SUPER EIGHT's Yu Yokoyama Completes "24-Hour Television" Charity Marathon; "Onigishi" Performance Deeply Moves Viewers
Yu Yokoyama of SUPER EIGHT, who served as the marathon charity runner for NTV's "24-Hour Television," successfully completed the challenging race. While viewers and fans nationwide expressed their admiration for Yokoyama's perseverance through the arduous journey, particular attention was drawn to the song "Onigishi" performed by his fellow members. The song trended on X (formerly Twitter), with numerous related posts. Towards the end of the program, as Yokoyama aimed for the marathon finish line, SUPER EIGHT members sang "Onigishi" as a cheer-up initiative. Initially, some fans voiced concerns like "Isn't it inappropriate for junior idols to sing such an important song?" However, it was SUPER EIGHT members themselves who appeared. This surprise left many fans in tears, with comments like "Bawling when Eito appeared" and "Unexpectedly Eito, I burst into tears." "Onigishi" holds special meaning for Yokoyam...