Summary
Interview conducted as “New Forces in Music” (音乐新势力) Vol. 94 of Migu Video (咪咕视频) on the occasion of KOKIA 2024 Shanghai concert “Hoshi-zora Hana-utage”. The contents include the theme of the 2024 Shanghai concert, the song “Shiroi Yuki”（「白い雪」） popular among Chinese fans, their music style, and their thoughts on Shanghai and the Chinese concert. Also, a cut of “Hoshi no keiji (Japanese version)”（「星の啓示 (日本語バージョン)」） from the Shanghai concert is inserted at the end of the interview.
Interview video link: 音乐新势力Vol.94：新歌推介官KOKIA吉田亚纪子「星空花宴2024」
Questions in the video
- The theme of this concert in Shanghai is “Starry Flower Feast” What’s the special meaning of this theme?
- This program was canceled four years ago and then restarted. What’s the difference between the 2024 “Starry Flower Feast” and the 2020 plan?
- Will there be any special performances and venue designs centered around the theme?
- “Shiroi Yuki”（「白い雪」） is very popular in China. Will you be performing it in concert? Can you share your inspiration and the story behind the song?
- Your musical style has always been very diverse how do you find a balance between these styles?
- What do you think about the changing styles in the music market? Do you have any plans to try new styles of music or explore new directions in your future musical endeavors?
- You came to Shanghai last year for your 25th anniversary concert. How do you feel about coming to Shanghai again this year?
- The interaction between you and your fans is very warm and sincere. In this concert, do you have a special program to interact with your fans in Shanghai?
- With this concert you hope to. What message or feeling do you want to convey to your fans. Is there anything you want to say to them?
- Apart from this Shanghai concert, what are your upcoming performances or music projects that you can share?