LE SSERAFIM has announced their participation in Japan’s year-end special program ‘Kohaku Uta Gassen’ once again this year. This appearance serves as an opportunity to reaffirm the group’s popularity in Japan and demonstrate their influence. On November 19, NHK stated that LE SSERAFIM (Kim ChaeWon, Sakura, Huh YunJin, Kazuha, Hong EunChae) will perform for the third consecutive year on the ’75th Kohaku Uta Gassen’ taking place on December 31. This program, airing annually on December 31 on Japan’s NHK, is highly popular, boasting high viewership and significant buzz.
LE SSERAFIM received considerable attention during their first invitation in 2022, even before their local debut. In 2023, they shone onstage once again, setting a new record for first-week sales for a K-pop girl group’s debut album in Japan with their debut single ‘FEARLESS.’ This year, they achieved outstanding success in Japan with their mini albums ‘EASY’ and ‘CRAZY,’ both topping the Oricon ‘Daily Album Ranking’ and receiving Gold Disc certifications. Notably, their fan meeting tour ‘LE SSERAFIM FAN MEETING ‘FEARNADA’ 2024 S/S – JAPAN,’ held from June to July, attracted 80,000 attendees, strengthening their bond with Japanese fans.
Anticipation among local fans is high as they prepare to release their third Japanese single ‘CRAZY’ on December 11. Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM is actively performing on the global stage as well. They have showcased solo performances at the ‘2024 MTV Video Music Awards’ in the U.S. and the ‘2024 MTV Europe Music Awards’ in Europe, earning the honor of winning awards.
LE SSERAFIM’s upcoming appearance at ‘Kohaku Uta Gassen’ symbolizes their firm standing in Japan and heightens expectations for their future global activities. It remains to be seen what new records they will set moving forward.
