Masato

On June 12, 2025, he was introduced as a contestant of Mnet's survival show Boys II Planet, representing INKODE. On September 18, he was eliminated in episode 10 after ranking 17th place. On October 31, Masato was teased as a member of iNKODE upcoming new boy group.

On November 20, he was reported of being a member of INTHE X Project before being officially introduced the next that day. On February 25, 2026, a teaser was released revealing that Masato had become a member of VAY ONN.