On September 25th, EXILE held their overseas performance in the 'China-Japan-Korea Music Festival' at Beijing National Stadium. As the first Japanese artist to perform at 'Tori no Su', EXILE performed 3 songs in front of approximately 40,000 people.

It's been 11 years since their debut, and an overseas concert was something the group has always dreamed of. Vocalist ATSUSHI shouted in Chinese, "Thank you, Beijing!" Meanwhile, leader HIRO expressed, "We were given confidence by receiving support from the people of China."

EXILE also charmed the audience with their speeches to the audience. Member KENCHI, who's been studying Chinese everyday for two years, greeted, "We were waiting for this day to come." The crowd broke into loud cheers as he bowed his head and said, "Since the earthquake occurred, China has been helping Japan. We are very grateful."

The event was held to commemorate the 40 years of friendship between China and Japan, and the 20 years of friendship between China and Korea, thus deepening the culture exchange between the three countries. EXILE was invited to perform at the festival to represent Japan because of their popularity.

Earlier this year, EXILE signed a contract with a recording company and film production company in Hong Kong. They will officially release their CDs in countries all over Asia starting next year. HIRO commented, "Through this opportunity, we want to pursue our activities in Asia."

Check out pictures from EXILE's first overseas performance below!

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Source + Photos: Sanspo 1, 2