NHK's Venue101 EXTRA Announces Star-Studded Lineup for Tokyo Hall Event
NHK's music program Venue101 is hosting a special public recording at Tokyo's NHK Hall on June 27, featuring nine artists including =LOVE, ME:I, NCT WISH, NEXZ, and others. Ticket applications are open through June 2.

NHK has revealed the lineup for "Venue101 EXTRA," a special public recording of its weekly music program that will take place at NHK Hall in Tokyo on June 27. The event marks the first time the show moves outside its regular studio setting to host a live audience broadcast.
Nine artists will perform across the evening: =LOVE, ME:I, NCT WISH, NEXZ, Aina The End, Chou Tokimeki Senden-bu, B&ZAI, FRUITS ZIPPER, and Mega Shinnosuke. The diverse roster brings together Japanese idol groups, K-pop acts, and solo artists under one roof.
Venue101 typically airs Saturday evenings from NHK's Studio 101. This special edition, titled "Venue101 EXTRA," uses the larger NHK Hall venue to accommodate a live audience. The program will be hosted by Kamaichi's Takakazu Hamada and Errika Ikuta.
The public recording runs from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.). Fans interested in attending can enter the ticket lottery through NHK's official website through June 2 at 11:59 p.m. JST. A broadcast date for the recorded program will be announced later.
This lineup reflects the growing collaboration between Japanese broadcasters and international K-pop labels. NCT WISH, the only Korean group on the bill, continues SM Entertainment's presence on Japanese television. The mix of established acts like =LOVE with rising stars demonstrates NHK's commitment to representing the full spectrum of contemporary pop music.
Ticket applications are competitive for popular music events in Japan, so fans should move quickly if interested in attending.
