Go Morita Speaks on Past Struggles in New Short Hope Interview Series

By Sam 4 mai 2026 Translated from English

The four-part YouTube interview series Short Hope premieres May 5.

Go Morita sitting in a dim room, holding his chin

In the episodes, Morita discusses his 26-year career with the idol group V6, which produced hits like 'WAになっておどろう' and '愛なんだ'. He reflects on the pressures of that period, describing a feeling of being on a pre-made path he could not deviate from.

He also speaks about a long-held tendency to suppress his feelings, developed from childhood. "I gave up thinking that what I said wouldn't be understood anyway," he says. "It became a habit not to say what I thought, to endure sadness."

Morita on an urban rooftop with city buildings

He also touches on his private life, which he describes as reclusive, involving no movies or music.

Each Short Hope episode features a dramatic styling transformation based on a theme from the guest. Morita's chosen theme was "love." The styling was handled by veteran stylist Keisuke Baba, known for his work with artists like Fumiya Fujii and Kyoko Koizumi.