Exclusive Free Streaming Begins Today at 9:00 PM on Lemino! INI Members Appointed as "101 SPECIAL BUDDY" for 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai' #2 Make a Surprise Appearance!

NTT Docomo, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Docomo), operating the video distribution service "Lemino®", will begin exclusive free distribution of episode #2 of "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai", the fourth installment of the survival audition program "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN", which is one of the largest-scale entertainment projects in Japan, on "Lemino®" from 9:00 PM on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Lemino Special Page In episode #1, which was distributed last week, participants gathered from around the world for the first time to challenge the "Level Division Test". The announcement that there will be 12 debut members this series and a simultaneous debut in Japan and Korea has already garnered significant attention on social media, with users expressing surprise at the number of debut members and anticipation for the outcome of the challenging "F Decision Battle". Episode #2, to be distributed tonight, marks the official start of the intensive camp. Trainees will push themselves within a limited time to prepare for the theme song "Shinsekai (SHINSEKAI)" performance, receiving both strict and heartfelt encouragement from the trainers. Following this, the "Level Re-evaluation" based on video assessments will reveal global trainees struggling with unfamiliar Japanese and a class reorganization that shows the largest fluctuation to date. Furthermore, INI members will make a surprise appearance as "101 SPECIAL BUDDY" to closely watch over and support the trainees. Please pay close attention to the dramatic developments in episode #2. We kindly request your support in introducing this announcement in your respective media outlets, despite your busy schedules. ## Voting Method 1. Access the National Voting Site National Voting Site: https://vote.produce101.jp/ 2. Log in with your "d Account" 3. Select the trainee you wish to vote for and cast your vote from the voting box. * You can vote for 12 people daily. * Voting is allowed once per day (from 0:00 to 23:59). ≪Lemino Voting (Additional Vote)≫ Downloading the Lemino app allows for one additional vote. * Please access from the work details page within the Lemino app each time. ≪Voting Period≫ Thursday, March 26, 2026 ~ Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:00 AM (JST) ■ Material URL: https://88.gigafile.nu/0711-d77a9dcacd39a871bb997fa8305ba0c83 ■ Credit: ©PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai ## What is "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN"? It is a survival audition program on a scale unprecedented in the Japanese entertainment industry. Since the first season in 2019, three series have been produced, creating numerous new words and trending phrases, and dominating social media trends. It sparked the Japanese audition boom and created a social phenomenon. In the audition, trainees challenge various missions such as dance and singing, and the debut members are decided by 100% viewer votes. To date, JO1, INI, and ME:I have made major debuts and are achieving remarkable success. ## PRODUCE101 JAPAN Shinsekai [Lemino Special Page] https://x.gd/l3FSf [Program Official Website] https://produce101.jp/ [Program Official SNS] X: https://x.com/produce101jp_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/produce101japan_official/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@produce101japan_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PRODUCE101JAPAN **[About "Lemino"]** Docomo's video distribution service. With Lemino's unique features that connect through emotions, it's a video distribution service where you can discover a rich variety of content, including popular movies and dramas, exclusive original content, Korean dramas, sports, and music live performances. 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