CUTIE STREET Makes Waves with Korean TV Debut on 'M COUNTDOWN,' Performance Hits 4.2 Million Views and Charts Surge

Seven-member idol group CUTIE STREET made their first appearance on the popular Korean music program 'M COUNTDOWN' (Mnet) on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The performance of their signature song 'Kawaii Dake Jya Dame desu ka?' (Is being cute not enough?) generated a huge response, followed by successful solo concerts in Korea on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. Furthermore, they are currently a major topic in Korea, ranking high on local music charts.

On 'M COUNTDOWN' on the 26th, they performed the full version of the Korean version of their debut song 'Kawaii Dake Jya Dame desu ka?', which has been a viral hit in Japan. Members Risa Furusawa, Miyu Umeda, and Haruka Sakuraba delivered the iconic pre-chorus line 'Kawaii Dake Jya Dame desu ka?' in Japanese, drawing loud cheers from the audience.

The performance was released on the program's official YouTube channel the same day, surpassing 3 million views in three days and currently recording 4.2 million views. Their vivid performance as Japanese idols has attracted over 17,000 comments from users around the world.

[M COUNTDOWN] CUTIE STREET - Kawaii Dake Jya Dame desu ka? | Mnet Broadcast March 26, 2026

URL: https://youtu.be/aanKhmeCl-s?si=bc8CJcYTrAPcwcEP

On the 28th and 29th, they held their first solo Korean concert 'CUTIE STREET Live in Korea 2026' at YES24 Wonderloch Hall in Seoul. Due to the immediate sell-out of the tickets, they announced an encore performance 'CUTIE STREET Live in Korea 2026 SUMMER' to be held on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 at Sejong University Daeyang Hall.

Their performance quickly spread in popularity locally, and the excitement has been growing day by day. The song reached #1 on 'Spotify Viral Hits Korea' and was featured on the playlist cover. As of April 1st, it is also #1 on Korea's 'Instagram Viral Song' and has ranked in the 'Melon Daily Global J-pop Chart' and 'Apple Music Top 100: South Korea'.

Additionally, the music video for the same song on YouTube has now surpassed 73 million views, with viewership from Korea increasing approximately tenfold after their TV appearance. It also ranked in the local YouTube 'Top 100 Popular Music Videos,' making them a sudden focus of attention in the country.

CUTIE STREET debuted in August 2024 as part of the 'KAWAII LAB.' idol project by ASOBISYSTEM. With the concept of 'KAWAII MAKER,' they have been nominated in six categories, including Best Artist and Best Viral Song, at Japan's largest international music award 'MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026,' selected by 5,000 music industry professionals. In August, they are scheduled to hold a two-day solo concert at the Nippon Budokan.

Having established a firm position in the Japanese idol scene in just over a year and a half since their debut, expectations are rising for their further leap onto the world stage.

Music Information

CUTIE STREET 1st Digital Single 'Kawaii Dake Jya Dame desu ka?'

Release Date: Monday, September 9, 2024

Stream URL: https://kawaiilab.lnk.to/KawaiiDakejyaDamedesuka

[MV] CUTIE STREET 'Kawaii Dake Jya Dame desu ka?'

URL: https://youtu.be/jZqTz1G8G04?si=YOrG1mJZVf_12GwE

Korea Solo Performance Information

'CUTIE STREET Live in Korea 2026 SUMMER'

Date/Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 18:00 start / Sunday, July 26, 2026, 18:00 start

Venue: Sejong University Daeyang Hall

CUTIE STREET Profile

An 8-member idol group consisting of Risa Furusawa, Aika Sano, Kana Itakura, Ayano Masuda, Eiru Kawamoto, Miyu Umeda, Nagisa Manabe, and Haruka Sakuraba, who debuted in August 2024 from ASOBISYSTEM's idol project 'KAWAII LAB.' The group's concept is 'KAWAII MAKER.' As 'KAWAII MAKERs,' these eight members with different ages and backgrounds will transmit the 'KAWAII' they create from Harajuku to the world.