NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen has been criticized for its viewership ratings, which are at an all-time low of 30%.

But I think "30%" is a pretty impressive figure.

Because it is a program that focuses on songs for all generations.

I think it's quite a feat to hit 30% for an all-generational singing program.

Incidentally, the highest viewership rating for NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen in the past was 81.4% in 1963 (Showa 38). This is a frightening figure.

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I believe proper "training" and even more "talent" are required to enjoy listening to NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

You will usually need to listen to the song program properly and repeatedly and only allow time for it to mature in your mind.

This privilege is reserved for the so-called "time rich" who can spend their time on TV and other media such as singing shows.

In other words, NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen is a program for the elite, the privileged class of time-rich people with music literacy, to enjoy the songs.

It is in the same position as the NHK Symphony Orchestra's "9th" concert, classic masterpieces, and famous performances, which were held at the same time as the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

In other words, just as classical music literacy is necessary to enjoy classical music, NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen literacy is required to enjoy the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen -- I think we are in such an era now.

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On the recording, I only watched "Idol" by YOASOBI (since that was the only song I knew).

When I was a teenager, the idols who were backup dancers were goofy dancers (and usually sang so badly that I couldn't even listen to them).

I enjoyed the refined performance.

I feel like I was shown the pride of being a professional in the name of an idol.