DearU to Enter Japanese Market with 'Bubble for Japan' Launch on June 4

- Starting with idol, actor, model, and comedian artists, with plans to expand the lineup
- Anticipating synergy with M-Up Holdings, parent company of Japanese fan community platform 'Fan Plus'

[bubble for JAPAN, provided by DearU]

Dear U Inc., a global fan communication platform company led by CEO An Jong-oh, announced that its joint venture "Dear U plus," established with Japanese fan service platform company M-Up Holdings, will launch the local Japanese bubble service "bubble for JAPAN" on June 4.

'bubble for JAPAN' is the Japanese version of 'Dear U bubble,' which is successfully operating in Korea. It is a platform where artists active in Japan and their fans can communicate one-on-one. Fans can exchange personal messages with artists and interact more closely.

The initial opening artists for 'bubble for JAPAN' include a total of 10 artists: Mrs. GREEN APPLE, EXIT, Sashihara Rino, Fujita Nicole, Wakatsuki Chinatsu, MIYAVI, SKE48, Imamura Mitsuki, and others.

Mrs. GREEN APPLE is a popular three-member band in Japan with numerous hit songs, consistently ranking high on Japanese music charts. They are loved by many fans for their unique musical style and powerful live performances, boasting great popularity by attracting tens of thousands of spectators through large-scale concerts.

EXIT is a popular comedy duo gaining significant popularity on Japanese variety shows. Sashihara Rino is a former member of AKB48, HKT48, and STU48, currently active as a TV personality and producer. Fujita Nicole is a model and actress highly popular among the younger generation, while Wakatsuki Chinatsu is an entertainer and actress actively participating in numerous TV programs.

MIYAVI is a globally renowned guitarist presenting music across various genres, and Imamura Mitsuki is an idol from STU48 who is active in dramas and films. Additionally, members of SKE48 are scheduled to open sequentially starting this summer.

Dear U plus has launched a dedicated website for the Japanese market, where fans can pay subscription fees through various payment methods such as web payment, credit card, and mobile payment. Furthermore, Fan Plus members who are fan club members of Japanese bubble artists receive a 10% discount on subscription fees, providing additional incentives to over two million existing members using Fan Plus’s fan club services. Fan Plus is a subsidiary of M-Up Holdings (3661.T), creating opportunities to reach more fans through its fan club platform. Through this, Dear U plus is expected to generate even stronger synergy in the Japanese market.

[bubble for JAPAN, provided by DearU]

With the launch of this Japanese service, Dear U plans to leap forward as a truly global fan communication platform. Recently, by establishing a U.S. corporation, it is also promoting bubble services targeting global artists active in the Americas. Dear U will continue to strengthen communication with global fans and provide new fan experiences that bring artists and fans closer together.

Meanwhile, Dear U plus aims to solidify its position in the Japanese market through the opening of the 'bubble for JAPAN' service and plans to continuously expand the recruitment of local artists in the future.