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≒JOY will hold a special live commemorating the release of their debut mini album “Kitto, Absolutely, Absolutely” at Matsushita IMP Hall in Osaka!!
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The other day, on March 29th (Friday), a special program commemorating the 2nd anniversary of the group’s formation, “Congratulations! Near Joy 2nd Anniversary! YouTube Live!”
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmvFQz56nT4) was streamed live. Today, a special live performance was held at Matsushita IMP Hall in Osaka to commemorate the release of their debut mini-album “Kitto, Absolute, Absolute”. This event is a very premium event where only lucky users who have been selected by lottery can participate and can experience ≒JOY’s performance up close, targeting those who have purchased their debut mini-album “Kitto, Absolute, Absolute”. A total of 6 performances were held at 3 venues, including the Tokyo performance at Tennozu Galaxy Theater held in February, and the Nagoya performance held at Nagoya Design Hall yesterday, March 30th (Saturday). .
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The special live performance held today at Matsushita IMP Hall in Osaka was held in two parts (Part 1 from 14:30 / Part 2 from 17:00), and the lucky fans who won the prize were invited to the event. Ta. In addition to 9 original songs, including the new mini-album lead song “Rekkuhito”, a total of 11 songs will be performed, including a cover of =LOVE.
During the MC talk, the venue was filled with great excitement as they talked about the songs included in their debut mini album,
behind-the-scenes stories from the MV shooting, and behind-the-scenes stories from the “debut press conference” held in January, which can only be seen at a special live. Ta. If you are interested, why not apply to participate in the special live next time?
[Image 3: https://prtimes.jp/i/13546/4137/resize/d13546-4137-d47b05ac94c9c514369c-2.jpg&s3=13546-4137-9aa51fd84e9ee3d19929e981d4c226ad-1477×1108.jpg] ≒JOY will be releasing their first video product on April 24th (Wednesday), “≒JOY 1st Concert “It’s Nice to Meet You, ≒JOY”, which was held at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall last September. It has also been announced that the long-awaited 1st single will be released on June 12th (Wednesday). We have also decided to hold an online autograph session and an online individual talk session, so please come and join us. Keep running towards your dreams with all your might≒JOY will continue to be a hot topic in the future.
■3/31 (Sun) Special live commemorating the release of debut mini album “Kitto, Absolutely, Absolutely” @ Matsushita IMP Hall, Osaka -SETLIST-
1. reckless person
2. Beyond that is Exalt
3. Super Lonely Lion
MC
4. “I thought our eyes wouldn’t meet during club activities” *=LOVE cover song 5. “You and Me Song” *=LOVE cover song
6. Sweet Sixteen
7. The sky, boom
8. I dreamed of you today too
MC
9. smile flagyl
10. It’s definitely blue
11. ≒JOY
★”Congratulations! Nearjoy 2nd Anniversary! YouTube Live!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmvFQz56nT4
★First video product, ≒JOY 1st concert “Nice to meet you, ≒JOY.” will be released on 4/24 (Wednesday)!
https://nearly-equal-joy.jp/news/detail/1377
★1st single to be released on 6/12 (Wednesday)!
https://nearly-equal-joy.jp/news/detail/1439
*Click here for details on the online individual autograph session https://nearly-equal-joy.jp/news/detail/1425
*Click here for details on the online individual discussion session. https://nearly-equal-joy.jp/news/detail/1424
★“Reckless Person” Music Video
https://youtu.be/qUzXtUsVgH8
“Reckless person”
Lyrics: Rino Sashihara
Composer/Arrangement: YU-JIN, SHIN
Sound Director: Takayuki Yayama (Sony Music)
Recorded by Sony Music Studios Tokyo
[MUSIC VIDEO]
Director: shun murakami (vil tokyo)
Choreography: CRE8BOY
★“Definitely, Absolutely, Absolutely” now available
https://nearly-equal-joy.lnk.to/KittoZettaiZettai
★Click here to purchase the debut mini album “Kitto, Absolutely, Absolutely” https://nearly-equal-joy.lnk.to/DebutMiniAlbum
★[Release date: 1/17 (Wednesday) ≒ JOY debut mini album “Kitto, Absolutely, Absolutely” Product Overview] Click here
https://nearly-equal-joy.jp/news/detail/1049
*Online individual discussion session schedule
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Click here for details
https://nearly-equal-joy.jp/
★Profile
[Image 4: https://prtimes.jp/i/13546/4137/resize/d13546-4137-00cd52c5b6315c5afb15-3.jpg&s3=13546-4137-6b02eca73e47d3550c6e80213bbbbe6e-3900×2602.jpg] This is Rino Sashihara’s third group following “=LOVE” and “≠ME” (Not Equal Me), which were formed to produce her ideal idol. The final audition was held on January 30, 2022, and on March 29, 2022, along with the members’ announcement, producer Rino Sashihara herself announced that the group’s name would be “≒JOY.” On September 3rd of last year, approximately 8,000 people attended the ≒JOY 1st concert at the Pacifico Yokohama National Hall, and from the end of last year until the beginning of the new year, ≒JOY held its first tour ≒JOY. The 1st tour “Absolute” was held and was a great success. Their debut mini-album “Kitto, Absolutely, Absolutely” will be released on January 17th (Wednesday). (It debuted at number 1 on both the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking and Billboard JAPAN Top Albums Sales. Cumulative shipments exceeded 100,000 copies on the first day of release.) The name “≒JOY” includes the words “to all the members and the fans who support us.” It is filled with Rino Sashihara’s thoughts, “I want you to feel joy and happiness when you meet someone.”
Official HP https://nearly-equal-joy.jp/
Official X https://twitter.com/Nearlyequal_joy
Official YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qmQbqvW6UES3NT780l2Pg
More details about this release:
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004137.000013546.html