MUSIC LIVE 2025" 40,000 people excited! On November 3rd, Tokyo Dome will host the dream concert "MUSIC LIVE 2025" which brings together artists active globally from Asia.
EXPO LIVE 2025" was held. "BE:FIRST", "CORTIS", "ENHYPEN", "HANA", "KAWAII LAB. (FRUITS
ZIPPER/CANDY TUNE/SWEET STEADY/CUTIE STREET)" "KiiiKiii" "Number_i" "TOMORROW
Twelve groups, including "TOGETHER" and "4EVE," came together from Japan, Korea, and Thailand, drawing the approximately 40,000 audience members into a frenzy.
As the show began, the venue was filled with anticipation, and MC Yamazato Ryota (Nankai Candy)
The group appeared on stage. They engaged in witty conversation with the excited audience, and as they introduced the artists one by one, the audience erupted in cheers.
The fans' excitement instantly rose as they watched the performers in close-up. "KAWAII LAB." Stage
The opening was marked by the "KAW" project, which aims to spread Japan's "KAWAII culture" to the world.
From "AII LAB.", the eight-member idol group "CUTIE STREET" was born. Risa Furusawa excited the audience with her cute line, "Isn't it enough to just be cute?", and the pop
The stage began with the sound of "Cute Dake Jade Isn't That Good?". In between the accompaniment, Sakuraba Haruka said, "Nice to meet you all! 'CUTIE'
"Let's have a blast!" he greeted the audience with a cheerful smile. The colorful, fluffy costumes and bouncy music were met with cheers from the fans.
The colorful penlights synchronized, and the excitement rose in an instant. Next up was the seven-member idol group "SWEET
STEADY performed "YAKIMOCHI," a song themed around the frustrations of love.
She captured the hearts of the audience with her performance, which was filled with honest emotion, "I don't want it to be anyone but me!"
TUNE" performed the buzz song "Baibai FIGHT!" with the catchy phrase "Baibai Baibai Baibai...".
The fast-paced melody and tongue twister-like lyrics were perfectly synchronized with the calls of the audience.
ZIPPER performed "Kagami," a song that depicts updating oneself and transforming into the person one aspires to be. The light-hearted rhythm and cute choreography captivated fans.
At the end of "KAWAII LAB.", all members of the project performed FRUITS ZIPPER's signature song "Watashi no Ichiban Kawaii Tokoro."
The members, dressed in colorful dresses, filled the venue with a gorgeous stage that seemed to bloom in full bloom.
"KiiiKiii" Stage "KiiiKiii", a five-member Korean girl group that debuted in March this year, performed the city pop song "DANCING
They started with "ALONE." With energetic dance that exuded their youthfulness, they presented a refreshing stage that perfectly matched their natural and refreshing concept.
"Is everyone having fun? Let's keep the excitement going at Tokyo Dome!" he shouted cheerfully,
In contrast to the refreshing atmosphere from before, the song is a cool rap-based song.
He took to the stage with BTG, delivering a powerful rap with a fast beat and a low voice, captivating the audience.
The members moved to the center stage at the end of Flower Road and continued to be themselves.
They performed "I DO ME," a song filled with the feelings of a young girl. With a groovy rhythm, they delivered a lively performance, showcasing the diverse charms that only "KiiiKiii" can offer.
"BE:FIRST × ENHYPEN" Special Stage "BE:FIRST" and "ENHYPEN" appeared on the special collaboration stage.
Regarding the choreography for "Masterplan" and "Bite Me," ENHYPEN's NI-KI said, "I was surprised at how cool it was while learning the choreography. The choreography is difficult.
"It was really hard," said SOTA of "BE:FIRST," who also commented on ENHYPEN's songs, saying, "They were so difficult that we struggled. It's a style we've never experienced in our own songs."
On stage, both groups worked together to present a special performance for this day only. Their dance combined the best of both groups' unique styles, revealing a new charm that drew loud cheers from the audience.
"CORTIS" Stage "CORTIS" is a five-member boy group that debuted in Korea on August 18th this year.
The moment the word "CORTIS" appeared on the stage vision, the venue instantly became heated.
As a floating guitar riff filled the air, "What You Want" began with a voice shouting, "Get excited at Tokyo Dome!"
Their innocent and energetic performance unleashed the energy of youth.
