[Rayleigh Inc.] Appointed Official Partner for the Nationwide 47 Prefectures Dance Audition "PROJECT 47 JAPAN"
Influencer marketing company Rayleigh Inc. has been appointed as an official partner for "PROJECT 47 JAPAN," a dance audition held across all 47 prefectures. This crucial partnership aims to support dancers from regional areas in their global advancement and accelerate the project's international expansion.
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Influencer marketing company Rayleigh Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Arisa Maeda; hereinafter "Rayleigh") announced today that it has been appointed as an official partner for "PROJECT 47 JAPAN," a dance audition simultaneously held across all 47 prefectures nationwide (organized by DME WORLD Inc.).
Through this partnership, Rayleigh will support the global advancement of dancers discovered from all over Japan and contribute to accelerating the overall global expansion of the project.
◼︎ About PROJECT 47 JAPAN
PROJECT 47 JAPAN is an online dance audition that aims to resolve the conventional challenge in the dance scene of "fewer opportunities due to residing in regional areas," producing successful candidates from all 47 prefectures nationwide.
A total of 470 dancers, comprising 47 top dancers and 423 picked-up dancers, will perform on stage at a large-scale music and dance festival held at the Tokyo Bunkyo Civic Center Main Hall on August 20, 2026 (Thursday).
◼︎ Lavish Special Guests
KAT DELUNA
Reached Billboard Hot 100 in the US, recorded No. 1 on US dance charts.
Global hit "Whine Up": Debuted in 2007 with the single "Whine Up (feat. Elephant Man)," achieving significant commercial success, including reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Chart. Musical style: Known for her powerful vocals based on opera training experience, blending hip-hop, R&B, meringue, dance, and Latin jazz.
Her album "Loading" also achieved high popularity in Japan, reaching No. 1 on the domestic iTunes R&B chart.
RYOKI MIYAMA
Japanese actor and artist from Aichi Prefecture, Japan (born April 26, 1999).
Debuted as a member of "BE:FIRST" in 2021 and has appeared in the morning drama "Tiger and Wing" and the movie "HiGH&LOW THE WORST X," establishing himself as a talented performer.
Began solo artist activities as "RYOKI MIYAMA" in April 2026.
CHANSUNG (2PM)
A member of the Korean 6-member male idol group "2PM," responsible for sub-rapper and sub-vocal parts (born February 11, 1990).
Active as an actor in various dramas, including appearing as Go Gwi-nam in the popular drama "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?" In addition to active drama and film appearances in Korea and 2PM activities, he has resumed solo activities in Japan (music, acting, talent) for the first time in about five years.
◼︎ Workshop Audition Instructor
VIRG
Born in NY, started as a professional dancer on MTV America at age 16, and has since worked as a choreographer, stage director, artist developer, and overall producer, collaborating with global top artists including Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey, and overseeing stage productions.
Works in the entertainment industry worldwide, mainly in America, Korea, and Japan.
《 Main Collaborations and Coaching Achievements 》
Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, BIGBANG, 2NE1, EXILE (AKIRA), AI, Koda Kumi, Arashi, SMAP, Che'Nelle, and many others.
▼ Comment from VIRG
I am deeply honored to be able to offer this wonderful opportunity not only to dancers in Japan but to dancers all over the world. Dance has always been an important part of my life, and my work as a dancer and choreographer has allowed me to travel the world and gain many experiences that would otherwise be unattainable. Through this, I have met many wonderful people and had the privilege of interacting with renowned figures and talented performers.
I believe that dance, music, and entertainment transcend language and borders, serving as a means of communication that connects people and a crucial bridge to world peace.
Together with our partner Rayleigh, we will create new attractive events and wonderful opportunities for Japan and the world.
