HANA Crowned Best New Artist at 67th Japan Record Awards! Social Media Erupts with Cheers and Emotion

Female group HANA was crowned Best New Artist at the "67th Japan Record Awards," broadcast live on December 30th. This moving moment quickly trended across social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with fans flooding the platform with congratulations and expressions of emotion.

As HANA's win was announced, many viewers shared their profound emotional reactions, stating they "cried buckets" and their "tear ducts burst." During their performance after receiving the award, member Chika's tearful rendition of the line "I'm scared of getting hurt" particularly resonated with many fans, who expressed feeling like they were "watching over their own children." Fans erupted in joy and excitement, calling the moment "truly amazing" and "the best."

HANA's songs "ROSE" and "Blue Jeans" are already beloved by many listeners, and in response to the award, numerous comments such as "I'm so happy because I kept replaying them" poured in. One fan praised HANA's dedication, commenting, "They proved that any flower, once it blooms, is beautiful." They added, "Go non-stop!" expressing high hopes for the group's continued success. Members of the fan club also shared their joy, with comments like "I actually teared up a little."

While other nominees for Best New Artist, including BE:FIRST, SHOW-WA, MATSURI, and BOYNEXTDOOR, also garnered attention for their performances, HANA was undoubtedly the star of the night. Their brilliant achievement was enthusiastically celebrated on social media, making it a night that foreshadows their significant leap forward in the music scene. Fans are eagerly anticipating HANA's future, with comments such as "I'm looking forward to their future activities" and "I can only feel that they will soar from here."

The Context

The Japan Record Awards (日本レコード大賞, Nihon Rekōdo Taishō) is one of Japan's most prestigious music awards ceremonies. Established in 1959, it is held annually, typically on December 30th, and is broadcast live across the nation. Often compared to the Grammy Awards in the United States, it recognizes outstanding achievements in Japanese popular music, honoring artists, lyricists, composers, and arrangers. The "Best New Artist" award is a highly coveted prize that recognizes the most promising emerging talent in the Japanese music industry, often acting as a significant launching pad for their careers.

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