Fo~Yu~ is a four-member group belonging to STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, consisting of Yuta Fukuda, Yudai Tatsumi, Yuki Koshioka, and Yusuke Matsuzaki. All four were born in 1986, and after 15 years since their formation in 2011, they made their CD debut on November 11, 2026, with the single "BLOOM WORLD".

[2026] What kind of group is Fo-Yu? Four members of the same age make their CD debut 15 years after forming the group.

Q. What kind of group is Fo~Yu~?

A. They are a four-member group belonging to STARTO ENTERTAINMENT. Formed on April 1, 2011, they have mainly been active in stage productions such as "Endless SHOCK" starring Koichi Domoto.

Q. Are the members really the same age?

A. Yes. Yuta Fukuda, Yudai Tatsumi, Yuki Koshioka, and Yusuke Matsuzaki are all the same age, born in 1986.

Q. When will you be making your CD debut?

A. On November 11, 2026, they made their CD debut with the single "BLOOM WORLD," composed by Koichi Domoto. Their CD debut at an average age of 39.5 years old makes them the oldest group in the agency's history to debut with a CD.

What kind of group is Fo~Yu~? Basic Profile
Profiles of the four members | All were born in 1986, the same year.
15 years before their CD debut | Stage performances, M-1 Grand Prix, and their own TV show
They announced their CD debut at their performance at Nippon Budokan.
Debut song "BLOOM WORLD" and future activities
Timeline from formation to CD debut
Fan reactions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What kind of group is Fo~Yu~? Basic Profile

Fo~Yu~ is a four-member male idol group belonging to STARTO ENTERTAINMENT. The group name comes from the fact that all of the members' names contain "Yu" (Yuta, Yudai, Yuki, Yusuke).

【2026年】ふぉ～ゆ～はどんなグループ？同い年4人が結成15年でCDデビュー

item	Content
Group Name	Fo~yu~
Affiliation	STARTO ENTERTAINMENT
Formation date	April 1, 2011
member	Yuta Fukuda, Yudai Tatsumi, Yuki Koshioka, Yusuke Matsuzaki
Fan name	Friends
CD debut	November 11, 2026 “BLOOM WORLD”

2. Profiles of the four members | All were born in 1986 and are the same age.

All four were born between October and November of 1986, making them the same age. They all joined the agency between 1997 and 1998 and have been active in the entertainment industry since childhood.

name	date of birth	Birthplace	blood type	Nickname
Yuta Fukuda (Leader)	November 15, 1986	Tokyo	B type	Fukuchan
Yudai Tatsumi	November 25, 1986	Saitama Prefecture	B type	Tatsumi, Tacchan
Yuki Koshioka	October 5, 1986	Osaka Prefecture	Type A	Kosshi
Yusuke Matsuzaki	October 20, 1986	Saitama Prefecture	O type	Matsu

As of November 13, 2026, Koshioka Yuki and Matsuzaki Yusuke will be 40 years old, and Fukuda Yuta and Tatsumi Yudai will be 39 years old.

The unique strengths of each of the four

Yuta Fukuda : She is the group's leader. While she does things at her own pace, she is a person who brings the members together, and she also has a literary side, as she enjoys reading.
Yudai Tatsumi He often takes on the roles of MC and straight man, and is also highly regarded as an actor. He is also a big fan of rakugo (traditional Japanese storytelling).
Hiroki Koshioka They will grace the stage with dazzling dances and backflips that make full use of their long limbs.
Yusuke Matsuzaki He's a mood-maker with a natural and unique way of choosing words, and the other three call him "the treasure of Fo~yu~".

3. 15 years before their CD debut | Stage performances, M-1 Grand Prix, and their own TV show

With my senior's backup dancers in 'Endless SHOCK'

While serving as backup dancers for various senior groups, Fo~Yu~ has long been a key member of the company, appearing in the musical "Endless SHOCK" series, which starred, was written, and directed by Koichi Domoto. They have also appeared in numerous stage productions, including "Takizawa Kabuki," honing their skills in singing, dancing, and acting.

