YOTSUYA SHINSUKE in the new Thursday drama "Ransom is Kidnapping," which will air on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV in January 2026!

The first episode will be broadcast on Thursday, January 8th at 11:59pm! Don't miss it!

■ Comment from YOTSUYA SHINSUKE ※ Role: Yuto Hinagata

I'm YOTSUYA SHINSUKE from OCTPATH, and I'll be playing the role of Hinagata Yuto.

When I heard about this role, the title "Ransom is Kidnapping" was very intriguing and excited me with all sorts of ideas. When I actually read the script, I imagined that it would generate a variety of theories from viewers, and I'm excited! You'll also empathize with the family caught up in the incident, so it's a drama that can be enjoyed from many different angles! This is my first time playing a detective, but as a young detective, I will do my best to portray his hard work and play the role with all my heart! I'm looking forward to being involved in this drama, and I can't wait for it to air to see how viewers will enjoy it in the future!

■Product information

Title: "Ransom is Kidnapping" (11 episodes)

Cast: Ryo Katsuji, Miori Takimoto, Kodai Asaka, Sena Izumiya, Sakurako Hata, Sayaka Isoyama, Kenshiro Kawanishi

Matobu Masashi, Wada Masanari, Satsukawa Manami, Kiriyama Terufumi, Sakamuki Yoshi and others

■Official program website and social media accounts

【Official website】https://www.ytv.co.jp/yuukaidesu/

[Official X] @yuukaidesu_ytv

[Official Instagram] @yuukaidesu_ytv

[Official TikTok] @yuukaidesu_ytv

Recommended hashtag: "#kidnapping"