Artists' Messages on 'Cowcon Board' Ignite Fan Excitement for New Year's Eve!

The special year-end project for fans from FAMILY CLUB web, titled "FAMILY CLUB web presents Cowcon Board," launched on December 31st at 10:00 AM, already generating significant buzz on social media. Messages from artists participating in the "STARTO to MOVE" countdown concert, held on New Year's Eve, are being progressively released, with fans expressing joy and anticipation for the words of their favorite idols.

As many fans eagerly await new messages, the unique comments from each artist have quickly garnered attention. Messages from Naniwa Danshi's Kyohei Takahashi, such as "serious and cute" and "Romantic Arrival," have drawn emotional responses, while Shunsuke Michieda's comment is praised for conveying his excitement for the countdown concert. Furthermore, with this being Naniwa Danshi's first countdown concert appearance in a while, expectations for their performance are particularly high.

From Snow Man, Shota Watanabe was the first to post, and his message, demonstrating consideration for fans, was very well-received. Subsequently, Tatsuya Fukazawa also released a message at 12:10 PM, prompting enthusiastic reactions from fans like, "I'll spend lots of fun times with Fukazawa-kun again next year!"

Moreover, A.B.C-Z's Shota Totsuka received messages of gratitude like, "Thank you for everything, as always," while Ryoichi Hashimoto's message drew attention for its expressive power, with fans calling its opening "genius." Hey! Say! JUMP's Kei Inoo amused fans by showing an unexpected side, commenting, "I actually laughed because it was just a serious message," in contrast to his usual style.

SixTONES' Taiga Kyomoto sent a cheerful message, saying, "Let's have a prosperous New Year's Eve." Travis Japan's Kaito Miyachika lightened the mood with a unique line: "I'm wondering if I should fly at the moment the year changes." Aぇ! group's Masaya Sano described the countdown concert in his own humorous way as "a hilarious event where an unbelievable number of handsome guys appear," making fans burst into laughter.

In particular, many fans were moved to tears by Takuto Teranishi's message, where he expressed his joy at his group performing in the countdown concert for the first time in three years, with comments like, "His joy moved me to tears." This created a special, shared emotional connection between artists and fans. As many fans stated, "We're truly happy it's being held," the "Cowcon Board" has become one of the great joys of the New Year's holiday season, and the artists' heartfelt messages will undoubtedly mark the beginning of a wonderful New Year's Eve.

The context

This article discusses a special online feature called "Cowcon Board" (short for Countdown Concert Board) provided by "FAMILY CLUB web," the official fan club website for artists under STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (formerly Johnny & Associates), a major Japanese talent agency for male idol groups. On New Year's Eve, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT traditionally hosts a highly anticipated "Countdown Concert" (often abbreviated as "Cowcon" or "Kauccon") featuring many of their popular idol groups performing live and counting down to the New Year. This year's concert is titled "STARTO to MOVE."

The "Cowcon Board" allows participating artists to share personal messages with their fans, generating immense excitement and strengthening the bond between the idols and their supporters during this festive period. The article highlights specific messages from popular groups like Naniwa Danshi, Snow Man, A.B.C-Z, Hey! Say! JUMP, SixTONES, Travis Japan, and Aぇ! group, showcasing the diverse personalities of the idols and the emotional reactions of their fans, referred to as "oshi" (a term for one's favorite idol).