ILLIT will appear on the special music festival show on December 27, featuring performances and insights from various artists.
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ILLIT will appear on the NTV series 'Saku Saku Himu Himu ☆ Oshi no Furu Ongakusai ☆' airing on December 27. 'Saku Saku Himu Himu ☆ Oshi no Furu Yoru ☆' started regular broadcasts in April this year, a variety show learning about the charm of various 'oshi' from around the world. The 37th and final broadcast of the year will be a one-hour year-end special. The special program will deliver special content. 'Saku Saku Himu Himu ☆ Oshi no Furu Ongakusai ☆' will air on December 27 (Saturday) at 11:30 PM. The first-ever 'Oshi no Furu Ongakusai' will feature three luxurious artists. ILLIT, Macaroni Enpitsu, and Ayaka will be deeply explored by Snow Man's Daisuke Sakuma and Banana Man's Yuki Himura (Saku Himu). ILLIT is a five-member girl group born from a Korean survival program in 2023. Their debut song 'Magnetic' became a global hit, with the music video surpassing an astonishing 270 million views. Furthermore, they made consecutive appearances at the Kouhaku Uta Gassen just two years after their debut. Why is ILLIT so highly promoted now? There is a 'new cuteness' that resonates with all generations, not just 'cute.' ILLIT's songs also have characteristics different from other girl groups. The charm will be unraveled. Hiroko Moriguchi, who became an otaku after being drawn to K-POP dance in her 50s, and famous influencer Yonoson will appear to discuss their charm. Additionally, they will showcase their new song 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' in a special stage, exploding with charm beyond just cuteness. The popular band Macaroni Enpitsu was formed in 2012 and gained popularity centered around live houses during their indie days. In 2020, they made their major debut with the mini-album 'Ai wo Shirazuni Mahou wa Tsukaenai.' Since then, they have produced numerous hit songs like 'Koibito Gokko' and 'Nandemonaiyo,' with 'Nandemonaiyo' winning the Excellence Award at the Japan Record Awards. They are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, and the reason for their popularity will be deeply explored tonight. All members are music college graduates. Their charm will be passionately discussed by Nao Yumiki from Nogizaka46 and Nobuhiko Otani from Dinoji. They will talk about the secrets of the lyrics hidden in the pop melodies and their experimental musicality, conveying their charm to Sakuma and Himura. Furthermore, the members will appear in the studio to discuss the behind-the-scenes of music production. The special live of their popular song 'Koibito Gokko' and the new song 'Purple Sky' is also a must-see. Additionally, Ayaka, who is approaching her 20th anniversary, will be deeply explored. She made her major debut in 2006 with 'I believe,' quickly gaining attention with 'Mikazuki' reaching number one on the Oricon weekly ranking. She also appeared in the Kouhaku Uta Gassen as a newcomer. Since then, she has produced numerous hit songs, including the NHK morning drama theme song 'Nijiiro,' leading the music scene. The reason she continues to thrive at the forefront for so long will be explored, revealing the secret hidden in her 'persuasive singing voice' that resonates with everyone. Actor-singer Sakura Oohara will appear as 'Oshitsujisan' and talk about Ayaka's charm that changed her life. They will delve into the secrets of her 'wide vocal range' and straightforward lyrics with Sakuma and Himura. In the studio, she will discuss the influence of gospel and Michael Jackson, her roots. In the special live, she will grandly perform the famous song 'Minna Sora no Shita' that changed Oohara's life and her new song 'Wonder!' The two MCs, who have deeply explored the charm of various people, things, and events on the show, will tonight reveal the artists' hidden sides, the behind-the-scenes of music production, and the feelings hidden in the lyrics. Additionally, the program's special performance is also highly anticipated. Of course, luxurious guests will appear for the artists' supporters, 'Oshitsujisan.' Don't miss the first-ever 'Oshi no Furu Ongakusai.' • ILLIT officially released 'Saikou ni Kagayaku Kimi ni' produced as a CM song today... All proceeds will be donated for youth support • ILLIT Minju & 10CM will showcase a collaboration stage for '2025 KBS Song Festival' with rising expectations. ■ Broadcast Information 'Saku Saku Himu Himu ☆ Oshi no Furu Ongakusai ☆' Broadcast Date and Time: December 27, 2025 (Saturday) 23:30-24:25 NTV System 【Cast】 Daisuke Sakuma (Snow Man), Yuki Himura (Banana Man), ILLIT, Ayaka, Macaroni Enpitsu, Sakura Oohara, Hiroko Moriguchi, Nao Yumiki (Nogizaka46), Nobuhiko Otani (Dinoji), Yonoson Chief Producer: Naoko Yano Producer: Moeto Kashiwabara Director: Yukihiro Tamura Production Cooperation: Deji Company, The Works Production Copyright: Nippon Television Free distribution will be conducted on TVer after the broadcast. ■ Related Links 'Saku Saku Himu Himu' Official Site 'Saku Saku Himu Himu' Official X
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