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Concerts, weddings highlight acceptance among older generations as bilateral ties evolve
Former SMAP member Takuya Kimura held his first-ever South Korean concert in September. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)
NAMI MATSUURA
November 14, 2026 07:29 JST
SEOUL — At Japanese singer Takuya Kimura’s first-ever concert in South Korea this year, he was greeted by shouts of “saranghaeyo” — “I love you” in Korean.