Yosuke Iida's 1st Single "I CHOOSE" to be Released on Wednesday, June 17, 2026!

It has been decided that musical actor Yosuke Iida's 1st single "I CHOOSE" will be released on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The title track "I CHOOSE" has been performed countless times at his solo concerts and is cherished by fans as a special song. The coupling track will be "Departure Bell," which has already been announced. Prior to the release, pre-sales will be conducted at the official fan club event held on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Furthermore, after the release of this work, his first solo full orchestra concerts, "billboard classics YOSUKE IIDA Premium Symphonic Concert -MAESTOSO-", are scheduled for Friday, July 3, at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, and Saturday, August 8, at Kyoto Concert Hall. Release Information Yosuke Iida 1st Single "I CHOOSE" Released on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Single CD (4 tracks total) VVG-0001 ¥1,430 (tax included) ▼Reservation/Handling Stores Available for pre-order at Amazon, HMV&BOOKS online, Seven Net Shopping, and other CD shops. ▼Digital Distribution Digital distribution will begin on various music streaming services on the same day as the CD release (June 17, 2026). Hi-Res audio distribution will also be available. FC Event Pre-sales Prior to the CD release, pre-sales will be conducted at the following official fan club event 'Sogno Dream Departure ～The Dream Bell Rings～'. Event Date Sunday, May 31, 2026 Part 1: Doors open 13:00 / Start 14:00 Part 2: Doors open 17:00 / Start 18:00 Venue I'M A SHOW Sales Content 1st Single "I CHOOSE" (CD + FC Limited Venue Bonus) Price ¥1,430 (tax included) Eligibility Fan club members only / Venue sales only *Details will be announced by the official fan club. Concert Information billboard classics YOSUKE IIDA Premium Symphonic Concert -MAESTOSO- (Maestoso) Yosuke Iida, who has conquered the world's three greatest musicals, presents his first solo full orchestra concert. Conductor: Yuki Takai / Orchestra: Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra (Tokyo performance), Osaka Symphony Orchestra (Kyoto performance). Experience a diverse range of songs, from famous musical numbers to cross-genre pieces, accompanied by the overwhelming sound of an orchestra of over 50 musicians. Friday, July 3, 2026: Doors open 17:30 / Start 18:30 at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall Saturday, August 8, 2026: Doors open 17:00 / Start 18:00 at Kyoto Concert Hall Main Hall (All seats reserved, tax included) S seats ¥15,000 *Sold Out / A seats ¥13,000 / B seats ¥11,000 - Currently on sale Handled by: Lawson Ticket / Ticket Pia / Eplus Yosuke Iida [Tokyo] Seiko Niizuma / [Kyoto] To be announced later Yuki Takai [Tokyo] Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra / [Kyoto] Osaka Symphony Orchestra Kosuke Yamashita Billboard Japan (Hanshin Contents Link) View Details Yosuke Iida's Comment "I want to always choose music and be with music." I created this work with such feelings. I was truly happy during the recording sessions, not only for the songs that delicately weave emotions but also for encountering up-tempo, energy-filled tracks. I am deeply grateful for the wonderful lyrics and melodies provided for "I CHOOSE" and "Departure Bell." And to all my fans who always support me, I hope this work will be a piece that stays close to your daily lives. Yosuke Iida Profile Yosuke Iida Debuted with Shiki Theatre Company while studying at Tokyo University of the Arts. He has played lead roles in productions acclaimed as the world's three greatest musicals, including Jean Valjean in 'Les Misérables,' the Phantom in 'The Phantom of the Opera,' and 'Cats.' Known for his rich vocal power and precise expressiveness, he is widely popular, especially among musical fans. After leaving the company, he has expanded his activities, including holding solo concert tours nationwide and making his drama debut in NHK's historical drama "Toyotomi Brothers!". In February 2026, he appeared in "Child of the Earth," a stage adaptation of Toyoko Yamasaki's timeless masterpiece.