#j-pop

#j-pop

"Most of our songs were trying to follow global standards and trends, but our more recent tracks... are more uniquely representative and openly embracing of J-pop."

Although the fans may know me as just singing those songs, I got to see the actual hard work and passion that goes into creating anime.

"If you have nothing to say/No need to try so hard... It's more fun to listen to/Other's words."

It's been one day after the show, we still feel very buzzed about it. Takeru told amNewYork. From a very young age, I've always wanted to perform in the entertainment capital of the world [New York]. So, making that happen was amazing, especially as a group. Also, the fact that the fans were the ones who wanted us to come to New York, and we were able to achieve that in a very short time, means a lot to us.

The early influence of J-pop helped pave the way for K-pop's global breakthrough, showcasing catchy tunes that blended Western and Japanese musical elements.