A: Apart from 2NE1, Rain and Maroon 5, Japanese band Yoasobi is set to hold two shows in Taipei this weekend.
B: Yoasobi?
A: Yoasobi is a J-pop duo formed by Ayase and Ikura in 2019, and it’s loved by young people. Haven’t you heard?
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B: Oops, I’m feeling a little old.
A: It sings the theme songs of “Oshi No Ko” (“My Idol’s Children”) and other TV series, leading it to gain popularity among young people.
A: 除了2NE1、Rain、魔力紅，日本熱門樂團Yoasobi本週末也將連唱兩場。
B: Yoasobi樂團？
A: 這是由Ayase、Ikura在2019年組成的雙人團體，近年來大受年輕人歡迎！你沒聽過嗎？
B: 天啊我覺得自己老了。
A: 他們唱了《我推的孩子》等人氣影視作品主題曲，所以大受年輕人喜愛。
（By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times／台北時報張聖恩）
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