Six Idol Groups Compete on Stage with Lyrics and Choreography Infused with Feelings for Fans — "Project I-dreaM" Kicks Off Its Second Edition Today!
The second edition of "Project I-dreaM," a performance battle project where idols and fans unite to aim for a dream stage, officially begins today, May 8. Hosted by SMBC Mobit, the number of participating idol groups has doubled to six, with winners decided by fan votes and judges' evaluations.
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A performance battle project where idols and fans unite to aim for a dream stage.
"Project I-dreaM" (hereinafter "ProDreaM") officially kicks off today, May 8 (Friday).
This project is hosted by "SMBC Mobit," a card loan brand provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yukihiko Onishi).
This project, which held its first edition in 2025 and received a great response, will double the number of participating idol groups from three to six this year, and launch an official website and official X account. We will deliver an even more scaled-up experience than last time.
What is Project I-dreaM?
Under the concept of "Creating the dream stage with you," this project is a performance battle where idol groups create the lyrics and choreography for a challenge song from scratch and perform it live.
Leading up to the battle, we will deliver short videos and other content showcasing the idols' serious challenge of creating original lyrics and choreography based on the theme of "gratitude to fans." As the culmination, the winning group will be decided at a live performance on July 14 (Tuesday).
Victory in the battle will be determined by fan support votes and judges' evaluations. Fan support votes are a crucial key to victory, making it truly a "performance battle project where idols and fans challenge together."
The winning group will complete and announce an original song. Furthermore, ProDreaM will provide special support to help idols achieve their "dreams." Details will be announced sequentially.
The idols' journey in challenging the project will be progressively shared on SMBC Mobit's official TikTok account and ProDreaM's official SNS accounts.
[Official Website and SNS Accounts]
・ProDreaM Official Website: https://www.mobit.ne.jp/lp/project-idream/index.html
・ProDreaM Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectI-dreaM.official
・ProDreaM Official X: https://x.com/Project_I_dreaM
・SMBC Mobit Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smbcmobit
[Performance Battle Live Overview]
Date and Time: July 14, 2026 (Tuesday) *Opening time will be announced later.
Venue: Shirokane Takanawa SELENE b2
Streaming: The event will be live-streamed on SMBC Mobit's official TikTok account.
[Performers]
*Performers are listed in alphabetical order.
Participating Idol Groups (6 groups)
Up Up Girls (2), Weibana webana., kimikara, Sayonara Stay Tune, Sutene Cat's, Dot BPM
Performance Judges
Erinacchi, Ai Takahashi, Perupinz
MC
Nekonisuzu
Participating Idol Profiles
■ Up Up Girls (2)
A 7-member orthodox idol group formed in 2017 with the motto "Live youth to the fullest." Affectionately known as "Nikichan," they are active in various media, including a regular program on FM FUJI. In last year's ProDreaM, they received high praise but narrowly missed victory. This year, with a new system, they challenge for revenge.
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uug2official
X: https://x.com/uug2official
■ Weibana webana.
A 4-member group active under the slogan "More us than me. Let's increase what's truly important." Their 1st single "Hatsuhana" reached Oricon No. 1. Now, at the start of a new chapter for the group, they make their first appearance as performers who convey through song.
X: https://x.com/webana_official
■ kimikara
Debuted in February 2023 with the concept "The world shines so brightly because you are here." After a temporary hiatus, they restart with a new system, channeling their renewed momentum into ProDreaM.
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimikara_official
X: https://x.com/kimikara_info
■ Sayonara Stay Tune
A 6-member unit of "latest orthodox idols" active with a new retro concept. With a style of "orthodox idol appearance, city-pop music," they feature sophisticated performances. Member Kanon Negishi was part of last year's ProDreaM winning group.
"Project I-dreaM" (hereinafter "ProDreaM") officially kicks off today, May 8 (Friday).
This project is hosted by "SMBC Mobit," a card loan brand provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yukihiko Onishi).
This project, which held its first edition in 2025 and received a great response, will double the number of participating idol groups from three to six this year, and launch an official website and official X account. We will deliver an even more scaled-up experience than last time.
What is Project I-dreaM?
Under the concept of "Creating the dream stage with you," this project is a performance battle where idol groups create the lyrics and choreography for a challenge song from scratch and perform it live.
Leading up to the battle, we will deliver short videos and other content showcasing the idols' serious challenge of creating original lyrics and choreography based on the theme of "gratitude to fans." As the culmination, the winning group will be decided at a live performance on July 14 (Tuesday).
Victory in the battle will be determined by fan support votes and judges' evaluations. Fan support votes are a crucial key to victory, making it truly a "performance battle project where idols and fans challenge together."
The winning group will complete and announce an original song. Furthermore, ProDreaM will provide special support to help idols achieve their "dreams." Details will be announced sequentially.
The idols' journey in challenging the project will be progressively shared on SMBC Mobit's official TikTok account and ProDreaM's official SNS accounts.
[Official Website and SNS Accounts]
・ProDreaM Official Website: https://www.mobit.ne.jp/lp/project-idream/index.html
・ProDreaM Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectI-dreaM.official
・ProDreaM Official X: https://x.com/Project_I_dreaM
・SMBC Mobit Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smbcmobit
[Performance Battle Live Overview]
Date and Time: July 14, 2026 (Tuesday) *Opening time will be announced later.
Venue: Shirokane Takanawa SELENE b2
Streaming: The event will be live-streamed on SMBC Mobit's official TikTok account.
[Performers]
*Performers are listed in alphabetical order.
Participating Idol Groups (6 groups)
Up Up Girls (2), Weibana webana., kimikara, Sayonara Stay Tune, Sutene Cat's, Dot BPM
Performance Judges
Erinacchi, Ai Takahashi, Perupinz
MC
Nekonisuzu
Participating Idol Profiles
■ Up Up Girls (2)
A 7-member orthodox idol group formed in 2017 with the motto "Live youth to the fullest." Affectionately known as "Nikichan," they are active in various media, including a regular program on FM FUJI. In last year's ProDreaM, they received high praise but narrowly missed victory. This year, with a new system, they challenge for revenge.
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uug2official
X: https://x.com/uug2official
■ Weibana webana.
A 4-member group active under the slogan "More us than me. Let's increase what's truly important." Their 1st single "Hatsuhana" reached Oricon No. 1. Now, at the start of a new chapter for the group, they make their first appearance as performers who convey through song.
X: https://x.com/webana_official
■ kimikara
Debuted in February 2023 with the concept "The world shines so brightly because you are here." After a temporary hiatus, they restart with a new system, channeling their renewed momentum into ProDreaM.
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimikara_official
X: https://x.com/kimikara_info
■ Sayonara Stay Tune
A 6-member unit of "latest orthodox idols" active with a new retro concept. With a style of "orthodox idol appearance, city-pop music," they feature sophisticated performances. Member Kanon Negishi was part of last year's ProDreaM winning group.