SEVENTEEN, along with Stray Kids, TWICE’s MISAMO, and LE SSERAFIM, will perform at Japan’s renowned Kōhaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle). This announcement was made during a live press conference for the event on November 13. 

SEVENTEEN shared their excitement through a video message. “We are so happy to be able to perform on Kōhaku Uta Gassen. It was one of our goals since debuting in Japan. Thank you!”

About the Kōhaku Uta Gassen

Kōhaku Uta Gassen, a cornerstone of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Japan, is a prestigious annual music show where artists are divided into two teams: the Red Team (female artists) and the White Team (male artists). The show, which has been a staple of Japanese entertainment since 1951, features a diverse range of musical genres, from contemporary J-pop to traditional enka.

Being invited to perform at Kōhaku is a significant honor, signifying success and recognition in the Japanese music industry. The show is more than just a music competition. It’s a cultural institution, reflecting the trends and changes in Japanese society and popular culture. Despite the challenges of maintaining high viewership in the digital age, Kōhaku Uta Gassen continues to be a significant event, symbolizing Japan’s love for music and celebration. 

The event, taking place at NHK Hall in Shibuya city, Tokyo, will also feature JYP Entertainment’s Japanese girl group NiziU, marking their fourth performance at the event.

SEVENTEEN achieved milestones in Japan

SEVENTEEN has recently achieved significant milestones in Japan. Their latest EP Seventeenth Heaven was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), with over 750,000 units shipped. The EP’s lead track, “God of Music,” topped this year’s Melon’s Top 100 chart, a first for a K-pop boy band.

In addition to their music achievements, the boys will return to theaters worldwide on December 16 with the concert film SEVENTEEN TOUR ‘FOLLOW’ TO JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING. The film will broadcast live worldwide from Japan’s Fukuoka PayPay Dome. It’ll be in theaters in Australia, Brazil, Canada, South Korea, the U.S., and several European territories.

Trafalgar Releasing CEO Marc Allenby expressed excitement about the event, highlighting the global appeal of K-pop in cinemas. The movie will feature special performances by SEVENTEEN’s vocal, performance, and hip-hop units.

Global tickets for the film will go on sale on November 22 at 10:00 AM ET. Tickets for Korean cinemas will be available from November 23 at 2:00 PM KST. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: SEVENTEEN couldn’t make it to the event’s press conference, so they sent a video message to Japan instead. Source: X/@nhk_kouhaku.