Milk (boy band)

Milk
OriginJapan
GenreJ-pop
Years active2014–present
Labels
Members
  • Hayato Sano
  • Daichi Shiozaki
  • Shunta Sono
  • Jyutaro Yamanaka
  • Jinto Yoshida
Past members
Websitesd-milk.com

Milk (stylized M!LK) is a five-member Japanese male idol group and dance-vocal group. They are managed by Stardust Promotion, and the group was formed in 2014 by members of Ebidan 39, a division of the larger EBiDAN umbrella. Their fans are collectively known as Milkys (M!LKYs; み！るきーず).

Overview

In 2025, M!LK gained widespread attention after their song "Ii Jan" went viral on social media. The phrase "Kyō mo bijū ii jan" ("You look great today"), taken from the song, became widely used as an internet meme on social media. The song's lyrics and simple choreography contributed to its popularity on TikTok, while the phrase was also used as a compliment directed at oneself or others.

On February 25, 2026, "Bakuretsu Aishiteru" reached number one on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, becoming M!LK's first song to top the chart.

At the 2026 Music Awards Japan, M!LK received five awards, including Best Boys Idol Culture Artist. Their song "Sukisugite METSU!" won Best Boys Idol Culture Song, Best Viral Song, Karaoke Song of the Year for J-Pop, and Best Family Song. During his acceptance speech, member Jyutaro Yamanaka described idols as having the ability to make people smile, while Hayato Sano credited the group's fans, known as M!LKies, for supporting their career.

In May 2026, an analysis published on the Japanese platform Note reported that M!LK had approximately 2.56 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The article attributed the figure to continued interest following the success of "Ii Jan" and the subsequent releases "Bakuretsu Aishiteru" and "Sukisugite METSU!", arguing that the group's streaming audience had expanded beyond listeners of a single viral song.

Members

Current

  • Hayato Sano
  • Jinto Yoshida
  • Daichi Shiozaki
  • Shunta Sono
  • Jyutaro Yamanaka

Former

  • Haruki Yamazaki
  • Mizuki Itagaki
  • Ryubi Miyase

Discography

EPs

List of EPs, with selected chart positions and sales
Title EP details Peak Sales
JPN
Love Engine
  • Released: September 16, 2026
  • Label: Colourful Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 1
  • JPN: 915,966

Singles

List of major singles, with selected chart positions and sales
No. Title Year Peak Sales Album
JPN
1 "Ribbon" 2021 4
  • JPN: 27,146
 Jewel
2 "Kiseki ga Sora ni Koi wo Hibikaseta" (奇跡が空に恋を響かせた) 2022 1
  • JPN: 29,029
3 "Stars" 4
  • JPN: 41,820
4 "Kiss Plan" 2024 2
  • JPN: 48,445
 M!X
5 "Blue Shower" (ブルーシャワー) 3
  • JPN: 55,580
6 "Everybody Good Job!" (エビバディグッジョブ！) 2
  • JPN: 50,401
7 "Ao no Oto" (アオノオト) 2025 2
  • JPN: 108,120
 TBA
8 "Bakuretsu Aishiteru / Sukisugite METSU!" (爆裂愛してる/好きすぎて滅!) 2026 2
  • JPN: 472,337

NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen appearances

NumberYearEditionSongAppearance orderOpponentRemarks
1202576thイイじゃん (Ii Jan, "Isn't It Good?")10/42LiSAKōhaku debut. M!LK also performed as backup dancers for Fuyumi Sakamoto and TUBE.

References

  1. ↑ "An Introduction to M!LK | Group of the Month July 2018". Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  2. ↑ "Announcing This Year's Trends Chosen by 619 Gen Z Women! "SHIBUYA109 lab. Trend Awards 2025"". Fun! Japan. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  3. ↑ Japan, Billboard (2026-02-26). "M!LK Earn First No. 1 With 'Bakuretsu Aishiteru' on Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  4. ↑ Bloom, Electric (2026-06-15). "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 winners: Sakanaction top the night as Mrs. GREEN APPLE retain Artist of the Year". Electric Bloom Webzine. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  5. ↑ "Why is M!LK 'happening' right now? The 'structural breakthrough' proven by 2.55 million listeners｜Rin". note（ノート）. 2026-05-02. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  6. ↑ "M!LKのCDアルバムランキング". Oricon. Retrieved 2026-11-02.
  7. ↑ オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2026年09月14日～2026年09月20日 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking September 14, 2026 – September 20, 2026] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on September 23, 2026. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
  8. ↑ "M!LKのCDシングルランキング". Oricon. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
  9. ↑ オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2021年11月22日～2021年11月28日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking November 22, 2021 – November 28, 2021] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  10. ↑ オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2022年08月08日～2022年08月14日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking August 17, 2022 – August 17, 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 17, 2022. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  11. ↑ オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2022年11月28日～2022年12月04日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking Novembert 28, 2022 – December 4, 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
  12. ↑ オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2024年01月22日～2024年01月28日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking January 22, 2024 – January 28, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  13. ↑ オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2024年05月20日～2024年05月26日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking May 20, 2024 – May 26, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  14. ↑ オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2024年10月21日～2024年10月27日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking October 21, 2024 – October 27, 2024] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on October 30, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  15. ↑ オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2025年07月07日～2025年07月13日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking July 7, 2025 – July 13, 2025] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  16. ↑ オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2026年02月16日～2026年02月22日 [Oricon Weekly Single Ranking February 16, 2026 – February 22, 2026] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.