that my seniors have spread, I feel that now I am in a position to update it.” (Ken Miyake)

Ken Miyake appears on the cover and interview page of “AERA May 27th Issue” (Asahi Shimbun Publishing), which will be released on May 20th. Miyake, who claims to be a “professional idol,” talks in a long interview about how she views idols and how she sublimates her experiences and struggles into her works.

Ken Miyake continues to evolve as an idol even after 30 years since his debut. The title of the album that will be released soon is “HE iDOL”. “Idols have the meaning of idols. They have an unknown amount of potential to become anything,” Miyake says.

Furthermore, he always maintains an inquisitive mind and firmly states, “If people find it boring, they won’t watch it a second time.We have to continue to provide high-quality entertainment.”

For Miyake, SMAP has a special place in his heart. “Because I’ve benefited from the idol culture that my seniors have spread, I feel like I’m now in a position to update it,” she said, talking about the meaning of paving the way for her juniors. ing.

Of course, Mika Ninagawa did the cover and gravure photography. These powerful photos are a must-see, packed with various charms such as coolness, beauty, glamor, and bewitchment.

Book information

2024.05.20 ON SALE
“AERA May 27, 2024 issue”

AERA dot.
https://dot.asahi.com/aera/

Ken Miyake OFFICIAL SITE
https://tobe-official.jp/artists/kenmiyake