KOSÉ 8ROCKS, a breaking team affiliated with Japan’s professional dance league D.LEAGUE, delivered a special performance at the Korea–Japan Exchange Festival 2025 in Seoul, held in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and Korea.

Since its formation in 2020, KOSÉ 8ROCKS has distinguished itself through its mastery of highly complex acrobatic combinations. Its fast-paced routines and diverse techniques, performed in dynamic synergy with music, have captivated its audiences.

In addition to performing in D.LEAGUE, KOSÉ 8ROCKS has been actively involved in community activities across Japan, making appearances at various events and holding dance workshops. As an extension of these outreach initiatives, the team realized its first overseas engagement in October 2025. Alongside a dance exchange workshop for local youth, it staged a vibrant and dynamic performance at the Korea–Japan Exchange Festival 2025 in Seoul. It also engaged in an exciting cross-border exhibition battle with Korea’s leading breaking team JINJO CREW, which took the stage as a special guest at the festival.

KOSÉ 8ROCKS’ overseas performance is documented through interviews in which members reflect on their experience, as well as behind-the-scenes footage.

Produced by (online distribution): The Japan Foundation (JF) (https://www.jpf.go.jp/)

＜Performance Credits＞
Director: SHUVAN
Creative Director: KENNY SPLIF

Performers:
KOSÉ 8ROCKS: ISSEI, COCOA, 2GOO, TETSU, YU-KI, Ryo-spin, REIMI, REN

Special Guest:
JINJO CREW

Staff:
Producer: Mayu Nishikawa
Team Manager: Hiroyuki Makita

Organizer: The Japan Foundation (JF)
Co-organizer: Korea-Japan Festival 2025 in Seoul Organizing Committee, Embassy of Japan in Korea
Cooperation: D.LEAGUE Inc., KOSÉ Corporation

＜Video Information＞
Filmed on October 12, 2025, at COEX Hall B (Seoul, South Korea)
Presented by The Japan Foundation
Video Production: ISARIBI Inc.
Cinematography & Editing: Tomoya Kuwata
Stage Footage Provided by: Korea-Japan Festival 2025 in Seoul Organizing Committee
Music: “TREMENDOUS”, “CONC.RETE PLAN” Copyright : D.LEAGUE

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