O.K.THANKS. to Release Vertical Youth Drama 'After School Acting Club' Starting May 25; Tie-up 6th Single Pre-released

O.K.THANKS., a three-member music unit produced by Kyoritsu Doctors Lab (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Keito Hisatsume; hereafter 'KDL'), announces the following two major updates:

1. The vertical short drama 'After School Acting Club supported by O.K.THANKS. Season 1' (20 episodes total) is scheduled to begin streaming on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts from Monday, May 25, 2026. 2. The 6th Digital Single 'Aoi Aoi Aoi... (Aoi Sora wo),' which serves as the tie-up song, is released today, May 22 (Friday), in advance. Additionally, a 30-second commercial for the project will be aired on the Shibuya Ai Vision for one month from June 5 (Friday) to July 4 (Saturday), 2026.

About the Drama 'After School Acting Club' is a vertical short drama series based on the concept of 'Shibuya, Youth Street Fight.' Set in Cat Street, the story features ten schools named after real Shibuya locations, such as Shibuya Daiichi High School and Hyakken Vocational High School. Each episode lasts 1-2 minutes, optimized for social media with action, romance, and inspirational quotes. The protagonist, Rui, though not a strong fighter, has a persistent spirit. His encounter with transfer student Lin pulls him into a conflict between rival schools, leading to a coming-of-age story of bonds, betrayal, and resurgence. Members Keito and Mr.O are also slated to appear.

About the Song The 6th Digital Single was born from the tie-up with the drama. Featuring a pop-rock sound themed around 'Forever Youth,' it evokes impulses and fresh emotions. It links with the clumsy friendships and straightforward romance depicted in the drama, accelerating the story musically.

Shibuya Promotion The project's 30-second commercial will be featured on Shibuya Ai Vision for a full month. The story set in Cat Street will literally take over the actual streets of Shibuya through these outdoor screens.

Featured Cast - Rui Kurata (as Rui): Gained attention from the ABEMA series 'Today, I Fell in Love.' - Koharu Kuroe (as Lin): Actress, model, and well-known bike enthusiast. The main heroine. - Yusuke Narasaki (as Yusuke): Grand Prix winner of 'Boys High School Mister Con 2025.' - Ryosuke Sone (as Ryosuke): From ABEMA's 'Today, I Fell in Love.' Leader of Hyakken Vocational High. - Ichio Enokida (as Ichio): From 'Today, I Fell in Love' and winner of the High School Bodybuilding Championships.

Member Comments Keito (Keito Hisatsume): 'Rui's character, fighting despite not being strong, overlaps with my own feelings when I started O.K.THANKS. I hope this drama reaches many people.' Leader Mr.Thanks.: 'I aimed for a sound that raises the temperature of the scene the moment it plays. We want to show that even if the word youth is overused, it becomes something different when O.K.THANKS. does it.'