Maeda Atsuko attends completion event for movie ‘LOVE Masao-kun ga Iku!’

On June 10th, a completion event for SMAP member Katori Shingo’s starring movie “LOVE Masao-kun ga Iku!” (to hit theaters on the 23rd) was held. AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko also attended this event as a surprise guest and greeted the audience with, “Hi, I am Maeda Atsuko and I sang the theme song for this movie.” The theme song, “Kimi wa Boku da”, is Maeda’s first solo single to be chosen as a theme song for a movie and regarding this feat, Maeda expressed that “it is an honor to be given this opportunity.”
Although Maeda did not introduce herself as an AKB48 member at this event, Katori stated, “I heard you will be graduating from AKB soon. Congratulations.” Maeda then responded, “Thank you,” and smiled. Maeda, who is expected to continue her activities through acting after her upcoming graduation, was asked by the press, “Among the actors/actresses at this event, who do you want to co-star with?” After giving it some thought, Maeda responded with, “Katori-san. It would be great if I could co-star with him,” and gave the audience something to look forward to.

“LOVE Masao-kun ga Iku!” is based on the true story of a Labrador Retriever named ‘Masao’ and talento Matsumoto Hideki, who made an appearance on a popular segment of TV Tokyo’s program, “Pet Daishugou! Pochi Tama“. The story will revolve around Matsumoto (played by Katori), an unsuccessful comedian who is able to grow as a person after meeting Masao. Alongside Katori, the movie will star Hirosue Ryoko, Mitsuishi Ken, Narumi Riko, and Terajima Susumu.