TVXQ secured 1st place on an unofficial popularity poll held online while the '62nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen' was being broadcast on on December 31st. Despite the fact that only fans within Japan were able to vote without the help of other international or Korean fans, TVXQ was able to set a record, obtaining 49.7% of the votes to secure 1st place. Considering that 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' is Japan's biggest year-end music festival, being invited as only one of the three Korean artists to perform at the event speaks for the level of popularity they have reached in Japan. Dressed in black and white, Yunho and Changmin performed '"Why? (Keep Your Head Down)" in front of the cheering crowd, and thanked the fans for their support. Girls' Generation and KARA also ranked 5th and 20th, respectively on the poll as well. Check out TVXQ's performance below, if you haven't already!