It was also impressive to see them excited to be on the stage at Tokyo Dome, shouting enthusiastically in Japanese, "We've come to Japan!"
The following song, "JoyRide," combines nostalgic and emotional guitar sounds with hazy vocals to create a fantastical atmosphere.
In "GO!", minimal trap rhythms and synth sounds bounce as the band moves lightly down Flower Road, perfectly syncing with the cheers of the fans.
They then moved on to "FaSHioN," a song with deep bass and trap beats. With rapid-fire rap and varying tempos, they carved out their own individuality.
"See you again!" they promised, and the audience gave them a big round of applause as they left the stage.
The seven-member Thai girl group "4EVE" appeared. As the top T-POP girl group, they are active both domestically and internationally. They are wearing glamorous pink outfits.
Dressed in their best outfits, they took to the stage. They shouted, "What's Up TOKYO! TOKYO scream!" and sang, "Keep a
The stage of "Secret" started. With a catchy melody and dance beat, it was a bit mysterious.
They delivered a passionate performance, captivating the audience in an instant. In the following song, "Situationship," a light, bouncy piano riff echoed throughout the venue, and the crowd began to sing, "Hello!
We are 4EVE!" they greeted in Japanese. Their bright and cute atmosphere livened up the venue, and when they shouted, "We love you all!", huge cheers erupted.
At the end, Hannah asked, "Is everyone having fun? The next song is the last one, so please listen to "Hot 2"
He called out forcefully, "Shout 'Hot'!" and then performed the popular song "Hot2Hot."
This song features a graceful and seductive dance using fans, and the performance is full of passion, with the theme of love games.
Express your gratitude in Thai by saying "Kopkunka (Thank you)"
"I love Japan!" she said with a smile as she left the stage. "HANA" stage audition program "No No
Girls" and made their Japanese debut in April this year.
"HANA". The first song, "Drop", began with CHIKA shouting, "Are you ready! Make some noise!"
With her rap over a dark and powerful beat and cool facial expressions, "HANA" showed off her strong charm.
In "Body," she conveys the message of "self-love" by taking care of oneself, with a dreamy and light rhythm. She captivated the audience with a softer expression, different from the first song.
As they walked along Flower Road, NAOKO called out, "Thank you everyone. This is 'HANA'. Please sing along to the next song if you'd like," and the crowd responded with "Blue
The band then moved on to the stage for "Jeans." The warm guitar sounds and the soft vocals of the band members combined to create a sense of unity in the venue.
And finally, CHIKA introduced their major debut song, saying, "The next song is our important song."
"Rose" was a passionate and powerful performance set to Latin rhythms, and the finale featured a flower-like formation that sent the audience into a frenzy.
"Number_i × TOMORROW X TOGETHER × CORTIS" Special Talk In between the hot performances, there will be special talks by splendid artists.
A live talk was also held. When "Number_i", "TOMORROW X TOGETHER", and "CORTIS" appeared on stage, the venue was filled with cheers.
Kishi Yuta of Number_i commented with a smile, "The cheers were amazing, and I'm having a lot of fun performing with various Asian artists."
BEOMGYU of "TOMORROW X TOGETHER" said, "I'm happy to be able to appear again after last year. I'm happy to be able to spend this year with so many fans."
JUHOON of CORTIS, who was participating for the first time, said, "I'm excited to be on such a big stage even though I've only just debuted," and received a warm round of applause from the audience.
When CORTIS' SEONGHYEON asked, "When members have different opinions, how do you resolve it?", Jinguji Yuta of Number_i replied, "We talk it through thoroughly.
"We discuss it with each other. Ultimately, the leader makes the decision," he answered. Kishi Yuta then laughed, saying, "I'm exaggerating a bit (laughs). The three of us have a serious discussion."
TAEHYUN of "TOGETHER" joked in Japanese, "When opinions are divided, the stronger one wins. Probably me," sending the audience into fits of laughter.
Finally, Hirano Sho of "Number_i" said, "MUSIC EXPO is still on. We want to enjoy it to the fullest," and moved on to the next stage.
The second half of "MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2025" started with the performance of the seven-member Korean boy band "ENHYPEN."
As the venue was bathed in bright red light, the members appeared, and the whole dome shook with cheers that reverberated throughout the venue. The first song was "Bad Desire (With or
Without You) [Japanese Ver.]". A stylish and captivating performance with an edgy, powerful beat and a dark fantasy worldview.
