TBS's "Ongaku no Hi 2025" "One Chorus Medley" Sparks Online Debate
The "One Chorus Medley" featured on the major music program "Ongaku no Hi 2025" (Music Day 2025), broadcast on the TBS network, has become a hot topic, especially on social media. The term "one chorus" even trended high on X (formerly Twitter), leading to a wide range of opinions on this innovative production style. This medley format involved many popular artists performing only about a 90-second "one chorus" of their original songs or cover tracks. Numerous artists appeared, with WEST. performing "Eejanaika," Da-iCE singing "Star Mine," and SUPER BEAVER presenting "Namae wo Yobuyo," among others. The rapid transitions between songs in a short timeframe elicited diverse reactions from viewers. Positive feedback included comments such as, "It's great to see performances from so many artists at once" and "It's interesting to see artists I don't usually watch in a short amount of time." ...