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NHK's Kohaku Switches Hoshino Gen Song Tied to Director Accused of Sexual Assault - Unseen Japan

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NHK announced yesterday that musician Hoshino Gen would be singing a different tune – literally – after both sides fielded complaints that their original choice was insensitive toward sexual assault victims. Hoshino Gen (星野源) is a multitalented singer/songwriter whose work is highly popular in Japan. He’s also an actor known for starring in dramas such as Nigehaji (co-starring now-wife Aragaki Yui) and MIU404. Hoshino is set to sing at this year…
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NHK's Kohaku Switches Hoshino Gen Song Tied to Director Accused of Sexual Assault - Unseen Japan

NHK announced yesterday that musician Hoshino Gen would be singing a different tune – literally – after both sides fielded complaints that their original choice was insensitive toward sexual assault victims. Hoshino Gen (星野源) is a multitalented singer/songwriter whose work is highly popular in Japan. He’s also an actor known for starring in dramas such as Nigehaji (co-starring now-wife Aragaki Yui) and MIU404. Hoshino is set to sing at this year…

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Gen Hoshino changes song to be sung on "NHK Kohaku" - mixed reviews over theme song for film directed by Sion Sono, accused of sexual assault

The 75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen announced on Tuesday, December 26th that musician Gen Hoshino will be changing the song he will be singing. Gen Hoshino will no longer be singing the title song of his 6th single, "Why is it bad in hell?", but will instead play and sing "Barabara," a song from his solo debut album, "Baka no Uta." "Why is it bad in hell?" is the theme song for the movie of the same name, directed by Sion Sono, in which Gen Hoshino …

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