J-pop star Ai Otsuka makes producing debut with teenage TikTok duo - TokyoReporter
Published on May 6, 2026.
Singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka is making her producer debut with high school girl duo Pasmal, featuring 15-year-old Natsu and 16-year old Yun. The duo will make their digital debut on June 6 with the track "Smilun," which is written by Oatsuka herself. The group's name is derived from the French phrase "pennish", meaning "not bad". The debut track is set to be released by the group in July.