On September 4, the Association for Promoting Advanced Broadcasting Services (A-PAB) held a press conference in Tokyo after the total number of devices capable of viewing 4K8K satellite broadcasting surpassed 20 million. The association's president, Yoshihiro Kamasu, set the next goal of "surpassing 40 million devices by the time of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics," and 4K/8K character Yonhachi said, "I'll fly anywhere I'm called, not just to events across the country, but also to programs on various stations and on YouTube."
At the press conference, it was announced that the number of devices capable of viewing 4K8K satellite broadcasting, which began broadcasting in December 2018, will reach approximately 20.28 million as of the end of July 2024. Yonhachi expressed his joy at the milestone number, saying, "It's amazing that we've surpassed 20 million devices! Now even more people can watch 4K8K satellite broadcasting."
Chairman Kamasu expressed his support for promotional activities to increase the number of units, saying, "I'd like to do this while thinking that I might be able to tour the country with Yonhachi," to which Yonhachi responded positively, saying, "You can invite us to more places."
When the MC asked Yonhachi about his memories of actress Uchida Yuki, with whom he co-starred at the "A-PAB 4K Program Awards Ceremony" held in June, he remarked, "She was so beautiful and kind, and it made me happy."