◼︎ Rayleigh's Areas of Responsibility
In this partnership, Rayleigh will cooperate in promoting the project in the following areas:
・Operational support for PROJECT 47
・Planning and design of measures to expand audition awareness using SNS
・Marketing support to strengthen the communication power of participants and successful dancers
・Matching and casting cooperation with sponsoring and performing companies
・Public relations support for sponsoring and performing companies (Sponsorship PR)
Rayleigh has previously developed UGC campaigns on SNS, overseas cross-border marketing, and celebrity casting. This project...
Through this partnership, Rayleigh will support the global advancement of dancers discovered from all over Japan and contribute to accelerating the overall global expansion of the project.
◼︎ About PROJECT 47 JAPAN
PROJECT 47 JAPAN is an online dance audition that aims to resolve the conventional challenge in the dance scene of "fewer opportunities due to residing in regional areas," producing successful candidates from all 47 prefectures nationwide.
A total of 470 dancers, comprising 47 top dancers and 423 picked-up dancers, will perform on stage at a large-scale music and dance festival held at the Tokyo Bunkyo Civic Center Main Hall on August 20, 2026 (Thursday).
◼︎ Lavish Special Guests
KAT DELUNA
Reached Billboard Hot 100 in the US, recorded No. 1 on US dance charts.
Global hit "Whine Up": Debuted in 2007 with the single "Whine Up (feat. Elephant Man)," achieving significant commercial success, including reaching No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Chart. Musical style: Known for her powerful vocals based on opera training experience, blending hip-hop, R&B, meringue, dance, and Latin jazz.
Her album "Loading" also achieved high popularity in Japan, reaching No. 1 on the domestic iTunes R&B chart.
RYOKI MIYAMA
Japanese actor and artist from Aichi Prefecture, Japan (born April 26, 1999).
Debuted as a member of "BE:FIRST" in 2021 and has appeared in the morning drama "Tiger and Wing" and the movie "HiGH&LOW THE WORST X," establishing himself as a talented performer.
Began solo artist activities as "RYOKI MIYAMA" in April 2026.
CHANSUNG (2PM)
A member of the Korean 6-member male idol group "2PM," responsible for sub-rapper and sub-vocal parts (born February 11, 1990).
Active as an actor in various dramas, including appearing as Go Gwi-nam in the popular drama "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?" In addition to active drama and film appearances in Korea and 2PM activities, he has resumed solo activities in Japan (music, acting, talent) for the first time in about five years.
◼︎ Workshop Audition Instructor
VIRG
Born in NY, started as a professional dancer on MTV America at age 16, and has since worked as a choreographer, stage director, artist developer, and overall producer, collaborating with global top artists including Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey, and overseeing stage productions.
Works in the entertainment industry worldwide, mainly in America, Korea, and Japan.
《 Main Collaborations and Coaching Achievements 》
Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, BIGBANG, 2NE1, EXILE (AKIRA), AI, Koda Kumi, Arashi, SMAP, Che'Nelle, and many others.
▼ Comment from VIRG
I am deeply honored to be able to offer this wonderful opportunity not only to dancers in Japan but to dancers all over the world. Dance has always been an important part of my life, and my work as a dancer and choreographer has allowed me to travel the world and gain many experiences that would otherwise be unattainable. Through this, I have met many wonderful people and had the privilege of interacting with renowned figures and talented performers.
I believe that dance, music, and entertainment transcend language and borders, serving as a means of communication that connects people and a crucial bridge to world peace.
Together with our partner Rayleigh, we will create new attractive events and wonderful opportunities for Japan and the world.
◼︎ Rayleigh's Areas of Responsibility
In this partnership, Rayleigh will cooperate in promoting the project in the following areas:
・Operational support for PROJECT 47
・Planning and design of measures to expand audition awareness using SNS
・Marketing support to strengthen the communication power of participants and successful dancers
・Matching and casting cooperation with sponsoring and performing companies
・Public relations support for sponsoring and performing companies (Sponsorship PR)
Rayleigh has previously developed UGC campaigns on SNS, overseas cross-border marketing, and celebrity casting. This project...