Public broadcaster NHK announced Friday the lineup for its annual New Year’s Eve musical show “Kohaku Uta Gassen.” This year’s contest features a mix of established entertainers and new artists representing the next generation of pop in Japan.
Acts appearing on the show for the first time include viral rock band Dish, emerging pop outfit Snow Man, singer-songwriter Mafumafu, idol-punk group BiSH and trio Awesome City Club. Idol group KAT-TUN, which formed in 2001, will also make its “Kohaku” debut when NHK airs the show on Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m.
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