Nogizaka46's Erika Ikuta To Hold First Solo Live With MTV Unplugged Performance

Nogizaka46 member Erika Ikuta will participate in the popular acoustic live series "MTV Unplugged", marking the idol's first time holding a solo live.

Ikuta is a classically trained musician who is talented at the piano. The idol had represented Tokyo in a national competition when she was in junior high school.

"This is typically a stage where only popular artist have appeared, so when I got the call, I was definitely surprised. This will be my first solo live. Although I'm nervous, I'm not going to overthink it, and would like to enjoy myself as I demonstrate the power of music," Ikuta said.

Ikuta's performance will occur on December 25. The concert will be broadcast live, marking a first for the "MTV Unplugged" series which typically records performances and broadcasts them at a later date.