Aぇ! group's Masaya Sano Captivates Viewers with a Stunning Cover of 'Fall in Love'

During a popular segment titled 'Meikyoku Live! Live!' on the TBS music program 'CDTV Live! Live!', Masaya Sano of the popular idol group Aぇ! group performed a stellar cover of Akiko Kobayashi's classic hit 'Koi ni Ochite -Fall in love-'. Immediately after the broadcast, his crystal-clear vocals and emotional expressiveness sparked a massive response, causing the song title to trend on social media and creating a wave of excitement.

In the same broadcast, Sano and his group performed their song 'Emotion', overwhelming viewers with his powerful drumming. However, in his solo corner 'Meikyoku Live! Live!', he shifted gears completely, delivering a gentle, soothing, and pure rendition of the quintessential Showa-era love ballad.

This gap in performance and his undeniable vocal prowess drew a flurry of praise on social media, with comments such as 'I can't believe this is the same person who was violently drumming just moments ago' and 'His endlessly transparent singing voice gave me goosebumps.'

Sano's performance, which breathed new life into a Showa masterpiece, captured the hearts of music fans across generations. Viewers highly praised his ability as a vocalist, noting, 'Along with the heartbreak of the original, you can feel Sano's honest and warm strength' and 'His delicate and sweet voice quality is reminiscent of Hideaki Tokunaga.' Furthermore, his gentle smile while singing with deep emotion and his lingering expression after the song knocked out many fans, who flooded social media with comments like 'Just as the title says, I completely fell in love' and 'Both his singing voice and smile are unfair.'

The context

'CDTV Live! Live!' is a major Japanese music television program broadcast on TBS, known for live performances. 'Aぇ! group' is a rising Kansai-based idol group under Johnny & Associates (STARTO ENTERTAINMENT), and Masaya Sano is widely recognized within the group for his exceptional musical talents, including playing drums and showcasing strong vocal skills in various projects.

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