Saturday May 26, 2012

NHK announces 'support group' for 'Red & White Song Contest'

NHK announces 'support group' for 'Red & White Song Contest'
From left: Kazuki Sawamura, Mari Sekine and Terry Ito

TOKYO —

Public broadcaster NHK on Wednesday introduced TV producer-commentator Terry Ito, 57, actor Kazuki Sawamura, 41, and talent Mari Sekine, 24, as members of the “support group” for its annual year-end program “Red & White Song Contest.” They will co-host the program together with the main MCs.

Ito said, “I would like to sing the popular song ‘Ofukuro san’ with singer Shinichi Mori.” The song is currently prohibited from being sung because of a personal dispute between Mori and the composer.

Meanwhile, Sawamura said, “I wonder which team, Red or White, I should support, because I like something pink.” Sekine, who appeared on the program last year with her father and comedian Tsutomu Sekine, said, “This year, I have very dependable partners!”

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    timorborder

    What a load of crxp. No wonder there a lines at the video store on New Years Eve. Wonder if Komura Tetsuya will make an appearance this year.

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    fatloser

    Your hard earned money at work!!!!!!!!

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    Altria

    It's gonna take more than a 'support group' to erase the horrible memories.

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    Betting

    Maybe the leader of the group could be named, "Best supportist"? No, I don't think Tetsuya will be attending this year's Red and White show timorborder, apparently he's indisposed.

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    franz75

    Red & White Song Contest...

    What about:

    I'm not paying my NHK fees♪

    Stop asking me♪

    I don't watch NHK♪

    OK♪

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    555Book

    Sooo...this show is actually sponsored by NHK

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    Disillusioned

    Now, that's entertainment! I can't wait till new year's eve to see what's on cable TV!

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