The new music variety show 'Change Street' reveals its second lineup of Japanese artists, airing on December 20 to celebrate Japan-Korea relations.
December/5/2025 14:26
The new music variety show 'Change Street', a joint production between Japan and Korea, has revealed its second lineup of Japanese artists. This large-scale project commemorating the 60th anniversary of Japan-Korea diplomatic normalization will be broadcast simultaneously on December 20 by the Korean broadcaster ENA and Japan's Fuji TV. 'Change Street' is a new concept cultural exchange project where representative artists from Korea and Japan convey each other's cities, languages, and sensibilities, and interact through music. The show will be hosted by talent Shin Dong-yup and TVXQ's Yunho. Prior to this, the first lineup of Korean artists included KARA's Youngji, ASTRO's Yunsana, PENTAGON's Hui, and HYNN, while the second lineup features Lee Dong-hee, Lee Sang-yi, Jung Ji-so, and MAMAMOO's Wheein. The third lineup includes Lee Seung-gi, SUPER JUNIOR's Ryeowook, Kim Chung-ha, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Taehyun, among others. Additionally, KangNam and YouTuber Matsuda Buchou have confirmed their participation. The first lineup of Japanese artists featured Ai Takahashi from Morning Musume, rising star Rainy, and Ai Tominaka, who gained popularity in Korea through her solo concert and OST releases. DJ KOO, a member of the popular 90s group TRF, and KENJI03 from the rock group BACK-ON, known as Koda Kumi's husband, were also included. Yesterday, the second lineup of Japanese artists was announced, featuring singer miwa and Kanou Miyu. Miwa, a representative artist of the Japanese music scene, is expected to bring deep emotion to the show with her sincere singing style. Kanou Miyu, a rising vocalist and influencer, is familiar to Korean fans through her performances in Seoul and Busan. The participation of these next-generation artists is expected to bring refreshing energy to 'Change Street'. This global music variety show, connecting the streets, people, and cultures of both countries on one stage, will air every Saturday at 9:30 PM on the ENA channel starting December 20, with a broadcast planned on Fuji TV in Japan.
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