Foorin to Appear as Guest at Home Season Opener vs. Yokohama FM on 2/29 (Sat)!
The matches against Yokohama F.Marinos on Feb 29 and Urawa Reds on Mar 8 have been postponed due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection.
◇For more details, click here.
FC Tokyo is pleased to announce that on February 29th, 2020, in the 2nd round of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League, we will have a special guest for our home opening match against Yokohama F.Marinos (kick-off at 14:00 at Ajinomoto Stadium). The 5-member unit "Foorin" who caused a big sensation, especially among kids, with their song "Paprika" will be performing a special live and dance event!
Let's all dance the "Paprika" dance together and liven up the stadium! Please come and join us!
□ Home Opening Match Special Guest
Foorin
[Foorin Profile]
A five-member unit that sings "Paprika."
The members are Moeno, Hyuga, Takeru on chorus and dance, Ririko, and Chise.
The unit name was given by Kenshi Yonezu, who produced the group, likening the five members singing and dancing to "wind chimes."
The YouTube views of Foorin's "Dance Music Version" have exceeded 160 million, and Kenshi Yonezu's self-cover has surpassed 70 million views.
The NHK related videos of "Paprika" have surpassed a total of 300 million views.
Awarded the 2019 Japan Record Award, they made their first appearance as the Red Team on NHK's "Kohaku Uta Gassen."
【URL】https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/foorin/
□ Implementation Overview
① "Paprika" Dance Lesson by Foorin Members
Foorin members will conduct a "Paprika" dance choreography lesson for children.
【Time】
12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. (planned)
【Location】
AO-AKA PARK Onigiri Maru Square Event Stage (planned)
【Target】
Children under elementary school age
* AO-AKA PARK can be enjoyed by anyone, even if you do not have a ticket for the match.
② “Foorin” Special LIVE
[Time]
Around 1:40 p.m. (planned)
【Location】
Pitch level, near the player entrance at the center of the main stand (planned)
□ Recruiting friends to dance the "Paprika" dance together with Foorin!!
We are looking for friends who will dance the "Paprika" dance together with the Foorin members at the special LIVE. Let’s dance the "Paprika" dance with lots of energy!
【Target】
Children under elementary school age who are members of the Club Support U-18
* Children who can dance apart from their guardians
【Number of recruits】
40 members
[Application Period]
Saturday, February 15, 2020, 10:00 a.m. – Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
【Application Method】
To apply, click here
[Application Details]
・Name and membership number of the child who is a Club Support Member U-18 participant
・Name of one accompanying person
・Emergency contact on the day
[Notes]
・Please prepare your own match tickets.
・Only one accompanying person per child is allowed.
- The right to win is only valid for those who have applied, and please note that the transfer of rights is not allowed, including family members (sisters and brothers).
・If there are a large number of applicants, we will conduct a lottery.
- Please refrain from inquiring about the lottery results.
・Clothing is generally free. (Please feel free to wear blue clothing such as FC Tokyo replicas!)
・Please enter the artificial turf area wearing sneakers or sports shoes.
・Please prepare rain gear, towels, etc. in case of rain. (The event will be held even if it rains)
◇Purchase tickets for the 2/29 (Sat) Yokohama FM match here!
◇Join the Club Support Members here!
