A new program, "Golden Dream" (Wednesdays 2:36am-2:55am, Kanto local) will begin airing on April 2nd in TV Asahi's weekday late-night variety slot, "Barabara Daisakusen."
This documentary will closely follow auditions and major projects that will produce the next generation of stars in various genres, including idols, artists, actors, voice actors, and talents, and will cover the struggles of people to make their dreams come true. The show will be narrated by Kintaro, a talent impersonator.
In the first episode, the camera goes into the auditions for new members of "KAWAIILAB.", an idol project by Asobisystem, which includes popular idol groups "FRUITS ZIPPER" and "CUTIE STREET." The program will follow behind the scenes of the auditions to form a new group, and the activities of KAWAII LAB. MATES, who are struggling every day as debut candidates.
The program will also collaborate with the popular women's professional wrestling group "STARDOM" and follow the journey from entrance exams to debut. This will also be broadcast in the first episode.