imase is a Japanese singer-songwriter who debuted in 2021. On August 19, 2022, he released the viral single "Night Dancer". It was the first J-pop song to enter the Top 20 in South Korea and the first to enter the Melon 100 chart. It also appeared on Spotify's most-heard songs in 30 countries. In 2023, imase produced the songs "Jewelry" and "Dresscode" for the K-pop group LE SSERAFIM. In 2025, his song "Outline" was selected as the official theme song for the 103rd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament. imase also performed the song live on the final day of the competition.
