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Published Date: 2020/03/02

JCB New TV Commercial Ren Meguro of Snow Man plays Ninomiya's younger brother

JCB began airing its new TV commercial, "Like a Partner ~Celebrating My Little Brother~," on February 26.
The "Like a Partner" series depicts the protagonist (Kazunari Ninomiya) enjoying comfortable days with his reliable partner, the JCB card, in various everyday situations like starting a new life, traveling abroad, or lunchtime. This installment features Ren Meguro from the highly anticipated idol group Snow Man, who debuted in January, playing the role of Ninomiya's younger brother.

The scene takes place at a high-end restaurant. To celebrate Meguro, who is starting his career, Ninomiya acts like a big brother, saying, "Order whatever you like." Without hesitation, Meguro orders "the most expensive steak." Ninomiya reacts with surprise, prompting Meguro to ask sadly, "Is that okay?" This sparks a chorus of "Is that okay?" from the waiter, neighboring customers, and even the chef. Then, a text from his mother back home asks the same question. Though Ninomiya grumbles, "Why...?", he gently replies, "Of course it's okay," showing his affection for his brother.
Then, when he declared "JCB!" for the payment as usual, the restaurant erupted in a standing ovation, celebrating his new cashless lifestyle in this commercial.

In the cast interview, Ninomiya joked, "I can't believe the 'Nakameguro' guy everyone's talking about agreed to appear..." Meguro retorted, "People often mistake me for Ebisu or Gotanda, but I'm Meguro," then added, "I've only seen Ninomiya-san perform live, so watching him act was really educational—I learned a lot." Ninomiya reportedly laughed and said, "You absolutely have to use this part."
When asked "What would you like Ninomiya-san to buy for you?", Meguro-san replied, "I'd like a ticket for him to take me out to eat." Ninomiya responded, "I totally have that side too. I'm not perfect either (laughs)." He then offered advice: "New graduates and first-year idols are pretty similar. Cashless payments are good if you can manage them properly. Cash is fine too, but I hope you'll use smartphone apps to manage your finances carefully."
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