EXILE Selected as MTV's "ARTIST OF THE MONTH" for May 2026! Special Programs Including an Exclusive AKIRA Interview to Air for One Month
MTV has chosen EXILE as its "ARTIST OF THE MONTH" for May 2026. EXILE will release their new album 『24karats GOLDEN BEST』 on May 20, and MTV will broadcast special programs, including an exclusive interview with AKIRA, and music videos for a month.
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MTV, the world's largest music and entertainment channel, has selected EXILE as its "ARTIST OF THE MONTH" for May 2026.
"ARTIST OF THE MONTH" is MTV's monthly artist feature, highlighting one artist who is gaining attention both domestically and internationally. Through heavy rotation of music videos and special programs, MTV comprehensively showcases the artist's appeal.
Currently, LDH JAPAN is hosting its major project, "LDH PERFECT YEAR 2026," which occurs once every six years. As part of "LDH PERFECT YEAR 2026," EXILE will release their new album 『24karats GOLDEN BEST』 on May 20. This album compiles the history of their iconic "24karats" series, representing street culture. It includes representative songs from the series, as well as a new fifth installment, "24karats GOLD LEGACY feat. Tak Matsumoto." This marks the first new release in the "24karats" series under the EXILE name in approximately 10 years and 7 months.
To commemorate this release, MTV will feature EXILE extensively for one month. The special program will include an exclusive interview with AKIRA, where he discusses the new album 『24karats GOLDEN BEST』 and "LDH PERFECT YEAR 2026." It will also deliver a wealth of carefully selected live footage, including visuals from their latest live Blu-ray, "EXILE LIVE TOUR 2025 "THE REASON"".
◇Comment from EXILE AKIRA◇
During this interview, I was able to reflect once again on the depth and breadth of EXILE's 25th anniversary. I believe that EXILE's future activities and the dome tours planned for autumn will be very exciting. Also, we will be sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the filming of "24karats GOLD LEGACY," which we recently collaborated on with Tak Matsumoto of B'z, so please be sure to check it out.
◇Program Information◇
EXILE VideoSelects
To commemorate the release of the new album 『24karats GOLDEN BEST』, MTV will deliver EXILE's music videos.
Broadcast Dates: May 17 (Sun) 20:30-22:30, May 22 (Fri) 19:00-21:00, May 27 (Wed) 21:00-23:00
Program URL: https://www.mtvjapan.com/music/programs/202605-001
EXILE Interview & Live Special -24karats GOLDEN BEST-
LDH JAPAN, currently hosting the major project "LDH PERFECT YEAR 2026" which occurs once every six years, will broadcast a special program featuring EXILE. This program will include an exclusive interview with AKIRA, where he discusses the new album 『24karats GOLDEN BEST』 to be released on May 20 and "LDH PERFECT YEAR 2026." It will also deliver a wealth of carefully selected live footage, including visuals from their latest live Blu-ray, "EXILE LIVE TOUR 2025 "THE REASON"".
Broadcast Dates: May 17 (Sun) 18:30-20:30, May 22 (Fri) 21:00-23:00
Program URL: https://www.mtvjapan.com/music/programs/202605-101
■About MTV http://www.mtvjapan.com/
A global music and entertainment brand operating worldwide. It broadcasts a diverse range of music and artist-related content 24 hours a day with a unique Japanese programming, utilizing its global network to provide exclusive footage of top artists, valuable live performances, and domestic and international awards and events. It is available to general households, city hotels, restaurants, etc., through cable TV, SkyPerfecTV!, and broadband broadcasting nationwide.
■About Vubiquity
Vubiquity is an Amdocs group company (NASDAQ: DOX) and a technology-driven global solution provider specializing in the media and entertainment industry. Through the provision of managed services and products, it solves complex challenges and offers effective solutions in media supply chain, content licensing, and OTT (Over-the-Top) sectors. Its innovative approach and industry track record are highly regarded.
"ARTIST OF THE MONTH" is MTV's monthly artist feature, highlighting one artist who is gaining attention both domestically and internationally. Through heavy rotation of music videos and special programs, MTV comprehensively showcases the artist's appeal.
Currently, LDH JAPAN is hosting its major project, "LDH PERFECT YEAR 2026," which occurs once every six years. As part of "LDH PERFECT YEAR 2026," EXILE will release their new album 『24karats GOLDEN BEST』 on May 20. This album compiles the history of their iconic "24karats" series, representing street culture. It includes representative songs from the series, as well as a new fifth installment, "24karats GOLD LEGACY feat. Tak Matsumoto." This marks the first new release in the "24karats" series under the EXILE name in approximately 10 years and 7 months.
To commemorate this release, MTV will feature EXILE extensively for one month. The special program will include an exclusive interview with AKIRA, where he discusses the new album 『24karats GOLDEN BEST』 and "LDH PERFECT YEAR 2026." It will also deliver a wealth of carefully selected live footage, including visuals from their latest live Blu-ray, "EXILE LIVE TOUR 2025 "THE REASON"".
◇Comment from EXILE AKIRA◇
During this interview, I was able to reflect once again on the depth and breadth of EXILE's 25th anniversary. I believe that EXILE's future activities and the dome tours planned for autumn will be very exciting. Also, we will be sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the filming of "24karats GOLD LEGACY," which we recently collaborated on with Tak Matsumoto of B'z, so please be sure to check it out.
◇Program Information◇
EXILE VideoSelects
To commemorate the release of the new album 『24karats GOLDEN BEST』, MTV will deliver EXILE's music videos.
Broadcast Dates: May 17 (Sun) 20:30-22:30, May 22 (Fri) 19:00-21:00, May 27 (Wed) 21:00-23:00
Program URL: https://www.mtvjapan.com/music/programs/202605-001
EXILE Interview & Live Special -24karats GOLDEN BEST-
LDH JAPAN, currently hosting the major project "LDH PERFECT YEAR 2026" which occurs once every six years, will broadcast a special program featuring EXILE. This program will include an exclusive interview with AKIRA, where he discusses the new album 『24karats GOLDEN BEST』 to be released on May 20 and "LDH PERFECT YEAR 2026." It will also deliver a wealth of carefully selected live footage, including visuals from their latest live Blu-ray, "EXILE LIVE TOUR 2025 "THE REASON"".
Broadcast Dates: May 17 (Sun) 18:30-20:30, May 22 (Fri) 21:00-23:00
Program URL: https://www.mtvjapan.com/music/programs/202605-101
■About MTV http://www.mtvjapan.com/
A global music and entertainment brand operating worldwide. It broadcasts a diverse range of music and artist-related content 24 hours a day with a unique Japanese programming, utilizing its global network to provide exclusive footage of top artists, valuable live performances, and domestic and international awards and events. It is available to general households, city hotels, restaurants, etc., through cable TV, SkyPerfecTV!, and broadband broadcasting nationwide.
■About Vubiquity
Vubiquity is an Amdocs group company (NASDAQ: DOX) and a technology-driven global solution provider specializing in the media and entertainment industry. Through the provision of managed services and products, it solves complex challenges and offers effective solutions in media supply chain, content licensing, and OTT (Over-the-Top) sectors. Its innovative approach and industry track record are highly regarded.