He pursued his own path without ever making a CD debut.

The four members graduated from Johnny's Jr. without ever releasing a CD, and have continued their activities as a "sit-down, talkative idol group," focusing on stage performances, live shows, and variety shows. In 2019, they held their first solo concert, and in 2021, their first self-titled program, "For You's Royal Road TV" (NTV Plus), began airing. As a commemorative item for their 10th anniversary, they even sold empty CD cases.

The agency's first appearance in the 'M-1 Grand Prix'

In 2019, Yuta Fukuda and Yudai Tatsumi became the first comedians from their agency to participate in the "M-1 Grand Prix." Later, Hiroki Koshioka and Yusuke Matsuzaki also participated, and in 2024, all four challenged the competition together and advanced to the third round.

In 2026, he will have his own show on TV Tokyo.

Starting in April 2026, their first ever show, "Who are Fo~Yu~? ~40-year-old idols, no debut yet, but happy~," aired on TV Tokyo, closely following the four members' activities leading up to their performance at the Nippon Budokan.

4. Announced their CD debut at their Nippon Budokan concert.

On August 13, 2026, Fo~Yu~ held their first solo concert at the Nippon Budokan, "Fo~Yu~ One Night Only 15th Anniversary LIVE I♡YoU ~3939~," to commemorate their 15th anniversary. 9,000 "friends" gathered at the venue.

During the performance, as the four members were doing their MC segment while suspended in the air by wires, the words "CD Debut Confirmed!" were projected behind them, and their CD debut was announced as a surprise. The announcement had not been revealed to the members themselves, and leader Yuta Fukuda shed tears, saying, "I'm so glad we kept going." The flying was also a performance element that the four members had long wanted to realize in their concerts.

Their CD debut at an average age of 39.5 years old sets a new record for the oldest debut in the agency's history, surpassing Seiya Suezawa of Aぇ! group, who debuted at the age of 29.

5. Debut song "BLOOM WORLD" and future activities

Their debut single, "BLOOM WORLD," was released on November 11, 2026. It's a city pop song composed by Koichi Domoto and with lyrics by Kohei Dojima. It was originally created for the collaborative event "Koichi Domoto x Fo~yu~ BLOOM WORLD in JOYPOLIS," commemorating the 30th anniversary of Tokyo Joypolis. Koichi Domoto also participated in the chorus.

item	Content
release date	November 11, 2026
Composition	Koichi Domoto
Lyrics	Kohei Dojima
form	Available in three versions: Limited Edition A, Limited Edition 4U. Edition, and Regular Edition.
Coupling	"39 4U.!!!!" and others

The contract for their second single and beyond had a condition: either they sold 50,000 copies of their debut single or their debut song's music video reached 1 million views by the end of the year. The CD sold approximately 72,000 copies on its first day of release, exceeding the sales requirement on the first day alone.

Looking ahead, the Zepp tour "ENTA!9" is scheduled to begin on December 28, 2026, and will visit four locations: Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya.

6. Timeline from formation to CD debut

season	event
April 1, 2011	Fo~yu~ formed
2019	They held their first solo concert. Fukuda and Tatsumi became the first members of their agency to participate in the 'M-1 Grand Prix'.
2021	Their first ever show with their name in the title, "For You's Royal Road TV" (NTV Plus), has started.
2024	All four members advanced to the third round of the 'M-1 Grand Prix'.
April 2026	TV Tokyo's "Who are Fo-Yu?" begins airing.
August 13, 2026	They announced their CD debut at their performance at Nippon Budokan.
November 11, 2026	Debut single "BLOOM WORLD" released

7. Fan reactions

After the announcement of their CD debut, the members' Instagram posts were met with congratulatory messages such as "Congratulations on your debut," "I cried along with you," and "I'll buy the CD." The final episode of the TV Tokyo program that followed them behind the scenes of their Budokan concert also garnered comments on social media such as "I couldn't stop crying after watching the final episode," and "I hope they make a sequel leading up to their debut."