NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen 2025 Highlights and Latest Entertainment News: Hiromi Go’s Final Performance, IZAM Announces Divorce

Top Performances at the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen

The 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen aired on the 31st, featuring passionate performances from many of Japan’s biggest artists. Hiromi Go made his 16th consecutive appearance — and 38th overall — singing "2.4 Billion Eyes - Exotic Japan -," tearing up as he expressed his gratitude to fans. Fans loved seeing his legendary stage presence[1][4].

Gen Hoshino took part in a special segment, performing "Direct!" from the Nintendo Museum, striking a memorable pose that got the audience excited. M!LK also performed, but technical issues caused some noise on stage, leading to comments like "The mic is terrible" from viewers[1].

aespa performed "Kino-Kumo" despite some controversy earlier, but they kept their focus on the stage without any distractions involving other celebrities like Hiroyuki Ariyoshi[1].

IZAM and Miho Yoshioka Announce Divorce

IZAM publicly announced his divorce from Miho Yoshioka, sharing that they are starting separate futures. The news shocked fans and sent ripples through the entertainment world. Both are expected to focus on their individual careers moving forward[1].

This announcement was made on the 31st, sparking widespread media coverage and discussions about their next steps.

Voice Actress Yoko Kikasa Confirms Divorce

Popular voice actress Yoko Kikasa also announced her divorce, saying she will continue to pursue her career while walking her own path. Fans and colleagues have offered their support and congratulations[1].

Kikasa remains active in major anime projects and plans to keep her voice acting career thriving after her personal life update.

Megumi Nagano Apologizes to Fans

Actress and voice star Megumi Nagano took to her blog to apologize to her fans, expressing her appreciation and mentioning she has a lot she wants to share. Fans are speculating about what might have happened, but she hasn't revealed details yet[1].

Her heartfelt message has resonated with many, showing her genuine connection with her supporters.

Former RADWIMPS Guitarist Akira Kuwahara Refuses Band Reunification

Akira Kuwahara, the former guitarist of RADWIMPS, has declined to rejoin the band. He responded strongly to Yōjirō Noda’s request for an apology, saying, "I won’t apologize," in a recent post. This shows he’s firm in his decision to stay independent[1].

The tension highlights ongoing differences within the band and fans’ curiosity about future collaborations.

Other Entertainment Highlights

• GACKT shares stories about his sister’s impressive drinking skills, revealing she can easily finish a liter of sake in one go[1].
• Motoki Omori from Mrs. GREEN APPLE posted a new photo that’s sparking buzz online, with fans jokingly saying, "Hope you get some good rest!"[2].
• Kento Kaku talks about choosing "Health" as his kanji for the year, reflecting on major life changes at age 36[5].

Highlights from the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen

1. Hiromi Go’s final performance with "2.4 Billion Eyes"
2. Gen Hoshino’s "Direct!" from Nintendo Museum
3. Technical issues with M!LK’s performance
4. aespa’s "Kino-Kumo" performance after controversy

These updates are based on the latest news from the past 24-48 hours. The entertainment scene is buzzing with activity, especially around Kohaku Uta Gassen[1][4].