The 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen features Korean artists aespa, ILLIT, and &TEAM, reflecting on past Korean participants.
December/30/2025 20:51
This year is almost over. Tomorrow's broadcast of the '76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen' will feature aespa, ILLIT, and the global group &TEAM from Korea. ILLIT and &TEAM will also participate in the '100th Anniversary Kohaku Special Medley.' Additionally, Iroha and Maki have been announced to challenge the 'Path to the Kendama World Record' by Hiroshi Miyama. With the broadcast approaching, we will look back at the Korean artists who have participated in 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' so far.
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aespa's NINGNING addressed the controversy over her weight comments during a live stream, emphasizing that health is more important than weight. She expressed frustration over how her words were edited to focus on her weight, urging fans to prioritize health and happiness over numbers. NINGNING wants everyone to enjoy life and eat well, regardless of weight.
On the afternoon of the 6th, aespa members KARINA, WINTER, and NINGNING departed from Incheon International Airport to Macau for their 2025-26 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK: aeXIS LINE. Additionally, GISELLE is heading to France to attend Fashion Week, and aespa's new song 'ATTITUDE' has been chosen as the opening theme for the anime 'KILL AOW'.
On the morning of the 6th, a collaboration event between fashion brand Rockfish Weatherwear and ILLIT took place in Seoul's Seongdong District, attended by ILLIT members Iroha and Wonhee. Additionally, Wonhee's collaboration with the cosmetics brand 'rom&nd' was announced, and Hikorohee will appear as a studio cast member on the new audition show 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE', with comments from LE SSERAFIM and others.
&TEAM members NICHOLAS, YUMA, JO, and MAKI collaborated with SANTOS BRAVOS on the remix of 'KAWASAKI,' achieving top 10 rankings in 10 Latin American countries and Japan. This marks &TEAM's first Spanish song, blending Latin urban sounds with Brazilian rhythms, and highlights a promising synergy between the two groups aiming for global success.
aespa's new song 'ATTITUDE' will serve as the opening theme for the anime 'Kira Ao', based on a popular manga. The anime features a 39-year-old legendary assassin who, after being stung by a mysterious bee, transforms into a 13-year-old and navigates middle school life. The show premieres on April 11, 2026, on TV Tokyo.
On the morning of the 5th, aespa's GISELLE departed for Paris Fashion Week through Incheon International Airport. She also dismissed romance rumors with RIIZE's Shoutaro, stating, 'We are not in that kind of relationship.' Additionally, GISELLE attended a photo event for the brand LOEWE, with videos available.
Yoo Byung-jae is hosting a birthday party for aespa's Karina, scheduled for March 26. He teased the event on social media, calling it the 'Laughing Birthday Party' and expressing excitement about celebrating Karina, who turns 25. The event continues his tradition of featuring celebrity guests on his YouTube channel.
During a recent livestream, aespa's NINGNING revealed her weight as 41kg after playful guessing with fans. She emphasized that health is more important than weight and that being thin does not equate to beauty. NINGNING, who debuted in 2020, recently attended a GUCCI fashion show in Milan, showcasing her glamorous style.
At the GUCCI fashion show, celebrities like XG's COCONA and Stray Kids' Lino attended, highlighting the brand's cultural resonance and diversity. The collection, presented in a museum-like space, embodies GUCCI's design philosophy with new silhouettes and textures, emphasizing comfort and seamless wear, enhancing everyday life without needing complex explanations.
KARINA of aespa revisits Milan after a month to attend PRADA's 2026 Fall/Winter women's collection show. She dazzled in a fresh look featuring a silk dress and fine jewelry, proving her influence as a brand ambassador. aespa will also hold their '2026 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : aeXIS LINE' in Macau on March 7-8.
