The Worst Post-War Relations Between Japan And Korea ... K-pop Appearances In The NHK Red And White Song Battle Are Annihilated

TWICE, the third year of Kohaku Uta Gassen participation

Japan-Korea relations are getting worse as they are said to be the worst after the battle.

The worsening relationship has affected various fields such as sports and tourism, but it seems to have a great impact on the selection of singers for the New Year's Eve NHK [Kohaku Uta Gassen] (Red and White Singing Battle), which is still a traditional feature.

“NHK is making and broadcasting [Kohaku Uta Gassen], which is made up of the national reception fee. If we want Korean singers to participate in red-and-white in the current public opinion, it will soon be a storm of protest calls. (Record company officials)

In Korea, Girls K-POP Group and TWICE participated for the second consecutive year last year. As the popularity in Japan hasn't declined this year, his participation for the third consecutive year was definitely expected. In addition, another group in the industry was full of participation.

“IZ*ONE of the Japan-Korea Joint Girls Group. Miyawaki Saki, 48 members of HKT48, three Japanese members, are very popular mainly among junior and senior high school students. Japanese members are exposed to bashing in Korea, so there are also three withdrawals. ”(Entertainers who are familiar with the Korean entertainment world)

Source: Nikkan Gendai