=LOVE Announces New Single 'Koi, Hajimemashita.' and Tokyo Dome Concerts

By Sam 8 August 2026

The idol group =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara, has released a new digital single.

Three members of =LOVE in white dresses in a garden with bubbles floating around. The text "Koi, Hajimemashita. =LOVE" is visible.

It will serve as the title track for the group's 21st single, scheduled for physical release on August 26. The song is already available for streaming worldwide via a universal link.

The group also announced two concerts at Tokyo Dome in January 2027. This follows their recent stadium performance at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) in June, which drew approximately 132,000 attendees.

=LOVE's previous single, 'Gekiyaku Chuudoku,' shipped over 500,000 copies and topped both the Billboard Japan and Oricon weekly singles charts. Their 2025 track 'Tokubechu, Shite' has surpassed 190 million streams and 2.2 billion views on TikTok.

Two =LOVE members in white dresses embracing outdoors with bubbles floating around them.

The group will perform at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO for their 9th-anniversary concerts in October 2026. The new single 'Koi, Hajimemashita.' was written by producer Rino Sashihara, composed by Ryuki Koike, and arranged by Menma.

The physical 21st single will be released in six editions (Types A-F), containing various bonus DVDs, Blu-rays, and photo cards.

Source: PR Times via 株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