Gō Morita Candidly Reveals His Life Story! The Light and Shadow of a Top Idol, Unknown Struggles Since Childhood, and the World That Liberated Him... The 5th installment of the popular program 'Short Hope' featuring Non (Rena Nōnen), Fumiya Fujii, Yosuke Kubozuka, and Ryoko Hirosue is released.

Gō Morita, who created an era as a top idol with V6, and is now acclaimed for his acting, finally speaks about his life story—thoughts he has never shared with anyone—across four episodes. "A proper path was made for me, and I thought it would be impossible to deviate from it."... "Since childhood, I had given up, thinking it wouldn't get through even if I spoke."... "It was a mess, and the time I spent feeling disorganized was incredibly long."... Watch his candid thoughts, spoken in his own words. YouTube program "Short Hope" https://www.youtube.com/@ShortHope [Gō Morita Special / All 4 episodes, updated every Tuesday] Episode 1: May 5, 2026 (Tuesday) 6 PM~ Episode 2: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) 6 PM~ Episode 3: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) 6 PM~ Episode 4: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) 6 PM~ ■<"It would be impossible to deviate from the established path,"... "It was a mess,"... [The Struggles and Anguish of a Top Idol]> As a top idol of V6, Gō Morita led Japan's music and entertainment scene for about 26 years. He was incredibly popular across generations with songs like 'WA ni Natte Odorou' and 'Ai Nanda,' and the program 'Gakkō e Ikō!'—truly an idol who shaped an era. But looking back at that time, he recounts his feelings: "A proper path was made for me, and I thought it would be impossible to deviate from it."... "It was a mess, and the time I spent feeling disorganized was incredibly long."... What were the light and shadow, and the struggles, that Gō Morita held? ■<"I couldn't have dreams or ideals,"... "I had given up, thinking it wouldn't get through,"... [Thoughts Held Since Childhood]> When asked about his future dreams and prospects, Gō Morita says, "I couldn't have dreams or ideals."... Behind this were thoughts he had held since childhood: "Since childhood, I thought people wouldn't understand, and it wouldn't get through anyway, so I gave up."... "It became a habit not to say what I thought, to endure even when I was sad."... What was it that liberated Gō Morita, who describes himself this way? And what kind of world unfolded there? ■<"I don't watch movies, I don't listen to music; it's silent,"... [An Unknown Private Life, Like a Recluse]> Gō Morita, whose acting is highly praised for his overwhelming presence, intensity, and raw realism. But his private life, he says, was so reclusive that people would call him a hermit. "I don't watch movies, I don't listen to music; it's silent."... He revealed his unknown private life. ■ 'Short Hope' is a program where guests receive a styling theme based on their life story and undergo a dramatic transformation. Gō Morita's styling theme was... 'Love'. A certain emotion was embedded there... Please see the dramatically reborn Gō Morita. Keisuke Baba has worked with many artists and actors such as Fumiya Fujii, Kyōko Koizumi, and Masahiro Motoki. He is active in fashion magazines like BRUTUS, GQ, POPEYE, as well as advertisements, collections, and television. He is a legend in the fashion industry, receiving immense support from young people and creating many cultures. Gō Morita's dramatically reborn appearance, styled by Baba, is a must-see. Stylist Keisuke Baba ■ The 'Short Hope' Gō Morita special will have all 4 episodes (updated weekly). Don't miss it. YouTube program "Short Hope" https://www.youtube.com/@ShortHope (Gō Morita Special / All 4 episodes, updated every Tuesday) [Scheduled Broadcast Dates] Episode 1: May 5, 2026 (Tuesday) 6 PM~ Episode 2: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) 6 PM~ Episode 3: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) 6 PM~ Episode 4: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) 6 PM~