YOLO KARAOKE AWARD Finalist Introduction🎤 Part 3

We've received passionate messages from the 7 finalists who will be competing in YOLO KARAOKE AWARD on Sunday, January 12, 2025!

Last up, we will introduce the profiles of the three finalists along with their thoughts on the songs they'll be performing and messages to everyone.

5. Norby


Nationality: Philippines
Song: あなたに逢いたくて (Anata ni Aitakute) ～Missing You～ / Seiko Matsuda

・Reason for choosing this song: 
At first me and my wife had a long distance relationship. I always miss her and then I found this song. The lyrics are exactly the same thought that I want to tell her.

・Message: 
Minna sama konnichiwa hajimemashite, thank you for joining us on this event . This song is very special for me because this song help me out from the times that I'm in rough and i really love the message of this song specially for us living in abroad everyday missing our love ones. Hope you enjoy this song . Anata ni Aitakute - Yoroshiku Onegai Itashimasu.

6人目：Roger


Nationality: Philippines
Song: ひまわりの約束 (Himawari no Yakusoku) / Motohiro Hata

・Reason for choosing this song: 
I absolutely loved watching Doraemon when I was a child. When the movie Doraemon: Stand by Me came out, I watched it and listened to the OST, which made me cry. That’s why I hold this song so dearly—it’s not only about romantic relationships but also about family and friendship. I chose this song because it brings back memories of my childhood, reminds me of missing someone, and evokes the promise to stay connected even when far apart.

・Message: 
We just need to keep dreaming, dream big, and never lose hope. With prayers, hard work, and perseverance, we can achieve what we truly want and what is our heart's desire. It will come to you.

7人目：Tasaki , Jessa May


Nationality: Philippines
Song: First Love / Hikaru Utada

・Reason for choosing this song: 
I was a talent singer before and the first love song is very popular in the Philippines that is my first japanese song that I learned . And this song is memorable for me because this is the song i sang when i first met my husband now , he fell in love with my voice he fell in love with what i sang and it was the song first love ,, on that time im performing on the stage and hes an audience and he told me he is surprised with the voice i have this was our love story started . I really considered my husband as my firstlove❤️

・Message: 
Please watch and support me hopefully you can listen to my song live🙏🏻

We're excited to hear their songs!✨

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AWARD Finalist Introduction🎤 Part 1 is here★
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