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≒JOY 1st single title song “Gymnasium Disco” MV released! ! An up-tempo youth song that will definitely make everyone happy if you dance at the gymnasium disco, with Reion Ezumi as the center! ……
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JOY is the third group produced by Rino Sashihara, following the idol groups LOVE (Equal Love) and ME (Not Equal Me). Their debut mini-album “Kitto, Absolute, Absolute”, released on January 17th, debuted at number 1 on both the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking and Billboard JAPAN Top Albums Sales. Achieved the remarkable feat of exceeding 100,000 copies shipped on the first day of release.
On February 24th, ≒JOY 2nd ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT”, which commemorated the 2nd anniversary of the formation of the group, was a great success, attracting approximately 8,000 people to the Tokyo International Forum Hall A. Today, the music video for the title song of their first single, “Taigyukan Disco”, which is scheduled to be released on June 12th (Wednesday), has been released.
The new song “Gymnasium Disco” is an up-tempo youth song of JOY, with Rion Ezumi as the center, and it is sure to make everyone happy if they dance at the gymnasium disco.
The music video is a story MV set in a school where the members create a special day that transcends the boundaries of daily life as a student.
The work expresses the brilliance of youth, the pursuit of dreams, the excitement of trying new things, and the joy of growing together. In addition to the story of planning and executing a student-like idea of holding a DISCO event in a gymnasium, and the message of the song that includes the meaning of hopes and dreams of spreading out into the world, we also hope you will enjoy the powerful dance performance. I would like to have it.
In addition, advance distribution of the long-awaited new song “Taigyukan Disco” will start tomorrow, May 4th (Saturday) at 0:00, and in conjunction with the advance distribution, it has also been announced that a LINE MUISC campaign will be held where you can win wonderful gifts. We would like you to participate in this campaign as well as the new song.
Additionally, along with the MV release, new artwork (artist photo, jacket photo) for the first single has also been released, so be sure to check it out as well.
≒JOY released their first video product last week on the 24th (Wednesday) that included their 1st concert held at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall last September ≒JOY’s 1st concert “Nice to meet you, ≒This is JOY” was also released. ing. Continuing to run towards his dreams with all his might≒JOY continues to attract a lot of attention. ★New song “Gymnasium Disco” Music Video
https://youtu.be/pwT02lNsloU
“Gymnasium Disco”
Lyrics: Rino Sashihara
Composer/Arrangement: Koji Goto (ck510)
Sound Director: Takayuki Yayama (Sony Music)
Recorded by Sony Music Studios Tokyo
[MUSIC VIDEO]
Director: YOUYOU
Choreography: Maika Takeda
Producer: Tomoyuki Miike (north river)
Production Producer: Hiroaki Watanabe, Troussier (PARADE Tokyo) ★Advance distribution of new song “Gymnasium Disco” starts from 0:00 on 5/4 (Sat)!
https://nearly-equal-joy.lnk.to/TaiikukanDisco
*Valid from 5/4 (Tue) 0:00
★≒JOY 1st Single “Gymnasium Disco” LINE MUSIC campaign will be implemented! We will be holding a LINE MUSIC campaign to commemorate the advance distribution of the new song “Taigyukan Disco”!
Those who listen to “Gymnasium Disco” a lot on LINE MUSIC will receive a bonus based on the number of times they listen to it!
▼Listen to “Gymnasium Disco”
https://nearly-equal-joy.lnk.to/TaiikukanDisco_LM
Click here for the LINE MUSIC present campaign application page https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/event/103913
Distribution starts on 2024/5/4 (Sat) ~ 2024/5/20 (Mon) 23:59
A prize: Those who have been played more than 300 times
A poster autographed by all the members will be given to 30 people chosen by lottery from among the applicants.
B Prize: Those who have been played more than 150 times
All types of “Gymnasium Disco Smartphone Wallpaper” will be given to all applicants.
Prize C: Played more than 12 times
All applicants will receive one type of “Gymnasium Disco Smartphone Wallpaper” *Members will be randomly selected.
*The “Gymnasium Disco Smartphone Wallpaper” includes members’ signatures and message data.
*Those who meet the application conditions for Prize A will also receive all types of “Gymnasium Disco Smartphone Wallpaper” for Prize B.
The winner will be announced by sending the prize to the winner.
