Keisuke Koide Stars in BUMP Original Short Drama 'Earn 30 Million!' — Exclusive Streaming Begins April 1 at 7 PM
BUMP will exclusively stream the short drama 'Earn 30 Million!' starring Keisuke Koide, starting April 1.
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- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 00:25
emole Inc. (headquartered in Meguro, Tokyo; CEO: Naomichi Sawamura), operator of the short drama app "BUMP," will begin exclusive streaming of the BUMP original short drama 'Earn 30 Million!' on April 1 (Wednesday) at 7 PM.
This work is a human drama depicting the comeback of a man who once reigned as the number-one host in Kabukicho under the name "Hikoboshi Toya," but disappeared from the spotlight after his wife's death. The surgery cost needed to save his beloved daughter's life is 30 million yen, and the deadline is just one month. Driven to the brink of despair, this man abandons his former glory and endures having his pride torn to shreds as he takes on a serious challenge once again in the nightlife world. With the rapid pacing unique to 3-minute-per-episode short dramas, the series vividly portrays gripping sales battles and the bittersweet bond between father and daughter.
■ The Return of a Legend and the Rise of a New Generation: Accomplished and Up-and-Coming Actors Clash in the World of Nightlife
Keisuke Koide — who has starred in numerous hit productions and demonstrated an unparalleled presence in the film 'Pacchigi!,' and dramas 'ROOKIES' and 'JIN' — plays protagonist Junya Yoshida, formerly the legendary host "Hikoboshi Toya." To save his daughter's life, he returns to the host world after years of absence. Koide's delicate yet powerful acting brings to life the struggles of a man torn between past glory, present hardship, and unconditional love for his daughter.
A fresh wave of talent has assembled to play the active top hosts who stand in Junya's way.
Leading the young hosts as Tenku Zeus is Masaki Nakao, who starred in 'Uchu Sentai Kyuranger' and has earned overwhelming support through hit stage productions such as 'Touken Ranbu' and 'NARUTO.' He delivers a riveting performance as the strongest rival who mocks the returning Junya as a "relic of the past." Additionally, Dai Goto — who has steadily built his reputation through appearances in 'Kamen Rider Geats' and popular stage productions — is cast as Kagura, while rising star Tatsuki Odaka takes on the role of Yuhi. Each young host carries his own agenda and delivers a striking performance as they toy with Junya.
Look forward to breathtaking sales battles as accomplished actors collide, and the raw human drama hidden beneath.
■ Synopsis
"Hikoboshi Toya" — a legendary number-one host whose name once echoed throughout Kabukicho. The night he lost his beloved wife, he abandoned everything and vanished from the nightlife world.
Seven years later, Toya sits gripping the small hand of his daughter Akane, who lies sleeping in a hospital bed. He has been fired from his job, and his savings have run dry. Yet to keep his beloved daughter alive, he must come up with 30 million yen for surgery within one month.
As he drowns in despair, his old friend Tennoji Mikado appears and lures him back into the host world. Toya resolves to return for his daughter's sake, but the current young hosts don't believe in the 'legend' — instead, they mock and ridicule him.
Can the legendary host really earn 30 million yen in just one month?
■ Production Overview
This work is a human drama depicting the comeback of a man who once reigned as the number-one host in Kabukicho under the name "Hikoboshi Toya," but disappeared from the spotlight after his wife's death. The surgery cost needed to save his beloved daughter's life is 30 million yen, and the deadline is just one month. Driven to the brink of despair, this man abandons his former glory and endures having his pride torn to shreds as he takes on a serious challenge once again in the nightlife world. With the rapid pacing unique to 3-minute-per-episode short dramas, the series vividly portrays gripping sales battles and the bittersweet bond between father and daughter.
■ The Return of a Legend and the Rise of a New Generation: Accomplished and Up-and-Coming Actors Clash in the World of Nightlife
Keisuke Koide — who has starred in numerous hit productions and demonstrated an unparalleled presence in the film 'Pacchigi!,' and dramas 'ROOKIES' and 'JIN' — plays protagonist Junya Yoshida, formerly the legendary host "Hikoboshi Toya." To save his daughter's life, he returns to the host world after years of absence. Koide's delicate yet powerful acting brings to life the struggles of a man torn between past glory, present hardship, and unconditional love for his daughter.
A fresh wave of talent has assembled to play the active top hosts who stand in Junya's way.
Leading the young hosts as Tenku Zeus is Masaki Nakao, who starred in 'Uchu Sentai Kyuranger' and has earned overwhelming support through hit stage productions such as 'Touken Ranbu' and 'NARUTO.' He delivers a riveting performance as the strongest rival who mocks the returning Junya as a "relic of the past." Additionally, Dai Goto — who has steadily built his reputation through appearances in 'Kamen Rider Geats' and popular stage productions — is cast as Kagura, while rising star Tatsuki Odaka takes on the role of Yuhi. Each young host carries his own agenda and delivers a striking performance as they toy with Junya.
Look forward to breathtaking sales battles as accomplished actors collide, and the raw human drama hidden beneath.
■ Synopsis
"Hikoboshi Toya" — a legendary number-one host whose name once echoed throughout Kabukicho. The night he lost his beloved wife, he abandoned everything and vanished from the nightlife world.
Seven years later, Toya sits gripping the small hand of his daughter Akane, who lies sleeping in a hospital bed. He has been fired from his job, and his savings have run dry. Yet to keep his beloved daughter alive, he must come up with 30 million yen for surgery within one month.
As he drowns in despair, his old friend Tennoji Mikado appears and lures him back into the host world. Toya resolves to return for his daughter's sake, but the current young hosts don't believe in the 'legend' — instead, they mock and ridicule him.
Can the legendary host really earn 30 million yen in just one month?
■ Production Overview