Full of energy for his long-awaited first appearance on Kohaku , Jyutaro Yamanaka performs his hugely popular song "Ii Jan": "I thought I'd bring out my best 'that'"

Hiroshi Miyama：Unexpected incident during rehearsal for Red and White "Kendama Challenge": "The most shocking moment of the year"

Sayuri Ishikawa："The lineup has changed" for the 48th time they've appeared on Kohaku Uta Gassen, and they're sad about Hiromi Go's retirement. They also comment on their own decision to retire.

Aimyon：A change to short hair! "I cut about 50 centimeters" Reveals the reason for the drastic cut

Humbert Humbert：The husband and wife duo who sang the theme song for "Bakebake" said, "We want to do it without getting too excited" at their first appearance on Kohaku. The audience erupted in laughter at their banter that was like a "husband an

AKB48：Atsuko Maeda, Takahashi Minami, and Oshima Yuko also appear at the Kohaku rehearsal "The last Kohaku of my life" "I'll do my best!"

CANDY TUNE：Red Team's opening act is "double the best performance" and Murakawa Hian is enthusiastic, highlighting her "special Red and White costume" and giving a "hint" too.