The next song, "Fatal Trouble," begins with the members lying down on the stage, and then the sexy, fantastic piano sound is heard.
The excitement in the venue rose even more with the addition of a touch of music. During "No Doubt (Japanese Ver.)," the band performed in pure white costumes and lit up with a catchy beat.
The fans sang along, and the venue became one. After the performance, NI-KI greeted the audience with a smile, saying, "Tokyo Dome, I'm back!"
For ENHYPEN, Tokyo Dome is a memorable place where they held their first exclusive performance on their second world tour.
JAY recalled, "The fans sang a song for us as a surprise. I think we all cried at that moment," and performed the memorable song "BLOSSOM."
Tsuyu. With her gentle, clear vocals and emotional rap, she carefully conveyed her feelings for her beloved "ENGENE."
During the song "Me," fans swayed their penlights along with the lyrics "The stars shine and illuminate the night sky," creating a sense of connection with the fans.
A warm sense of unity was born. Finally, they performed "Sweet Venom" and "Brought The Heat Back".
The Japanese boy band "BE:FIRST" stage started with a tense intro.
At the same time, the band members appeared, erupting in cheers. The first song was the R&B tune "Secret Garden." The relaxed groove and sharp dance moves were perfectly combined, and the audience
In the following song, "Mainstream," he powerfully expressed his determination to "open up a new era" with a tight beat and rap.
Boom Back". The fast-paced and powerful performance heated up the venue, embodying the image of "charging forward into the future". Enveloped in the enthusiasm of the fans, the members shouted "It's fun!"
SHUNTO sent a message saying, "I'll sing for all of you who love music. It's wonderful to be passionate about something!" and performed "Muchuu."
The venue was filled with Seoul-full, positive energy, and a gentle sense of unity filled the venue.
A cover of "You Back." The pop original song was given a hip-hop touch that is characteristic of "BE:FIRST," and the performance concluded with a hopeful performance.
When the group was introduced as "Next Artist, TOMORROW X TOGETHER," scream-like cheers erupted.
The stage opened with the bouncy beat of "Upside Down Kiss," captivating fans with their lip-stroking choreography.
The next song, "Beautiful Strangers [Japanese Ver.]," featured sharp synth sounds and a fragile yet powerful vocal voice, creating a fantastical atmosphere, captivating the audience.
During the MC, HUENINGKAI spoke with emotion, saying, "The Tokyo Dome is so big," and YEONJUN replied, "We can see you all very well."
SOOBIN spoke kindly to the fans, saying, "Please pay attention to the lyrics of the next song," and performed "Where Do You Go?"
The song delivers a positive message accompanied by a refreshing band sound.
Ver.] and "Kitto Zutto," they thrilled the fans with a fast-paced and energetic performance.
During the talk, BEOMGYU and SOOBIN showed off their Japanese puns. They used humorous expressions such as "Denwa ni denwa" (call on the phone) and "Shoganai na" (it can't be helped).
After bringing smiles to the faces of the audience, they reached a climax with the electro-funk number "Can't Stop," which thrilled the audience with its refreshing sound and sharp dancing.
The final song on the "Number_i" stage was "Number_i" performed by Hirano Sho, Jinguji Yuta, and Kishi Yuta.
Flames erupted on the stage, and as the intense beat reverberated, the band performed the hip-hop number "
He started with "GOAT." He shouted "We are Number_i!" and overwhelmed the audience with his fierce rap.
In the following songs, "FUJI" and "INZM," they delivered a stunning performance, exciting the audience.
Along with the noisy guitar sounds, the call of "Number_i!" rang out in the dome. They continued with "SQUARE_ONE," "Numbers," and "Unidentified Territory," and ended with the 90's
The concert ended with the atmospheric song "i-mode." The lyrics were filled with love for the fans, with lyrics like "I want to be with you in i-mode, that's all I need."
They ended the show with smiles and words like "See you again!" and "Thank you!", leaving a warm afterglow.
Once all the performers had finished their performances, all the artists reappeared on stage, waving to the audience and expressing their gratitude, bringing the dreamlike night to a close.
"MUSIC EXPO 2025" will be broadcast on NHK General TV from 10:30 p.m. on Friday, December 12th. An expanded version will be aired on BSP4K and BS over the New Year holidays.
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