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RIIZE's Shotaro is making waves with his first
solo MC role
since debut. The series '
Shotaro's Dessert
' is a four-episode program on
homemade dessert recipes
, premiering on August 28 at 7 PM KST. Episodes will air every other Thursday, targeting dessert lovers worldwide. This milestone highlights Shotaro's versatility beyond group activities since RIIZE's 2023 launch.Known as 'Dessert Holic' among fans and members, his passion led to this opportunity. It followed his engaging appearance on 'Sana's Coldterview' in May for RIIZE's album promotion, where his charm earned a production invite.
First episode recap
In the opener, Shotaro creates a '
Peach Melon Parfait
,' showing steps like poaching peaches, baking shortbread, making fruit jelly, and whipping cream. Guests child Gouni and dog Taeo add warm chemistry through playful interactions.
The series offers serene visuals for a healing vibe. A teaser drops on August 21 at 7 PM KST, after the thumbnail sparked buzz last week, building excitement for Shotaro's talents.
Expanding horizons and fan expectations
The show will explore varied recipes, fitting the trend of idols in lifestyle content. Per Chart Data, similar series often hit millions of streams quickly, showing global demand. Shotaro's involvement stems from his dessert love and fan connection goals, boosted by past feedback. It could enhance RIIZE's popularity by revealing his sweet side.