nSSign’s leader, Kazuta, has heightened fan expectations by teasing a more mature and fatal charm for the 2026 New Year.

During the "HAPPY KAZUTA DAY" birthday live broadcast held on December 31, Kazuta spent a delightful time making a gingerbread house with his fans. Towards the end of the stream, he caught everyone's attention by sharing his unique ambitions for the upcoming year of 2026.

Mature charm found through the challenges of 2025 Reflecting on 2025, Kazuta looked back on the time he spent striving to show new sides of himself through various activities, including appearances in musicals. Using these experiences as a stepping stone, he expressed his determination to take a leap forward as an artist in 2026. He declared to his fans that he would show a much cooler, sexier, and more mature version of himself in 2026. In particular, his announcement that he would step away from his previous friendly and cute image to prioritize deepened masculinity and "adult sexiness" drew an enthusiastic response from fans.

Farewell to the cute image? A playful declaration Kazuta jokingly announced his "retirement from cuteness," stating that he would no longer show his cute side, which drew laughter from the audience. However, despite this declaration, he showcased a reversal of charms throughout the broadcast—clumsily building the gingerbread house and striking sweet poses at the request of fans, unable to hide his natural appeal. He also didn't forget to show love for his roots by placing Shisa, the traditional guardian deities of his hometown Okinawa, in front of the finished gingerbread house. The image of the leader building a house while emphasizing efficiency was soon filled with warm moments of heartfelt communication with fans.

A leader’s responsibility for the new decade Kazuta’s declaration of "adult sexiness" is more than just a visual change. It is a message reflecting his responsibility and confidence as a leader to make 2026 the year nSSign firmly establishes its roots as a global group. He repeatedly expressed his gratitude to the fans who celebrated his birthday and promised to create more happy memories with nSSign in 2026. All eyes are on what kind of fresh impact Kazuta’s transformation into a mature artist will have on the music industry in 2026.