S'porean Regina Song, 21, nominated for Japan music award for TikTok-famous song 'The Cutest Pair'

Singaporean pop singer Regina Song has received a nomination at the inaugural Music Awards Japan for her TikTok-famous hit single, "The Cutest Pair".

Song is the only Singaporean nominee at the event.

She is competing in the Best Song Asia category, against the other nominees: Supernova by Vespa, Way 4 Luv by Plave, Satu Bulan by Bernadya and Ghost by Jeff Satur.

The award ceremony will be held at Rohm Theatre in Kyoto on May 21 and May 22.

Song's single, "The Cutest Pair", from her debut album "Fangirl", has been streamed more than 44 million times on Spotify since it was released in June 2024.

It is also a viral hit on TikTok, with a clip of Song's rendition garnering over 25 million views.

The music awards show is organised by the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association in collaboration with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

'Feels extremely surreal': Song

Song, who has been writing songs since she was 16, said in a release that "it feels extremely surreal" to be one of five final nominees in the Best Song Asia Category.

"It would be my absolute dream and honour to take this award home, but this nomination is already such a blessing, and I am so grateful for every person that has been cheering me on,” Song said.

Following the release of her debut album, Song went on a Southeast Asia tour in January, with stops in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila.

In March, she also sang at Wanderland Festival in the Philippines.

Top image from Regina Song's Instagram.