The vocalist of YOASOBI, Rira Ikuta, will participate in the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen as a solo artist for the first time. The “too thin to worry about” fans were anxious about Rira Ikuta’s beautiful legs and her “expressionless” face. When asked about the reaction of Ayase, the composer of the song, Ikuta showed a bashful smile and said, “I am just about to tell her, so I haven’t told her yet. While expressing his joy at being able to participate in “Kohaku,” he also shared his thoughts, “There is a different kind of nervousness in performing alone. YOASOBI made its first appearance in the Kohaku in 2020 with “Yoru ni Dashiru,” and has appeared in the Kohaku three times, in 2021 with “Gunsei” and in 2023 with “Idol. The third time, in particular, he made the show more exciting with a large-scale performance in front of the audience. In 2024, YOASOBI was unexpectedly eliminated from the competition. The fans were surprised because YOASOBI was in charge of the music for the “NHK Sports Theme” for 2024, including the Paris Olympics. 2025 will see Ikuta’s solo appearance in the show to show the presence of the unit. Congratulations on your debut! Rira-chan’s solo Kohaku is too exciting,” said a source in the entertainment industry. A person involved in the entertainment industry said, “Rira-chan’s solo Kohaku debut is too exciting. In May, YOASOBI’s hit song “Idol” won the “Top Global Hit From Japan” award at Japan’s largest music awards “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025. This award honors domestic music that has become a global hit. Furthermore, in June, YOASOBI held its first solo concert in Europe, attracting 18,000 people in two days, accelerating its global expansion. Ikuta’s solo appearance in “Kohaku” is a new step for YOASOBI. I can also see this experience being used to expand the scope of the unit.
