The lineup for the 2025 FNS歌謡祭 has been revealed, featuring popular acts like TWS, TREASURE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and ILLIT.
November/6/2025 12:32
Fuji TV's '2025 FNS Kayo Festival' first lineup has been announced. Today (6th), the program's official X (formerly Twitter) revealed the luxurious lineup of '2025 FNS Kayo Festival' for the first time. The first night will be broadcast on December 3, and the second night on December 10. The hosts will be Masaki Aiba and Fuji TV announcer Seika Inoue. On the first night, TWS and TREASURE from Korea are confirmed to appear. TWS has secured its appearance for the second consecutive year, proving its high popularity. TREASURE's appearance follows their performance in July at the '2025 FNS Kayo Festival Summer.' They sang the Japanese version of their senior BIGBANG's 'FANTASTIC BABY,' which attracted attention. On the second night, TOMORROW X TOGETHER and ILLIT will perform. TOMORROW X TOGETHER is set to hold its first five major dome tour in Japan from this month until February next year, raising expectations for their performance. ILLIT, who released their first single in Japan 'Toki yo Tomare' in September, will also appear for the second consecutive year. They have been actively participating in Japanese commercials and have recently been confirmed to perform the opening theme for the TV anime 'Hime-sama “Goumon” no Jikan desu' Season 2. The '2025 FNS Kayo Festival' will be broadcast on December 3 and 10, starting at 6:30 PM for two consecutive weeks, totaling 8.5 hours of live broadcast. From Tohoshinki to TREASURE, a variety of stages will be showcased at the 'FNS Kayo Festival'! Covers are also a hot topic. From Tohoshinki to New Jeans, there was a great response on the first night of the 'FNS Kayo Festival'! ENHYPEN collaborates with popular characters at USJ.
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