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[NEOWIZ GAMES Press Release] Radio Program 'K-STAR CHART presents POP-K TOP10 Friday' April 3rd Broadcast Features OWV's Nakagawa Katsunari and Urano Shuta as Guests

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Published Apr 7, 2026 3:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 11:01 PM ・ 14 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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This press release from NEOWIZ GAMES details the April 3rd broadcast of the TOKYO FM radio program 'K-STAR CHART presents POP-K TOP10 Friday,' which featured guests Nakagawa Katsunari and Urano Shuta from OWV.
The show announced the winners of the 'POP-K Awards ~4th anniversary~,' with V (BTS) securing multiple top spots.
It also highlighted the program's partnership with the K-POP idol support app 'IDOL CHAMP' and announced an upcoming change to the voting period.

This press release from NEOWIZ GAMES details the April 3rd broadcast of the TOKYO FM radio program 'K-STAR CHART presents POP-K TOP10 Friday,' which featured guests Nakagawa Katsunari and Urano Shuta from OWV. The show announced the winners of the 'POP-K Awards ~4th anniversary~,' with V (BTS) securing multiple top spots. It also highlighted the program's partnership with the K-POP idol support app 'IDOL CHAMP' and announced an upcoming change to the voting period.

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Published: Apr 7, 2026

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Monday, April 6, 2026 NEOWIZ GAMES Corp.

Japan's first radio program linked to the voting function of the K-POP idol support app 'IDOL CHAMP,' 'K-STAR CHART presents POP-K TOP10 Friday' (TOKYO FM).

On the April 3rd (Friday) broadcast of the radio program 'K-STAR CHART presents POP-K TOP10 Friday,' Nakagawa Katsunari and Urano Shuta from 'OWV' appeared as studio guests. Additionally, on the same day's broadcast, the results of the [POP-K Awards], held as the program entered its fourth year, were announced, with winners and first-place recipients in each category introduced on the show as follows.

Listener's Choice Award 1st Place: V (BTS) / Best Global Artist Award 1st Place: Sakurazaka46 / Best Artist Award 1st Place: JUNGKOOK (BTS) / Best Song Award 1st Place: V (BTS) 'Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)'

[Nakagawa Katsunari] and [Urano Shuta] from 'OWV' Make Their Second Guest Appearance!

This was their second appearance on the show, and MC Adachi was already at maximum excitement, saying 'I've been looking forward to this!' At the beginning, Adachi, who had forgotten to reply after being invited to 'come to the live show!' when they exchanged contact information last year, profusely apologized. The two, with smiles, forgave him, saying, 'We're doing it again this year, so please do!'

They released their NEW SINGLE 'ROCKET MODE' this Wednesday! They passionately promoted it as 'an energetic song that presses the 'rocket mode' button in everyone's heart to motivate them.' Incidentally, the location of their buttons were 'the right side of their butt' and 'the right ankle.' The studio erupted in laughter as they explained why their buttons were concentrated in the lower body.

The limited edition includes a Blu-ray recording of 'OWV LIVE TOUR 25-26 VERSUS' held at Zepp Haneda on September 12, 2025. Furthermore, a tour visiting six cities nationwide, including regional dates, has been decided starting this summer!

'K-STAR CHART presents POP-K TOP10 Friday'

This program has officially completed three years this April and has now entered its fourth year! Thank you so much to all our listeners. For its fourth year, the program aims to become even more 'global' as it continues to evolve.

The broadcast celebrating this milestone opened with a play of KANG DANIEL's 'Nirvana (Feat. pH-1, WDBZ),' which ranked number one on the program's very first broadcast!

To commemorate the start of its fourth year, the [POP-K Awards ~4th anniversary~] was held. Here are the results for the 'Listener's Choice Award' category!

9th Place ADACHI YUTO: His song, imbued with the youth he has experienced, captured the listeners' hearts. 3rd Place ORβIT: Including TOMO, who has appeared as a studio guest twice, they have impressively entered the top 3, having a deep connection with the program! 2nd Place TEMPEST: At the beginning of the program, 'Dangerous' entered the TOP 10 for 20 consecutive weeks! They greatly livened up the show with studio appearances and comments. 1st Place V (BTS): The legend began with his first win for 'Love Me Again,' and he has achieved an astonishing total of 85 first-place rankings on the program! He stands proudly at the top.

