Idol Sensation =LOVE to Perform Fan-Favorite "Triple Date" on New Year's Eve Special, Igniting Social Media

At the massive year-end music special, "CDTV Live! Live! New Year's Eve Countdown Fes. 2025→2026" (TBS), it was announced that popular idol group =LOVE (Ikolove) will perform their song "Triple Date," generating a significant buzz across social media.

=LOVE is scheduled to perform a medley of "Choutokkyuu Tousouchuu" and "Tokubechu, Shite" during the midnight hour (0:00-0:59 JST) on the program. Furthermore, it was revealed that they would perform the much-anticipated fan-favorite "Triple Date" in the late-night slot of 26:00 JST (2:00 AM JST). This surprise announcement has led to an outpouring of shock and joy from fans.

On X (formerly Twitter), numerous excited comments such as "Triple Date!?", "Triple Date on terrestrial TV is insane," and "Even if it's late night, Triple Date on terrestrial TV is too hot" flooded in, quickly making it a trending topic. Despite the late broadcast time, many fans expressed their eagerness to watch live, with messages like "I'll try my best to stay awake until 26:00" and "My excitement won't stop until 'Triple Date' time."

"Triple Date" is considered a particularly special song by fans, largely due to its unique worldview and the intimate portrayal of members in its music video. Some fans have even shared specific hopes and requests for the live performance, such as, "I hope Hana-chan pats Yamamomo-chan's head from behind during Yuuka-chan's 'Kinchou shichau🎶' part in the first verse, just like in the MV! Please make sure that one part is exactly like the MV!!"

Since =LOVE is also set to appear in the relatively earlier 24:00 JST slot, voices praising the group's growing prominence have also emerged, with comments like, "It's more amazing that they're appearing in the 24:00 slot of New Year's Eve CDTV than 'Triple Date.' It's practically prime time." Many fans are brimming with joy and anticipation at the prospect of spending New Year's Eve with the popular idol group.

The context

=LOVE (pronounced 'Ikolove') is a popular Japanese idol group produced by Rino Sashihara, a former member of AKB48 and HKT48. Known for their catchy pop songs, synchronized dancing, and engaging stage presence, they have built a dedicated fanbase. "CDTV Live! Live! New Year's Eve Countdown Fes." is one of Japan's biggest annual music television specials, broadcast by TBS, featuring numerous top artists performing live to celebrate the transition into the New Year. Appearing on this show, especially in multiple slots, signifies a group's rising popularity and influence. "Triple Date" is a fan-favorite song by =LOVE, often highlighted for its unique lyrical themes and the intimate, heartwarming interactions between members depicted in its music video. The anticipation for a live, terrestrial TV performance of this particular song, especially in a late-night slot often reserved for more mature or cult-favorite content, has generated immense excitement among fans.

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