The first official broadcast numbers of the Global Competition came as a shock to everyone. The program went live worldwide, and by the next morning, official reports confirmed it: 750 million people had tuned in to watch the first stage in Tokyo. This proved that the Global Competition was more than just a show—it was a global event.
As the episode replayed around the world that evening, reactions poured in everywhere. Families sat together, music lovers argued online, and social media exploded with debates. The production team had packaged the broadcast perfectly—contestant introductions, interviews, performance highlights, even behind-the-scenes shots. They didn't show everything, but they showed enough to hook the world, cut just enough to spark debates, and even pitched contestants against one another to create rivalries. It was obvious: they wanted drama and conversation, and they got it.
