Japanese artists are increasingly collaborating with Korea, appearing on shows like 'M COUNTDOWN' and gaining significant popularity.
April/19/2026 21:00
Recently, collaborations between Japan and Korea through the music industry, appearances of Japanese artists on Korean programs, and the holding of concerts in Korea have increased. In the 2010s, many Japanese singers such as Tomohisa Yamashita, KAT-TUN, SPYAIR, and SEKAI NO OWARI appeared on the Korean music program 'M COUNTDOWN', and recently, idols who gained massive popularity thanks to Korean music programs have emerged. This time, we summarized Japanese artists who appeared on 'M COUNTDOWN' in the 2020s and attracted attention.
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