Exclusive Free Distribution Starts Today at 21:00 on Lemino! INI Members Appointed as "101 SPECIAL BUDDY" for 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN NEW WORLD' #2 Make a Surprise Appearance
NTT Docomo's video streaming service 'Lemino' will exclusively stream 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN NEW WORLD' #2 for free starting April 2, 2026, at 21:00. INI members will make a surprise appearance as '101 SPECIAL BUDDY' to support the trainees.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 22:00
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NTT Docomo, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Docomo) will begin exclusive free distribution of #2 of 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN NEW WORLD', the fourth installment of the survival audition program 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN', which is one of the largest in the history of Japan's entertainment industry, on its video streaming service 'Lemino®' from 21:00 on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
In #1, which was distributed last week, participants gathered from all over the world for the first time and challenged the "level classification test." It was also announced that there would be 12 debut members in this series, and that they would debut simultaneously in Japan and Korea. On social media, there was already great attention on the surprise of the number of debut members and the outcome of the intense "F decision battle."
In #2, which will be distributed tonight, the full-scale training camp finally begins. Towards the performance of the theme song "SHINSEKAI," the trainees push themselves within a limited time and challenge re-evaluation, receiving strict but loving encouragement from the trainers. In the subsequent "level re-evaluation" based on video evaluation, global trainees participating from overseas struggle with unfamiliar Japanese, and the class reorganization, which shows the largest changes ever, will be revealed.
Furthermore, INI members will make a surprise appearance as "101 SPECIAL BUDDY" to closely watch over and support the trainees. Please pay attention to the distribution of #2, which will be a turbulent development.
We understand that you are very busy, but we kindly ask for your cooperation in introducing this to your media.
■ How to Vote
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 want to vote for and cast your vote from the voting box
*You can vote for 12 people every day.
*You can vote once a day (0:00 to 23:59).
≪Lemino Voting (Additional Vote)≫
You can cast one more vote by downloading the Lemino app.
*Please always access it from the work details in the Lemino app.
≪Voting Period≫
From Thursday, March 26, 2026, to Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:00 AM (JST)
■Material URL: https://88.gigafile.nu/0711-d77a9dcacd39a871bb997fa8305ba0c83
■Credit: ©PRODUCE 101 JAPAN NEW WORLD
■ What is "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN"?
A survival audition program that is one of the largest in the history of Japan's entertainment industry. Starting with SEASON 1 in 2019, three series have been produced, creating many new words and流行語 (buzzwords) and dominating social media trends. It ignited the audition boom in Japan and created a social phenomenon. In the audition, trainees challenge various missions such as dance and singing, and the debut members are decided 100% by viewer votes. So far, JO1, INI, and ME:I have made their major debuts and are each showing remarkable success.
■PRODUCE101 JAPAN NEW WORLD
【Lemino Special Page】https://x.gd/l3FSf
【Official Program Website】 https://produce101.jp/
【Official Program SNS】
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/produce101japan_official/
TikTok：https://www.tiktok.com/@produce101japan_official
YouTube：https://www.youtube.com/@PRODUCE101JAPAN
【"Lemino" Overview】
Docomo's video streaming service.
Lemino is a video streaming service where you can encounter a rich lineup of content, including popular movies and dramas, exclusive original content, Korean works, sports, and music live performances, all connected by emotions unique to Lemino.
In addition to free content (with ads), you can enjoy an even more extensive lineup with "Lemino Premium" for 1,540 yen (tax included) per month *1.
Customers who subscribe to "Lemino Premium" for the first time can use it for free for the first month *2.
■"Lemino" Service Site: https://lemino.docomo.ne.jp/
*1
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・Purchase on App Store: 1,650 yen (tax included) per month
・Purchase on Google Play: 1,650 yen (tax included) per month
*2
・The monthly usage fee will be free for 31 days only for first-time subscribers to Lemino Premium.
・Customers who have previously received the first month free offer for "dTV" and have not applied for this campaign are eligible.
・Customers using "Lemino Premium (purchased on App Store)", "Lemino Premium (purchased on Google Play)", "Lemino Premium Prepaid Card", or "Lemino Premium Viewing Serial Code" are not eligible.
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