On Thursday, it was announced that transvestite makeup artist IKKO will release his first CD on December 5. After having popularized the phrase "dondake," his single is naturally titled "Dondake no Housoku," and it will be coupled with a cover of Linda Yamamoto's "Dou ni mo Tomaranai."

IKKO is also making his television drama debut on the TV Tokyo series "Shigeshoshi." He will appear in the third episode, which airs on the 19th. His role is said to include a kiss scene with the lead character, played by Masato Wada.