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IKE is the former lead singer of the Japanese band SPYAIR. He once sang the theme song of the animation "Volleyball Boys". He quit the band in 2022 and pursued a solo career. In August, he participated in the Penghu Beach Music Festival. This is his eighth visit to Taiwan.
2026/10/03 13:16
[Reporter Liao Lihui/Comprehensive Report] IKE, the former lead singer of the Japanese band "SPYAIR", only participated in the Penghu Beach Music Festival "2026 Penghai Beach Music Festival" in August this year. This is also his eighth visit to Taiwan. Today (3rd), he suddenly choked out "Guoren Guijiu" on X and asked foreigners to go back to their own countries, which attracted criticism.
IKE participated in the Penghu Music Festival in August. (Photo taken from Penghai Beach Music Festival Facebook)
SPYAIR is loved by many music fans for singing the theme song of the animation "Volleyball Boys". The lead singer IKE will retire in 2022 and is currently developing a solo career. However, his post on X today caused controversy. IKE wrote: "Why are there foreigners everywhere on vacation? It's so annoying. Go back to your country! I want to play in Japan too!"
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IKE tells foreign tourists to get out of Japan on X. (Reproduced from X)
As soon as the post came out, it triggered a discussion. Netizens said, "There are many overseas fans who have supported you since the SPYAIR period. I think there are some things that I still keep in my heart." Going abroad, how would you feel if you were in this position?" "For those foreign fans who came to see your live performance, do you have to pack your bags and fly back to your country immediately after the performance?", "Don't be impulsive, brother, are you sure you want to post this article?" "It's really sad, think about how foreign fans will feel when they come to Japan."
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