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On July 5th and 6th, 2025, the "Show at the Beruna Dome in Japan! Music Center in JAPAN" event was successfully held. The performance, themed PLAYFUL SUMMER!, once again demonstrated the significant local popularity of K-POP.
The Veruna Dome was already sweltering before the performance began. As the 3MCs took the stage, the enthusiastic cheers from the crowd echoed throughout the entire dome. The longest-serving MC, SHINee Minho, along with 'Show! ZEROBASEONE Kim Kyu-bin and Hearts2Hearts Ana, who have consistently demonstrated strong performance on Music Center', came together as three MCs to deliver their opening statements. The ultimate K-pop festival of the summer was beautifully held, perfectly aligning with the theme of 'PLAYFUL SUMMER!'. This year, it featured special stages that could only be witnessed in "Music Core in JAPAN", starting from the first release of a legendary new song to a global mega hit.
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The first day of July 5 kicked off the festival with a refreshing performance by global newcomers Hearts2Hearts, who are already gaining attention since their debut. KiiiKiii, who is very popular in Japan, then delivered an energetic stage.
NEXZ, emerging as a promising performer, has enhanced the ambiance at the event, while Izna captivated audiences with her refined performance and youthful appeal. ZEROBASEONE, a leading act of the 5th generation, intensified the excitement on the first day with an energetic show.
The global top girl group IVE continued to win over the audience, while TREASURE, which has charmed fans worldwide including in Japan, demonstrated its international appeal. TAEMIN, a solo artist known for his exceptional performances, showcased his remarkable stage presence and added grandeur to the first day of the event.
The second day (July 6) started with a beautiful stage performance by ILLIT, who has strong backing from the Gen Z fanbase. n. is broadening its international reach. SSign delivered an original performance.
The stage of NCT WISH, which recently achieved its career peak and gained widespread popularity, attracted significant attention, while the representative icon of Japan's Generation Z, INI, impressed local fans. Charismatic idol group NiziU, which is gaining global recognition, delivered an outstanding performance.
THE BOYZ, gaining global attention from K-pop enthusiasts, delivered an impressive sword dance, while girl group aespa, enjoying widespread popularity, showcased its remarkable presence. TOMORROW X TOGETHER, closing the grand finale, concluded the second day of performances with a flawless stage that reflected their status as a global superstar.
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This year, the standout aspect of "Music Core in JAPAN" was the legendary special stage. Emerging talents mesmerized international fans with performances that reimagined the iconic stage according to the theme of "PLAYFUL SUMMER!".
NEXT's 'LOVE ME RIGHT (Original song: EXO)', Izna's 'Forever Young (Original song: BLACKPINK)', Hearts2Hearts' 'Gee (Original song: Girls' Generation)', and n.Each team, including SSign's 'Son Goku (Original Song: SEVENTEEN)' and NCT WISH's 'Miracle', created lasting memories for local fans by showcasing their own outstanding performances. Especially on the lively NCT WISH's 'Miracle' stage, the members organized an activity where they gave signed balls to fans, generating a strong reaction from the audience present.
The two-day final concluded with the entire cast gathering on EXO's 'Peter Pan' stage to enhance the atmosphere of unity. Amidst continuous cheers and heartfelt declarations from the audience, all performers united to create an emotional conclusion, marking the end of the grand finale of 'PLAYFUL SUMMER!' and reaffirming the worldwide popularity of K-POP.
The top music festival of this summer captivated K-pop fans globally! "Music Center in JAPAN" will be broadcast at 8:40 p.m. on July 25 (Friday) and August 1 (Friday).
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