NiziU

NiziU (ニジュー; Pronounced as Nijuu) is a nine-member female idol group under the Korean agency JYP Entertainment.

They were formed through the survival shows, Nizi Project and Nizi Project Season 2.

They released their pre-debut digital mini album, Make You Happy, on June 30, 2020.

They made their official major debut on December 2, 2020, with their first single, Step and a Step.

Members

 * MAKO (マコ; ) - Leader 
 * RIO (リオ; )
 * MAYA (マヤ; )
 * RIKU (リク; )
 * AYAKA (アヤカ; )
 * MAYUKA (マユカ; )
 * RIMA (リマ; )
 * MIIHI (ミイヒ; )
 * NINA (ニナ; )

History
2020=
 * On June 26, the final 9 members were decided at the final episode of Nizi Project, and NiziU was formed.


 * On June 30, they released a pre-debut digital mini-album, Make You Happy simultaneously in Japan and Korea. It was released worldwide on July 1, the following day.


 * On July 3, Make You Happy won 64 crowns in the number one single album ranking on domestic music distribution sites, and the MV exceeded 20 million views.


 * On July 16, Make You Happy won a total of 109 crowns on music distribution sites around the world, and the MV exceeded 50 million views.


 * On August 31, Make You Happy surpassed 100 million views in two months after its release.


 * On September 12, they made their first appearance on a music program on Nippon Television's "THE MUSIC DAY Why do people sing?".


 * On October 23, MIIHI announced that she would be suspending her activities due to poor physical condition.


 * On October 27, they made a live appearance on NTV's "Sukkiri" and performed Make You Happy. This marked their first appearance on a Japanese TV program studio.


 * On October 30, they won the best dance video award of "MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2020" with Make You Happy.


 * On November 20, at the "62nd Japan Record Awards", they won the Special Award.


 * On December 2, they released their 1st single Step and a Step and officially made their major debut.


 * On December 9, they won the person category idol category of "Yahoo! Search Awards 2020".


 * On December 20, it was announced that MIIHI would resume activities, and returned on December 25th with the TV Asahi affiliated music program "Music Station Ultra Super Live 2020".

2021=
 * On December 31, they made their first appearance in the NHK General "71st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen".
 * At midnight, Make You Happy surpassed 200 million views in half a year after its release.
 * On February 4, appointed as Asian ambassador of fashion brand "H&M".


 * On February 10, a new project titled “NiziU LAB” was released by Softbank and content distribution service “5G LAB”.


 * On April 7, they released their 2nd single Take a picture / Poppin' Shakin'. This is the group's first double A-side single.


 * They released their 1st digital single, Super Summer on July 5.


 * Appeared at "SUPERSONIC 2021" held at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba on September 19. Presented their first live performance with an audience.


 * On October 20, the group's official character, “NIZOO” was announced.


 * On November 24, their 1st album, U was released.

2022=
 * On December 30, they won the Japan Record Award for Best Work.
 * On April 12, their 2nd digital single, ASOBO was released.


 * On July 20, their 3rd single, CLAP CLAP was released.


 * On August 13, the 1st tour "NiziU Live with U 2022 "Light it Up"" was held starting from Fukuoka.


 * Their first dome performance, “NiziU Live with U 2022 “Burn it Up”” was held at Tokyo Dome on November 12-13 and Kyocera Dome Osaka on December 17-18.


 * On December 14, their 4th single, Blue Moon was released.

2023=
 * On December 28, they appeared on THE FIRST TAKE performing their 4th single, Blue Moon.
 * On March 8, their 5th single, Paradise was released.

Studio Albums

 * 1) [2021.11.24] U
 * 2) [2023.07.19] COCONUT

Digital Mini Albums

 * 1) [2020.06.30] Make You Happy (Pre-Debut)

Singles

 * 1) [2020.12.02] Step and a Step
 * 2) [2021.04.07] Take a picture / Poppin' Shakin'
 * 3) [2022.07.20] CLAP CLAP
 * 4) [2022.12.14] Blue Moon
 * 5) [2023.03.08] Paradise

Digital Singles

 * 1) [2021.07.05] Super Summer
 * 2) [2022.04.12] ASOBO
 * 3) [2022.04.26] ASOBO -English ver.-

Video Releases

 * 1) [2023.05.10] NiziU Live with U 2022 "Burn it Up" in TOKYO DOME

2020 62nd Japan Record Awards

 * Special Award

MTV VMAJ 2020

 * Best Dance Video - Make You Happy

VOGUE JAPAN

 * Women of the Year 2020

The 35th Japan Gold Disc Award

 * Best 5 New Artist
 * Best 5 Song by Download
 * Best 5 Song by Streaming

MTV VMAJ 2021

 * Best Buzz Award

2021 63rd Japan Record Awards

 * Outstanding Performance Award - Take a picture

2022 Asia Artist Awards

 * Hot Trend Award
 * Best Musician Award

2022 64th Japan Record Awards

 * Outstanding Performance Award - CLAP CLAP