The second episode of the drama series "DREAM STAGE" (TBS, Friday 10pm), starring actor Nakamura Tomoya, was broadcast on January 23rd, and the average viewership rating (according to Video Research, Kanto region, same below) was 3.4% for households and 1.9% for individuals.
"DREAM STAGE" is a K-POP version of a sports drama that follows Jun Azuma (played by Nakamura), a producer who was once expelled from the industry for causing trouble, and seven dropout trainees from a small Korean entertainment agency who form a boy band called "NAZE" and pursue their dreams together, transcending generations and nationalities.
The second episode was titled "To the first live performance! A gritty and clumsy challenge."
Wanting to change her lack of confidence, Suisei (played by Eliza Ikeda) tries cold calling in preparation for her first live performance. However, she loses every time. Azuma comes up with an extraordinary plan to save TEAM NAZE from a dire situation...
