SM Entertainment artists dazzle at Japan's 'FNS Music Festival'

SM Entertainment's TVXQ!, NCT DREAM, and aespa participated in Japan's representative year-end music festival, the FNS Music Festival, and captured the attention of local fans with their outstanding performances and candid interviews.

Fuji TV's "FNS Kpop Festival" aired on the 4th of this month, and featured performances and heartfelt interviews from the members of TVXQ, NCT Dream, and aespa. The broadcast was hotly anticipated and talked about all over Japan.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut in Japan, TVXQ performed "SWEET SURRENDER," a song from their studio album ZONE. Their stage performance was full of the seasoned charm and depth that comes with years of experience. After the performance, the group thanked their fans, saying, "We've made it this far thanks to your support," and vowed to "do our best until the end of our Japan nationwide tour."

Earlier, NCT Dream entertained the audience with their new song "When I'm With You," delivering their signature upbeat and polished performance. "We were happy to feel the love of our fans up close through the year-long tour," they said, reflecting on the year."

aespa put on a strong performance with their hit song Supernova, which was a big hit this year. The group expressed their love for their local fans, saying, "We were happy to make our official debut in Japan and meet our fans on tour."

The FNS Kpop Festival, one of Japan's leading year-end music programs, airs twice a year, on the 4th and 11th.

Meanwhile, SM's artists, including TVXQ, NCT Dream, and aespa, will take part in the "SM Town Live 2025" concert at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on January 11-12, 2025.