Full Lineup Released for 'TV Guide PERSON vol.166', Featuring SUPER EIGHT's Yu Yokoyama on the Cover

The photo magazine 'TV Guide PERSON,' which captures the true personalities of trending figures, will feature Yu Yokoyama on the cover and Monaki on the back cover of its latest issue, 'vol.166,' releasing on June 18th (Thursday). 'Weekly TV Guide Kansai Edition July 30, 2026 Special Issue: TV Guide PERSON vol.166' (Published by Tokyo News Service) SUPER EIGHT's Yu Yokoyama graces the cover for the first time in a year as a solo artist. Starring in the new drama 'Konya mo Serial Killer to Machiawase' (Tonight, I'm Waiting for a Serial Killer), starting July 1st (Wednesday) on Kansai TV/Fuji TV, the opening feature presents cool exclusive gravure photos reflecting the show's world view. In a long interview, he discusses why he continues to be sought after by those around him, embodying the feature's title: 'After all, we need Yu Yokoyama.' The magazine also exclusively followed the filming of his new drama. With his character, detective Isogai, having a penchant for spicy food, the magazine infiltrated a dining scene, capturing Yokoyama agonizing over the spice and highlighting fan-must-see elements found in the restaurant. The back cover and closing feature introduce the four-member vocal group Monaki, who have appeared like a comet this year. With their first crown program 'Monaki Jundo 100%!' (TV Asahi) confirmed, the magazine explores their 'miraculous path' under the title 'The Miracle Called Monaki☆.' Furthermore, a panel exhibition featuring other shots from the magazine has been confirmed, taking place at HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA from June 18th (Thursday) to July 7th (Tuesday), and at HMV&BOOKS NAMBA from June 18th (Thursday) to June 24th (Wednesday). Cover & Opening Feature: Yu Yokoyama Back Cover & Closing Feature: Monaki PERSON INTERVIEW: Hiromitsu Kitayama, Kento Nakajima, A.B.C-Z, Ryusei Fujii, Nozomu Kotaki, Dango Ichikawa Series: Takahisa Masuda, Igo Shogi, Hiroki Nanami