Furthermore, the results for other major categories were also announced!

Best Global Artist 1st Place: Sakurazaka46 Best Artist 1st Place: JUNGKOOK (BTS) Best Song 1st Place: V (BTS) 'Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)'

BTS members dominated the top spots in each major award! The results were truly undeniable, showcasing their overwhelming influence, leaving us with nothing more to say than 'it was amazing.'

Finally, an announcement from the program: Starting this month, the program has been revamped, and the voting period for the chart has been changed to 'until the end of Tuesday.' We ask for your continued passionate support for the fourth year of 'POP-K TOP10 Friday'!

Program Outline

Friday night. A music program that delivers an original countdown chart of K-POP idols determined by your votes! It is linked to the voting function of the K-POP idol support app 'IDOL CHAMP,' and is broadcast based on listener votes.

The personality is Adachi Yuto, well-known as Yuto from PENTAGON, and the program also introduces information on currently trending K-POP artists.

Program Details

●Program Name: 'K-STAR CHART presents POP-K TOP10 Friday' ●Broadcast Time: Every Friday 18:00-18:25 ●Broadcaster: TOKYO FM (Frequency 80.0MHz) ●Personality: Yuto Adachi (also active as Yuto from PENTAGON) ●Official X: https://twitter.com/popktop10friday ●Official Website: https://www.tfm.co.jp/pop-k/ ●Official Hashtag: #PopCon ●radiko: https://radiko.jp/ *Available via the Time Free feature for one week after broadcast. (Listening outside the broadcast area requires premium membership registration.)

●After-talk Distribution: AuDee: https://audee.jp/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6vuHaiMKhrDJbKWWoau7if Amazon Music: https://x.gd/v3wFq

How to Vote within the IDOL CHAMP App

*The above is a voting image. The display may vary depending on your device.

What is 'IDOL CHAMP' (Idol Champ)?

This is a smartphone app service linked to the music program 'SHOW CHAMPION' (broadcast Wednesdays 18:00-19:00) aired on cable TV by Korea's MBC PLUS. Pre-voting for the program can be done through the app. The results are reflected in the weekly rankings, and the champion artist's songs are broadcast on the show.

In addition, the app conducts votes on various topics besides program voting. Artists who win first place in these votes are featured in supporting advertisements on street billboards and in station advertising spaces, and donation activities are carried out in the artist's name. Notably, it is linked with voting for artists appearing in prominent magazines like 'Forbes (Korean Edition)' and music awards, generating significant excitement every year.

*MBC PLUS is a subsidiary of Korea's terrestrial channel MBC, operating multiple channels for cable, satellite, and IPTV services. Currently, it is a broadcasting station that operates channels for various fields, including drama, variety, music, sports, and for the Americas region.

Operating Environment

| Genre | K-POP Idol Fandom Service App | | ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------- | | Price | Free to play (in-app purchases available) | | Operating Environment | iOS 15.0 or later Android 7.0 or later |

Official SNS

https://idolchamp.jp/

https://x.com/idolchamp_jp

https://kstar-vote.com/

https://x.com/kstar_pj

https://www.instagram.com/kstar_pj/

App Download

https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/idolchamp/id1185735018

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nwz.ichampclient&hl=ja&gl=US

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FAQ

What was the date of the 'K-STAR CHART presents POP-K TOP10 Friday' radio broadcast featuring OWV members as guests?

The 'K-STAR CHART presents POP-K TOP10 Friday' radio broadcast featuring OWV members aired on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Which OWV members appeared as guests on the April 3, 2026 episode of 'K-STAR CHART presents POP-K TOP10 Friday'?

Nakagawa Katsunari and Urano Shuta from the group OWV appeared as studio guests on the April 3, 2026 broadcast.

What award did V from BTS win in the [POP-K Awards] announced during the April 3 radio program?

V from BTS won both the Listener's Choice Award 1st Place and the Best Song Award 1st Place for 'Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN)'.

What is the title of OWV's new single released on the Wednesday of the week they appeared on the radio show?

OWV's new single released on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, is titled 'ROCKET MODE' and was promoted during their April 3 radio appearance.

What special content is included in the limited edition of OWV's 'ROCKET MODE' single?

The limited edition of OWV's 'ROCKET MODE' single includes a Blu-ray recording of their 'OWV LIVE TOUR 25-26' performance.

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