CDTV Live! Live! Announces Star-Studded 3-Hour Summer Special Featuring King & Prince, Kento Nakajima, and More

TBS's popular music program "CDTV Live! Live!" has announced a three-hour special set to broadcast on Monday, August 17, starting at 7:00 PM, generating major buzz across social media. The upcoming special boasts an impressive lineup of top-tier Japanese artists and unique collaboration performances.

Among the main highlights, idol group King & Prince will perform a special medley featuring "So Honey" and the first-ever television performance of "Uso da yo Suki da yo." Kento Nakajima will showcase his latest single, "Onigoto." Pop legend Hiromi Go is also set to deliver an energetic medley that includes his iconic summer anthem "GOLDFINGER '99," his new track "I'm Neo G," and the classic hit "2 Oku 4 Sen Man no Hitomi."

Additionally, the broadcast will feature popular acts GRe4N BOYZ and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Fans are also eagerly anticipating the show's renowned dance segment, "Odottemita" ("Tried Dancing To It"), where a special LDH select unit—comprising members from groups such as THE RAMPAGE, KID PHENOMENON, and THE JET BOY BANGERZ—will perform a custom choreography set to BUMP OF CHICKEN's rock hit "Tentai Kansoku." With such a stacked roster, excitement among J-pop fans is reaching a fever pitch.

The Context

"CDTV Live! Live!" (Count Down TV) is one of Japan's flagship weekly music television programs produced by TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System). Unlike many traditional television programs that air shortened edits of songs, CDTV is celebrated for allowing artists to perform full-length live versions of their tracks. LDH Japan, mentioned in the special dance segment, is a major Japanese entertainment agency famous for producing top-tier performance and dance-vocal groups like EXILE and THE RAMPAGE. The "Odottemita" segment is a popular reoccurring showcase where performers create original dance routines to famous tracks across various genres.

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