imase, HITOMI (SAY MY NAME) and others appear in “Masaka 1-chome Ichibanchi”! A thorough investigation into the originator of Record Dai’s Newcomer’s Award and million-seller

■KAN special documentary “Love Wins in the End” will also be broadcast

TBS will be broadcasting “Masaka 1-chome Ichibanchi” with Koji Kato (Gokuraku Tombo) as MC from 10pm on December 30th.

This program is a talk show on the modern history of the entertainment industry that looks back and investigates the “one-chome-first place” (or “originals”) of celebrities who are of interest to the public, with current talents looking back on them.

This time, the 5th edition, we will welcome imase, Yuki Saito, Wakako Shimazaki, and HITOMI (SAY MY NAME) as studio guests and perform music called “Record Award / Newcomer Award 1-chome Ichibanchi” and “Million Hit 1-chome Ichibanchi”. I would like to share with you two related themes.

In “Record Awards/Newcomer Award Ichome Ichibanchi”, we trace back the evolution of artists who won the Newcomer Award, such as FRUITS ZIPPER, BIGBANG, Kiyoshi Hikawa, and Masahiko Kondo, with gorgeous VTRs that can only be seen on TBS.

And in the studio, Yuki Saito and Wakako Shimazaki will reveal the behind-the-scenes stories that they can tell now!

■Relive the originator of million-hit hits with gorgeous VTD! The true story of KAN revealed for the first time
In “Million Hit 1-Chome Ichibanchi”, we look back at the history of famous songs that colored the era, as well as their origins with gorgeous VTR! What exactly is the “first post-war million hit song” that was discovered before the Oricon tally?

Furthermore, since its release in 1990, KAN’s “Ai wa Katsu” continues to be loved as a cheering song that brings energy throughout Japan. This time, we will also bring you “KAN Special Document “Love Wins in the End”” by KAN, who passed away in November 2023.

“Masaka 1-chome Ichibanchi”, which is filled with the changes and behind-the-scenes stories of famous songs that have been loved throughout the ages from Showa to Reiwa, will be broadcast from 10pm on December 30th.

■Koji Kato (Gokuraku Tombo) Comment
It was interesting to see the changes over time again!
I thought that my era left an impression on the “Record Awards / Newcomer Award 1-chome Ichibanchi”. I still felt nostalgic about the idol generation of Kyon Kyon and Akina Nakamori, even when I saw them on VTR.
I really knew the original song “Million Hit Ichome Ichibanchi”! I think the great thing about Million is that they know songs from before they were even born.
This program shows how the music industry has changed over time. I also realized that the way we listen to music has changed a lot over the past 60 years.
Also, KAN’s wife from “Love Will Win” appeared on the show, and she talked about various stories about KAN, which was very moving, so I recommend that you watch it with your whole family. .

Program information

TBS“Unbelievable 1-chome first place”
12/30 (Monday) 22:00~23:30
Performers
MC: Koji Kato (Gokuraku Tombo)
Studio guests: imase, Yuki Saito, Wakako Shimazaki, HITOMI (SAY MY NAME)

Official website
https://www.tbs.co.jp/program/masakano_1chome/