ABEMA to Air 'VIBY 159 Road to Budokan', a Documentary Following the Teenage Japanese Boy Group VIBY, Starting July 1st!

ABEMA, the new-generation internet TV station, will air 'VIBY 159 Road to Budokan,' a documentary series following the journey of VIBY, a boy group launched from the new label 'Rii.MJ' founded by Kim Mi-jeong, who has been involved in the discovery and development of global stars like BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, starting July 1, 2026, at 10:00 PM.

The previous installment, 'VIBY 1329 The night before debut,' delivered the journey up to the group's formation and their three-year trainee life.

In the new chapter, 'VIBY 159 Road to Budokan,' the cameras follow VIBY's new challenges following their long-awaited debut on June 24th (Wed). We track the members as they advance toward their dream stage: the debut showcase at the Nippon Budokan on August 31st (Mon).

Additionally, studio guests have been confirmed to watch over VIBY's challenge. Miki Fujimoto will serve as MC, while comedy duo Beni Shoga (Kumamoto Pro-wrestling and Miki Inada) and former Japanese figure skating representative Narumi Takahashi will appear as observers. They will approach the members' continued growth from their respective perspectives.

After achieving the big dream of debut, the five continue to run toward their new goal: the Nippon Budokan. Please watch the documentary capturing the real journey of VIBY's challenge.

Program Overview: ABEMA 'VIBY 159 Road to Budokan' Broadcast Channel: ABEMA SPECIAL #3 Broadcast: July 1, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 PM~ #3 URL: https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/DDjvQ4gpGmEHBM Program Page: https://abema.tv/video/title/90-2053 #4 Broadcast: July 8, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 PM~ #5 Broadcast: July 22, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 PM~ #6 Broadcast: July 29, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 PM~ Cast: VIBY Studio Guests: [MC] Miki Fujimoto [Observers] Beni Shoga (Kumamoto Pro-wrestling, Miki Inada), Narumi Takahashi

About VIBY VIBY is the first boy group from 'Rii.MJ,' founded by Kim Mi-jeong. Composed of five Japanese teenagers, the group's concept is 'Voyage Into Bright Youth,' using 'Voyage' as their worldview. They deliver the pure emotions of boys living in today's era through music and performance.

About the New Label 'Rii.MJ' 'Rii.MJ' is an advanced production system for creating next-generation artists, an artist development platform that designs IPs starting from 'sensibility.' The label name 'Rii' contains three meanings: Real (focusing on the essence), Insightful (insight to draw the overall picture), and Irreplaceable (unmimicable, indispensable). Furthermore, 'MJ' stands for 'Mirai Junction' (a point where all possibilities intersect), representing a place where the past and future, incomplete talent and infinite possibilities intersect. By consistently designing everything from talent discovery to development, marketing, creative, worldview design, and organizational structure, the label aims to embody a new production system that integrates 'music, visuals, worldview, and IP' in the Japanese music industry.