Singer Yoshimi Tendo appeared at the rehearsal for the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, held at the NHK Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo on December 29th. On the same day, she spoke about her thoughts on Hiromi Go, who announced his retirement from Kouhaku.
Tendo, who will be appearing in the Red and White Song Festival for the 30th time, reflected, "I've had the opportunity to sing the final song for the Red Team three times, and when I look back on the tension and the moments when everyone cheered me on, it's really warm and kind, and I think it's a truly wonderful program."
Also, when asked about Hiromi Go, who announced his retirement from the Red and White Song Festival on the same day, he replied, "He doesn't need to be so determined. It's a shame. He has great vitality, and I think he'll keep on fighting elsewhere."
"I do feel a bit lonely because Hiromi and I are the same generation, but it's not like she was so shocked that she collapsed, and I think Hiromi is probably drawing a line with herself," he said, showing his understanding.
The theme of the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen is "Connecting, Connecting, New Year's Eve," and it will be hosted by Hiroiki Ariyoshi, Haruka Ayase, Mio Imada, and announcer Nahoko Suzuki. Guest judges will include wheelchair tennis player Kaito Oda, actors Akari Takaishi, Taiga Nakano, Nanako Matsushima, voice actress Masako Nozawa, soccer player Kazuyoshi Miura, and literary critic Kaho Miyake. The show will air from 7:20 PM to 11:45 PM on December 31st (with some news interruptions).
