Japanese TV singing contest omits popular South Korean acts

In apparent snub over frictions with South Korea, popular New Year's Eve singing competition will feature all-Japanese lineupJapan's wildly popular annual TV singing contest will not feature a single Korean pop act when millions tune in on New Year's Eve, in an apparent snub over territorial frictions with South Korea.The Red and White Song Battle, one of the most keenly anticipated TV programmes of the year, will instead feature an all-Japanese lineup that includes the popular girl group AKB48,...

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