ILLIT, BOYNEXTDOOR, and &TEAM performed at the 67th Japan Record Awards, showcasing their talents and expressing gratitude to fans.
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The 67th Shining! Japan Record Awards featured ILLIT, BOYNEXTDOOR, and &TEAM, who showcased their performances. Yesterday (30th), the 67th Shining! Japan Record Awards was broadcast live for four and a half hours from the New National Theatre in Shibuya, Tokyo, starting at 5:30 PM. ILLIT, who won the Excellent Work Award, performed their hit song 'Almond Chocolate.' They appeared in outfits with prominent ribbons and frills, showcasing a refreshing charm. The sweet and addictive melody combined with the members' pure singing captivated the audience. Their deepened expressiveness and solid live performance energized the stage. The intricate group dance synchronized down to their fingertips, along with the cute facial expressions of the five members, caught the eye. ILLIT expressed their gratitude to fans through their official SNS, saying, 'Thanks to all our fans, we were able to stand on stage for two consecutive years, winning the 'New Artist Award' last year and the 'Excellent Work Award' this year, and we are very happy.' BOYNEXTDOOR, who won the New Artist Award, sang the Japanese version of 'IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU,' titled '今日だけ I LOVE YOU (Japanese Ver.)' released in January this year. During the program, they were asked about their family's reaction to their award, and member Unak commented, 'My mother said, 'You received an award in Japan, that's amazing,' and I was happy. I was surprised and proud that my mother knew about the 'Japan Record Awards!' Jehyun added, 'Thanks to all our fans, we are here today. Thank you for your continued support! We will continue to deliver good music, so please keep supporting us!' &TEAM, who received the Special International Music Award, passionately sang their title track 'Go in Blind (月狼),' which is also the name of their 3rd single in Japan. Like the song's message, 'If we are together, we can overcome any path,' they showcased their unity and confidence on stage with all nine members. Particularly, their synchronized performance while blindfolded maximized their unique explosive energy, leaving a strong impression. &TEAM expressed their gratitude to fans through their official SNS, posting a video showing their joy while holding the award, saying, 'Thanks to our LUNÉ (fan name).' ILLIT and &TEAM are set to perform at the upcoming 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, raising expectations for their stage.
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