The Japanese version of the ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest’ will be broadcast on Fuji TV.
On the evening of the 16th at 8 PM, the ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest JAPAN ROUND’, planned by Seo Hye-jin's team at CREA Studio, has been confirmed to air on Fuji TV.
‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest JAPAN ROUND’ is the Japanese version of the ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest’, showcasing the production know-how of CREA Studio, which has played a significant role in cultural exchange between Korea and Japan through ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest’ and ‘Korea-Japan Top Ten Show’. It is a music competition where top singers from Korea and Japan compete for their country's honor.
In particular, major Japanese media outlets such as Yahoo Japan and Nikkei have been focusing on articles about ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest JAPAN ROUND’ even before its start, proving the interest within Japan. Japanese media acknowledges the strong influence of ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest’ and ‘Korea-Japan Top Ten Show’ in the cultural sectors of both countries and is concentrating on the impact of ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest JAPAN ROUND’.
The upcoming broadcast of ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest JAPAN ROUND’ promises an upgraded music battle between active singers from Korea and Japan, drawing attention. The Korean representatives Jeon Yu-jin, Mai Jin, Kim Da-hyun, Lin, Byeol Sarang, Kang Hye-yeon, and Jo Jung-min will face off against Japan's strongest talents with a combined experience of 158 years, much stronger than during the ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest’.
The Japanese team consists of notable figures in the Japanese music industry, including Hitomi Shimatani, who has participated in the Red and White Song Battle for three consecutive years and won the 2019 Japan Record Award, premium enka singer Midori Oka, hitmaker Benny, and versatile entertainer Chai, who has been active for 13 years, all of whom will engage in a fierce competition. Fukuda Mirai, Sumida Aiko, and Utagokoro Rie, known from ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest’ and ‘Korea-Japan Top Ten Show’, will also participate.
Additionally, the music director, choreographers, stylists, and other key staff from the ‘active king of song’ will directly participate on-site in Japan to enhance the quality of ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest JAPAN ROUND’.
Masahiko Kondo, the original artist of ‘Kira Kira Gini Sarigenaku’, who gained attention again in Korea through ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest’, expressed his feelings after appearing on ‘Korea-Japan Top Ten Show’, saying, “I was happy to sing songs I used to sing in my 60s together with Korean singers,” emphasizing the power of music.
CREA Studio is also planning a male version of the ‘Korea-Japan King of Song Contest’ in 2025.
