[Kentucky] New TV commercial starring Kento Kaku starts on December 1st

Christmas is coming again this year ♬ The new TV commercial “Christmas early bird reservation ``I can’t wait'' starring Kento Kaku
will start airing today, December 1st!

Save money with early Christmas discount! Limited time only until December 12th (Thursday)

Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as KFC, President: Hisashi Endo, Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) will be running a new TV commercial titled "Christmas Early Bird Reservation 'I Can't Wait'" from Sunday, December 1st. It has started airing nationwide. This year too, actor Kento Kaku will appear in the role of Colonel Sanders, bringing excitement to the arrival of the Christmas season .

A heartwarming story depicted in the new TV commercial

This TV commercial depicts a girl who can't wait for Christmas, and Kaku-san who kindly watches over her. A girl decorating a Christmas tree and a father coming home with a "party barrel." At the end, the scene where the girl smiles and stuffs her mouth with "original chicken" is memorable. Kento Kaku's line, ``Why don't you have KFC for Christmas?'' resonates with my heart, and it makes me want to choose KFC for Christmas.

Furthermore, Mariya Takeuchi's famous song "Sutekina Holiday" is used as BGM. When this song, which is essential for KFC's Christmas TV commercials, is played, you can feel the arrival of the Christmas season in the city.

Save 200 yen with the Xmas early bird discount and reserve “Party Barrel”!

KFC is currently running a "Xmas early bird discount" where you can save 200 yen on the "Party Barrel," which is perfect for a Christmas party with family and friends. can be used not only in-store but also when ordering online from your smartphone or PC ( KFC official website With convenient online reservations, you can easily prepare for Christmas even during the busy season.

"Christmas early bird reservation 'I can't wait'" CM overview

• Title : “Christmas early bird reservation “I can’t wait”” edition
• Broadcast period : December 1st (Sunday) to December 12th (Thursday), 2024
• Broadcast area : Nationwide (both spots and programs)
• Duration : 15 seconds

Performer profile

Mariya Takeuchi

Debuted in 1978. She has many hit songs such as "SEPTEMBER", "Mysterious Peach Pie", "Cheer up", "Eki", "Seikatsu no Tobira", and "Inochi no Uta", and is currently one of Japan's leading female artists who is supported by a wide range of generations. In addition to producing his own music, he is also active in a wide range of activities, including providing and producing music for other artists. In 2019, won the 69th Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for Art Encouragement (Popular Entertainment Category). The 40th anniversary album "Turntable" (winner of the 61st Japan Record Awards Special Award) ranked first on the Oricon weekly chart. She became the first female artist to win the number one spot in three eras: Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa, and made her first appearance at the 70th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen. In 2020, they released their first video product, "souvenir the movie ~MARIYA TAKEUCHI Theater Live~ (Special Edition)," which ranked first in the Oricon weekly DVD ranking. In November 2023, they will celebrate their 45th anniversary since their debut, and in October 2024, they will release their first original album in 10 years, "Precious Days," which ranked first on the Oricon weekly album rankings. They are planning their first national arena tour in 11 years starting in April 2025.

Kento Kaku

Born in 1989 in Tokyo. Debuted as an actor in 2007. In recent years, his main appearances include the movie “Kyo Kara Ore wa!! ​​Theatrical Edition” (2020), the drama “Naoki Hanzawa” (2020), the drama “TOKYO MER ~Running Emergency Room~” (2021), and the theater Version of ``TOKYO MER ~Running Emergency Room~'' (2023), movie version of ``SPY×FAMILY CODE: White'' (2023), etc. ``House of Ninjas,'' for which he is the original author, star, and producer, is currently being distributed exclusively on Netflix. This spring, he co-founded the video production company "SIGNAL181" with Dave Boyle. Appeared in the Amazon Original drama "Ryu ga Gotoku ~Beyond the Game~", which was exclusively distributed worldwide on Prime Video from October 25, 2024 (Friday).

Would you like to enjoy “KFC Christmas” too?

Christmas is a time to spend time with family, friends, and loved ones. Enjoy a special time at KFC's "Party Barrel," which creates a heart-warming dining experience. Take advantage of the “Xmas early bird discount” and make a reservation at a great deal! ``A Wonderful Holiday'' playing in the BGM will surely brighten up your Christmas.

■Press release source - Japan Kentucky Fried Chicken Co., Ltd.
https://companydata.tsujigawa.com/company/9011001095004/