[Only this year's trending artists] Predictions for the 75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen Performers [2024]

A lot of people probably look forward to the Kōhaku Uta Gassen every year, don’t they?

From trending artists of the year to veteran singers who appear annually, it’s exciting to see who will perform and which songs they’ll showcase.

In this article, our editorial team—who research countless songs across various themes every day—will predict the artists who will appear on Kōhaku Uta Gassen and the songs they’ll perform!

This time, we’ve excluded the usual legends and mid-career regulars, and instead predicted contestants and setlists from among the most buzzworthy artists right now.

We’ve selected artists whose songs were featured as drama and film themes, young performers who went viral on social media, and acts celebrating anniversaries.

Enjoy looking back on the past year as you read.