The countdown is finally over for Indian fans of Japanese pop group JO1. On Friday, September 19, JO1 members Issei Mamehara (Mame) and Shosei Ohira (Shosei) arrived in Mumbai, greeted warmly and traditionally desi-style by their host team and eager fans.
Smiling from ear to ear, the pair waved for the cameras and thanked fans as they landed on Indian ground for the first time. In a moment that was sure to win hearts, Mame and Shosei stopped to give a polite “Namaste,” and were garlanded with bright marigold flowers. Fans thronging at the airport were able to get selfies and post their enthusiasm on social media.
For their arrival, the two kept it effortlessly stylish — Mame in a black T-shirt and relaxed jeans, and Shosei in a crisp white cardigan paired with blue denim. As part of their brief visit, the pair is expected to explore Mumbai’s iconic landmarks, including Marine Drive and the Gateway of India, according to Pinkvilla. They will also take part in cultural events and possibly meet key figures from the Indian entertainment industry.
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— プリマベーラのハル:) (@jam_jam_ja) September 19, 2025
見てきたなんか凄い
今までこんなカメラを持った男性陣に囲まれてることあった
祥生くんの反応もかわいい
何が起こってるのよ？
しかし豆ちゃん忙しい
もこちゃんも一緒
楽しんで来てね♡♡#JO1 @official_jo1 #大平祥生 #豆原一成 pic.twitter.com/D3lDdFaF3m
JO1, established in 2019 under the popular survival show Produce 101 Japan, is handled by Lapone Entertainment and has 11 members, including Mame and Shosei. The group launched in 2020 with their single Protostar and quickly became popular, garnering acclaim for their energetic performances and catchy songs.
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Some of their fan favorites include Tiger, Venus, Shine A Light, Love Seeker, Move the Soul, and Where Do We Go. Their fifth anniversary comes this year, which they’ll mark with their first-ever outdoor concert at Sea Forest Waterway in Japan on October 18–19, and the release of their 10th single Handz in My Pocket on October 22.
