A complete summary of the 2024 Kohaku Uta Gassen performers, K-POP, participating singers, those who were eliminated, order of performers, Johnny's, Koreans, Strawberry Prince, presenters, and more!

A detailed explanation of the list of performers and presenters for the 2024 Kohaku Uta Gassen, the activities of K-Pop artists, singers making their first appearance, information on those who were not selected, and more! We will introduce you to the highlights of this year in detail!

1. Overview of the Red and White Song Battle 2024

The 75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, which will be broadcast on New Year's Eve in 2024, is attracting attention again this year with performances by a variety of artists. This year's theme is "Songs for You," and the aim is to deliver emotion to each and every viewer through music.

The broadcast will be from 19:20 to 23:45 on Tuesday, December 31st and can be viewed on NHK General, BSP4K, BS8K, Radio 1, and NHK Plus. It is scheduled to be a long broadcast with news interruptions.

2. Host lineup and comments

This year's hosting lineup includes the following distinguished members:

🎙️Hiroyuki Ariyoshi

Ariyoshi, who will be hosting the show again this year, commented, "I'm nervous, but I want to relax and enjoy myself." With the experience he gained last year, we can expect him to be able to host the show with confidence this year as well.

🎙️Kanna Hashimoto

Hashimoto, who has experience starring in a morning drama, said, "I want to enjoy the Kohaku stage together with the viewers," showing her commitment to valuing the sense of unity with viewers.

🎙️Sari Ito

Ito, who is hosting for the first time, commented, "I believe in the power of music, and I'm happy to be able to share it with so many people," expressing her enthusiasm for this first challenge.

3. This year's theme for Kohaku

This year's theme, "A Song for You," looks back on the year 2024, a year filled with joy and sorrow, and aims to deliver gratitude and healing through music. It is a fitting way to end a year that has seen many events, including the expansion of international exchange and natural disasters.

4. List of performers (Red Team and White Team)

Red Team (20 teams)

aiko (15th time)
Aimyon (6th time)
ILLIT (first time)
Sayuri Ishikawa (47th)
Dolphin (2nd time)
HY (3rd time)
Fuyumi Sakamoto (36th time)
Sakurazaka46 (4th time)
Shiina Ringo (9th time)
Superfly (8th time)
Mariko Takahashi (6th time)
tuki. (first)
Yoshimi Tendo (29th time)
TWICE (5th time)
Nogizaka46 (10th time)
ME:I (first time)
MISIA (9th time)
Kaori Mizumori (22nd time)
Ryokuoushoku Shakai (3rd time)
LE SSERAFIM (3rd time)

White Team (21 teams)

Omoinotake (first time)
Creepy Nuts (first time)
GLAY (4th time)
Hiromi Go (37th time)
This one (first time)
THE ALFEE (2nd time)
JO1 (3rd time)
Junretsu (7th time)
Da-iCE (first)
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (first)
Number_i (first)
Leon Shinhama (first time)
Vaundy (2nd time)
BE:FIRST (3rd time)
Masaharu Fukuyama (17th)
Fujii Kaze (3rd time)
Gen Hoshino (10th time)
Mrs. GREEN APPLE (2nd time)
Minami Kousetsu (6th time)
Hiroshi Miyama (10th time)
Keisuke Yamauchi (10th time)

5. Special feature on first-time artists

ILLIT, tuki., ME:I from the Red Team , Omoinotake, Creepy Nuts, Kocchino Kento, Da-iCE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Number_i, and Shinhama Leon from the White Team made their first appearance. Their fresh stage will be a highlight of this year's Kohaku.

6. Notable artists who were not selected

Unlike previous years, this year regular artists such as YOASOBI, Perfume, and Yuzu will not be participating. This may be due to schedules or internal decisions made by NHK.

7. K-POP Artists' Activities and Backgrounds

The appearance of K-POP artists such as TWICE, LE SSERAFIM, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, who are making their first appearance, stands out. These artists, who are popular in Japan, will further expand their influence through Kohaku.

8. Johnny's appearances

From Johnny's Entertainment, JO1 and others were selected, demonstrating their presence as in previous years. In particular, JO1 is expected to deliver an overwhelming performance this year as well.

9. Anticipation for Strawberry Prince's stage performance

Strawberry Prince is highly popular among the social media generation, and their appearance at this year's Kohaku Uta Gassen is expected to further attract the interest of younger viewers.

10. Features of this year's Kohaku compared to last year's (2023)

Last year's Kohaku featured artists such as YOASOBI and NewJeans, but this year's lineup is dominated by new faces. The number of artists targeting younger audiences has increased, suggesting a change in the target audience.

11. Expectations for the future of Kohaku and summary

The Kohaku Uta Gassen 2024 will show us a new form of gathering international artists and young artists. This year too, it will deliver many moving moments and be an important stage that hints at the future of Japanese music. Please spend a special time with the Kohaku Uta Gassen on New Year's Eve.

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