Check out the artist line-up for the next episode of MUSIC STATION

TV Asahi’s music program MUSIC STATION has revealed the artists line-up for their next episode, which will air on January 20th.

Check it out below!

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“Itsudatte Bokura wa” – Ikimonogakari
“START” – JUN SKY WALKER (S)
“Special Medley” – Sexy Zone
“Special Medley” – Tokyo Jihen
“TONIGHT” – BIGBANG

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Source: MUSIC STATION official site (TV Asahi)


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