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■Type A
Product specifications: CD+DVD
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Gymnasium Disco
2.Coupling A “Title undecided”
3.Coupling B “Title undecided”
4. Gymnasium Disco -Instrumental-
5. Coupling A “Title undecided” -Instrumental-
6. Coupling B “Title undecided” -Instrumental-
《DVD contents》
1. Gymnasium Disco Music Video
2. Gymnasium Disco Making Video
《First edition limited edition bonus》
1 out of 12 types of Type A raw photos Random/Special gift lottery application serial number
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Product specifications: CD+DVD
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Gymnasium Disco
2.Coupling A “Title undecided”
3.Coupling B “Title undecided”
4. Gymnasium Disco -Instrumental-
5. Coupling A “Title undecided” -Instrumental-
6. Coupling B “Title undecided” -Instrumental-
《DVD contents》
Near Joy Enjoy Club in Fukuoka Part 1
《First edition limited edition bonus》
1 out of 12 types of Type B raw photos Random/Special gift lottery application serial number
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Product specifications: CD+DVD
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Gymnasium Disco
2.Coupling A “Title undecided”
3.Coupling B “Title undecided”
4. Gymnasium Disco -Instrumental-
5. Coupling A “Title undecided” -Instrumental-
6. Coupling B “Title undecided” -Instrumental-
《DVD contents》
Near Joy Enjoy Club in Fukuoka Part 2
《First edition limited edition bonus》
1 out of 12 types of Type C raw photos Random/Special gift lottery application serial number
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■Type D
Product specifications: CD+BD
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Gymnasium Disco
2.Coupling A “Title undecided”
3.Coupling B “Title undecided”
4. Gymnasium Disco -Instrumental-
5. Coupling A “Title undecided” -Instrumental-
6. Coupling B “Title undecided” -Instrumental-
《Blu-ray contents》
≒JOY 1st Tour “Absolute” @ Zepp Haneda
Overture
reckless person
Beyond that is Exalt
Seishun Train (Last Idol Cover)
I don’t need twin tails (=LOVE Cover)
super lonely lion
Ultra Rare Kiss (≠ME Cover)
Midnight Mermaid (=LOVE Cover)
Isn’t it okay to be an older sister? (=LOVE Cover)
I don’t know (=LOVE Cover)
Shy short (≠ME Cover)
I-I don’t like it! (≠ME Cover)
Mahoroba Asterisk (≠ME Cover)
Knowing Love (Last Idol Cover)
“I thought we wouldn’t make eye contact during club activities” (=LOVE Cover) “You and me song” (=LOVE Cover)
The sky, boom
Sweet Sixteen
I dreamed of you today too
smile flagyl
≒JOY
I’m sure it’s blue
[ENCORE]
Our uniform Christmas (=LOVE Cover)
welcome! Equal Love Swamp (=LOVE Cover)
reckless person
《First edition limited edition bonus》
1 out of 12 types of Type D raw photos Random/Special gift lottery application serial number
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Product specifications: CD
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
《CD contents》
1. Gymnasium Disco
2.Coupling A “Title undecided”
3.Coupling B “Title undecided”
4. Gymnasium Disco -Instrumental-
5. Coupling A “Title undecided” -Instrumental-
6. Coupling B “Title undecided” -Instrumental-
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The coupling title, special gift details, etc. will be announced on the website at a later date.
*Click here for details on the online individual autograph session https://nearly-equal-joy.jp/
*Click here for details on the online individual discussion session. https://nearly-equal-joy.jp/news/detail/1488
*Click here for details on individual talks and two-shot photo sessions https://nearly-equal-joy.jp/news/detail/1487
★Profile
[Image 8: https://prtimes.jp/i/13546/4177/resize/d13546-4177-5bcd4fa482d9b47defc0-7.jpg&s3=13546-4177-0d8cdb3c67079e962ca585db4f465b4f-3900×2600.jpg] This is Rino Sashihara’s third group following “=LOVE” and “≠ME” (Not Equal Me), which were formed to produce her ideal idol. On January 30, 2022, the final audition was held, and on March 29, 2022, along with the members’ announcement, producer Rino Sashihara herself announced that the group name would be “≒JOY.” On September 3rd of last year, ≒JOY 1st concert “Nice to meet you, ≒JOY.” was held at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall, and from the end of last year to the beginning of the new year, ≒JOY 1st Tour “Absolute” was held. and achieve great success. Their debut mini-album “Kitto, Absolute, Absolute” will be released on January 17th (Wednesday). (Achieved first place 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.) On February 24th of this year, approximately 8,000 people attended the Tokyo International Forum Hall A. 2nd anniversary concert “≒JOY 2nd ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT” was held to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the band’s formation. The name “≒JOY” is filled with Rino Sashihara’s wish that “I want the members and the fans who support them to feel joy and happiness when they meet.”
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:
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