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Buzz builds over 2026 Kohaku lineup and boy group spots

Original: 紅白歌合戦

Attention in Japan is turning to this year's NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, the year-end song battle. Outlets are speculating when the performer lineup will be announced based on past years' patterns, and reports say competition is intensifying over the boy group slots, with STARTO reportedly wary of rising acts like M!LK and other EBiDAN groups. NHK has also opened applications for studio audience seats.

Why now: The year-end show's performer announcement season has arrived, fueling speculation about the lineup and fierce rivalry for boy group slots.

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