Kento Nakajima feels himself in Steamy new track ｢XTC｣

J-pop idol Kento Nakajima is entering his next era like a man on fire.

As a longtime J-pop fan—and someone who keeps a close eye on all things STARTO—I’ve loved watching him evolve and embrace the confidence of a grown-ass man who knows exactly what he wants.

You.

The candy-coated sparkle that made him an idol is still there, glistening under the spotlight, but now it’s paired with crystal-clear intention. Nakajima isn’t shedding the boyish glitter—he’s using it to reflect the sensuality of the man he’s become. Instead of candy, he’s offering listeners something even more enjoyable: ｢XTC｣.

The first pre-release track from his sophomore album ｢IDOL1ST｣, Nakajima has added about fifty shades of grey to the color of his sound—and to be perfectly blunt, it’s hot as F*ck. A solid pop song with a driving beat and sensual (yet insanely catchy) lyrics, Nakajima promises he’s the only one who can offer you his kind of pleasure… and that he’s not afraid of the chase.

The music video opens like a drama, with Nakajima hand in hand with a masked beauty. We’re swept into a sumptuous masquerade—the kind where the mask may very well be the only thing left on by the end of the night. The one wearing it could be anyone: me, you, the fishmonger on the docks, or the stay-at-home mom down the street. You never really know.

That’s the fun of the fantasy he’s invited us into.

Nakajima is playful, but pointed. Dripping with desire, he makes his intentions clear: this isn’t about being cute. He’s an adult.

This is about sex.

His style, his look, the faces he makes, toying with us through the camera. He’s a craftsman of temptation and knows exactly how to weaponize our naughtiest daydreams against us.