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LとR
The entity LとR is a song by Noa, released digitally on August 12, with a music video starring Reo Matsumoto that premiered August 25. The video marks Noa's first overseas shoot in Taiwan and pairs two figures from the same agency.
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LとR is a turning-point song for the artist Noa, released digitally on August 12. It follows Noa's earlier hit 'Zenhoko Bishojo,' which has recorded over 1.9 billion total views on TikTok. The song's music video, starring actor Reo Matsumoto, premiered on August 25. Matsumoto takes the lead role, embodying the song's world on screen.
The video marks Noa's first overseas shoot, filmed in Taiwan, and pairs two rising figures from the same agency. The release positions LとR as a new visual direction for Noa, with Matsumoto's lead performance as a centerpiece.
Key facts
- Release date
- August 12, 2026 (digital release) ↗
- Music video premiere
- August 25, 2026 ↗
- Lead actor
- Reo Matsumoto ↗
- First overseas shoot
- Taiwan ↗
- Previous hit
- 'Zenhoko Bishojo' with over 1.9 billion total views on TikTok ↗
Timeline
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- Aug 21, 2026 Overlord Momonga Joins POP UP PARADE SP Figure Line
- Aug 21, 2026 Reo Matsumoto Stars in Noa's New Song "L and R" Music Video
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