＝LOVE Performs at 'BEAT AX -SUMMER EDITION 2026-' in Yokohama!

Photo by Konemoto Takeo

The song "Tokubetsu, Shite" released in February last year has surpassed 180 million streaming plays and 2.2 billion total plays on TikTok. Additionally, the 20th single "Gekiyaku Chudoku" released on April 1 (Wed) achieved the 7th consecutive number one on both Billboard and Oricon weekly single rankings, with over 500,000 units shipped. Furthermore, on Apple Music's "Top 100: Japan" chart dated July 11, "Tokubetsu, Shite" (20th), "O-hime-sama no Tsukurikata" (48th), "Gekiyaku Chudoku" (52nd), "Love Song ni Osowareru" (83rd), and "Zettai Aidoru Yamenai de" (90th) simultaneously ranked, a rare feat for a female idol group. The group =LOVE, produced by Saho Sakurai, is currently experiencing viral hits in various aspects.

Today, =LOVE performed at the 'BEAT AX -SUMMER EDITION 2026-' event held at K Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture.

<Live Report>

Photo by Konemoto Takeo

=LOVE, who served as the finale for the event held as part of the music festival 'BEAT AX' organized by Nippon TV, appeared on stage wearing black-based costumes worn during their 2025 arena tour 'Timeless Tales.' The members started the live performance with "Zettai Aidoru Yamenai de" and continued with "Koibito Ijo, Suki Miman" and "O-hime-sama no Tsukurikata," delighting the audience with their charming expressions.

Photo by Konemoto Takeo

In the middle of the live performance, they showcased serious numbers such as "Norowatte Norowatte" and "Gekiyaku Chudoku," overwhelming the audience with powerful staging.

Photo by Konemoto Takeo

The impressive performances continued, and the live performance of "Tokubetsu, Shite" at the encore brought the 'BEAT AX -SUMMER EDITION 2026-' to a close in a grand manner.

=LOVE is awaiting the release of their 21st single "Untitled" on August 26 (Wed), but has also announced the =LOVE 9th Anniversary Premium Concert at Toyota Arena Tokyo in Tokyo on October 15 (Thu) and 16 (Fri), as well as their long-awaited performance at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on January 19 (Tue) and 20 (Wed) next year. Please continue to pay close attention to the accelerating momentum of =LOVE.

July 12 (Sun) 'BEAT AX -SUMMER EDITION 2026-' @ K Arena Yokohama

<SETLIST>

1. Zettai Aidoru Yamenai de

2. Koibito Ijo, Suki Miman

3. O-hime-sama no Tsukurikata

4. Moratorium

5. Norowatte Norowatte

6. Gekiyaku Chudoku

7. Natsumatope

8. Komorebi Mezoforte

9. Naiyo Banashi

10. Seishun 'Subliminal'

11. Tokubetsu, Shite

[Release Information]

★ 21st single "Untitled" to be released on August 26 (Wed)!

https://equal-love.jp/news/detail/11588

★ 20th single "Gekiyaku Chudoku" is now on sale!

https://equal-love.jp/news/detail/11326

★ "Gekiyaku Chudoku" is now available for download!

https://equallove.lnk.to/GekiyakuChudoku

★ =LOVE in TOKYO DOME

[Date]

January 19 (Tue), 20 (Wed), 2027 Tokyo Dome, Tokyo

[Ticket Application Schedule]

FC Fastest Advance: October 13 (Tue) 17:00 ~ October 18 (Sun) 23:59

FC Advance: October 26 (Mon) 18:00 ~ November 1 (Sun) 23:59

* FC Fastest Advance is limited to applicants and companions who are members of the '=LOVE Official Fan Club.' * General advance will be implemented after the FC advance ends.

* The schedule may be added or changed without notice.

Other details and ticket information will be announced later.

★ =LOVE 9th Anniversary Concert '=LOVE 9th Anniversary Premium Concert'

[Date]

October 15 (Thu), 16 (Fri), 2026 Toyota Arena Tokyo, Tokyo

[Ticket Application Schedule]

FC Long-term Member Advance: July 21 (Tue) 17:00 ~ July 26 (Sun) 23:59

FC Advance: August 3 (Mon) 18:00 ~ August 9 (Sun) 23:59

FC Second Advance: August 17 (Mon) 18:00 ~ August 23 (Sun) 23:59

* FC Long-term Member Advance is an advance for applicants and companions who joined the '=LOVE Official Fan Club' by June 30, 2021, and are currently continuing as FC members.

* General advance will be implemented after the FC second advance ends.

* The schedule may be added or changed without notice.

Other details and ticket information will be announced later.

[Profile]

An idol group produced by Saho Sakurai. Made their major debut on September 6, 2017, with their 1st single "=LOVE" under Sony Music. They have released 20 singles so far, all of which have entered the top 10 of the Oricon Weekly Single Rankings. (The 6th single "Zurui yo Zurui ne," 8th single "Seishun 'Subliminal'," 12th single "Be Selfish," 14th single "Natsumatope," 15th single "Last Note Shika Shiranai," and 19th single "Love Song ni Osowareru" debuted at number one. Their first album "Zenbu, Naiyo." released in May 2021 also debuted at number one on the Oricon Weekly Album Rankings.)

In February 2025, they released their 18th single "Tokubetsu, Shite / Koibito Ijo, Suki Miman," updating their highest first-week sales on both the Oricon Weekly Single Rankings and Billboard JAPAN Top Singles Sales. "Tokubetsu, Shite" has surpassed 180 million streaming plays and 2.2 billion total plays on TikTok, causing a sensation. At the '67th Kiseki! Japan Record Awards,' producer Saho Sakurai won the lyrics award for this song. The 19th single "Love Song ni Osowareru" released in October surpassed their highest first-week sales of 333,000 copies, achieving number one on both the Oricon Weekly Single Rankings and Billboard JAPAN Top Singles Sales.

The 20th single "Gekiyaku Chudoku" released on April 1, 2026 (Wed) has shipped over 500,000 units and achieved the 7th consecutive number one on both Billboard and Oricon weekly single rankings.

April 2026

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